Book 5: Chapter 4


    When I woke up the next day, I found that I slept on my own, which is extremely rare. Thats right, such a normal thing was actually a very rare thing when I was with the elves.


    Lucia wasnt here, and mom seemed to have taken what happenedst time to heart, so it made sense that she was worriedst night. It looks like mom is reflecting on herself too.


    I sat up, got dressed, and then walked to the window.


    It was lush green outside, but the one always watching me was still in the north, unfortunately. I wonder how Lucia is doing. I dont think shes doing well if there is arge group of enemies around her. But I can only depend on mom to look after her now.


    And just as I thought, mom was able to live in freezing north without me. She can easily create a cage around the entire elven zone to create an area which sustains warmth. However, it seemed that the loss of mana in the north was very serious. Hence, mom needed to rush up to see what exactly happened.


    After negotiating with mom, I obtained the rights to go to Galle Vige. At the same time, I managed to acquire the rights tomand the best bodyguard unit. The Shadow Squad, which is Lucias squad.


    The Shadow Squad operates from the shadows and basically nobody recognises them as the Shadow Squad. I already ordered them to travel through the night to set up surveince and contact in Galle Vige. They are elites at those sorts of tasks, and they were very loyal to me, thanks to their rtionship with Lucia.


    I noticed that they ate, got changed, and lived together; so, I decided to get rid of all of the males. Lucia is my wife after all, so I cant let others see her nude.


    I apanied mom for a stroll inside the pce in the morning. Mom now cherishes the time with me more because I was only able to spend a week with mom even though I was herest time before separating. I could consequently understand moms feelings. Ive never left mom before, after all. It wasnt easy for me to return to this side, so if I didnt spend time with her this time I would feel guilty too.


    And so, I decided to be tolerant of the little things mom did. Yeah, tolerance, tolerance.


    Mom


    Hmm?


    While mom hugged my neck with a smile, she tilted her head to look at me.


    While I called it a stroll, it would be more urate to say that it was a princess-carry stroll. With me doing the carrying. I think mom got addicted to being carried after I carried herst time, so she kept asking me to carry her in all sorts of situations. I decided to be generous and tolerant, so I carried her as we walked around the gardens.


    Even though mom isnt heavy, its still weird for me to carry her, isnt it?! If mom was in old age, I wouldnt hesitate to carry her, but right now it only gives off an ambiguous romantic atmosphere. It wouldnt even be an exaggeration to call her my wife at this point.


    No wonder why Lucia sometimes got jealous. If this continues, she really will get jealous.


    Seeing mom lean on my chest so blissfully makes me think that mom and Dad mustve been like this in the past too.


    Mom, is Lucias wedding dress ready?


    Lucias wedding dress? Soon. I think wewill get it in less than a month. If its dyed, itll be ready next time youe back. And you can get married, too. Mommy honestly doesnt want for you to get married so soon, but that woman arranged a woman for you that I have no way of epting. So mommy wants for you to get married with Lucia before your happiness is stolen from you. That way, nobody will say anything. But its best if you could get Lucia pregnant soon too.


    Mom giggled as she looked at me and continued, But, if she does, then wont I be a grandma? Id feel like I became old in the blink of an eye. I would be very happy as your mom, though. I think a parent has finished teaching their child all they can once they see their child establish their own family. Looking at you now makes mommy think back to when you were young. You were just little Troy back then, and yet youre now such a tall and dependable man.


    Mom drew on my chest with her hand.


    I did my best to resist looking down because I would see her jiggling breasts if I did and would therefore have a biological reaction. If I get a hard-on, I wont even be able to walk. Moreover, based on what mom said, mom would know for sure if I had those thoughts


    Although mom wouldnt mind, it would go on to encourage her behaviour during full-moon nights. I therefore decided to calm myself and reserve affectionate behaviours for Lucia.


    I went outside in the afternoon. I needed to tell the two of them how they went through life and deathst night. My intuition told me that mom was dead-serious.


    I only had an hour, so I had to be quick.


    I subconsciously stopped at the tea-house when I passed by it. Realising what I was searching for, I smiled helplessly. Man, why cant I forget it after its been so long? Furthermore, I hadntpletely resolved this matter in humanitys empire, and had toe back. So I had the feeling of a sacrifice being made, triumph having yet to be achieved, when I initiated the n. The result left a bitter taste in my mouth.


    Upon arriving at the inn, I knocked on the door.


    Luna opened the door and greeted me with a smile. She let me in by saying, Pleasee in, your highness.


    I sat down on the chair to the side and joked, Come to think of it, its surprising that you can ept a mixed-blood like me as your prince.


    No, it looks like you must be pure-blooded. There is definitely a problem with your ears. Luna firmly continued, You must be pure-blooded since you are the prince.


    Alright, I dont want to exin it either.


    I smiled helplessly and then waited for a bit.


    Freya returned with a few letters. She revealed an odd smile when she looked at me.


    She then handed me the letters and said, Brother, this is what you asked for. One of them is Castors original letter. Just so you know, it is the draft version. The other one is the churchs privately smuggled salt and weapons invoices. Though there are only a few pages, it is enough.


    Did you arrange for someone to deliver it here?


    Yes, since we already decided to continue pursuing it. Freya proudly puffed her chest out.


    Freya has the smallest breasts among all the females around me, but maybe theyll get bigger in the future. They will right?


    I solemnly took the two letters.


    Freyas sowing-discord n was very sinister but very effective. Two people selling each other out without hesitation for their own sakes. I could understand why Castor is doing it. A mother would be willing to betray anything for the sake of protecting her child, but the church is doing it just to save their own sorry lives.


    I frown upon the church more than ever.


    When I return, Ill make sure to destroy them. Just the elf-trafficking alone is more than enough reason for me to annihte them.


    So, what ns do you have, brother?


    Hmm, I n to go back to Galle Vige. I looked at Luna and continued, First, I want to look into the elf-trafficking matter and second, I want to take Luna home.


    Go home? Luna reacted surprised. She then shook her head as she looked at me and said, Your highness, I cannot return home anymore. My body And I am happier by your side, so please let me stay. If I do anything wrong, you can scold me as you see fit, but please do not throw me away!


    I looked at Luna and said, No, Im not throwing you away. Dont you think its good to go home, though? Whatever, lets wait for you to get home first, and then talk about itter. If you want to stay after going home, stay, and if you want to still be my personal servant, thene with me. I wont force you since my definition of happiness may not be your definition of happiness.


    Luna nodded.


    I picked up the letters, stood up and said, Lets go with that then. Well set out in a week. You two have fun in the city for the next two days Oh, right, heres some money.


    I ced my wallet on the table and then smiled as I said, Enjoy what the elven capital has to offer. You are my esteemed personal servant and sister after all.