Book 5: Chapter 37


    When I woke up afterwards, I found myself in a Valkyries arms. In my hazy state, I saw a white robe and felt something warm at the back of my head. A familiar scent also lingered by my nose


    Nier


    I murmured softly, and the body behind me shuddered.


    The owner of the body then lowered her head and looked at me. I had never seen her before. She calmly asked, Youre awake, Your Majesty. How are you feeling? Are you feeling hurt anywhere?


    Ah no Im fine


    That is good. We will soon be arriving Her Majestys sojourn pce. Her Majesty has been awaiting your arrival for a long time. You can have a short rest. The Valkyrie then looked ahead and greeted someone.


    The sound of horse hooves came from all directions. I opened my eyes and was absolutely surprised to see so many Valkyries in the same uniform around me. She slowed her horse down so that I could lean against her morefortably.


    I opened my eyes and anxiously asked, Nier Thats right Thats right How is Nier?! How is she?!


    You need not worry Your Majesty. Everyone is safe. We met them on the way. We tried to warn their pursuers, but since they wouldnt heed our warnings, we killed them. The doctor is currently treating our instructor. Our instructor is fine.


    Yeah?  Thats good then thats good then


    I only have a vague memory of what happenedst night, simr to getting drunk and then not remembering what you did afterwards. But I do remember Ipletely levelled thend. That ce now looks like a massive bomb was dropped on it, creating a massive-burnt crater.


    I released all of the mana inside me. Only now did I realise just how powerful the mana I possessed was.


    Maybe this was a side-effect, but my entire body felt weak right now. I couldnt feel any strength in me. Did I expend too much mana?


    I stretched my hand out and looked at the lines on my hands. I imagined a fireball appearing in my hands. However, imagine as I may, my hand looked the exact same. Forget a me, not even a spark appeared.


    It looks like Ive returned to my usual state. But this isnt so bad. I was fine before I could use magic anyway, so there wont be a problem if I cant in the future. Furthermore, I could now use magic on full-moon nights.


    Is this like my cheat-skill in the future now? But things are finally normal now. Everybody else who travels dimensional travels gets gifted with a cheat-skill. My cheat-skill cant be two powerful and crazy moms after all, right?


    <em>Youre just a wilful brat who relies on his mother. Wheres your mommy now, huh? Wheres your mommy, huh?</em>


    Thats what the knight said to mest night. Could it be that others see me as just a wilful kid who relies on his mothers? Ive already tried so hard. Everything Ive done has been a result of my own efforts. Why do people still think that way? Could it be that I havent done enough?


    What else do I need to do where I dont rely on my mothers at all to be acknowledged by others? I dont need the acknowledgement of others, but Elizabeth does. If I cant get the people of such arge empire to acknowledge me, how am I going to seed her? Im the prince. Elizabeth isnt Vyvyan. Her lifespan isnt as long. Seeding the crown isnt a problem thats far-off for me. It might be in the blink of an eye for all we know.


    What do I need to do?


    A tall andrge city-wall appeared in front of us. It was a city that, while it wasnt asrge as the capital, isnt considered small. The Valkyries entered the city gates and then headed toward the pce there. It looks like this city was built for the sake of the pce here.


    In the centre of the vige was a statue of Elizabeth swinging her sword atop her steed. It looks like this is Elizabeths city.


    Since this ce relies on the church, I assume its meant to acknowledge both the church and Elizabeth.


    The pce here, which is where the ruler stays temporarily when away from the capital, wasnt asrge and luxurious as the royal pce in the capital. There was only one pce. The Valkyries entered the pce and then dismounted. The Valkyrie helped me dismount, then made a small bow and said, Your Majesty, Her Majesty is waiting for you in the hall. I shall take my leave first.


    Ah alright thank you for your hard work.


    I stabilised myself on my somewhat jelly-like legs and then took in a big breath of air. Im currently like a patient who just recovered from a major illness. Though I dont feel ufortable or off anywhere, Im extremely weak. I virtually needed to take a break every few steps. If my mana was drained out using the normal sucking method, I would be weak too, but not this weak.


    An elfs body requires mana to be maintained. Did I go overboard and exhaust all my manast night? I havent got the slightest clue as to how to control my mana output.


    I basically just used auto-attackst night.


    It took a lot out of me to walk into the main hall, and as soon as I entered, a warm body leapt at me. My head was buried in two warm and fragrant pillows in an instant, causing me to almost suffocate.


    Elizabeth ran her hands through my hair frantically. She stroked my back as she spoke in a shaky voice, Son Son Youre okay Im so d youre okay Son s-sorry Son Mommy Mommy was wrong Mommy shouldnt have sent Nier to such a dangerous ce Son, you can scold mommy me mommy But please dont refuse to acknowledge mommy Mommy was wrong Mommy was wrong dont dont refuse to acknowledge mommy


    Mom Im not


    I desperately tried to get my head out of Elizabeths twin-peaked valley.


    Elizabeths eyes were filled with anxiety and tension. As a matter of fact, I could even see her tears course down her face.


    She looked at me and anxiously asked, Really?  Really?  Youre not angry with mommy?  Sorry Sorry mommy mommy wont interfere with who you choose to like anymore Mommy wont do anything If you love Nier, you two can get married tomorrow Mommy Mommy will prepare it Mommy will go and prepare now


    I looked at Elizabeth who waspletely flustered and trying to ingratiate herself with me. I couldnt help but smile. I gently returned her hug and said, Dont worry mom, Im not angry. Im very d that Nier is alright. Mom I wont ignore you. I wont leave you So dont worry, mom. As for the wedding, its too early Oh, right, mom. Wheres Nier? Nier


    Mom revealed a consoled smile and then stood up. She grabbed hold of my hand tightly and replied, Nier is on the second floor Its just Its just Nier isnt in a very good condition Those rotten scumbags used far too much of those drugs on her. Nier keeps getting turned on right now. I really dont know how Nier managed to resist it. I guess it must be because of her love and loyalty to you. Nier is an honest and frank child. She was never going to betray you once she realised she loved you.


    I nodded and then asked, So how do we treat Nier then?


    Thatll be on you, Son Mom bit down on her lips and then continued, Son Nier wont let any male approach her right now but she cant be treated with medicine anymore She needs to be satisfied so so since you love her and she loves you maybe your first time cant be on your wedding night


    That


    Son, her life is on the line.


    Mom looked at me, pressed her hand on my shoulder and added, I know youre thinking about that Lucia. But you need to save Nier right now if you love her.


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    How is it? Have you packed your stuff? Humanitysnds are different to ours. Though they dont reject elves, remember to not reveal your identity as an elf too soon.


    Vyvyan looked at Lucia who put on her backpack. Lucia, who was wearing her wedding dress, nodded and replied, Its alright, Your Highness. My magic skill is invisibility. No one will notice me. I want to go and see His Highness. I want to let him see me in my wedding dress and then we wille back and get married.


    Alright. Take care. I will be waiting for you two at the imperial capital!