Book 7: Chapter 6


    So thats what you called me for. I thought you called for me for something really important. You scared mommy to death. Before mommy answers you, you have topensate mommys loss.


    Vyvyaning over was a little problematic as I expected Vyvyan wedged my head in between her valleys of bliss and affectionately rubbed me while moaning like she was getting addicted to the feeling. With my head buried in between her valleys, her fragrant scent blocked my nose so I struggled to get oxygen. But I cant do anything right now as I need mom to help mee up with an idea


    She released me after a while. She then hooked her arms behind my legs and then princess-carried me. She sat down on the edge of the bed and stroked my head as she asked: Ah.. Ive finished replenishing my son-energy. Alright, son, tell me what you think.


    Looking upward from my position, all I could see was two mounds that looked like they were going to crash down and squash me


    I told her about it and she listened to me with a smile. Seriously, those two round mounds looked like they were going to crush my head at any moment so I didnt even know what I was saying.


    Vyvyan patiently listened to everything I had to say. She then stroked my head and answered: Stay, son. There is no need for you to go to a dangerous ce. If you are worried about the metal, we can provide you with enough of it from our side. Your human guard-unit aside, your Earth Dragon cavalry units weapons have already been updated so there is no need for you to go to the desert. Shouldnt you just stay here and fulfil your role as a husband and father?


    I looked at Vyvyans gaze. It felt pointless to ask Vyvyan. Vyvyan would never let me go somewhere dangerous. If I said the desert was dangerous then she might just use force to keep me here. However, Vyvyan is my mother at the end of the day so it was best that I asked for her opinion.


    I would at least need to notify her or shed go berserk when Ie back.


    But mom I dont want to do nothing I love my wives, but but I dont want to remain under your protection forever. I think that I can protect my wives and children with my own strength now


    Before I could finish my sentence, a vine wrapped itself around my legs and suspended me upside down in the air. Before I could scream, a cold breeze surrounded me. The tip of an ice-pick appeared right in front of my eyes. It felt like it would stab into my eye if I so much as budged. It was like I was being watched by an iron maiden. I was surrounded by ice-picks with the tips pointed toward me only millimetres away from me.


    The cold air and the air of death caused me to freeze up. Vyvyan stood close by. Her voice was ethereal like it didnt exist: Son, do you still think that you can protect your wives and children? Do you still think that you can protect yourself properly? Son, you have never been trained for battle. You havent even learnt the proper way to hold a sword. What makes you think that you can protect those around you? Growing older doesnt mean that you be more capable.


    The ice-picks around me vanished in an instant. All that was left was the vine restraining my legs hanging me upside down. Being hung upside down like this makes me feel like Im going to puke because all my blood has rushed to my head. Vyvyan stood to the side with her arms folded. In a slightly angry tone she said: Can youe down without mommys help? Just a vine alone is able to trap you to death. Son, how do you expect people to not worry when youre like this? You want to show that youre different and yourepetent, but you need strength for that!


    The vine put me on the ground. I crawled along the ground and gasped for air. Vyvyan walked up to me and hugged me because it caused her heart to ache. She gently stroked my head and gently said: Dont me mommy. Mommy doesnt think that youre weak the way you are. Mommy doesnt think that youre no good like this either. Mommy actually likes you like this. You just need to remain in mommys arms. Thats not embarrassing, son. Nobody in this world is capable of doing everything. Mommy is your resource. You can use mommy whenever you want. Mommy will do anything for you, so theres no need for you to go somewhere so far. Mommy will give you anything as long as you can stay by mommys side.


    Vyvyan carefully stroked me as she hummed a tune softly as if she was calming down her child that got frightened. I leaned into Vyvyans arms and felt bitter but I couldnt say it. Vyvyan wasnt wrong. I was still the same even though I thought Id changed. I thought Id grown sturdy wings for myself, but in actuality, I havent changed at all.


    I was having ridiculous ideas about going into the desert when I couldnt even undo a vine around my legs.


    If you need metal, mommy will give us elves metal. Theres no need for you to go to that faraway ce. Mommy cant guarantee that youll bepletely fine even if mommy can reach you any time. Mommy cant let you leave mommys sight when you want to go to such a dangerous ce. Youre safe here so stay here. This is your home. This is your throne in the future. Theres no need for you to go to dangerous ces.


    Vyvyan released me, massaged my ankle and then added: Listen to mommy. Dont go to such a dangerous ce.


    I knew Vyvyans answer. Her answer was pretty much the same as Elizabeth. However, Elizabeths response was more motivated by the upsetting feeling that she didnt get to see Inard onest time, so she didnt want to let me leave. Vyvyan who has always doted on me was even less likely to let me leave. Although Nier supported me, she was the same as Freya. They didnt want to let me leave.


    Nobody around me approved of me going. Perhaps my idea was too impulsive and didnt take the people around me into consideration.


    But but I understand what they mean. I understand their love for me. I get that they were thinking for my best interests


    But but but I have my own ns too. I know I should understand them and I am indeed their husband and their childrens father. But but. Im a prince too. Im also the elf-prince. A life where I let my moms protect me by my side forever is is


    Is that the life I want?


    How am I going to answer to Mera? Am I supposed to just let her die like that? Mera wanted for me to be a qualified king. But is a qualified king meant to always stay by his moms side?


    What do I do? What do I do?


    After a while, I softly spoke: Mom


    Vyvyan touched my forehead and gently asked: What is it?


    I want to know if I can go to the elves side?


    You should be able to stay for a while now But you still cant stay for that long. Whats wrong?


    I want to go and see Lucia I really want to see my Lucia right now Right now


    I started choking on my words for some reason. Why do I particrly want to see Lucia now?