Book 12: Chapter 22


    Mommy Elizabeth was dressed in a ck evening dress that highlighted her white skin and obsidian eyes. Her long ck hair was behind her, highlighting the ck material. The design of the dress itself was simr to Vyvyans. However, it was less revealing.


    Judging from her choice of style, Mommy Elizabeth wasnt fond of revealing clothes. I wasnt sure if it was due to the design of the dress or not, but it was clear that it was a bit tight, making Mommy Elizabeths body lines particrly prominent. In fact, it forced the ck gem at her chest to sit on top of her breasts, while her hips looked as though they suffocated.


    Mommy Elizabeth looked at me while twiddling with her hair. In a slightly nervous tone, she said, To be honest This is Mommys first time trying this sort of clothes It feels a bit tight I cant hang the gem down


    Mom tugged on the gem at her chest. It seemed as though she wanted to adjust her cor. I quickly reached my hand out to stop her dangerous action by holding her hand.


    That was a dangerous action. Too dangerous. If she tugged it, they might jiggle That was too scary.


    Castell had it made ording to my measurements


    Mommy Elizabeth froze stiff. She nkly looked at me, and then at her own body. She clenched her teeth and angrily eximed, Castell!! He must be sick of living! Listen, Son, listen. I havent gotten fat! I swear, I havent gained weight! Its just Mm Castell definitely got my measurements wrong! He definitely got the wrong measurements! Its definitely because he gave them the wrong measurements!


    I chuckled. With a smile, I said, Its fine. I know, Mom. Youre not fat. Youre not fat. Youre not fat. Your dress seems a bit too tight, but I think that you look very pretty in it. How about going back to change?


    Change? Elizabeth looked at herself and then me. She titled her head: I think that this dress looks quite nice What do you think, Son? If possible, Mommy doesnt want to waste your time. Beingte would give you grief, after all, wouldnt it?


    I think its very bing of you.


    Elizabeth smiled in an embarrassed manner then looked at me again. She swept her hair aside, and then hooked her arm around mine. With a smile, she said, Son, youre getting better and better at sweet talking. Mommy is very happy, son. Mommy doesnt need to take care of others this time, so Mommy wants to have fun this time.


    Uhm, have fun while youre here, Mom. The North is my territory. Youre my Mom and my guest, so you dont need to do a thing.


    Mom stroked my face and smiled: Mommy has to do something for you, son. Mommy cant let you continue to wear yourself out this way, son. You fell asleep so fast yesterday and didnt even wake. Thats proof of how tired you are. Im here now, so I wont let you be so tired. I must do my best to help you, Son After all, I cant stay here for too long.


    Mom


    I have to return to Hills City. Hills City needs me.


    Mom looked mncholic. Her reluctance to part and sorrow was evident in her eyes. I held her hand, while she kept her eyes on me. She gently bumped her forehead on mine. Tone gentle, she said, Mommy cant help it. Mommy can defeat all of the enemies in this world. Mommy dares to fight them regardless of how formidable they may be. Nheless, I have never defeated myself.


    Mom, I made a promise to you. Ill definitely help you break that bird cage.


    Mommy Elizabeth shook her head: Its impossible. Its impossible, Son. Mommy personally constructed that cage. Mommy has reinforced the cage with every passing year. Mommy used the sturdiest cage in the entire empire. If you want to break the cage, youll have to break the empire.


    Mom shook her head. She then pressed her forehead back onto mine. She pulled her hand out of my grip and sped my face: Additionally, its not just Mommy. The same goes for you. Mommy isnt Vyvyan. Sometimes, Vyvyans long lifespan is a form of suffering, but right now, I feel that her long lifespan is fantastic. Mommy can tell mommy is old now when Mommy sees you. If Mommy ages and passes away, Mommy will have to entrust the empire to you.


    I didnt respond. I just looked at Mom.


    Mom looked into my eyes and borated in a soft voice, This bird cage isnt just built to lock me in, Son. Its built to lock our entire family in; not just me, but also you and your child. Hilles City is a curse against us. Sometimes, I truly hate myself for naming that city. I shouldnt have named it The Phoenixs Nest, but Hells Prison. And of death!


    Mom


    Son Sorry Sorry But, its fine. Its fine, Son. Its fine Mommy will do Mommys best to take care of you. Mommy must give up some things for the empire, so Sorry


    I didnt let her continue. I grabbed a firm hold of her hand and kissed her lips. She froze up for a moment. It was the first time I felt her lips were so incredibly cold. She froze as if she was a block of wood, but I didnt give up, persisting with my kiss.


    I finally stopped after I couldnt breathe. I gasped for air, and then tried to kiss her again, but she turned her head away to reject me. Son Thats enough


    A feeling of puzzlement came over me. She showed the side of her face to me. Her face was red, but it was clear that it wasnt red makeup. She wiped her lips and softly pouted: Youll ruin my lipstick Son Dont


    All right. I nodded then asked, So well continue after you remove your makeup?


    Mom pinched my face. She smiled and replied, No way. Im not your wife, Son. That trick of yours is useless against me. Stop messing around, Son. Go and attend to the banquet. Mommy has told you a lot. Dont be too sad, Son. Mommy will still love your child despite not being able to raise your child.


    Mom, Ill help you break that bird cage.


    I released Mom, and then pressed my hand on the wall. Normally speaking, itd be as easy as the click of a finger for Mom to get away from me, but she didnt escape. I took a step back for her to wrap her arm around mine. After a breaths time, my arm was buried between her warm valleys. Their softness and warmth covered my arm in a sh.


    Mom giggled: Dont be silly, Son. Its a joyous night tonight. Son, dont think about those things. Lets enjoy tonight. Dont go thinking about those pointless things.


    I watched her purse her lips into a smile, evening out her lipstick a little. It wasnt actually spoilt, though. She wore a smile, but her eyshes were slightly wet.


    Mom didnt believe I could break the cage. From the empires perspective, Moms departure was the equivalent of the main system shutting down. That, subsequently, meant the copse of the empire.


    Mom didnt believe that I can break it. To be absolutely honest, I didnt have faith in myself, either. Regardless, I had to make the impossible possible for my mom, because she was my mom, my most dear mom.