Book 14: Chapter 17
Good evening, Son. Were you a good boy during the day?
Uhm, wee home, Mom.
Vyvyan appeared at the dinner table on time with a smile in the evening. I looked at Mom and then te before me. I was familiar with the dish. Mommy Vyvyans dish was delicious as always. However, I didnt have an appetite. Eating was thest thing on my mind. I wanted to bring up my discovery, but I didnt dare to when I saw Moms blood-red eyes.
Mom cut the meat pie in front of her. The juicy meat spilt forth. She ced a piece into her mouth and leisurely chewed it. I could literally imagine the scene of Mom grinding it into mush with her teeth, and then the meat broth inside dispersing the same way as the poor deers neck. I felt nauseous when I imagined it. Sure, I killed before, but I never ate somebody. At night, I bit into Moms neck the same way she bit into the deer. I probably greedily sucked out her blood, too.
Whats wrong, Son? You look as though you dont have a good appetite. Are you not feeling well today? Mm You didnt replenish much of your manast night. Is that why youre feeling tired now? Its all right, Son, I have found a way to treat the root of your problem. You will soon be able to return to the North to live.
I was stunned. I ced my fork and knife down. The abrupt news left me speechless. I was so delighted and consoled that I nearly passed out. I found the result I most wanted all of a sudden. I didnt know what Mom was up during the day, but she really did it! If that was my limit as a hybrid elf and human, then Vyvyan just shattered my limit and allowed me to live on. As if I had the foggiest idea what Mommy Vyvyan did. Regardless, she just revived me from the dead.
Trembling and sounding as if I was crying, I questioned, Really?
Mom solemnly nodded: Really. Would Mommy lie to you about this sort of thing? Mommy is your Mommy, so Mommy will definitely save you. I will seed where others have failed. Thats what makes me your Mommy. Son, do you understand now? No matter what you do and regardless of how you are, Mommy will be able to help you. Mommy can save you. Mommy is your Mommy. Mommy will always protect you and love you for eternity.
Those were very heart-warming words, and Mommy Vyvyan had a sessful track record of backing those words up. For some reason, nevertheless, her blood-red eyes on me exuded a frightening vibe. Imagine knowing a wild beast was staring at a sheep, and imagine how that sheep felt. I felt the way the sheep wouldve felt. I felt as if Mom would rip me apart as she did with the meat pie. It was no longer the love of a mother for her son, but an overwhelming possessive feeling. Mom evidently underwent some sort of change. Those eyes were dangerous.
The passionately burning eyes erased all of the delight in me. Nobody would be happy to be faced with danger. I gradually calmed down to think. The questions I had were, So, what did Mommy Vyvyan do in the end? How did she resolve my bodys problem in the span of one day?
It wasnt as though Mom didnt want to revert back her blood-red eyes. It was most likely because it was impossible. How would she exin it if the maids saw them? Blood-red eyes were a symbol of a dark elf. The Gdriel Tribe was powerful enough to hide their red eyes and their dark elven traits. If she couldnt change her eyes back, wouldnt mean she was no longer an ordinary elf?!
If Mom reverted to a dark elf through and through, shed need to suck blood monthly just as vampires and demons did among the elves. She wouldnt receive any sympathy or be treated with kindness. Theyd only hunt and despise her. How was Mommy Vyvyan going to be the elven ruler in that state? The elves wouldnt allow a dark elf to continue ruling them.
I struggled to ask, Mom how exactly did you?
Mom froze for a moment. Her smile froze on her face. She thoughtlessly replied, Its a little difficult to exin. This is a magic spell our tribe passed down. You dont have to worry, Son. There wont be any side effects, and there wont be any pain. I just need to draw a tiny magic formation.
I decided to juste out with it: Mom did you kill?
Mompletely froze in her chair with a stupefied look. The air in the room instantly froze and fell silent. She stared at me with her blood-red eyes. Even the green elven me dimmed its light out of fear. I couldnt see Mommy Vyvyans expression in her dark shadow. She didnt move, but she released a terrifying aura and overpowering murderous intent Breaking the silence, Mom asked, Did you find out, Son?
Her voice shattered the terror that almost caused me to flee. She let out a heavy sigh: Yes, I did, Son. Mommy is also a dark elf. Mommy will subconsciously kill people when Mommy loses too much mana
Youre lying! While keeping my eyes on Mom, I mmed the table and got to my feet, startling Vyvyan. My legs were still quaking, but I forced myself to calm down and shouted, It was premeditated! You wouldnt have changed the maids daily, otherwise! You wanted to suck their blood, and then have me suck yours!
Vyvyan mmed the table and got up: So what if I did?! Am I supposed to just watch you wither and die?!
Vyvyan eyes showed that she felt wrong and that she regretted her decision. Her gaze almost made me want to admit that I was wrong. She borated, I wont do it again, Son. Ive found a way to resolve your problem. I wont kill this time, and you dont need to worry about a thing. Mommy promises not to kill again!
My eyes gleamed with a tinge of distrust. I took in a deep breath:Okay, then. Please tell me where the mana used to maintain my life ising from this time. You are physically incapable of handling it. Where is the mana sourced? Mom, please do not lie to me. If you still consider me your child, please do not lie to me, I will feel tormented.
Mommy Vyvyans lips trembled for a while. She softly replied, From Duargana
Moms response was very quiet and almost put the mes out. I didnt say another word and neither did Mom. The two of were immersed in the painful tension and terrifying silence. I looked at Mom and took in a deep breath. I rubbed my face and broke the silence: Mom I want to leave I want to run away from home.