Book 16: Chapter


    I dont know why it only took a week on our second attempt to have a child, either. Perhaps Irinas body was more prepared to carry an egg after being pregnant not too long ago. Irina had already started showing signs. Nobody would put her at risk this time. Camille and Irina were the only inhabitants left in the area, after all. Mommy Sylvanas stayed to witness history.


    Camille kept her word this time. She didnt keep us. Though Irina didnt want to let me go, we had an agreement. Further, Irina knew she would be in the wrong, so she gave up after tugging on my cloak.


    Mom, do you really not n toe back with me? I asked.


    Mm, but dont worry, Son. Mommy will head straight back to the North afterwards. You have to go to the elvennds, dont you? Mommy isnt wee there, you know? answered Mommy Sylvanas.


    True. Elves and humans were bitter enemies, but they could get along to a degree. Nevertheless, elves would never forgive dragons. Humans and elves had only been enemies for ten years, while dragons and elves had been enemies for several centuries, so The acts of cruelty the dragon race imposed on elves left bitter feelings and distrust in the elves minds. Dragons refused to open up to elves. Subsequently, there was no chance of them improving their rtionship.


    Dragon Mom didnt want to go to the elven Imperial Capital where elves were gathered. Mommy Vyvyan didnt intend to invite her or Elizabeth. Mommy Elizabeth indicated she didnt want to go to the elvennds. Therefore, she was going to make her way to Hilles City. She invited me and the kids toe to Hilles City when I was free to attend the popes baptism.


    I remembered the so-called pope was only a little kid thest time I saw him. I wondered if he grew up into a decent pope. I wasnt religious. Plus, Nier and Freya considered their religion to be insulting, so I was hesitant to ept the invitation. I had to ask Freya and my wife about it. That said, I knew that Mommy Elizabeth definitely wanted me to go. As I was going to the elvennds, I had to go to Hilles City, too, in order to maintain the bnce between my moms. I nned to make a trip home to see my girls and console my wives first, though.


    Frankly, I wasnt in a good ce mentally. The physical and mental damage the dragons inflicted wasparable to a dark cloud looming overhead. Consequently, I didnt enjoy my time with Irina. I felt as if I was a machine. I, therefore, nned to respect Nier. I intended to have her resist for the meanwhile.


    I tied my luggage up on the White Deer King. Mommy Sylvanas nned to see us to the closest unpopted ce before returning, so our return trip would be quick. In saying that, it meant that my time together with the White Deer King would be shorter.


    The White Deer King yed a pivotal role in saving me. Had it not escaped and found my moms, they might have needed to search for me for a long time to locate me. Dragon Mom would probably have been felled by then. Hence, the White Deer King gave me another life.


    Thank you very much for saving my life, White Deer King. Thank you very much.


    I caressed the White Deer Kings neck. She squinted. There was a strong sense of pride in her gaze. She leaned in toward my face and licked it then rubbed her face on mine. She was essentially smirking. I didnt know what she was so happy about. Regardless, I was quite happy to see her so happy.


    Lets head back, White Deer King. Well do what we did on the way here. Ill go with you after we reach the halfway point.


    The White Deer King turned her head to look at me with shock. I froze. Could it be that the White Deer King wants to go back with me, like this, I wondered.


    The White Deer King was a lightning bolt onnd, but she couldnt maintain that velocity for too long. Plus, it was ufortable to ride her when she bolted full pelt. It actually felt as painful as having your organs tumbling around. Sure, riding on Dragon Mom was freezing; however, at least, we could fly stably for some distance. That would also put less pressure on the White Deer King to speed back.


    I stroked the White Deer Kings neck: Sorry, White Deer King. I wont be able to spend much time with you this time. That said, dont worry, as well be heading out afterwards. Well be heading to Duargana. You must be missing home, right? Its been a long time since weve been there. I think your fellow deer must be eager to see you, as well.


    Speaking of Duarganas forests, lots of things happened there. It seemed to have been a long time ago. After what happened there, I decided to love Lucia with all I had, almost started another war between humans and elves and lost a friend. After that, the entire forest area to the east was cordoned, and nobody entered it again. Later on, the anthropoids invaded. Since it was the first area of the elven territory they reached, they chopped down lots of trees. Nobody entered the area after it was repaired. Nheless, lots of species mustve resided in that area. I did see plenty of animals there, such as the rabbit that nearly beat me to death.


    The White Deer King looked despondent. She looked at me with conflicting emotions then looked at Nier and Lucia. The two were in an excellent mood. They were probably already prepared to stay for a month. Fortunately, because everything was resolved so soon, there was no more reason for them to feel concerned. They got what they came for, so they could leave. The two didnt expect things to go so smoothly, hence their glee.


    The White Deer King lowered her head and stopped bothering with me. Somewhat concerned, I touched her face. Only for her to coldly snort and then give me the cold shoulder. I hopelessly chuckled: Whats the matter, White Deer King? What is it that you want to do? Ill do my best for you.


    The White Deer King suddenly bit my cloak and then started to tug at me to pull it behind it. I immediately understood what she was trying to express. She didnt want me to continue using the express route. To be honest, if it wasnt for the fact that Dragon Mom couldnt appear in the sky where people could see her, I mightve abandoned the White Deer King.


    I helplessly smiled then stroked her head: Okay, okay, okay, I get, I get it. Lets head back now, then. Itll be a little slower, but its fine. Itll be just you and me, just the two of us. Lets return to the forest you lived in.