Book 16: Chapter 6
Aah. I sunk into the elvenke water and let out a soothing sigh.
Mommy Vyvyan, who was behind me, gently hugged me and caressed my body as she did in the past with a smile. I stretched my hands out to feel the flowing water brush against them. It was an interesting feeling to me. I had never experienced the feeling of elven running water. Due to my berserk mana condition in the past, I was unable to feel anything in the water. Thankfully, the condition no longer gued me; therefore, I could feel the gentle flowing water, and I could feel the warmth and soft touch behind me.
Mom rubbed my hair and then kissed my head. In a quiet voice, she remarked, We have not had a bath together in a long time, Son.
Yeah, its been a long time, but this is the first time Ive felt flowing elven water in addition to warmth andfort.
I smiled. I then looked at the water running down my hand. I had adapted to life in this world, yet it felt novel to me.
Mommy Vyvyan touched my head: Sorry, Son. Your condition in the past was my fault.
No, of course it isnt your fault. Mom, you gave me a life. How can it be your fault?
Thats why its Elizabeths fault. Had she not ditched you after giving birth to you, you wouldnt have suffered so much. Thus, its Elizabeths fault!
Its not
Son, are you going to speak up for her even now? Have you forgotten what you once went through? Have you forgotten the pain you suffered when you were a child? Remember, Elizabeth gave birth to you, only to abandon you and run away. Everything you suffered thereafter was her fault! It was all her fault!
Mommy Vyvyan and Mommy Elizabeth still couldnt put their past behind them. I had adjusted and recovered, yet they still wouldnt forget the past. Mommy Elizabeth would feel guilty, but Mommy Vyvyan would reprimand Elizabeth for thetters past deeds. She hated Elizabeth for abandoning me even till today. To be fair, though, if Mommy Elizabeth didnt leave me behind, Mommy Vyvyan wouldnt have had the chance to give birth to me. Without what transpired, I would be humanitys Prince.
Mommy Vyvyan was evidently cross. I turned my head around to look into her eyes. I helplessly smiled: Mom, I havent finished. I was trying to say I didnt suffer as much as you think. You took care of me in the past, so it wasnt that bad. To the contrary, I feel happy about it because you were by my side.
Mommy Vyvyan clearly didnt expect to hear what I said. Beaming, she gently caressed my head: Son, youve always been such a sweet talker from the past until now. While elves dont consider it a virtue, Mommy admits Mommy likes your sweet talk.
I must rify I never deliberately thought of smooth lines. Maybe it was Troys gift for me. It was only natural he had a unique quality if he could win everyones affection. He, supposedly, was a cute kid. Consequently, if he was also adept with words, it was only natural for everyone to like him, agreed?
Mom kissed my forehead. I could clean myself just by dipping in water owing to my scales. As opposed to calling it a bath, you might as well say that Mom and I were reliving the feeling of being intimate with each other again.
Mommy Vyvyan stood up. She grabbed a towel from the side and wiped down her perfect body. I climbed up to shore and then shook my body out. Water didnt leave marks on my body. They were the same as water droplets on a window pane. Mommy Vyvyan picked up her sleepwear from the side
Honestly, I always felt sleepwear in the elvennds was sensual sleepwear. It was thin and barely covered much. There was only one button that went across the chest. It was simr to a cicadas wings when the wearer outstretched their arms. The wearers legs are also exposed.
Mommy Vyvyan flicked her blonde hair then opened the door. The maid outside bowed before she served up fruit and fruit juice. Mom grabbed a fruit skewer and a cup of fruit juice. She draped a shawl over to stay warm. I, too, took a bite of a piece of fruit. Then, I had a drink of fruit juice and made my way into the corridor. I heard hasty footsteps approaching us.
We have finished preparing; we have finished the preparations! Your Highn-, Ah, argh!!
Before I could stop her, Mom generated a fierce gale with a wave of her hand, sending the elder reeling. As anger flitted across her face, she imposingly blustered, How rude! Nobody is allowed in here at night. What are you here for?!
Your Highness we havepleted the task you asked of us The cage you asked for is ready!
Shut up! Vyvyan waved her hand again. Something invisible clinched the elder and pressed him up against the wall. The guards quickly held him down. Mom pivoted around and pulled my arm with one hand. She ordered, Take him away. If theres business, tell me tomorrow morning. You are not allowed into the imperial pce at night. Now, take him away!
Yes, Your Highness! The guards hastily took the elder away.
Man, he probably broke something after suffering those blows at his age. That mustve been why he was taken away without a word. I was curious about what he wanted to report. Did he help Mommy Vyvyan do something, I wondered. I queried, Mom, is something the matter?
No.
If theres something urgent, you dont need to worry about me and just attend to your work, instead. Dont neglect work for my sake.
Mom wrapped her arms around me and stroked my head: I said: theres nothing. Mommy doesnt have any urgent business. The most urgent task at hand is to look after my son, so dont worry, Son. Mommy wont go. Mommy wont go anywhere.
Really? Okay, then.
Come to think of it, there shouldnt haven been any problems in the elvennds It was peaceful there, after all.
My exhaustion soon put my lights out.
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At midnight
Youve prepared the equipment, right? I told you not to let my son know about it. Fortunately, hes asleep. Since youve prepared everything, lets get going. Were going to capture all of the white deer in one night!manded Vyvyan.