“…”
“…”
As the family settled down with the Hero, Arlan and Elira, who were still standing at the entrance, stared at the scene with deadpan looks on their faces.
They…
They seemed to have been forgotten.
“Is it just me, or is he getting along a little too well with my family…?”
Arlan questioned as he leaned his head towards his sister.
“Your wife’s smiling at him, your daughter doesn’t wish to leave him, and even your mother seems to have a positive opinion of him.
I’d say he already took your family away. I don’t think you are needed anymore.”
Elira commented, quickly shooing her brother away.
“I already knew this day would come eventually. You are just so damn replaceable. If we weren’t connected by blood; I would have thrown you out of my life as well.”
Arlan’s mouth twitched at those words.
“At least I have a family.”
He snorted.
“You just stay here, freeloading at my house, reading that damn book of yours like some dead weight.”
“What? So you want me to pay you rent instead?”
“Will you?”
“Sure, how does one punch a day sound?”
“Oh? You are allowing me to hit you? That sounds good.”
Arlan retorted.
“As if I’d let a gorilla like you touch me.”
Elira just snorted.
But then…
As if she noticed something…
“Say…”
She called out.
“What?”
“When do you think they will notice and call us?”
Elira questioned, staring at the table where everyone was talking with each other with smiles on their faces.
“…”
Arlan stared at the scene in silence.
Other than the servants, no one seemed to have noticed them.
“It… it doesn’t look like they will notice anytime soon.”
Arlan muttered. The entire family seemed to be busy talking with the Hero.
“That little bastard. I will make sure the training after this won’t be easy.”
Arlan made up his mind.
“I have an idea.”
Suddenly, Elira spoke up.
“Idea for what?”
Arlan questioned.
At his question, Elira turned towards him and,
“To get their attention.”
The Mage answered, her emerald eyes shining meaningfully.
Arlan, who saw that look, instantly understood what his sister wanted and nodded back.
Elira grinned as suddenly, she jumped on top of Arlan’s shoulders and started pulling his hair.
“How dare you!?”
She shouted.
“Aaaaahhh!! You little thing, get off me this instant!”
Arlan shouted back as he grabbed her hand.
“I will not! Apologize!”
Elira shouted.
“I will not!”
Yes, that was the grand plan to get their attention.
To fight each other.
The Siblings really were a lost cause.
“Father!”
Suddenly, Valencia shouted.
Arlan and Elira momentarily paused, and Valencia smiled brightly.
“Are you two done talking? Father, I saved a seat for you beside me, come quick!”
The little girl spoke, patting the seat to her left. She didn’t even care about the fact that her aunt was literally sitting on top of her father, she seemed rather used to the sight.
Arlan, who saw his little girl patting on a chair next to her, felt like he would cry this very instant.
‘My little angel.’
He muttered in his head and very quickly, he threw Elira off his head and,
“Yes, we are done talking. I am coming.”
He walked towards the table.
“…”
Elira, who was now left alone, stared at the happy table in front of her and,
‘Should I marry as well…?’
She wondered in her head, feeling left out, but then,
“Aunt! What are you doing? I saved a seat right in front of mine for you, come, come!”
Valencia called out, and this time,
“Come!”
Little Elara called out as well.
Clearly, the little one loved her aunt and was waiting for her to come sit beside her.
‘Meh, a few more years with these little ones won’t hurt, and that gorilla won’t let me go anyway.’
Elira quickly shook her head, getting rid of those useless thoughts, as she smiled brightly and,
“Coming.”
She joined the table as well.
Kael smiled. Honestly, this was the first dinner with other people he was actually enjoying. Though he would have loved it more if his children could join as well.
Once everyone was here, the servants started serving the dinner. Kael had already mixed in with the Stormhold Family, so it was a pleasant night.
And with Valencia and Elara in the mix, everything became even livelier. The dinner continued for an hour. Once everyone was done, Kael glanced at Veylara and,
“Lady Veylara, I wish to talk to you.”
He momentarily glanced at the table and,
“Alone.”
He added.
“…”
Veylara narrowed her eyes at those words, wondering what he wanted.
She stared at Kael, wanting to know whether it was urgent, and Kael, who understood what her look meant, nodded at her.
Seeing them exchanging glances, Arlan and Elira stared at each other as well. Their silent communication was much more well-coordinated.
‘Did you see? He wants to meet Mother alone. He wants to meet MOTHER alone.’
‘She must have done something to him. I knew something was wrong when he returned without any bruises.’
‘I know, right? I think something’s wrong with his head now.’
‘Wasn’t something already wrong with his head?’
‘It must have gotten worse now.’
‘Poor lad.’
‘I think he kind of deserves it.’
‘I agree.’
The two siblings nodded at each other.
Oblivious to their exchange, Kael stared at Veylara, waiting for her answer.
“Alright.”
The woman nodded as she stood up.
She handed Elara, who had now gone to sleep, to Lyria.
Valencia, who sensed that it seemed something important, didn’t say anything either.
Kael stood up as well.
“Follow me.”
Veylara spoke as she walked towards the door. Kael followed, and the two walked out of the dining room.
Veylara took the Hero to her room and took out an artifact that created a sound barrier around them.
“What is it?”
“I think I can form a Bond with another Beast.”
Kael revealed the secret.
“Huh…?”
Veylara frowned at those words.
“That isn’t possible. An Advance Tamer can only form Bonds with three Beasts. Their Soul isn’t strong enough to form another Bond.”
She shook her head.
“I am not sure, but I think I can do it.”
Veylara narrowed her eyes when she heard those words. She thought about it for a moment, and then suddenly,
She brought out 10 Eggs from her Sanctuary and placed them on the bed.
“All of them are Legendary Beast Eggs.
Pick any and try.”
She offered.
“Having an extra Bond would never hurt you. It would be great if you succeed.”
Kael blinked at her words.
“You just… go around carrying Legendary Rank Beast Eggs…?”
He questioned.
“They are the safest with me.”
The woman just shrugged.
“Makes sense.”
Kael shrugged as well.