The sun shone on the mountains creating a blissful atmosphere that Mynrea could not resist. Looking from one of the three mountains on which Lanthim had built this residence. Her gardens on the south mount gave an excellent view of the other two.

Mynrea loved natural things most of all the natural world as a whole. So when she had seen the wonderfully designed gardens that Lanthim had prepared. There was nothing stopping her from spending her every waking hour in them.

Having only come to the residence a few weeks previous. She like Leinea had only explored a small portion of what Lanthim had built.

The size was far beyond anything she could imagine. However when she took into account just what kind of person he was. It was not out of vanity or some desire to make himself seem greater than he was because truly there was none that could best him.

Lanthim built this great home for his family knowing that his power would attract other women to be with him. he made the necessary preparations well in advance of this eventuality. At first, when Leinea and herself came to this place they live relatively close together.

As the weeks passed and Lanthim came of age. Mynrea moved from the central mountain so not to disturb Leinea as she began to grow her own territory. A basic practice of female dragons in which they claim an area for themselves in which they can inhabit and breed in peace.

That being the case Mynrea had claimed the entire third tier of the south mount for her own. As such if anyone wanted to enter they would have to have her permission. That being the case Lanthim being the only male in this situation. Would have to ask to enter his wives respective territories.

"Are you still finding hand stitching with just mana manipulation difficult Syrelia?" [Myrnea]

Sitting together on a large blanket both Syrelia and Mynrea were levitating some cloth with needles and thread. Attempting to make some design just by manipulating all the different implements with only mana.

"I am getting a better understanding of it. But little details are harder than I thought." [Syrelia]

Observing the cloth and needle as both levitated just above her Syrelia watched as the needle made each stitch ever so slowly. While beside her Mynrea was reading a letter she had just received from Eldra who had visited her earlier. With her own stitching proceeding at a calm deliberate pace.

Unlike the young Syrelia, the dragonness did not require much concentration to perform this kind of training. In fact, Mynrea found little things like needlework stimulating. Finishing the letter Mynrea had sensed one of her maids had entered the garden.

"My Lady the master has come and wishes to see you."

"Bring him here I don't feel like entertain him within walls of stone the sun is bright and the breeze is most refreshing." [Mynrea]

Having received her instructions the maid left the garden with some haste, it was some distance to the entrance of the third tier.

"You will tell brother of the contents of the letter correct you know he will not be pleased if you do not." [Syrelia]

As her piece of cloth fell onto the blanket Syrelia turned to Mynrea waiting for a reply.

"You know full well what is going to happen Syrelia." [Mynrea]

Feeling slightly bothered by the girl's question Mynrea's own stitching continued without pause. For some reason, she could not understand Syrelia had been put under Mynrea's watchful eyes. Which meant that the child was with her every day except when she would leave to attend the academy.

"You have had an interest in my brother for some time before he returned. Now that you are here you wish Leinea was not. She is getting in your way of having the children you have always wanted. Powerful existences that will make your older sister listen to you." [Syrelia]

"You see too much child. I wish no ill will upon Leinea she is your brother's first wife so the right of bearing his first born is her right. I will not, however, deny the rest of what you have said. [Mynrea]

As both sat looking at each other Mynrea felt Lanthim approaching. It had taken almost three months since Lanthim first returned. That she had started being bale to sense Lanthim as he went from place to place.

A pillar of purified mana that never faded or grew just forever constant.

"My dearest wife and sister how are the both of you this morning?" [Lanthim]

Ever the flatterer Lanthim approached dressed in a black uniform like all his students wore. On his left shoulder, he bore what looked like a cord of silver.

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"Good morning husband I hear you had your morning meal with Leinea. I hope you enjoyed yourself I am afraid we have no food with us at the moment." [Mynrea]

Mynrea wore a pleasant smile as she welcomed him beckoning for him to sit next to her. Seeing himself welcome Lanthim did not hesitate to take the seat presented him. Having sat beside Mynrea, the aura around the dragonness became calmer.

"Eldra met with Leinea while we were together I will assume that he had some news for you as well." [Lanthim]

Still holding the letter she had received from Eldra at which Lanthim had turned his attention to.

'Always the young observer keeping things from him is either really hard or near impossible.'

"It is a letter from my sister Tayrie has expressed a desired to come spend some time to observe how things are here. As our eldest sister has demanded she does so. [Mynrea]

Handing the letter to Lanthim who opened and began reading slowly.

"Three months she will reside with us. As well she will bring her youngest children with her. Yes, I see so a long term visit then." [Lanthim]

Looking through the letter again, Lanthim handed it back to Mynrea who put the piece of paper on the blanket.

"You have no objections to her coming I hope. I haven't seen any of my sisters since I married your father so this is an opportunity I would wish you would indulge this one request." [Mynrea]

Looking over so to see Lanthim's face surprise filled her. Lanthim sat gaze fixed on the sky watching as the clouds went by.

'Did he just ignore me?'

She asked herself as feelings of anger filled her heart. Never had he openly ignored something she had said.

"There is no need for anger, my love, I heard you. I have no objection to having guests stay with us for a time. I think the excitement of having children around will be healthy for us all." [Lanthim]

"You do, well I will send a letter to Tayrie as soon as we are done here." [Mynrea]

Allowing a calmer presence to come over her Mynrea turned her attention to Syrelia. Who was again attempting to do more needlework. The girl was smiling as her older companions talked to each other.

"You seem pleased by something Syrelia what have you seen?" [Lanthim]

Having his sister so near to him. It had become a daily ritual to ask Syrelia what pieces of the future she had seen throughout the day.

"A painting, a man sitting surrounded by five women. On the floor before them sits seven children all male. That is what I have seen my brother." [Syrelia]

Calmly Syrelia recanted what she had seen while the two of them talk with each other.

"All male you say." [Mynrea]

Having listened to many viewings of Syrelia's. Mynrea had gotten used to them be based around one character that being her brother Lanthim.

While having the viewing say that heir would be children eventually, the number of women troubled Mynrea slightly.

"My husband if you had the choice would you marry again without giving Leinea or myself prior knowledge of it?" [Mynrea]

Hesitation filled her as she waited on Lanthim's answer. While she was confident in the most part that he would not outright disregard their feelings on the subject of other marriages. She did know that Lanthim was impulsive in his actions at times. Also, his greed for anything that interested him was something she had the greatest worry about.

"I will not marry without you or Leinea's consent. I have no intention of creating any situation that could destroy our family." [Lanthim]

His honesty on the subject made Mynrea feel overwhelmed by his devotion to her. Being caught up her emotions tears began to form.

"Ha, I never thought that you saying that would make me feel so happy. I have thought for the longest time that you were uncaring in these matters. [Mynrea]

"My dear wife I have always desired nothing more than your happiness. It is true I am overzealous when it come to things such as social standing and others holding themselves higher than myself solely because I am male. However those things do not change how I truly feel towards you or Leinea." [Lanthim]

Placing his hand on Mynrea's cheek as tears began to roll from her eye's both smiled at each other as Syrelia watched smiling a warm kind smile.