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Chapter 31 – Invitation
2 years passed by and right now I am training Altan on how to use C class magic.
Nelus: Altan, try using
Altan: Yes papa!
Bits and pieces of flames started gathering on his palm. As it slightly deforms, Altan gives me a worried look as it might go out of control like last time. A year ago, Altan was getting over confident. As he was quickly learning many kinds of magic and everyone praised him, one day…
Lina: Alt is very strong!
Altan: … Papa said for now can only use D spell thing.
Lina: Really?
Altan: I know I do better! I found C spell in papa’s book.
Lina: Show me, ehehe.
Altan: Uuurrrggghhh!!
Lina: Kyaaaa!!
The ground shook as the deformed flames on Altan’s palm exploded into pieces. I sensed Altan’s magic signature and used spatial magic to Teleport. Frei and Fala were surprised at my sudden action as I was just talking to them. I arrived to see Altan and Lina lying on the ground with burns on their skin and clothes. I quickly used a water support spell, Aqua Rejuvenate as I submerge both of them in water as their wounds quickly heal. I look at both of them with worry. Lina hugged me with a smile and look at Altan worriedly.
Lina: Thank you uncle!
Altan: It my fault! Because me Lin was hurt…
Lina: Alt…
Altan: I didn’t listen to papa! I bad!
As I looked at the teary eyed Altan, I reach my hand towards him as he closed his eyes thinking that I was going to hit him. I flicked his forehead as he then covers his forehead with both of his hands. I patted his head as tears flowed from he eyes as he too, hugs me while crying. Lina cried too, clearly affected by Altan’s actions. Both of them were holding onto my robe while looking at me with their tears flowing. I just smiled gently as Altan said…
Altan: Uuuu-uuu… I sorry papa…
Nelus: At least you know what you did wrong so you don’t need to apologize. Are you both alright now?
Lina: Yes.
Altan: Yes… and I will not do C class thing again!
Nelus: Why?
Altan: Because I might hurt Lin or papa… I not want that!
Lina: Alt…
Nelus: You can do it if you have enough practice.
Altan: But if I hurt…
Nelus: I can protect Lina and myself. I am strong and Altan knows it right?
Altan nods as he looked slightly depressed. I tried to train him again but he refused. So I ask Frei on what is his opinion on the matter. Frei told me that for him to get back on his feet, he needs to conquer it himself. So we had a plan…
Fala: Lets call it the “Altan saves papa plan”!
Frei: …
Nelus: … Alright…
Fala laughed, obviously surprised that I agreed with the name but I really don’t care about the name so I signaled Frei to continue. Firstly, we will get Altan to go with us towards Niilos Wasteland and try to find a D class magical beast, weak enough for Altan to fight. Then as the D class magic beast attacks, I will block its path pretending to be in trouble. As Altan sees it, Frei will urge Altan to use magic to get over his trauma. Quite a simple plan but it is worth trying.
I called Altan over, telling him that we will get food from the wasteland and if he wanted to come with us. He nodded vigorously, obviously excited to have an adventure like the stories that I read to him. As we arrive at the base of the mountain, we spotted Fitar a D class lizard like creature. When Altan wasn’t looking I threw a rock big enough to not kill it.
The rock hits its head as he looks towards the direction to where it came from. It looks at me as it rushes over. Sensing its movement, Altan then looks at the lizard as it bites me on the arm… well it was biting, but I didn’t feel anything… so I decided to just go with it and acted to be in trouble.
Nelus: Ahh… look Altan… papa is in trouble… aaahhhh…
I said in a monotonous voice. As Frei looks at me wry smile.
Frei: Lord Nelus… I don’t think anyone would believe…
Altan: Lizard let go of papa! Or…or!
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Nelus: Aaahhh…
Frei: …
Altan: PAPAAA!!
Frei: Quick! Altan use your magic!
Altan: B-but…
Nelus: You can do it Altan.
I cheered on Altan, forgetting to act distressed as the lizard was still hanging on my arm while biting it. Frei just sighed not knowing what to do anymore.
Altan: Iyaaa!!
Altan then rushes over to me with his hand covered in flames. As he got close he punched the lizard as it lets go of my arm and decided to attack Altan. Altan then releases the flames on his arms towards the lizard as it then burned it to a crisp. I patted Altan on the head as he grinned.
Altan: I save papa!
Nelus: You did. I am proud of you.
I patted his head as he smiled innocently, we then decided to head on back home to the mansion.
Now back to the present…
As the flames on Altan’s palm deformed further and further he gripped his arm with his left hand as he continued to concentrate. The flames started to stabilize as he then throws it into the ground as flames surrounded him at a certain distance, it then explodes towards all directions. He then looks at me with a satisfied grin as he jumps towards me and gave me a hug.
Altan: I did it!! Papa did you see?
Nelus: You did well.
Lina: Alt did it… hope I learn magic soon…
Suddenly, a male angel approached me…
Messeger: Are you Lord Nelus?
Nelus: Yes.
Messenger: The Darklight Ball is scheduled 2 days from now, will you attend?
Nelus: I will.
Messenger: Also, the king wants to have a talk with you later.
Nelus: Thank you for telling me.
Afterwards I head on to the palace to meet with the king. He told me to come inside the hidden room in the palace, as I followed him.
Nelus: What is it that you need to talk to me about?
Ciall: …
Ciall bit his lower lip as cold sweat drips from his cheeks. I waited as he tried to calm himself down.
Ciall: The luminant king will personally attend the ball… usually he never attends to things like this… I think he might have heard about Lina somehow. If he himself is there, I can’t hide her as it would instigate his anger and if he does meet her… I am afraid that he can easily find out about my daughter having the title valkyrie.
Nelus: Why do all of you hate the luminants… especially Zala?
Ciall: Please don’t tell anyone.
Nelus: I won’t.
Ciall: …It was at the previous darklight ball… we and all the other beings of divinity were having fun talking to each other, eating and dancing until… the second prince of the luminants proposed to Zala in front of everyone, thinking that she will not refuse. Zala immediately refused which infuriated the prince. He challenges her to a duel and they fought. Zala was a genius at combat so she easily cornered the prince… as the prince was getting too desperate he used one of the light spell forbidden to be used in duels as it was too dangerous…
Nelus: …
Ciall: He used
Nelus: To kill…
Ciall: Yes… luckily, she managed to change her mana weapon into a shield, before…
Nelus: …
Ciall: …In the end the prince lost consciousness first before Zala, so he lost but Zala was… severely injured… her life was waning and it was a miracle that she survived… I’m sure it was because of her strong will. Since then she never attended the ball and stays in her room and we can’t do anything about it as we cannot offend them... the luminants are getting stronger day by day… that is why Nelus… I ask of you… please… protect my daughters.
Ciall bowed as he bit his lip and clenches his fist hoping to get my agreement.
Nelus: Raise your head… I accept…
Ciall: Good! Also leave your clothing to me! I can’t just let you wear that bland robe to the ball now can I?
Nelus: …
I was taken aback at Ciall’s sudden mood change as he then started dragging me towards somewhere…
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