NOVEL NEXT Chapter 978: Moving To The Elven Continent
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The next week had finally come, and it was time to say goodbye for the time being and return to the academy for a brief week before moving to the elven continent. Things were all prepared and ready, the airship was opening its gates behind us, and our families giving us their goodbyes.
I saw my friends cry and hug their parents and siblings, as my own siblings hugged me tightly, and my parents did so as well. They were all still worried about everything, even when I was recognized as a Legendary Hero by the Duke and even given noble titles out of nowhere, which I didn't really care about anyways.
The thing I truly cared for was here, my family. And I did this for them more than any title or fame, just to secure their safety and happiness.
"Big bro, make sure to come back!" Anna cried. "Sniff, beat all the baddies!" She was all snotty.
"Y-Yeah!" Allan nodded adorably. "Beat Fafnir and the demons…!"
"Okay, I will." I nodded, smiling and kissing their foreheads. "Your Levels are still… 50, right? Well, father will help you gain levels slowly over time, make sure to practice your skills every day and cultivate."
"Y-Yes!" They said in unison.
"My son, my reckless and heroic son." My mother sighed. "What I'm going to do with you, from one problem to another. Will you ever take a break?"
"Once we're done, I'll take the rest of the year, so yes." I laughed, hugging my mother and accepting her kisses all over my face.
"Take care, okay? Be strong, don't forget your friends, and make sure to treat your girlfriends well, alright?" She told me, tidying my messy hair.
"Yes, I will mother." I nodded obediently. "Take care yourself and don't overdo it, okay? I think you're pregnant again."
"E-Eh?!" My mother gasped. "I am?! How did you…?"
"I can sense within you; another life has been formed." I whispered to her. "Take your time and rest if possible."
"O-Okay…" My mother gulped saliva. "I will, son."
It seems my father has been relentless with my mother. Despite their age they do it frequently, that means they have a good relationship and also good health, I suppose.
I might end up having a new sibling once I return back home.
"My champ, do I even need to tell you to take care?" My father laughed. "You killed a dragon, what's even going to stop my son now?"
"Hahaha, thank you father. I will return, once I come back, let's have a feast with dragon meat." I said, accepting his strong hug.
"Sure!" He nodded. "Teach those bastards ruining the elven continent a damn lesson!"
"I shall!" I nodded.
"I'll take care of things here and protect everyone. Thanks to your help, I've been able to become stronger despite my limitations." He said. "I might be as strong as an A Rank Adventurer now, I think."
A Rank? He's already S Rank I would say…
"I am confident in your strength, father. Take care." I smiled. "Grandma."
"Come here." She hugged me and kissed my cheek. "Do your best my little hero! Your granny will be cheering for ya here! Once you return, I'll get you your favorite food!"
"Okay grandma, take care. Please, don't overdo it… Drink the potions I gave you wherever you feel tired, okay?" I asked her.
"Sure, sure, don't worry, this old granny got strength for a few more years!" She said confidently, winking at me.
"Hah… I hope so." I sighed.
If I hadn't awakened within her the Ki Meridians and everything, she would have probably died a few years ago already. Though, over time, her debilitating body had slowly returned, and despite her act, she's very weak now.
I fear the worst now, but it's not like I can do anything about it, and it's not like she wants me to either way.
This is just how people's lives go, they are born, they grow, they become energetic, reckless, live, fight, eat, and slowly wither away.
When I was a vampire I suppose I never experienced that at close range, everyone surrounding me was similar to me too.
But now, I can see how quick human lives go, even in this powerful world made from a fragment of heaven.
Yet, that is what makes human lives so precious, I suppose.
As I walked away, I saw my friends return with me, Erika's mother accompanied us as well, so she wasn't saying any goodbyes to her daughter.
However, I had noticed Elizabeth saying her goodbyes to Seth and Jack, both members of the church of this village.
I hadn't interacted much with them these last years, but I do remember Elizabeth always tells me about them.
They're in good shape and becoming better protectors of the people, I hope.
"Everyone's ready?" I asked my friends. "Then let's go."
We walked inside the airship, slowly getting farther and farther away from home.
Despite the memories of having such a long life where I traveled and explored the confines of the universe, I always feel this feeling.
This feeling of missing something out when I go away from home, this feeling of perhaps a slight amount of fear? Of exploring the unknown.
Although it is very small, it lingers within me, and only makes me appreciate my home even more.
Well, that's that.
And this is this.
Time to finally go to the elven continent and clean things up for good.
I spent my time cultivating my divinities through the trip back to the academy.
And the next morning, we arrived, greeted by the professors, the hero and everything.
There was a big event where the director showed us off to the rest of the students as "model students", but I didn't pay much attention to it either.
It all felt dull to me, I just wanted to get to the meat and potatoes of things.
Although my friends did enjoy their fame a lot though, even Erika, so I can't blame them for that.
A week went by flying after that, practicing skills, training summons and spirits, and also cultivating my abilities.
Eventually, we took another airship.
"This is it…" Elfriedden tightly gripped his fists, as we flew right above the elven continent. "I'm back home…"
His face showed the same feeling I had when I returned home.
And in the distance, I could see it.
The Great Spirit Tree, Yggdrasil.
Withered, and burning.
We have to hurry.
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