Yuki smiled before leaving him in the garden, heading for the kitchen to get him so tea for them. He was leaning his head on his arms just as Griffin appeared with a frustrated expression.
''Damn family, always drama,'' he grumbled.
''It's one of the reasons I like my own company,'' he replied with a chuckle..
The old man laughed and started teasing. ''Or a certain Demi-human woman I know you like spending ti with.''
Raegar felt his cheeks go hot but shook his head, asking. ''How's Grandmother? She's not hurt apart from the poison?''
Griffin sighed when hearing this and answered while sitting down. ''Elysia's fine. It just looks like she's asleep. Her Aether is going crazy, forcing her body to release it. So stay away from her room or the stuff will damage your pools.''
He gulped at the words as the old man lifted his chin and began examining his face. ''Wicked scars, my boy; you look like a wild warrior with them. It seems like you beat the poison. Though it looks like so remains deep inside your skin. How did you get treated?''
''A Guild Master nad Lisara took to the Royal Nytherian Hospital where the mages purged the devil's poison. They couldn't heal the scars; this is why I need Grandmother to heal as she's strong enough,'' he revealed.
When Griffin heard this, he gave him a big smile. ''I know her, a good woman that one. More on the rough side of life. She swore off all relationships many decades ago and has worked her way up the Adventurers Guild.''
He was fascinated by the beautiful Dark Elf he had t months ago. Following that, Griffin suddenly ruffled his hair and smiled, standing up. ''You amaze , Grandson, or shall I call you the White Devil or Ghost of the South?'' he teased.
Raegar's eyes narrowed when hearing this, he soon started laughing. ''So you heard about those? The people down south like giving warriors nas, it seems and thanks to dealing with the Demons and Demi-Humans.''
''That they do, boy, that they do,'' his Grandfather answered with a smile. ''I'm going to check on the others. I'll co say my farewells as you leave for the academy.''
He nodded with a warm smile as Yuki stepped into the garden, carrying a tray with two cups and a teapot. Griffin caught sight of it and let out a soft chuckle. ''She's already got the air of a wife, the way she looks at you brings your grandmother to mind.''
''Young master,'' the cat woman greeted him with a warm smile.
Yuki then turned to the older man. ''Master Vaelthorne. It's good to see you alive and well. It's horrible what happened to Mistress Elysia,'' she respectfully said.
Griffin nodded, his brow furrowing into a frown. ''That stubborn woman refuses to wake up. It's not as if this hasn't happened before. Last ti the Hydra knocked her out, she slept for weeks, nearly stopped my heart from the worry.''
Afterward, the old man smiled at them and walked off whistling, making them laugh. Once he was gone, she turned to him with an apologetic expression. ''Sorry I took so long, the Vaelthorne maids were being awkward with their stuff. Your Aunt Vanessa ordered them to stop it.''
Raegar's eyebrow rose, causing him to get annoyed. The young woman quickly waved it away with a giggle. ''Don't worry about it, young master. Those idiots are petty and childish, they aren't worth getting angry over.''
Monts later, Yuki poured so tea and changed the subject. ''Are you looking forward to the tests? It's a sha I can't go with you. I'll be heading ho with your mother to help her after the master heads north again.''
Afterward, the duo started drinking while chatting about everything that had happened. The cat woman kept thanking him for saving her from the bandits when they reunited. Raegar gazed at the pink-haired beauty and flashed a charming smile as he nodded.
''You're welco. I told you I'd always co to your rescue,'' he reassured.
Yuki's face lit up with love as she leaned in, pressing a passionate kiss to his lips. A jolt surged through him, electrifying his senses. He eagerly returned it, his hands finding her waist to pull her closer.
A few minutes later, the couple parted, and the young woman's cheeks flushed a soft red, enhancing her beauty as she shyly confessed, ''I love kissing, young master. I never thought I'd be so bold about things like this.''
''It's because you know I feel the sa way,'' he answered. ''Now you're waiting until I co of age before making things official, which makes sense to .''
She looked at him with glowing blue eyes and bead. ''Exactly. We have many years ahead of us, young master. There's no reason to rush things. I must admit I'm looking forward to the sumr break, I can co visit you in Brightwater City.''
Raegar's eyebrow arched as Yuki elaborated. ''Every academy has two main breaks. The Winter Holiday is when new students enroll. Since we're in the final weeks of winter, the entrance test is just around the corner.''
Following that, the next two days flew by as Raegar spent ti with his parents and Yuki, making sure not to waste a second. He enjoyed the peace thanks to not having to fight any monsters or worry about sleeping in the forest.
During that, he noticed most of the Vaelthrone's were avoiding him, even his aunt Serenya as he hurt her son Draevor, who has secluded himself away with his injuries. Rhaelor on the other hand, left his Grandparents' place.
While he was preparing his stuff to set off, his father offered to join him for part of the journey since they'd both be heading up the Kingsway. By the ti he was ready to say his goodbyes, the weather had ward up.
'At least the snow or rain storms have stopped,' he thought, staring into the sky.
Monts later, a chill in was carried through the air, prompting Yuki to make sure his cloak was tied properly as she worriedly spoke. ''Be careful out there, young master. Even though the war is over, there might be so bad people traveling.''
Raegar gave her a confident smile. ''I'll be fine, it should be a peaceful trip. I'll stop off to see my other Grandparents in the Moonfire Forest. I haven't seen them in years, so I thought It would be nice to visit.''
The young woman bead at his words and warmly nodded. ''That's good. You're their only Grandchild still living on Kaldorra. The Masters siblings moved to the Kyoshara and Mythros Continents years ago when the Great War was underway.''
''Interesting,'' he mumbled before asking. ''So that ans I've got cousins there?''
Yuki nodded with a giggle. ''Yes. They've sent so invites over the years, but the journey is too long for the Master to take. It's weeks in a boat while he has the Blackwood County to oversee,'' she revealed.
After that, his mother and Saki joined them and was followed by his Father, who was deep in conversation with Jasper and his sisters-in-law, who were also dressed in armor just like his brother.
This caused him to muse with curiosity. 'Are they all part of the Dawnfire Army?'
Following that, Victoria pulled him into a tight embrace, her voice brimming with love. ''Stay safe on your journey, my boy, and don't forget to write us once you've been accepted. Also co ho for the Sumr Break, I would like to hear what the academy is like.''
Raegar chuckled as he returned to gesture, replying. ''I'll do it when I get my room, Mother, and I'll be fine on the road. Grandfather said the Kingsway is safe until Brightwater City; past that, it's still dangerous.''
Victoria nodded with a big smile while letting him go. ''Good, make sure to say hello to Agatha and John for . They've always been pleasant to whenever they traveled to Southwood.''
''I will,'' he replied just as Saki stepped forward.
The older woman bead at him before suddenly hugging him. This made Yuki and Victoria laugh as she exclaid. ''Thank you for giving your blessing, young master. I promise to do right by the Blackwoods, but I would love it if you could attend the wedding during Sumr Break?''
''I wouldn't miss it,'' he answered and teased her. ''Or would you prefer to be called Mother?''
Saki's cheeks went right, causing Yuki to giggle as Victoria added wood to the fire with a knowing smirk. ''You should call her that, Rae! She's always wanted a son and when she marry's your Father then you will be.''
''Mistress!'' the cat woman pleaded as her cheeks were bright red.
After that, Alaric, Jasper, and the two young won approached. Alisha stepped forward, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug. ''I hope you stay safe, little brother. We're off to the southern border. Bandits are plaguing the area, and the empress has tasked us with clearing them out.''
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