Airi is the last descendant of the Haven clan.
Though clearly a being that could be called a demigod, ironically, due to her experiences in the empire, she had lost much of her confidence.
She wondered if her prophecies were useless, or even if they were effective, perhaps they were of little help in changing the mortal future…
“…Woo Hyo-sung, what on earth are you doing to get involved with such an absurd being again?”
Even amidst such confusion, as the days went by with him not returning from the Imperial Palace, her worry for him montarily suppressed, leading her to attempt prophecy.
The result was, as seen before, a scene of him forming a connection with a new face.
At first, that scene brought confusion and a sense of betrayal, but as ti passed, glimpsing into the other’s past revealed shocks enough to overturn even that.
“Francheska, a guardian hidden in human history… Among them, she was said to be a natural fighter specialized in hunting foreign beings.”
Airi herself had encountered ancient technologies a few tis, but in her case, she was a dinsion apart from any relics or remnants she had seen before.
The fact that she was an artificial lifeform created by humans was remarkable, but she was also the original form of the god worshipped by the Friga Order, the state religion of the empire.
Her status might not rival the ‘Destroyer God’ flowing through her own body, but still, her existence could justifiably be classified as mythological to humanity.
How such a person beca entangled with her partner, and how she should accept such a future…
“My daughter, why did you suddenly stop eating?”
While she was fretting over this, Tashian, from the side of the table, threw her a worried look.
Airi, belatedly realizing it was breakfast ti, was startled and quickly turned to her.
“Wh-what?”
“Is it possible that the rice Mom made isn’t tasty?”
“Oh, no. I just had sothing on my mind… It’s nothing to worry about.”
“Hmm, is that so?”
Fortunately, Tashian did not wish to delve deeply into her worries.
She was the type who preferred to wait for others to co to her when they were ready, rather than probing into their thoughts.
Of course, she could rely on such generosity to consult her directly, but revealing that he was involved in serious matters would surely cause her worry.
“Right, let’s not worry for now. That the future has unfolded in such a way ans, at least, Woo Hyo-sung is safe for the mont.”
Yes, the imdiate situation, not the future he would face, was what needed attention now.
After regaining her focus, Airi looked forward, and saw another mber of their party sitting across from Tashian, starting to eat.
“Here, my daughter. Ah~ Try this~”
rilyn Sutherland.
A being who was once a close associate of the Demon King, considered the greatest disaster of this world.
“Ah~”
“Hehe, you eat well. Is it tasty, my daughter?”
“It’s so delicious~ Sohow, the rice Mom prepared today tastes even better~”
Not only was she sitting across from Tashian, eating, but she was also keeping pace with her rhythm.
Even going so far as to call her “Mom,” unlike herself…
“Ufufu, it’s rewarding to see our ri eat well~ If only Airi would eat like this too.”
“It can’t be helped during a ti of much shyness. Ah! I’ll feed Mom a bite, too. Here, ah~”
“Look at that~ My daughter is truly filial~”
One of the Four Kings, though fallen, was calling a dragon that had risen to the pinnacle of all creation “Mom,” sharing food with each other.
What on earth is this farce…?
No, it would be better to call this spectacle a ‘bizarre drama’ rather than a farce.
Anyone who knew the true identity of these two would certainly feel the absurdity, knowing such a situation could never happen under normal circumstances.
“…rilyn.”
“What is it, Airi?”
“Well, I’m a bit concerned about how you’re treating Tashian… Were you two always this close?”
“Hehe~ If they’re Woo Hyo-sung’s family, they’re naturally my family too~”
“Ah, yes. Family?”
“More than anything, I had no one I could call family before I was taken in by the Demon King. So, I was curious what it would be like to be in a mother’s embrace~ That’s why I’m grateful that Tashian has offered to be my mother~”
A blatant display of longing for familial affection.
Tashian accepted even that, but she, who had always been in opposition, could not take it at face value.
“What sche is it this ti, from a woman who knows nothing but plunder from birth…?”
Yes, that cunning, deceitful, and dark-hearted demon could not possibly desire maternal affection.
For her, the only object of affection was her companion.
Her fawning now was surely considered one way to close the distance with him.
“Hehe, even if you’ve noticed, it’s already too late, Airi Haven.”
As if to prove her prediction correct, a mischievous smile soon ford on the lips of rilyn, who was watching Airi.
“…Airi?”
Airi’s body stopped abruptly at the murmur of the woman filled with such a backstory.
Afterward, her stiff neck, which had been grabbing by the collar, began to relax, gradually turning towards the figure behind her.
Toward Tashian, who was intently looking down at the al she had prepared herself, now overturned.
“Ah, um, Tashian. That’s…”
“Did Airi not like the food Mom made?”
The usual term of endearnt, ‘daughter’ was now replaced with her na.
Feeling the gravity from that, Airi began to faintly envision the scenes of the imminent future in her head.
“Even if you’re excited, flipping the table over… If this happens again, it will be troubleso, so I have no choice.”
Even though her eyes were smiling, she was angry.
And she knew that the actions to follow would soon pose a threat to her personal safety.
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