i and Arion soon reached the Fok Grove Ward and Kisho, who was helping down Arion, said in a comforting tone, "Arion, my boy, don't worry about anything. If you need sothing, don't hesitate to ask this uncle, okay?"
Arion softly smiled, "Of course, Uncle Kisho."
"Hey, they returned," A middle-aged man called out as he saw i and Arion while working in his field.
"Arion, I heard you were finally able to connect with Prana! Why didn't you tell us?" A woman looking in her late thirties ca forward with an excited smile.
She was dressed in tight robes that perfectly accentuated her bountiful assets and complinted her mature yet beautiful looks.
Despite how she looked, Arion knew that her real age was well over how she appeared to be. And that was only because she was a Defier, though Arion did not know if she was strong or not.
However, she was one of the people Arion was most familiar with since the ti he set foot in this ward, and he was quite fond of her too. She had a loquacious nature and was soone who loved to gossip a lot.
It has been a long ti since she settled in this ward after her husband died in a battle against the Dreadlings. Since she was his wife, she was allowed to live peacefully in this ward for the rest of her life as compensation for her husband's efforts.
Arion turned his eyes towards her and said in a low voice, "Aunt Yuro, I"
Kisho said in a chiding tone, "Yuro, don't disturb him now with your big mouth. If anything, go and cook sothing tasty for him. He has had a long day." He then motioned with his eyes that it was not a good ti for her to ask anything about what happened today.
"Ah" Yuro parted her lips, noticing that Arion's face seed a bit pale, and his expression seed as if he wasn't feeling that well.
Her lips arched into a bright smile, and she said as she pinched Arion's chin, "Of course. For my favorite boy, I will cook you the best lunch. i, do you need one too?"
i envied Yuro's cooking skills, and even she couldn't help but feel addicted to her food. However, since she had work to do, she replied with a smile, "Aunt Yuro, I would have loved to, but I would be busy the whole afternoon and might only return by evening. Maybe next ti?"
Yuro smiled, "Of course, you deserve it too, girl. You are working so hard every day. And both of you look thin. Maybe I should cook more?" Yuro mumbled as if she was contemplating it.
i sighed helplessly, "Aunt Yuro, you already always cook too much, and even after Arion fills his stomach completely, there are always leftovers. Surely, you don't want us to waste your precious food?"
Yuro pouted, "And here I was showing my care and love towards the both of you through my cooking. Fine, I will make less from now on since you both are complaining."
"It's fine, Aunt Yuro. I am happy with how much you are making," Arion said, feeling amused.
Yuro put on a proud smile, "As expected from my boy. See, i, he likes more than you do."
i playfully pinched Arion's arm and said, "You really have a sly tongue. You were the one who told to tell her. Sigh, I feel betrayed."
Arion coughed, "Ahem, Sister i, I must have said sothing while feeling sleepy. You shouldn't take everything seriously."
"How long are you all going to talk while standing here under the sun? Little i, my cart would be leaving in five minutes, or do you want to take so ti and go on the next shift?" Kisho asked as he looked at Arion's back.
i had a hesitant expression as she glanced at Arion, feeling that she should spend so ti with him till she makes sure that he is okay after what happened today.
But at the sa ti, if she doesn't go for her usual rounds, then she won't earn anything today.
Arion saw through her hesitation and placed his palm on her hand, and said with a reassuring smile, "Sister i, you should go before it gets too late. I will be fine."
He then looked at Yuro and said, "Aunt Yuro, can you take ho? She is getting late."
"Sure. i, see you later." She then quickly whispered in i's ears, "Don't worry. I will take care of him."
i sighed and nodded, "But you can't bully him."
Yuro's eyes beca round, "Bully? ?" She lowered her head and looked at Arion as she asked, "Arion, did I ever bully you?"
Arion t her gaze and saw her winking at him. He coughed and said, "Sister i need not worry. Aunt Yuro is always nice."
"See, i. I am upset you think of as a bully, hmph. Let's go, Arion," Yuro harrumphed as she pushed Arion's wheelchair.
i didn't leave till she saw Arion and Yuro disappearing from her sight.
She wondered when Arion got so mature since she didn't expect him to put up a brave face for so long.
Usually, whenever he was feeling down, he would try his best to keep it inside, but it would show on his face. But now, it seed as if he got way better at it. And he also would usually ask her to stay with him whenever he was not feeling well.
But now, it seed as if he was concerned about her daily work and didn't want to impede her. She didn't know whether to feel happy or sad. However, one thing she realized was that he indeed was maturing into a man.
"Little i, don't worry about that boy. Even if he is in a wheelchair, that boy is stronger than you think. One day, he might not even need your constant support and protection," Kisho said, seeing i's vacant expression.
"I know...I just hope he will still rember when that day cos"
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A/N: Motivate with powerstones, thank you :)
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