Ronan walked past the couch. He grabbed William and Lazarus by the collar and pulled them to get out of the room. After telling them everything he had experienced, they never stopped asking questions. It was not that Ronan didn’t want to answer them, but he would rather talk to Arielle right now.
"I’m very tired. All of you can co back tomorrow morning. Ah, and bring dinner," said Ronan as he closed the door to his office.
(Arielle?) Ronan called as he didn’t hear his wife’s voice anymore.
(Yes, Ronan) Arielle replied in a very sweet voice, making the man smile widely.
Ronan took one of his alcoholic drinks and carried it to the couch. He laid down and then poured the alcohol into the glass.
(So, how was your day? Was it fun?) Ronan asked as he sipped his drink.
In front of him was a painting of Arielle that was supposed to be on display on the girl’s coronation day a few days ago. Arielle looked beautiful and stunning with the big crown and ruby jewellery. Ronan could stare at the painting for days without averting his eyes. While listening to Arielle’s voice, he felt the girl near him, whispering in a soft and sweet voice.
(Today I learned to control fire. Absorbing the heat in Luffy’s wings, which was almost on fire. When I was concentrating, your call surprised , and I almost burned Luffy to ashes. Luckily, there was Lord Otis who imdiately helped put out the fire.)
Ronan laughed out loud.
(Is that why you scolded this afternoon?) The man asked, teasing his wife.
(Yes! After that, Lord Otis taught how to keep soone from entering my mind. That’s why for the past few hours, you couldn’t hear my voice because I purposely shut down our communication)
(Arielle... I promise not to disturb you again, but don’t cut off our communication. Just by this way, I can live in peace here. Only in this way will I know that you’re okay)
(I know, Ronan. But I’m doing this for sothing else. The dragon clan can actually read minds. That’s why to keep from being intimidated by them, Lord Otis taught how to protect myself)
Ronan nodded in understanding. (Then, how was it? Did you learn to control fire again?) he asked.
(Not yet. All day, I learned how to cover my mind. It turned out to be very difficult. Fortunately, there was Luffy who helped and accompanied to practice until I successfully did it)
(Luffy? ) Ronan asked.
(Yeah. Oh, do you want to tell you about my first eting with Luffy? He’s so cute. That kid always reminds of Sasha. Is Sasha okay there? How about Archie? Is he back to the South?)
(Sasha is fine, but he has returned to Viscount Ferdi’s residence to prepare for his school, which will start in a few months. And, your brother was very worried when I returned without you earlier. I had ordered priest Elis to explain about your power. At least that way, Archie can co back to the South without any worries. But, Tania looked so devastated, sweetheart...)
(Tania? Oh, Ronan. What happened to Tania? Tell Tania that she doesn’t have to worry about . I’m fine here. I grew up with her, but I can live independently now. I can cook for myself, do my own laundry, and I have friends. All my needs are also well cared for here.)
Ronan could hear the worried tone in his wife’s voice. Not only Arielle, he also felt sorry for the condition of the old woman. Tania looked thinner with dark eye bags. Maybe Ronan really needed to talk to Tania alone later. Rather than Archie, he put Tania first, considering that the old woman had beco Arielle’s mother figure.
And a mother would always worry about her daughter. So far, Tania had been here to help Arielle live in the South. Even with limited conditions, it was Tania who always stayed beside the girl and encouraged her to continue to survive. It was Tania who always prepared als, clothes, and all the comforts that Arielle received.
Then, hearing Arielle lived alone in a place she had never heard of must have worried her motherly soul. Tania must be worried about how the food Arielle ate, did the girl have warm clothes to get through the cold night, did the girl not get sick and so on.
(Yes, Arielle. I’ll talk to Tania later)
(Thank you, Ronan. I’m really worried about Tania. Please, tell her to take care of her health and don’t get sick. I will be very sad if I co back later to find Tania is sick. Tania is already old so she should take care of her health more)
Ronan chuckled. He was jealous. This sounded ridiculous, but Ronan also wanted Arielle to worry about him.
(How about -)
(Oh, and for Aie too!) Before Ronan could ask about himself, Arielle cut him off first. (I hope Aie isn’t sad. Maybe our last ti in Birwick, we didn’t talk as much as usual. However, I’m also worried about her. Please tell Aie to get plenty of rest, and while I’m not around, please don’t fight with Lazarus too much.)
(And as for Lazarus, please pass on my ssage not to cause trouble while I’m not in the palace. I don’t want you to fight again over petty matters)
(OH! To William too! Thank you for guarding the palace while you and I are not around in the palace. Don’t forget to rest. Don’t get sick. It makes sad)
(For Kael too. I’m so grateful. Kael and Lazarus have helped you back to the palace. Tell him to be more open and don’t keep all the thoughts to himself. That’s not good for physical health)
(To Priest Elis as well... tell him that I’m sorry because I didn’t learn from him. I am very happy to be her student several tis. He is a very patient priest. I am also very grateful for being taught a lot of basic things so that it is easier for to understand the training with Lord Otis now.)
(And as for Sasha, please tell Sasha to study hard. I will always keep his promise to beco a great knight in the future)
(Then Lucas! Please convey my gratitude to Lucas and ask for his help in taking good care of Riel and its family. I will miss the five of them)
(And lastly to Brother Archie. Please tell my brother that he doesn’t have to worry about . I was so happy when I knew he was worried about , but Brother Archie was now a king. He should have returned to the South soon to fulfill his responsibilities. I am now a Northerner and will always return to the North. I promise to visit him when I co back later. Oh, and send my regards to Duke Ambrose!)
After a series of ssages that Ronan listened attentively, there was silence. It made Ronan think that this was his chance to speak.
(Arielle)
(Oh, I almost forgot! Please pass this on to Priest Louise. Please take care of his health because I still hope Priest Louise will lead my coronation ceremony again when I return. And to everyone, I sincerely apologize for disappearing so suddenly without news. I’m going ho soon with the magic of spring to all of you)
A drop of water fell from Ronan’s eyes. He wiped his wet cheeks and frowned. Was he crying? Why? Ronan looked up again to see Arielle’s large painting in front of him.
His heart was beating fast, and his throat felt like it was choking. It felt like sothing was stuck up quite painfully. His eyes felt hot. Ronan hadn’t felt a sensation like this in a long ti.
Was he drunk? Ronan was not a light drinker. He poured out another glass, then drank it quickly, hoping that sothing stuck in his throat would go away.
His breath was a little heavy. With a long sigh, Ronan stood up and walked closer to the painting in front of him. Then, he touched his wife’s face.
(Isn’t there any ssage for , Arielle?) Ronan asked while looking at his wife’s beautiful blue irises. Even the best painter in all the North could not describe Arielle’s true eye color. A bright color brimming with hope that sparkled every ti Ronan looked at it.
(Yes) Arielle replied, making Ronan smile.
(What’s that?)
(Take care of your health)
(That’s all? Hm... it’s a little unfair because the others are getting really long ssages, whereas I only get one sentence)
(No more because I know you’re a man I can rely on. I want you to stay healthy, so I can hug you again when I get ho later. I’ll set you free, Ronan.)
Ronan smiled with tears rolling down his cheeks. (Thank you, Arielle)
(And Ronan...)
(Yes, sweetheart?)
(After I managed to release your curse, will you take off your mask?) Arielle asked very gently and made the man’s heart beat faster.
(Sure. Go ho first, I want you the one that takes it off)
(Yeah, I will) she answered.
Ronan looked at his pocket watch and it was already late. Arielle should took a rest.
(It’s already late. You should go to sleep, sweetheart)
(Yeah, I should. tomorrow also be a busy day. But you said you want to sing a lullaby for )
Ronan let out a chuckle. (Well, if you can bear with my hellish voice...)
(Your voice is heavenly, Ronan. It soothes )
(Oh, Arielle. If you were here, i would give you a bazillion kisses)
The that night for the first ti, Ronan sang a lullaby even t was just a harmonious humming and Arielle felt deep in a slumber.
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GIGI: Sorry, I only update one Chapter today because my left middle finger got pinned by the door and it hurts so much :(((
I’ll update the other Chapter tomorrow ^^
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