Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! Book 13: Chapter 25

You could say that I had a taste of ho at night, for the first ti. It was no longer bland porridge and stale dried fish. I bought a fish on my way back from the port. We filled up a small table with food. Ying had to go battle the wyrm at night. A soldier couldnt fight on an empty stomach, so I had to ensure she had enough to eat for the al.

Ying claid that she didnt eat much, but I wasnt convinced, because she ate bowl after bowl, albeit expressionlessly. Subsequently, we ended up eating virtually everything. I was done after two bowls, while Ying had half a chicken, half a fish, eggs and rice. Not to ntion that she ate it all with a poker face. She didnt give a reaction after she finished eating, either. She didnt smile or show the satisfaction after a filling al. I couldnt tell if she was full or otherwise. However, we didnt have anymore, so she mustve been full, presumably.

Thank you. After finishing her al, she stood up and gave a small bow. She then went to one side.

I looked at Yings partially visible feet and asked, Do you have to leave right away? Do you know the location for the battle? Also, I dont think you should use those practically broken fishing boats to fight the wyrm.

Ive always done this, replied Ying, keeping it simple.

Ying went into the shrine and picked up a broadsword in front of the statue of god. She strapped it to her waist and then whipped her black hair. She took out a few hair rings from a drawer by her side. She did up her black hair that was akin to running water at the back, thereby revealing her white neck and small ears. She said, I wont be back tonight. I should be back by tomorrow morning. Youll be at the shrine alone. Rember to close the doors so that you dont catch a cold.

Do you really not need to co?

Would there be any point in you coming?

Ying left speechless with her question. I stood up. In a serious tone, I responded, All right. I shall wait for you here.

Mm. Ill have to bother you to wash the dishes. Theres a well in the corner of the courtyard. Ying pointed to a corner of the courtyard, and then went to the door with her broadsword.

We didnt say anything else. Ying wore on her shoes, adjusted her hair and the broadsword at her waist. She then gently pulled the door shut. She left the room leaving behind just a faint scent. Nothing was out of the norm. She was heading to a battlefield, yet she didnt look tense or unnerved. She was as calm as though she woke up to go and sweep the yard.

I carried the dishes to the well and struggled to grab a bucket of water. I washed the dishes, and then tidied them up. I sat at the edge of the courtyard and admired the ancient tree that was swaying in the wind. The shrine was lonely after nightfall. The shrubs around were comparable to sentries of the shrine. The last traces of the sun were still visible on the horizon. A breeze, different to the refreshing breeze in the day, blew the sll of the sea over. The ocean surrounded the island and provided it with sustenance.

I didnt know how long itd take for to return. All I knew was Lucia and Nier were okay at the mont. In saying that, I didnt know how they were doing. I started to feel concerned again. I hadnt heard any news of them in three days, and I wasnt sure if the rescue fleet would be able to save them in ti.

I was hoping Ying would have good news for . The wyrm attacked the rescue fleet, while Ying had gone to chase it down. I was confident shed be able to bring the rescue fleet back. She was confident she could defeat the wyrm. If Nier and Lucia were safe, theyd co back with Ying.

Yings circumstance on the island weighed on my mind. The people of the village werent worthy of her loyalty. She protected the village, but she wasnt shown any semblance of respect or trust. All they did was doubt her. She shouldnt be wasting her loyalty and kindness on the island, but, being duty-bound, she helplessly couldnt bear to leave the village. The only way to free her of her duty her was to slay the wyrm.

As long as the wyrm was live, there was bound to be a way to kill it. If possible, I want to help Ying kill the wyrm, relieving the village of its threat. Once she was freed of her shackles, she could see the outside world instead of a world with just a shrine and the island.

I stood up, headed inside and shut the door. Truthfully, the wind outside was getting sowhat cold.

I wondered if Ying had begun fighting the wyrm yet. I hadnt seen the wyrm or how Ying looked when she fought. But nonetheless, her emotionless face was very reassuring when I was worried.

Ying wont fail, I told myself.

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Current ti out on the ocean

Vyvyan vigorously opened her eyes and shouted toward the sailor behind her, Slow down!!

Elizabeth lingered for a mont. After the order to slow down was given, she went up to Vyvyans side. Part of their white sail had been pulled down. The ship hastily reduced its speed. The sound of the waves around them instantly cald down a fair bit. Elizabeth looked at the side of Vyvyans face. It was the first ti Vyvyan wore a very tense expression. It was as though there was sothing lurking in the water that could attack them at any mont.

Elizabeth drew her sword and vigilantly watched her surroundings. However, there was nothing other than the waves crashing into the side of the ship.

Vyvyan quietly said, Theres a fight. The power with my son is fighting with sobody. It appears that power has failed and is being pursued. Also, there should be a fleet close by. It seems its been destroyed. Did you send out other fleets?

No.

Thats not our people, then. I feel that whatever is pursuing that power might put Lucia and Nier in danger. The two of them seem to have been dragged into the fighting. Lets hurry over. Co to think of it I feel that Im partly to bla.

Confused, Elizabeth asked, Whats it got to do with you? Havent you always been on this ship?

Gaze ahead and tone serious, Vyvyan explained, The creature the individual was fighting has absorbed my mana. The necklace I gave my son dropped into the water, and it absorbed my mana through the necklace. But it has detected , as well. It appears it realises how frightening my power is. Luckily, the individual has been saved. Go full speed now. We should be able to rescue Lucia and Nier No! No!! The individual has taken Lucia and Nier away. By the looks of it, the individual failed, because they tried to take Lucia and Nier away!!

As they got closer, Vyvyan could sense more. A mont after, she opened her eyes: Theres no need to worry now. Its too late. It seems the individual planned to fight the creature, only to find Lucia and Nier. That resulted in their defeat; therefore, they had to abandon the ship and retreat to safety. The creature detected my power during their escape and fled. Theres nothing left on the battlefield now.

No, not nothing, said Elizabeth

Elizabeth aggressively swung her hand. She picked up a fire torch with her left hand and threw it toward the sea, revealing a sea of glowing eyes staring at the ship. The fleet let out shrieks of terror.

Co, soldiers. You may be sailors, but I believe youre also brave soldiers who can fight on the frontlines. Valkyries, lead the charge together with . For glory and for my son, take these

Before Elizabeth could finish, a fla froze the sky. A sudden explosion went off in the air. Elizabeth looked at the green eyes by the ship with a stupefied look. The entire body of water froze. A barrage of ice picks pierced the creatures below.

Vyvyan was airborne. With a wave of her hand, aerolites fell from the sky, smashing everything below to dust. Next, she gradually returned to the ground. The sea began to flow again as though nothing happened. She said, Sorry, I felt that your ship might sink if so many of them attacked.

Vyvyan patted Elizabeths shoulder. Elizabeth fired, Busybody.

Youre welco.