Once I was done with the Fort business, I flew straight to my next destination.
Going past the speed of light–or simply teleporting to the place–was possible, however…
‘Enjoying this lovely weather makes it worth it!’
Besides, the enemy could be using so sort of tracking Magic on ; especially after that stunt I pulled back there.
That was why it was best for to limit all my actions–at least for now.
The speed of sound would do fine.
>VWOOOOOOOOOSSSSHHHH!!!<
My speed was phenonal–so much so that I arrived at my destination within the hour.
It didn’t even feel like a journey.
However… considering how long it had been since I experienced this… it took way too long.
With a nostalgic smile on my face, I gazed upon the large territory from my heights. The landscape was still lovely, and I could spot the denizens with my enhanced senses.
Still, they were only secondary.
“It’s been too long…”
My eyes were fixated on a particular manor that stood proudly at the center of the large region.
It was huge–even from my distance. As expected of the abode of a Duke.
“… It’s good to be ho.”
*************
I descended from my heights, moving in the direction of the lovely mansion that stood amid a vast compound.
A few things had changed since I had last been there, but none really caught my attention at the mont.
There was only one person that mattered–and she was within the building.
As soon as I reached a certain distance from the house, I felt so sort of distortion. Of course, it didn’t affect , but… I knew what it was.
‘A sensory barrier. Looks like it’s still working.’
I wasn’t going to leave my family unprotected for a whole three years, now would I? Once Neron told the trick behind how he was able to co to my aid after I destroyed the barrier around the Lecturers’ Hall, it was much easier to create my own version.
>FWOOOOSSSHH!<
I ignored the distortion and swiftly secured my landing upon the lush plains of my family’s garden.
It was as lovely as ever.
“Haa… even the air is nice.”
Perhaps it was just nostalgia that made have such sentint.
My gaze settled on the large door leading to the mansion, but before I could take a single step forward–
“HALT!!!”
–I was surrounded.
‘Perfect! Looks like security is good too…’
-n、o、ve,L Guards who were ard with Magic armor and weapons made a barricade instantly–shielding the mansion’s door in a jiffy. Many more surrounded , brandishing their blades with caution and steely resolve.
‘Hm… not bad. They’re pretty standard…’
I also had so Automatons hiding underground in case of an intrusion–but since they must have sensed my ‘Resonance’, none of them took action.
‘There’s a limit human guards can do, after all…’
While the Automatons weren’t extrely powerful, they could at least buy enough ti before I arrived. That much precaution was needed due to the identity of the one hidden in the house.
‘As long as she’s safe inside, then–‘
“What’s with all the racket!” A voice surged forth as the front door was flung wide open.
‘Ahh, I should have known…’ My lips ford a wry smile.
Erging from within the mansion was a lovely woman.
Her blond hair was swayed back and forth by the rushing wind, and her eyes swallowed whole.
With her clear skin, lovely face, and–well, it’s true–voluptuous chest; she made her entrance.
Yes! This woman was none other than Anabelle Leonard Alphonse Sereth–a Duchess of the Eastern Kingdom, as well as…
‘… Mom!’
With a warm smile on my face, I gazed at her and she looked in my direction.
Our eyes t and–for a mont–I felt a deep connection, like a spark. A profound aning was exchanged between us the mont our gaze connected.
“Y–you…” She whispered, her body trembling.
I could tell what was going on with her.
With her lips quivering, her hands palpitating, and her eyes displaying a multitude of overwhelming emotions… I understood.
“J–Jared…?”
My smile deepened and I nodded.
The guards seed to catch the hint and they loosened their guards.
My mother was filled with emotion, making my heart race faster than normal. Despite all my training, I could never detach myself from her warmth–no, I didn’t dream of it.
That was because…. She was….
“JARREEEEEDDDD!!!”
With a scream, my mom raced at at full speed.
I ignored the fact that the platform she stood on was shattered instantly. No, it was simply out of excitent.
I also ignored the fact that she charged at with unordinary speed. No, it was because she missed so much. I understood perfectly.
It was the sa for !
Nevermind the fact that Mana was beginning to appear on her body, or the fact that my instincts were already telling to flee. No, I stood my ground while staring passionately at the woman who birthed !
The woman who imparted in her Mana-Compatible genes–unlike my useless father.
Yes, she was most certainly…
“JARRRREEEEEEDDDDD!!!”
In a flash, my one and only mother reached my location. She swiftly drew close to , sweeping up with her lovely scent and the warmth of her breath.
I felt her arms wrap around in a tight embrace.
It was a bit tighter than I expected, but it simply showed how much she missed . I nearly leaked out a drop of tear, touched by her affection.
‘M–Mom…’
I raised my hands to return her embrace–ignoring the sting of her Mana on my skin. She was probably too excited that she let go of her control over sothing so dangerous.
Still, I wasn’t taking any damage, so I didn’t mind.
But, the mont I raised my arms to hug her, my body was lifted.
It was so sudden that I was flustered and frozen in motion. The burst of Mana from my mother seed to triple, and so did her grip strength.
This seed a bit excessive, so I tried to–
“YOOOOUUUUU…”
I was already a couple of feet from the ground, and my body seed to be moving without my consent.
‘E–Eh…?!’
It was at this mont that a distant mory ca flashing into my mind. It was the image I burned into my mory as a kid–what made fear my mom back then.
Unfortunately, it was too late to resist now. After all…
“… YOU JEEEERRRRRK!!!”
… My head was already on its way to the ground.
‘How could I forget Anabelle’s special technique?’ My mind trailed as I braced myself for impact.
Yep, what ca next was…
… A MIGHTY SUPLEX!
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