When the plot-skips players into the game world Chapter 1382 - 97: Your Dad Is Here

If their relationship had been poor to begin with, then there would have been no hesitation. But precisely because Isabel had longed for him to return for so many years, she now found herself at a loss.

She no longer needed to cherish the sunlight she once basked in during her childhood.

She now had The Sun to shine upon her at all tis.

Now that her father had returned in the form of a cat, it seed that Isabel’s resistance was not as severe.

"...According to my guess, maybe not."

Upon hearing this, Aiwass shook his head.

Although the Fairy Queen possesses the power of a Celestial Marshal, she is not a Celestial Marshal. Therefore, she wouldn’t be pulled down by the Ring of Ouroboros ceremony, so she had no demands of Aiwass.

Furthermore, given her innocence and purity, she probably wouldn’t consider such distant benefits—

If Aiwass was not mistaken, the matter was likely as follows:

Prince Albert, unaware of the different flow of ti in Fairyland, was therefore unlikely to resist much when "invited" by the fairies to join a banquet. Only after consuming their food did he realize this truth and the certainty of his tardiness.

Yet, no matter what, he wanted to leave—this behavior was bound to anger the fairies. It was akin to a child enjoying play, only for soone to disrupt it by insisting on going ho. This would undoubtedly ruin the mood for everyone and diminish the overall joy of the banquet.

In the past, fairies would choose to punish such individuals. While being killed by a fairy wasn’t very likely, it was never zero—it stemd from this very scenario.

However, Prince Albert understood that this was his last chance, so he was determined to return by any ans. Maybe through persistence, maybe by the fairies’ kindness, or maybe by coincidence... he was lucky enough to get an audience with the Fairy Queen.

Fortunately, the Fairy Queen did indeed know Aiwass and had a favorable impression of him... So upon learning that Aiwass was about to get married, she sent fairies with a gift.

The clout of Aiwass held sway even in Fairyland—which is exactly how Prince Albert got the chance to co back.

"And if I’m not mistaken... Father definitely recounted his entire past to the Fairy Queen."

Aiwass cradled the cat back into his arms without handing it to Isabel: "But he definitely didn’t know... that his recounting would once again incite the fairies’ anger."

Upon hearing this, the expression on the cat’s face showed a distinctly human-like regret. It curled itself into a ball, its ears disappearing.

"Because fairies have a childlike nature and many child friends. Therefore, ’parents abandoning their children’ is a gravely serious cri in the eyes of fairies—for a child, maybe the betrayal of friends can be endured, perhaps loneliness could be withstood, but not parental deceit and abandonnt. What horrors and despair would that bring?

"Though the parents are perfectly fine, they never ca back to visit... not even a letter, a single missive. According to the laws of Fairyland, this is an unforgivable cri. The fact that you returned alive must an it was the Queen who suppressed the fairies’ discontent.

"Without a doubt, it truly is a severe punishnt. A flawless, permanently malevolent transmutation... This must be the result of the Fairy Queen’s personal casting. Like the curse that turns a prince into a frog... Without a de-curse thod, it’s difficult to beco human again."

Aiwass delivered the judgnt.

"...It was my fault."

The kitten suddenly opened its mouth, emitting a voice like that of a seven or eight-year-old child: "Her Majesty the Queen’s punishnt is just."

Imdiately, Isabel’s eyes widened.

She realized that was about the ti when her father left her... her own age.

Her Majesty the Queen declared that I must understand the terrors you’ve faced, know solitude and survival’s fear. Thus, she turned into a sickly kitten... Only by experiencing the tis of my absence from you can I beco human again.

"...And moreover, Her Majesty forbade from returning ho. She said since I liked wandering outside, to wander as a cat. To let know what true wandering is—a ’wanderer’ in the eyes of the strong is rely a leisurely traveler; a rich young master’s running away is rely a temporary rebellion easily returning to a life of luxury."

The kitten carefully curled up, speaking softly: "This is all the consequence of my past actions—I initially couldn’t control my desires, so I turned into a cat that couldn’t control its desires even more; I abandoned Isha... leaving her to endure solitude and the constant threat of death alone, and now, I’ve beco a cat that could die at any mont; I chose to leave ho as a Transcendent, wandering through cities... now, I must beco a real wanderer.

"...And a genuine stray cat. She wants to understand desire, fear, and wandering..."

At this point, the kitten lifted its head to look at Isabel.

Its pupils were the sa erald green as Isabel’s.

"Yet still, I’m grateful I can return here once more."

The kitten spoke softly: "Congratulations on your wedding, Isabel. And happy birthday... I hope I haven’t dampened your spirits. I’ll be leaving soon by myself...

"—I’m sorry, Isabel. As I am now, no words will suffice... If I can pass the trial and beco human again, only then can I truly say I’ve understood you. And when that ti cos, I will return once more, bringing my most sincere apology."

Upon hearing this, Isabel covered her mouth.

Her pupils glimred with tears, yet she remained silent.

"Who would’ve thought, Her Majesty the Queen is quite philosophical."

It was Aiwass who spoke softly: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth... By this thod, you can understand Isabel’s pain; it also allows Isabel to resolve her inner turmoil and lets you relieve your inner pain through this self-judgnt.

"More than her apparent childlikeness, she’s surprisingly wise and just."

Yet as he spoke, Aiwass reached out and grasped Albert.

"—However, there’s no need to wander. If we want to find you at so point, who knows where you might end up, perhaps under so carriage wheel. By that ti, what if it leaves regret for Isabel?"

Aiwass spoke calmly: "Since I’m already here, how can I stand by and watch misfortune befall others? If you plan to atone, why not follow Isabel’s wishes, the person involved?

"Ultimately, an apology should be expressed in a way that satisfies the person involved, shouldn’t it? Rather than being self-moved... and self-punitive."

"...You’re right, Aiwass."

Albert bowed his head in acknowledgnt.

"How about this... Father."

Isabel spoke softly, her voice sowhat hoarse.

She did not use the more affectionate "Dad," but rather "Father," which she had rarely used before.

At this mont, however, her gaze was bright.

Though complex and sorrowful, there was also reminiscence and emotion. There was no resentnt or anger within... because she was inherently a kind girl, one that made Aiwass’s heart ache.

"After the wedding... you will return, stay in the Hall of Silver and Tin."

As she said this, Isabel’s mouth curved into a faint smile.

Tears refracted the unicorn’s iridescent glow, yet her face bore a stunning smile.

"—And I am about to leave Avalon to venture outside.

"Back then, you left , and now I... leave you behind. It’s fair, isn’t it...

"...Dad."