Chapter 97: Family
"That's right... Family"
Nodding, Arthur was able to slightly move his hand, his body's recovery ability was the first-rate, even with the large negative effect of 'For The Glory' he could already move...
"..."
Elias remained silent, his mind wandered and several memories went through his head, having a family was what he wanted in this life, for some reason this was his goal, however now he lost everything...
He was just like that man he saw in his dreams...
That man who endured the pain of burying his only son, Elias remembers that dream clearly...
That miserable man who gave himself up to vice after his loss, his dead son left him an incredible fortune and various goods, however, for this man would not hesitate to exchange it for his son.
And thinking about it, unlike that man, Elias was better, then I know everything...
[Our son has died and you refuse to bury him!]
[He's your son, you bastard!]
These were the words of fury that man had for his cruel wife, who refused to bury his son, even she didn't care, a bad mother...
[Mother!...he is dead!...he is dead!]
But karma is a bitch and at the same time 'that' man trembled with fury, the adored daughter of his cruel wife, cried in despair upon hearing the news of her beloved who turned out to be the son of 'that' man ...
It was an incredible turn of events, her beloved daughter was devastated and that cruel wife had no choice but to bury her son under her daughter's cries.
Which was a tremendous shock, because of the immoral relationship between these two half brothers, 'that' man slept well that night because of it.
Even in death, his son was able to give his mother a bit of cruel reality...
Since then that man has seen the grave of his son every day got drunk and ended up dying alone with his son...
And that last moment that man also saw a woman who, like him, visited the grave of his son every day
That woman who also inherited half of his son's fortune...
[Jenna….Bury me next to him…]
[I will go in peace, very soon I will also be with you...]
It was a painful dream, but the action of the woman in the dream moved Elias, after all, that woman's expression of pain and suffering was the same as his...
That woman was also very sorry, her eyes had lost their light and she was an empty shell
"..."
Arthur didn't know what Elias was thinking, but if he wanted his plans to stay on the Human continent to be resolved he had to convince Elias...
"I also promise that it will be temporary, the moment Mr. Elias finds a family, I will leave"
"Family? Do you think I'll look for another family?"
Hearing these words, Elias responded ridiculously, he has just lost his wife and son.
"You will do it, otherwise the sacrifice of his wife will be in vain... He has to live and start another family"
However, Arthur's answer was clear, leaving Elias dumbfounded, but his reaction didn't last long, after all, Arthur was right, plus a faint silhouette formed behind Arthur causing Elias to almost cry...
"Do I have a choice to refuse?"
"You don't have it"
"Fine...I'll do as you say..."
Since there was no choice, Elias compromised, his expression had changed and it seemed that the will to live had returned...
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"Freedom huh? How many years can you keep your freedom?"
"I don't know, 4 or 5 years at the most, it won't be long but it's enough, for now, I don't want to go back, my mother will surely impose severe restrictions on me and my private life will be over..."
He had lived a whole life without restrictions and independence, being with the Van Phantohime made him feel like a caged canary, Cristie, like her cousins, had all the freedom, except for him.
Arthur did not have it, he is the gem of his family, whom they cared for the most, the most precious treasure of the Van Phantohime, he did not hate his family and at first, he did not mind being in that Mansion either, he had everything he could want with him The only requirement is to stay at home, Arthur is not a Hikikomori and he was always active, so his days apart from training were very boring and as he grew the impulse for freedom was greater and with his failed kidnapping it was an opportunity to explore a little the world...
It's a gigantic world after all and I want to see how big the Human continent is...
But even so, his desire to go out and see the world for himself is greater than staying home.
"But, in a few years you will have to go to the World Academy, then you will have your freedom…"
"That's right, but not the freedom that I want, my goal is to be powerful and earn a place in this society without depending on anyone..."
There was a huge difference between achieving success for yourself and through your family, Arthur didn't want to be a prize for women to take, he didn't want to be submissive.
That's why before returning, he had to be powerful enough for his Mother and the Van Phantohime to take him seriously, so he has the last word on his marriage.
"Fine, I'll support you in everything honey~"
Arthur wanted to roll his eyes at this, this perverted War Machine surely didn't care where Arthur went, after all, they are inseparable...
"Akagi, is there any way to temporarily sever the connection to the Queen's Tattoo? .."
Another thing that worries him is the Virginity tattoo, the seal that Lucifer had placed on him years ago had faded and the moment he leaves this Secret Realm, Damaris will feel it and will bring him back...
If he wanted to wander, he needed to temporarily sever the connection….
Unfortunately, he couldn't break the tattoo because Damaris's strength is far superior to his and he didn't want to do it either, if he broke the Tattoo the political consequences it will cause will not be small and they will even investigate his body in case he has lost his Virginity, after all, it is owned by the royal family...
Just thinking about it gave him headaches.
"There is a way, but it's quite complicated, however with the right preparations I can recreate a small Miniature field and enclose the 'Aura' of the tattoo to prevent signals from being emitted..."
Akagi quickly started to work and as he spoke more, the miniature field caught the Aura of the tattoo and likewise, several more adjustments were made, it wasn't easy to elude Damaris' surveillance after all...
" Are you ready? "
While Akagi was working, Elias approached, they had spent a whole day recovering and it was time to return to the Human continent.
"Yes, I am sorry that your goal was not achieved…"
"Don't worry, it was very naive of me to let myself be carried away by a legend..."
Shaking his head, Elias sighed and again couldn't help but think that because of his obsession he was blinded...
"A ridiculous legend, a wish-fulfilling artifact... It can't be true..."
The moment Elias said these words, Arthur looked at Akagi who did his best to hide his presence...
"Ahhh! Don't look at me like that Arthur! I admit it, I was the one from the legend.... "
Pouting, Akagi admitted her mistakes, however, she couldn't be blamed at that moment she was still sealed and although her main body was in the depths of this Secret Realm, her nano-machines spread throughout the levels and a thousand years ago when this Secret Realm was opened, Akagi tricked a human woman into giving her the technology which was the beginning of the [Wunder], to attract more powerful people who could take her out of this Secret Realm and sign a contract with her.
Unfortunately this Human not only didn't divulge the information about her, but she created a false legend of Divine Artifact and with her strength monopolized this Secret Realm, cutting off all avenues of escape for Akagi, which was quite unfortunate.
It wasn't humans who invented the [Wunder] battle suits, Akagi started it, that's why her Algorithm system is so similar.
"..."
Hearing this, Arthur rolled his eyes, this perverted War Machine created chaos, by giving such valuable information to a human...
Arthur even imagined the scene, where a powerful Akagi used tricks to trick a human, posing as a Divine Artifact...
"It wasn't my fault, she said she wanted something to make her Queen!"
No matter how much Akagi talked, Arthur didn't believe her...
"Then let's go..."
Although Elias was not quite well, he still kept his life expectancy, so now he was more determined to get out of this place...
"By the way Mr. Elias...."
"What's the wrong Arthur?"
However, as they prepare to leave, Arthur stops him...
"If the Artifact capable of reviving the dead really existed and can only revive one person, between his wife and his child... who would you choose?"
Elias loves his family, but his love must diverge between both people and this was something that Arthur wanted to know...
He wanted to know what Elias felt and who he loves the most...
Elias was silent for a few seconds, he had never thought about this, even so, it didn't take him long to make a decision...
"I would revive my son...."
Smiling at this Elias did not hesitate and entered the portal, Arthur was stunned for a few seconds, the figure of his father was impregnated in Elias and he could not help his body tremble a little...
After all, above all else, Elias still chose his son...
(Love huh?.... The love of a father for a son...)
It's the same, just like in his past life his father didn't change, still, he chose him above all else...
Smiling inside, Arthur was waiting for the surprises that await him, until the day his family comes for him...
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