43 Home, but only for a moment

After leaving Yuzuha, Petra felt the need to return to his home after leaving his wife alone for centuries. There was a sense of guilt for approaching another woman besides Grayfia, betraying her love and trust. Petra knew that Grayfia must have felt the oddity in his feelings.

However, before he returned, Petra wanted to reflect for a moment. He decided to relax for the next 1 or 2 years and prepare himself before finally ascending to the level of supreme god. It seemed like the right time for a little rest and contemplation of everything that had happened.

Also, to please his long-lost wife. Petra brought some top-notch gifts to reminisce about their old memories.

<Grayfia's Perspective>

"Sigh… Day by day, the same boring activities," I muttered sitting in front of my mother. She placed a cup of quality tea in front of me and looked at me with a smile, but for some reason, I felt a hint of annoyance behind her smile.

My slightly low tone and weary expression showed how bored I was with the same routine every day. For years, I had lived in a lonely and empty state, separated from my husband, Petra, who had long gone without news.

"Oh my, I always hear the same things from you. If you had been honest when he left, things like this wouldn't have happened!" my mother said, lecturing me as usual.

From the sound of it, she blamed me for my loneliness, as if I had chosen to live like this. But did she know how difficult it was for me to let go of Petra, even though he left without a word? To this day, I still await his return with an open heart.

Seeing me seemingly devoid of enthusiasm for life, my mother stopped her lecture and instead looked at me with a sympathetic gaze. Quickly, she sat next to me and placed her hand gently on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry, dear. I understand how difficult it is for you," she said softly, trying to calm my restless heart. My mother looked at me with such tenderness, then continued, "I know, dear. Your longing is so heavy, and waiting for someone who has been gone for so long is not easy. But believe me, Petra must have a strong reason for leaving, and I believe he will return as he promised, even though centuries have passed and there is no news about him."

I felt warm with my mother's words. Although Petra had been gone for so long and the mystery of his departure still remained unsolved, my mother's presence gave me a little hope and peace. She was always my shoulder to lean on and a source of inspiration when I felt desperate.

"I know you're strong, dear," my mother continued, embracing me tightly. "And I'll always be here for you, accompanying you through every second of waiting for Petra to come back. Be patient, everything will be fine."

Wiping my tears into her embrace, I nodded and replied briefly. "Um…"

"Yes, you are a strong and tough woman. Of course, that's my wife." Said a voice of a man whose existence we did not detect. This voice was so familiar, so known, but it had not been heard for so long.

I quickly released myself from my mother's embrace and turned back to the sofa where there was a man with brown hair, wearing a luxurious suit and accessories, holding a bouquet of roses in his hand, smiling at me.

"My lord!" Without further ado, I leaped towards my husband whom I had been waiting for so long, tears streaming down my eyes.

The man embraced me tightly, letting me feel the warmth of his body that I had missed for so long. After such a long time, Petra was finally back with me.

"I apologize for leaving you for so long, Grayfia. But I've always been thinking about you, every moment," Petra said gently wiping away my tears. "I'm back now, my love."

I could only smile with happiness, as my husband had finally returned to me. After waiting for so long, all the longing and loneliness seemed to disappear instantly.

"Um… Welcome back, my husband," I said, my voice trembling with a mixture of happiness and relief overflowing. I wiped away the tears streaming down my cheeks, trying to contain the strong emotions.

Petra, my husband and master, returned my embrace gently. At that moment, I felt so light, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off my shoulders. Even my mother seemed happy to see Petra's sudden and surprising return.

...

Petra and Grayfia were indulging each other in front of their mother. Layla, although grumpy and seemed jealous of her children, also looked happy.

With Petra's return, the house would be more lively than ever before, and it would also surprise some important figures in the underworld, but that was for later.

What mattered now was that the magus had finally returned to his family.

/////That Night/////

After releasing their long-held longing through activities, umm... for 7 hours, Grayfia was in Petra's embrace, illuminated by the artificial moon in the underworld sky. She asked about her husband's journey.

"So, was there anything interesting on your journey this time?" she asked, playing with Petra's fingers.

"Well... There were a few interesting things, but it's a secret. Because what I did will also be a surprise to you," Petra replied with a mysterious smile. However, this actually left his wife unsatisfied, and then she pouted like a hamster eating nuts.

Petra smiled at Grayfia's cute pout. "Don't worry, I'll tell you everything later," he said, gently kissing Grayfia's forehead.

Grayfia let out a small sigh, giving in to curiosity. "Alright, I'll patiently wait for your story," she said, hugging her husband tightly.

Petra then told his journey in full detail, except for his true destination. He wanted to save that surprise for the right moment. While telling the story, he was constantly mesmerized by Grayfia's beauty and warmth, which made him feel happy and peaceful.

At the end of the story, Petra smiled satisfactorily. "That's all I can tell you for now, my dear. But believe me, there's something special for you in the future," he said confidently.

"Umm~, your story is interesting as usual, but do you have to make me wait again this time?" Grayfia said with a hint of sadness, realizing that her husband had to leave again.

"Yes, forgive me. You know, being a significant figure means great responsibility. I can't let a bad future happen, but I promise this time I won't let you feel lonely again," Petra replied warmly.

At that moment, his wife didn't understand what Petra meant, but when the man caressed her body and reached her stomach, her eyes widened in surprise. Quickly, she turned to face the magus's face, where their eyes met.

Grayfia could see the seriousness in her husband's eyes, which then moved her deeply. 'Does that mean he's willing and ready to give me a child?' she thought.

Without holding back the tears that had been held back, the Lady Lucifuge immediately gave a passionate kiss with the happiness she felt at that moment.

And of course, Petra responded with the warm and gentle feelings he had. Nevertheless, he had to find a way to do it soon. After all, the fertility of demonkind was quite low, even the magic that dealt with it hadn't been realized by the magus. Also, he forgot to leave a note to Ajuka to find a solution to the most difficult problem they faced at the moment, which was the population devil problem.

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