Chapter 1795: Chapter 1587: It has been a while
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"Hello, my lovely ladies," Alex said, his voice warm and inviting. He flashed a charming smile, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
The room fell silent, the only sound the rapid thumping of the girls' hearts. They were stunned, their minds racing to comprehend the unexpected turn of events. How could he be here? They thought he wouldn't come so soon. Maybe they were hallucinating, a shared delusion.
Alex calmly waited for them to regain their composure, but seeing them still unable to react, he joked, "Oi, oi, I'm feeling hurt here. I'm real you know, not some hallucination."
It was then that his sister, Gracier, jumped into his arms. She was the first to react. Feeling her petite body trembling in his embrace, he could sense how much she had missed him, and the feeling was mutual. He caressed her flaming red hair.
"Good to see you again, little sister," he said, his voice filled with affection.
Gracier teared up, expressing, "I missed you a lot, brother. I thought I'd never see you again."
Alex reassured her, "I'll worry you less. We'll always be together." She reluctantly moved away from his embrace.
Gracier wiped her tears, grateful for their reunion. Alex's presence brought solace to them all, his warmth a beacon of comfort. As they stood in a circle, each embraced him, pouring out their emotions. Alex listened attentively, offering words of reassurance to ease their worries. In that moment, the bond between them grew stronger, fortified by love and understanding. They found strength in each other, knowing that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, united as a family.
As the last family member pulled away from the embrace, Alex looked around at his loved ones, their faces etched with a mixture of relief and joy. He couldn't help but feel a wave of gratitude wash over him. He had missed them more than words could express.
Finally, as the early hours of the morning approached, they began to retire to their beds. As Alex drifted off to sleep, he felt a profound sense of peace. He had missed his family more than he could have imagined, and this evening had been a perfect reminder of the joy they brought into his life.
The following morning, Alex awoke to the sound of birds chirping outside his window. He stretched and yawned, a smile spreading across his face as he remembered the wonderful evening he had spent with his family.
He got dressed and headed downstairs, where he found the girls already gathered around the breakfast table. They greeted him with excited chatter, eager to share their dreams and aspirations for the day.
After breakfast, Alex led the girls to the training grounds. As he watched them warm up, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. They had come so far since they first began training, and their skills were improving rapidly.
"Today, we're going to focus on teamwork and coordination," Alex announced. "The war is coming, and we need to be prepared to work together as a unit."
He demonstrated various tactical maneuvers, and the girls followed his lead with enthusiasm. They practiced formations, hand-to-hand combat, and weapon handling. Alex pushed them to their limits, but he also offered encouragement and support.
As the day wore on, Alex could see the progress they were making. The girls were becoming more confident and skilled, and their teamwork was improving. He knew that they were ready to face whatever challenges the war might bring.
Alex's next task was to inspect the various facilities on his floating island, a mobile fortress that was one of his most valuable assets in the upcoming war. He began his tour by checking the magic cannons, which were the island's primary weapons. These powerful cannons were capable of firing a variety of spells, from fireballs to lightning bolts.
Alex examined the cannons closely, ensuring that they were in proper working order. He also inspected the ammunition supply and made sure that there was enough to last through a prolonged battle.
Next, he toured the island's defenses. The fortress was equipped with a variety of defensive measures, including protective shields, anti-air turrets, and magical traps. Alex inspected each of these defenses, making sure that they were functioning properly and that there were no vulnerabilities.
As he made his way around the island, Alex couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. He had spent countless hours planning and building this fortress, and it was now a powerful symbol of his strength. He knew that it would be a valuable asset in the war to come.