Chapter 467 Journey to the East (1)

Chapter 467 Journey to the East (1)

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We have been staying in the capital of Alvannia for a few weeks now. Regaleon had helped my brother with their pest problem which were a swarm of killer wasps as big as a horse.

The resurgence of these ancient beasts is giving a hard time to my brother Richard. We still do not have much information on these ancients beasts and as we can see, only people with magical abilities which is us Atlantians are the ones who can deal a significant damage to them.

"Mama..." Alphonse ran towards me holding a piece of flowers that looks like a camellia.

"Oh my, is my little Al giving mommy a flower?" I asked with a sweet tone.

"Fower..." Alphones tried to speak.

"Yes, this is a camellia flower." I said. "And it has a pink color."

"Mama..." Aerith was trying to run with her little legs towards us. "Fower... fower."

Aerith also gave me a light pink camellia flower.

"Yes, this is also a camellia flower." I said with a smile. "This has a light pink color while your brother's has a bright pink color." I said.

Seeing my twins playing and giggling made my heart feel warm. It was a feeling I guess all mother's could feel when seeing their children who were just babies not long ago now growing up.

"So you are here, Lili." Mother said while walking towards us. "The twins love playing here in the garden."

"Hmm, yess." I nodded. "The weather is quite good today and it is our last day here in Alvannia before departing to Atlantia. I thought having a little picnic here would be good before the trip."

"I cannot believe we are departing tomorrow." My mother said. "It has been a while since I have set foot on Atlantian soil. I never thought I could return."

"Do you feel a little nostalgic, mother?" I asked.

"Well... a little I guess." My mother replied. "I was young when I left my home country, and that was to flee the impending devastation back then. I also felt guilty that I was able to survive while many of my people perished becuase of my father's doing." I can see the sadness in my mother's face.

"There was no helping it, mother." I said while holding her hand. "If you hadn't done so, then I wouldn't be here alive today." I said.

"Yes... you are the best thing that happened to me after escaping the doom of Atlantia back then." My mother said.

"And how about me?" My father who sneeked behind my mother surprised her.

"Oh my!" My mother was startled.

"Am I not one of the best things that happened to you?" My father said pouting with puppy dog eyes.

"Well I cannot say that our time together was the best." My mother said teasingly. "I was put through such hardships because of you. Hmp..." My mother acted as if she was irritated by I knew she was acting.

"Dada..." Alphonse who was squeezed between me and father said.

"Akle..." Aerith who was being carried by my mother chimed in.

I looked around and saw Regaleon and Richard walking towards us.

"I hope we are not late with the picnic." Richard said with a smile. "Did you leave uncle some food?"

Aerith transferred from mother's to Richard's arms.

"Food..." Aerith pointed out to the picnic basket lying on the picnic cloth. "Kiss Rith... kiss, kiss."

"Thank you for leaving me food, my little Rith." Richard gave Aerith a peck on the cheek.

"Dada..." Alphonse stretched his arms towards Regaleon, wanting to be carried.

Regaleon took him from father and carried him in his arms. He then walked towards me and gave me a light kiss on the lips.

"Sorry we are late." Regaleon said. "We were finishing up on some things about the pest attack."

"I know, no need to worry." I replied. "I just wish that both you and Richard could get some rest after wrapping the incident."

"I hope there will be no attacks in the near future." Richard sighed.

"That is what we all hope." Regaleon said. "But it is best to be prepared."

"It looks like you have your work cut out for you." I teased my little brother.

"I swear, if my brother in law was not here to help me I would be on my wits end." Richard said. "I am really greatful with all your help, Regaleon."

"No need for thanks." Regaleon said humbly. "You are one of my vassals, and this land is our land. Your people are my people as well."

"Still, please accept my gratitude." Richard said. "Your countermeasure plans and forming a branch that deals with these emerging monsters are of big help."

"Just make sure to continue what Regaleon had established and thought you." I told my brother. "You are still young and having to receive guidance is something you must not be ashamed of."

"I know, sister." Richard nodded. "Now that grandpa Robert is retired, having my brother in law mentor me is really much appreciated." He smiled.

"Grandpa Robert is happily spending his days in his country side home." I said. "We should drop by to visit him since it is along the way." I said.

"That would be a good idea." My mother said.

We continued chatting and eating our picnic in peace. By tomorrow we will begin out journey to the east. We will also be apart from Regaleon which saddens me.