And Mother didn't come along because Dad wasn't coming.
I grew anxious, wondering what to do.
The purpose of having Eris come this time was for her parents.
Aunt Hilda was so good to me.
I couldn't just watch her die like that; no, I needed to do something.
I looked at Eris anxiously, but I didn't know exactly what to do.
Just then, my gaze landed on Ghislaine. My eyes lit up.
I stood up and said to Ghislaine, "Ghislaine, come here for a moment. I need to speak with you."
Ghislaine looked at me with a vacant expression.
There wasn't time for further explanation.
I took her hand and went into the adjacent room, regardless of how unhappy Eris might be over there.
Once we were in the adjoining room, I closed the door.
"Ghislaine, if Philip and Hilda were in danger, what would you do?"
"I would naturally protect them and kill any enemies who attacked."
"Good. The reason I called Uncle Philip and Aunt Hilda over is because I heard someone intends to harm them.
So, I want them to seek refuge in Yars."
"Who—who intends to harm them?"
"I don't know who, but I know they are in great danger in Roa.
I don't know if there's still time, but I need you to go to Roa immediately to pick them up."
"After you pick them up, no matter what method you use, even if you have to knock them out, you must bring them away from the Fittoa Territory. Do you understand? Go as fast as possible.
Don't be wordy. Just take them and leave.
No matter what important matters they have, you must hurry."
"Can't I protect them from nearby?"
"No, even if the Seven Great Powers came to protect them, it wouldn't be enough.
Remember, as long as they are brought away from the Fittoa Territory, they will be safe.
They need to stay outside for at least a month.
Go in whatever direction is fastest away from Fittoa.
I am entrusting this important mission to you.
During this time, I will protect Eris's safety."
"Understood. I'll leave now."
Then Ghislaine turned and left the room, heading in the direction of Roa.
Sigh, I hope it's not too late.
When I went outside, Eris was stunned.
She was surprised by Ghislaine's sudden departure.
"Stop looking. I sent Ghislaine to pick up your parents.
There's a special surprise planned for my birthday.
I need your parents to be present then. I hope we make it in time."
"Oh, Cousin, what surprise is it? Can you tell me secretly?"
"If I told you, what surprise would it be? Don't even think about it.
You'll know when the time comes. Come, I'll take you back to your grandfather's place."
Sigh, my surprise is saving your parents' lives! Silly girl.
Then I took Eris back to the Boreas main residence.
Days passed one by one.
These few days, Eris seemed to have lost a playmate due to Ghislaine's absence, clinging to me all day.
She kept asking me to teach her Flight Magic.
But as soon as I asked what level she had reached in her magic studies, she immediately fell silent.
Since the exhibition had already started, I had to go handle hosting duties there every day.
Furthermore, I had already found all the people I hired to help with the exhibition.
Ariel also frequently came to check on the exhibition.
She remained particularly interested in why I was organizing this exhibition.
Because they spent so much time together, Eris and Ariel often met.
It must be said that Ariel truly lived up to her reputation; she could even build a good relationship with someone like Eris, who often resorted to force and wasn't good at communicating with strangers.
People with such maxed-out social talents were truly remarkable.
Until that day.
November 23rd, Armored Dragon Calendar Year 417.
At noon on this day, I was handling matters related to the exhibition as usual.
Eris, being restless, was chattering incessantly beside me.
"Cousin, what's the point of this exhibition? Let's have a spar. I'm already an advanced swordsman in the Sword God Style now."
"Oh, that impressive? Then I'll spar with you. I probably can't beat you!"
"No way. Cousin is a magician, after all. It's surprising that your Water God Style swordsmanship has reached the advanced level too.
Listen to me, the magician our family hired to teach me magic is also learning the Sword God Style with me.
But he's terrible; after practicing for three years, he's still only a beginner and can't even dodge one of my moves."
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