Book 3: Chapter 8
Book 3: Chapter 8
Mom hugged my head, frowned as she gently stroked my head and exclaimed: Mommy is very angry now. We made a deal that you were only allowed to be out for one hour, but youre back three whole minutes late!
I knelt on the ground as my head was wedged between moms soft valleys as she sat by the bedside, tightly holding me in her embrace without any regard for whether or not I could breathe.
Ugh!!
I desperately tried to move my body to finally get my head out of the embrace of those warm twin valleys smothered with the scent of flowers. I raised my head up to look at mom, smiled helplessly and said: It was only 3 minutes And mom, could you please not disturb the peace and masses next time? Ill definitely return.
Hmph, youre calling another person mom now, so how can I trust you? Mom pouted her lips Her attitude, expressions, tone and persistent jealousy were completely different to Lucia Mom stroked my head and then said: Now I have even more reason to not let my son go out as he currently is. What if you run off to the human nation and get lovey-dovey with that woman? Ill be left to wither and die in loneliness.
I smiled weakly. I dont believe shell wither and die in loneliness. I reckon the mainland would be destroyed by the time I reached the border The anger of humans can only wipe out the elves, but Im sure that she as a half-deity could destroy the entire mainland. I cant offend any of my mothers or the people will be plunged into misery and suffering the way they did ten years ago.
Actually, itll probably be even worse, wont it?
I wont. I wont leave you mom. I never will.
Youre so cute, son!
Mom finally let out a laugh, gave me a heavy lip smack on my forehead, and then pulled my head tightly in between her valleys again as she rubbed my head with them vigorously. I desperately raised my head, looked at mom and then carefully chose my words before asking: Mom, I want to participate in the deer hunting festival, is that alright?
Mom revealed a gentle smile, stroked my head and outright rejected me: No.
Why? I really want to participate and prove myself too, and And dont all male elves participate?
Mom took my hand, placed it on her face, and then smiled and said: Not all the male elves participate. Only the soldiers from the imperial guard unit, children of noble families and maybe some hunters participate. Do you have the confidence to beat them? Son, nobody will say anything if you dont participate, but if you participate and lose, then that will be embarrassing. Further, you have to sleep in caves and the wilderness if you participate. Youll have to face wolves, hyenas, snakes Just the very thought of that is enough to convince me to forbid you from participating!
Mom! I really want to participate I want to experience it once even if I dont succeed
I pouted as I hugged mom around her waist and took the initiative to throw myself into her embrace. I trust that this is like the ultimate attack to her, and I noticed moms body shake just as I expected. She then hugged me and in a pampering tone asked: Mmmcan you tell me why you want to participate then? Whats so interesting about the deer hunting festival? Is it for fame or glory?
I looked at mom, and while blushing softly said: I wantto propose to Lucia after the festival
Wha-. I seem to have said something wrong
I felt the atmosphere overflowing with love suddenly become tense. I raised my head and noticed that moms face had completely frozen up. Her whole body was frozen in place. Her arms she was hugging me with started to tremble while her eyes became scary Hey, hey, hey!! Youre not serious! You could accept Lucia as my fianc and yet now youre enraged because I want to marry her?
No No Fianc, fianc
Mom took in a deep breath and forcefully persuaded herself. She then revealed a smile she obviously struggled to put on as she looked at me and in a shaky voice said: If you want to get married Mommys opinion is more important than the deer hunting festival, right? Why didnt you tell mommy about wanting to get married with Lucia? You two have only come of age, so isnt it too soon to get married? I think you two should wait another few decades.
Umm Mom Isnt a few decades too long?
Not at all! I dont feel like a few centuries are too long with you by mommys side! Son, love takes time. You two may have liked each other since you were young, butbut No matter what you think, mommy thinks its too early for you two to get married! You cant! You cant!!
It looks like moms not willing to come up with excuses anymore Mom outright rejected my request again. She then looked at herself slightly disappointed and asked: Youve changed a bit, son You acknowledged that woman when you went to the humans Youre so passionate about Lucia You even want to get married now Why? Why have you become so close to humans? Son, when did you change?
I completely froze up in place as I looked at mom. No way! No way! Did I get busted?! Butbut, I guess. My concept of time is the same as humans concept of time. From my perspective, a few decades are the equivalent of my entire life, but its probably when elves have just entered adulthood.
But Im a half-blood, so how is my lifespan calculated? I only have the appearance of a human, but my physiology is probably full-elf.
Moreover, the previous Troy was a complete mom-con. He only had eyes for his mother. I bet he treated Lucia like normal. But Im not him! Although mom is indeed extremely alluring
I looked at mom and softly replied: BecauseI nearly died And hence, I have no sense of when my life will end so So, I want to do whatever I can and not wait around.
Mom looked at me, gently stroked my head, then smiled helplessly and said: This is the concept of time humans have Humans learn and act with all their might because of their short lifespans. However, perhaps its because of this very fact that humanity has managed to develop so much in only a few centuries. Mommy understands now Mommy wont stop you from marrying Lucia, since you two will have to live in the imperial palace after getting married anyway. Uhm, go participate in the deer hunting festival then, son.
I excitedly stood up, and excitedly asked: Really?!
Mom smiled, then took my hand and said; Yes.
But But I honestly dont have any confidence in winning
Participate with Lucia.
Mom looked at me and said: Lucia kills a white deer as an offering every month, so she has a very good understanding of white deer. When the time comes, you two can kill a white deer king together, which will also be a great moment to propose. I wont have to be worried if you two can stick together through thick and thin.
I considered it for a moment. Normally, a couple needs to do something together before getting married to nurture their love for one another, right? Were nurturing ours in a rather bloody fashion However, I do feel much more confident with Lucias aid. Lucia has the buff of wind elves and is even faster than a white deer at her top speed.
And just as mom said, Lucia is a remarkable hunter.
Alright! Thanks mom!
Haha. Son, go get ready.
Make sure to eat well the next two days. Mommy will show you some wilderness survival skills. Mommy is very good at living in the wilderness, you know?
I dont know why mom must kiss me on my lips, but I still ended up leaning over and kissing moms rosy lips which were like cherry petals. Mom smiled then affectionately stroked my head again and said: Ill have to personally plan for this deer hunting festival since my son wants to participate