Supreme Magus

Chapter 3040 Eldritch and Abomination (Part 2)

3040 Eldritch and Abomination (Part 2)

ʼYet if thatʼs the reason he had to leave, why didnʼt he just tell me?ʼ Tista realized that family matters were complex and that it was ultimately her fault if her relationship with Bodya was still shallow even though they dated for over a year.

Despite all of this, the fact that he had yet to make his decision and left her in the dark hurt.

Lith made the introductions and explained to her the reasons for the Father of Fireʼs visit.

”Can we please postpone this conversation? Iʼm exhausted.” Tista groaned.

She had spent the morning training her magic and researching her bloodline abilities in the Desert with the help of the Phoenixes. Salaarkʼs blood ran the thickest in her veins and the members of the Nest were always happy to help her.

Also, she didnʼt know a single Dragon who would spend so much time with her without asking for something in return. Surtr and Zoreth were the only exceptions but the former was already busy with Lith and the latter was on some errand.

”Indeed we can.” Valtak nodded. ”You are both tired and I need you fresh or Iʼd just waste your time. Would you like to move it to this afternoon or tomorrow?”

”Tomorrow.” Lith replied. ”I havenʼt seen Elysia since breakfast and I donʼt want to neglect her for the rest of the day.”

Kamila cleared her voice in what sounded like her best growl since her bond with Elysia had been severed.

”Also, my wife.” A second, deeper growl emphasized her annoyance. ”I mean, I havenʼt seen my lovely wife and daughter since breakfast and I donʼt want to neglect *them* for the rest of the day.”

”Nice try but itʼs not enough.” She grunted. ”Weʼll talk about this later.”

”Then Iʼll take my leave.” Valtak kissed Elysiaʼs forehead before returning her to her mother. ”Iʼve already imposed my presence for too long and Iʼm sure you have many things to talk about.

”Most of them are better spoken behind my back since I expect them to not be nice. Dragonspeed, Lady Verhen.” He offered his hand to Kamila.

”Lady Verhen is too formal. Call me Kamila.” She shook it. ”If you want to ever call me Kami, you must be less of a prick.”

”Iʼll keep that in mind.” He chuckled.

”Iʼd gladly stay for lunch.” Gentor sniffed the delicious smell of roasted cows that came from the kitchen. ”But thereʼs not enough for three of us and no point to go all hungry.”

”Also, no one invited you.” Lith pointed out.

”I thought it was just an oversight.” The Golden Dragon clenched his chest in mock pain. ”You wound my heart, little brother.”

”Better than you emptying my plate.” Lith chuckled. ”Next time, announce your visit. You canʼt improvise a Dragonʼs meal.”

”Truer words were never spoken.” Gentor sighed. ”Bye!”

A Warp Steps led the two Wyms dozens of kilometers away and allowed Kamila to drop her smile and scowl at Lith.

”Well, do you have something to say to me?”

Judging by the tension in her shoulders it wasnʼt just about his blunder.

”Hi, Kami.” Lith gave her a hug and a kiss. ”How was your day?”

”Thanks for asking.” She sighed. ”It was great. At least until Kaz had the gall to come here and act like heʼs part of the family.”

”Your brother was here?” Lith said, leaving Kamila and Solus flabbergasted.

Neither had reminded him who Kaz was and Lith remembering the name of someone who had been mentioned to him a couple of times was unbelievable. He rarely remembered the names of those he had worked with for years, unless they gave him a good or bad reason to.

”Iʼm sorry. I didnʼt mean to.” Lith said, misunderstanding their reaction. ”I know that youʼve disowned him and donʼt consider Kaz part of your family more than I do with Meln. I just donʼt know how to refer to him. Former brother? Ex brother?”

”First, itʼs not a job that he can quit. Second, eww. Sounds like weʼve dated.” Kamila chuckled. ”Letʼs call him…”

Her eyes fell on the babies who were staring at her intently.

”Blood relative.” She sighed. ”What about your day?”

”Tiring, but probably more pleasant than yours.” Lith set up the table with a wave of his hand and everyone sat down, waiting for Raaz to arrive.

Once the family was reunited, Kamila told everyone about her conversation with Kaz. Once she was done, Lith shared the results of his training with them.

”Is the Engine so powerful that it can go toe to toe with a white core?” Elina was flabbergasted. ”Isnʼt it still around 60% of the towerʼs true power.”

”Toe to toe is a strong word.” Lith groaned at the thought that, if he hadnʼt lost the Ears, now the Engine might have reached over 80%. ”More like we can take Sinmara on as long as she fights barehanded and doesnʼt use her most powerful spells.”

”Dya.” Elysia grabbed Lithʼs arm, using light magic to alleviate whatever the source of his distress was.

”Donʼt listen to Mister Grouch here.” Solus snorted. ”We also canʼt use our best spells and equipment because the point of the training is not killing each other.”

”Is that a healing spell?” Aran pointed at the faint glow around Elysiaʼs hand.

”Thatʼs my girl.” Lith peppered her head with kisses and used Dragon scales to reassure Elysia of his well-being. ”Thank you. You can stop now or Daddy will get even hungrier.”

”Da.” The baby girl nodded and raised her hands toward Kamila.

”How sweet! After making sure her Daddy is alright Elysia wants to give her Mommy a check-up as well.” Yet instead of using light magic, the baby girl tugged and bit at Kamilaʼs shirt.

”This is unfair! He gets your first spell and Iʼm just your meal ticket?”

”Mama?” Elysia looked at Kamila in confusion with her big round eyes, covering her hands with Dragon scales in the attempt to communicate.

”Iʼm sorry, sweetie, Mommy canʼt do it anymore.” Kamila held the small hands, feeling her anger disappearing. ”Letʼs get you some milk.”

She stood up to feed the baby in the privacy of her room. She loved Raaz and Senton and considered Trion a good man but she wasnʼt comfortable exposing herself in front of any of them.

”Mama!” Elysia giggled, conjuring a gust of wind that would have undone the closest button of Kamilaʼs shirt if not for its enchanted nature.

”Great! I got your second spell but not the one I wanted.”

***

”Are you really planning on going back to Jiera and fighting another lost city?” Kamila asked.

After the meal, they had put the babies back in the crib for their nap while the parents used Accumulation to refine their cores.

”Why not?” Lith shrugged. ”If we win, weʼll make the colonization faster and easier. If we lose, since weʼll stand over a geyser we have imprinted, we can Tower Warp the moment things go south. Either way, weʼll have gained priceless battle experience.”

”What if the lost city recognizes the Engine?”

”A millennia old piece of junk whoʼs been locked up until a few years ago?” Lith snorted.