"Please, promise me that you will keep him safe," Eve said as she held Gerald in a loving embrace. Tears fell freely from her eyes because she couldn't bear parting with her son.
However, in order to keep him safe, she had no choice but to let him go . both old man and women were also feeling depressed because their first grandson was going away.
If not for the responsibilities that had been passed on to their lineage, they might have done everything in their power to keep Gerald by their side.
"I promise you that he will be safe with us ," Evone replied in a firm manner. " . I will bring him to my hometown. My family and clan are already waiting for his arrival. I'm sure that they will keep him safe and happy."
Eve's lips quivered as she held on to her baby. Gerald was still sleeping and was unaware that he would be separated from his mother. He was consiuos for a few moments and then fell into deep sleep after drinking his mother's milk . he had only been in this new world for two-weeks and still hadn't opened his eyes in all that time.
His mother had been very worried about his condition, but she had already done her best. The child's body was healthy, so that only lead to one problem. The child's soul.
his mother have very strong spiritual powers. After doing a spiritual scan on her child, Eve found out that her baby's soul seemed to be damaged. The only good news was that the soul would gradually recover as time passed.
Eve believed that it would only take a month or two, at the very least, before Gerald's soul fully recovered. Unfortunately, due to for some reason his soul has damaged while entering in reincarnation . this is also the reason why he was awake for few moments and now Gerald missed the chance to know the reason why he had to leave his beautiful mother .
"My Lady, it would be dangerous to delay this any longer," Eve's maiden protector, Sheila, reminded. "we are doing our best best to stall The Soul Devouring Hall , but their search has expanded to this part of the continent as well. I'm afraid, it is only a matter of time before they find us."
Eve gave Gerald a kiss on the lips before handing him over to Evone . She then cast a protection spell that would put her baby into a state where time stood still. Only when Evone reached his homeland would the spell be lifted.
as both of them started to leave
He bid his final goodbye to Eve and her parents before walking towards his mount.
The seven-meter tall Scoridrax lowered its massive body and allowed Evone to sit on its back. This creature had the body of a lion, the tail of a scorpion, and the wings of a dragon. It was a mighty beast that had accompanied Evone in his journey to the peak of the mortal realm.
", make sure to remain in contact with him ," Evone said in encouragement. "I'm sure that he would like to talk to his birth mother, ."
Eve bitterly nodded her head. Even without Evone's reminder, she would still send her son letters. She didn't want her son to think that his mother didn't care for him.
The Scoridrax flapped its wings and flew to the sky. Eve wept as her baby slowly disappeared beyond the horizon.
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Somewhere on the Western Side of the Northern Continent…
A Scoridrax landed a mile away from the small town named Thorne
Although Evone could just enter the city with his mount, he decided to be more low-key in his approach. He had to avoid attention more the better .
The royal family, as well as the nobility, hated and feared his clan in the past . and now In order to let his family live in peace, his Father clan's patriach decided to remain a low key in out skirts of Ashveil Empire
"Remember, don't hunt indiscriminately." Evone patted his Scoridrax and gave it a stern reminder.
The Scoridrax gave a low growl of acknowledgement before it ran into the depths of the forest. Evone shook his head helplessly as he walked on foot towards his town, located at the back of the city.
No one saw him enter the city. Not the guards who were manning the gates, nor the patrols that were making their rounds. In less than half an hour, Evone stood in front of a three-story manor.
This was the house where he and his brothers played around during their childhood.
"You sure took your time, Big Brother."
The main door of the manor opened and a man who was in his late twenties greeted him with a smile.
"It had been a while," Evone replied with a stiff smile. "Magnar."
"Four years," Magnar snorted. "You should come back home more often.
"Why are you boys talking outside?" a beautiful woman with dark-brown hair appeared behind Magnar. "Evone, nice to see you again. Come inside, I prepared your favorite dishes."
"You haven't changed, Tella," Evone greeted. "You're still as beautiful as ever."
"Enough with your sweet talk, give me the baby." Tella happily walked towards Evone to take a look at the baby in his arms.
Tella gazed at the small child and felt her heart melting. Without waiting for Evone's permission, she scooped the baby into her arms and planted a kiss on Gerald's forehead.
"What is his name?"Tella asked.
"Gerald," Evone answered.
"Very well, his nickname will be Gerry." Tella grinned.
She then left the two men and went inside the house. The two brothers sighed and followed behind her.
she take Gerald to her room and when he saw his state she became worried and ask Evone that why he feels so weak and after knowing his soul is damaged she feels this is so cruel for a child whose dad is dead , cannot remain with his mom and promise herself to take care of Gerald like his own child as she did not have any because she can't become a mother .
This is how Gerald started his journey in Thorne .