Chapter 1058 A Talk Between Heroic Friends
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"If you let me be honest, I was surprised when Isaac confessed his feelings for you." Laughed Allan. "He was always surrounded by girls that were so charmed by his looks and heroism; I would have never thought he was into men actually. Nothing wrong with it, it was just surprising because he never showed any signs before."
"No Allan, he always showed signs, you've always been just very clueless!" Faylen laughed. "The very reason why he never did a thin with any girl, the very reason he could resist all those girl's charms… And he was always blushing a bit whenever he interacted with Arafunn, he was definitely on a big crush for that old elf."
"I never thought he would fall for me…" Arafunn sighed. "I was just a lonely singer, what was special about me?" Arafunn giggled a bit. "But that night when he confessed to me his feelings, he said… that my eyes were as beautiful as emeralds, that my fair skin was as white as snow, and that my long blonde hair was like threads made of the sun itself… He was so corny, and his praises came a bit awkwardly too, but he was trying so hard I couldn't resist him. I think that was the first time someone loved me…"
"It's so cute how he tried so hard, you're right." Laughed Nepheline. "I feel embarrassed every time I remember I used to have a crush on him… Ugh."
"Hahaha! Well, he was indeed handsome, can't blame you for that honey." Arafunn laughed out-loud.
"I never would have predicted back then we would end up together." Shade said. "You hated my attitude back then and everything… And I wasn't helping either, I was so stupid or closed to myself. I was trying very hard to be hated by you all, because I couldn't bear with being loved, with being cared for… I was raised in a very cold family, made only to kill others. But Isaac… He helped me get through that, he was annoying, always forcing me to join the group."
"Yeah you were so edgy." Nepheline smiled, kissing her husband's cheeks. "But you grew out of that, and you became kind of awesome to be honest. I still admire you dear. You know that, right? You might get a bit grumpy sometimes, or get too shy other times, but you're my lovely hubby~" She kissed his ears, making Shade blush a bit.
"E-Enough… We don't have to do this in front of everyone…" He whispered to her timidly.
"What we don't have to do, huh~?" Nepheline gently bit his ear, making Shade recoil in embarrassment.
"Hahaha! You two make a cute couple." Laughed Arafunn. "The most unexpected though! But can't believe you even got a wonderful girl, a very queer one. She's so head over heels for your daughter…"
"We can tell." Allan laughed slightly.
"Aquarina is an intense girl, but our girl is just as strong and intense, they're like two powerful flames… They complement each other quite well." Faylen smiled, drinking some more wine. "Those two, and their friends… I want them to inherit the future. This is why I can't slack off, we have to keep on growing stronger. For a future where these kids can smile, laugh, and be happy."
"Cheers to that." Allan nodded, drinking wine.
"That's right." Arafunn smiled, nodding.
"Indeed." Ninhursag, who had been silent because she didn't share all of their memories, nodded. "I… Um, I couldn't experience all these things with you, sadly. But… I sympathize with your loss. For the small time I got to meet Isaac, I learned he was a very good and bright young man. Just by knowing him, I knew there would be a future."
"Don't worry, friend, we know how you feel." Nepheline smiled brightly at her. "You weren't there, but you were in our hearts. And now that we're back together, I'm not letting you go. You're one an honorary member of the hero's party!"
"Yeah, Ninhursag, don't ever feel excluded." Said Shade, nodding.
"That's right!" Faylen agreed, lifting her wine cup. "You're on our party now. And you've done enough to be considered a hero."
"Without a doubt." Allan smiled, nodding just as happily as the rest.
"Yeah, yeah~ You've been quite crucial to our growth too, teaching us Beast Aura and all." Arafunn giggled. "Little Zack is also like a new honorary hero as well."
"Zack…" Ninhursag sighed. "He has really broken through all expectations, someone without any divine blessings, getting so far already. He's still weaker than your daughters but… He's still stronger than the rest, even Luck and Lara can't compete with his raw power. That boy is truly an honorary hero, hahah."
"Hmm, I've got an idea." Faylen said. "Arafunn, didn't you once said you wanted a disciple to impart all your teachings?"
"Wait, you don't mean little Zack?!" Arafunn asked. "He's… not really compatible with my style of magic! He's like a warrior in terms of wind, and I am a gentle bard!"
"But who else has a compatibility with your magic?" Faylen asked. "I need you to teach him all you know! Zack is a boy brimming with talent, I'm sure he'll happily receive you as his teacher."
"Uuughh…" Arafunn groaned. "Will he really learn?"
Ninhursag, seeing the opportunity for her son to become even stronger, couldn't let it go.
"I assure you he will do his best!" She said. "I will tell him to do his very best, and he will work hardest than ever! Please, Arafunn, teach that reckless boy how to listen to the wind's true voice!"
"…Fine." Arafunn sighed. "I can't say no when you beg me like that! Can't be helped I guess!" Laughed the Hero of Winds. "That boy, Zack… He'll go through some hellish trainings though, are you sure?!"
"I'm sure he will do anything, he's my son after all!" Ninhursag said very proudly of him.
"Alright then." Arafunn nodded. "I'll begin right away tomorrow. We'll start with the very basics of basics. Once everyone goes their own way next year, I'll accompany you, Luck, and Zack to the inheritance you're bringing them."
"R-Really?!" Ninhursag cried. "Thank you so much, Arafunn!"
"Ugaagh! L-Let go of me, you muscular giantess!"
She ended hugging him so tightly she almost snapped his bones…
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