Elydes 2: Tides of Change: A LitRPG Adventure by Drew Wells

Author:Drew Wells [Wells, Drew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aethon Books
Published: 2024-09-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 38

Home Sweet Home

By the end of his stay in Sylspring, the atmosphere at home had lost most of its awkwardness. His mom’s meals returned to relatively normal proportions, and she stopped treating him with the care of a ticking time bomb.

Fake it till you make it—or till I manage to get rid of Moui. Whatever happens first…

He’d still need time to accept his uncle’s new role in his life.

“Are you sure you can’t stay another day?” Alana asked for the hundredth time. “It’s only been a week.”

Kai stowed a notebook in his backpack. “Mom, I told you I can’t delay. Elijah puts a lot of importance on punctuality.”

“That man is too strict.” She paced in front of his bed. “You should be able to take some time off. You’re still a child.”

“Uh… They were clear it was an all-or-nothing deal. I can’t walk back on my word after all the help they gave me.”

His mother huffed but didn’t refute his words.

Kai stopped putting his alchemy tools inside the expanded bag to hug her. “I’ll be back before you know it.”

“You promise?” Alana’s gaze weighed on him.

“Yes, Mom. I promise. I’ll convince them to give me some time off.”

“You should spend at least three months with us.”

“Hmm… I’ll see what I can do,” Kai nodded.

Elijah might give me two weeks if I train in Sylspring.

She crossed her arms. “I expect to hear news from you soon or I’ll come to the estate myself.”

“I’ll send you a letter with the next ferry that stops by the estate.” Though he took care of many errands, Virya ordered the bulk of the supplies to be delivered by sea.

“Okay, sweetie.” Alana smiled, satisfied. “I’ll go prepare something for the journey. Don’t forget to pack enough change of clothes.”

“Yes, Mom. Thank you.” Life at the estate was hard but simple; he knew how to face those challenges. Dealing with his family was… complicated. He couldn’t deny some relief at the idea of going back, and guilt immediately followed.

I’ve missed so much by being away from my family. Elijah will understand.

With everything ready, he went downstairs to help Alana cook. Tonight, both his sisters and Moui were out hunting at sea or in the jungle, so it was only them. Kai insisted they shouldn’t change their plans for him and could say their goodbyes in the morning.

“The journey isn’t that long. I don’t need to bring a three-course meal.”

“Don’t be silly, I’ve done it myself. There are dozens of miles of jungle. You’ll need a lot of energy.”

Their argument was stopped by the metallic click of their door opening. “I’m back,” Ele’s voice greeted.

“How did it go?” Kai asked.

“The low tide was a short one, but I’ve scouted some promising locations for the next.” Ele made her way to the kitchen. “Are you leaving in the morning?”

Spirits, not you too!

“Yes,” Alana answered in his stead.

Kai cleared his throat, “I’ll go for a walk around the shops while I still can.” Better to cut and run before they allied against him.

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