Chapter 372 - Episode Eighteen- A Certain Story of the Doom Tribe's Past (3)

Melzef and Neleas second child, the stoneless daughter, was named Mea.

However, because her mother, Nelea, disliked Mea so much, and because Melzef was too busy to come home often, she was sent to stay with relatives during her infancy.

The story of the red stone was not pa.s.sed down among the children, but the fact that she was stoneless was enough to be teased.

The adults dismissive att.i.tude was pa.s.sed on to the children, and they were treated as if they were boils in the homes of their relatives.

In addition, the more the Doom tribe trained their bodies, the more magic power they consumed and the stronger their bodies became, but because Meas magic power was extremely low, she was unable to provide enough magic power.

She naturally spent most of her time reading books in the room she was a.s.signed.

It was when Mea was seven years old.

She was in her room when she heard the doorbell ring, her face lit up, she put down her book and went out the door.

There were not many visitors at the relatives house where Mea was staying, and when the bell was rung, it could have been Melzef who came to see her.

Father !'

When she opened the door, he saw Dafne, Melzefs aide, standing there.

Mea-sama! Ive brought you some sweets! Come, eat together with me!

Oh, Uncle Dafne.

Mea looked blatantly disappointed.

Melzef was a busy man and only visited Mea once a week, if at all.

Even when he did, he didnt spend too much time with her, nor did he have anything fun to say.

However, Mea liked the time when Melzef came to visit her.

On the other hand, Dafne came to check on Mea almost every day.

Sometimes he even came twice a day.

Dafne was very caring and had a strong sense of responsibility.

He was eager to do something about it, because Melzef was a cold parent and he didnt even know what Nelea was thinking.

If time permits, the Orwell twin sisters are also welcome to join us at

Sister Lili and Sister Mar left Mea to go play.

Is that so! Then Mea-samas portion will increase!

Mea doesnt have much of an appet.i.te.

Then this Dafne will have more to eat! Really, Im looking forward to it!

In addition to visiting the house where Mea was staying, Dafne sometimes took her to a vacant land or to the forest.

For Mea, Dafne had become a sort of subst.i.tute parent.

We have some time today, so Ill take you to the forest later.

Thank you very much.

Meas response was not very positive.

Normally, when she is seven years old, shell start playing with children her own age.

L-Look, there have been recent sightings of Nyarun, the pet magic beasts, in the forest! Maybe we can catch him!

Really?

Mea showed a little reaction.

Nyarun is a rare magic beasts with an adorable appearance that is popular among children and adults alike.

W-Well, Nyaruns are whimsical, so we may not see one

Dafne scratched his forehead with his finger and said as if hes trying to cover it up.

Mea and Dafne went out into the forest, took a walk for a few moments, and returned just as the sun was setting.

Mea-sama, dont run too fast.

The Uncle Dafne today! Was so amazing! Youre able to drove back a wolf much bigger than Mea right away!

Although they couldnt find Nyarun in the end, Mea was very excited to see Dafne drive back the magical beast with his bare hands.

Dafne was also smiling at the scene.

Im relieved. I was worried that I might be called a liar for bringing up the subject of Nyarun in an attempt to attract Meas attention.

Ive been working out for some time now, even though I look like this. But Meas father, Melzef-sama, is nothing like this. If he wanted to, he could easily jump from one roof to the other.

Meas father is amazing!

Yes, yes. He didnt have time to come today, but Im sure hell be back soon

Uncle Dafne may not be as good as Father, but youre amazing!

Thank you very much. However, Melzef-sama is a real genius, after all. Its really an overestimation to ask you to compare us. Hes never given it his all because he doesnt know what will happen to this land if he really tries.

The more the Doom people train, the more their bodies are transformed using their own magic power.

As a result, physical abilities fluctuate greatly depending on ones magical background, physical const.i.tution, and daily training, and individual differences in physical abilities are much greater than those of normal people.

Melzef was an extreme example of this.

If he were to let his emotions get the better of him, the aftermath could destroy an entire village, so perhaps Melzefs indifferent temperament was to be expected.

Really!? Mea will ask to if I can see it next time!

Tha-, thats a bit I dont know

While Dafne was looking down and thinking, Mea was running ahead on her own.

Mea-sama, dont run too fast, its dangerous.

Dafne says while watching Mea run.

As he watched, he realized that Mea had taken a wrong turn and was running the long way around.

Its not that way Well, thats okay Ah.

Defne noticed something and frowned.

Mea was running towards Meas parents house, Melzefs house.

She is looking out the window to see whats going on inside.

(If Lady Nelea finds us, well be in big trouble !)

Dafne hurriedly chased after Mea and put her hand on his shoulder.

M-Mea-sama, Its almost time that Mr. and Mrs. Orwell will worry. Come, lets go back. Okay?

Dafne said, glancing into the window.

Melzef, Nelea and Darrell were sitting at the table together.

Ive got the spearmans.h.i.+p from my father and sorcery from my mother. Hehe To be honest, Im a little bored when Im hunting with my children friends.

Darrell was talking enthusiastically about this and that, while Nelea was making happy comments.

Melzef was silent, but he seemed to be enjoying himself.

Uhhhh M-Mea-sama, well

Mea turned around silently and walked home with heavy steps.

He was watching her back, and then glanced back at the window one more time.

Whats that book?'

A thick, green book lay on the floor behind the dining table desk.

There was something written on the cover in arrayed letters, but it was in a very old format, and Dafne could not decipher it at all.

When Dafne rubbed his eyes, the green book was gone.

Huh ? Im sure that just now

It was then that Nelea seemed to notice Dafne, and she looked up and glared at him with cold eyes.

He smiled affectionately, bowed his head and left the place.