Chapter 11: The first fight. (1/2)

The first fight.

The forest added to the darkness.

The sun s.h.i.+ning in the sky is really starting to fall now as well.

Also&h.e.l.lip;

“Haaaaa&h.e.l.lip;..haaaaaaaa”

Father is nearly out of stamina.

“Father&h.e.l.lip;”

Low stamina&h.e.l.lip; well, that’s part of being an adult.

“Wh.. what is it Gerald? Your Father&h.e.l.lip; haa&h.e.l.lip; is just a bit out of shape.”

“I think it’s because you haven’t been doing any exercise.”

“That’s true, but exercise is hard! It would be nice to be able to boast about how fit I am, but I just can’t do it.”

“Ah, yes, yes, it’s such a hard thing. This coming from someone who’s exhausted.”

“Haaa&h.e.l.lip; haaa, don’t try and think that this is someone else’s problem, Gerald. Your the son of Cecilia and I.”

Don’t say such a terrible thing with an air of superiority.

&h.e.l.lip; for now, along with studying magic, and practicing reading and writing, I should also play a lot outside.

Still, I haven’t gotten exhausted after hiking, but we haven’t really gone that far.

&h.e.l.lip;I should consider this as a warning about my physical strength, this thing Father called 『Adventure』.

“Well, it can’t be helped Father&h.e.l.lip; 『Heaven’s defend this person with your divine protection.』”

I utter the incantation aimed at Father, and a magical light cover’s his body.

“Oh? What’s this? My body feels so light.”

“It’s magic to strengthen your body, Father. Can you keep walking like this?”

“Yes, um. Thank you, son. The azure stone! The star in the night!”

“You don’t need to praise me like that&h.e.l.lip;”

By the way, when Father calls me the star at night, it’s because of my jet black hair and pupils. They are like the night, and I am my Father’s treasure, like a jewel. That’s why my Father call’s me his star at night.

Well, it’s fine. I don’t mind being called that.

&h.e.l.lip;Mother says it sometimes as well.

It feels like a romanticised t.i.tle when it comes from her.

Are they similar because they are a married couple? They are a good match.

“Let’s go, Gerald! Your mother should be waiting with some warm soup!”

“Oh, it looks like you’ve really got your energy back&h.e.l.lip;”

I lowered my shoulders in amazement.

Then I furrowed my eyebrows because of a strange feeling. It felt like my skin was itchy, a similar sensation to the one I get when I use magic.

Just then&h.e.l.lip;

“Ooooaaaaaaa, what is thaaaaaaat!?”

I heard Father yell.

“What’s wrong Father!?”

“It’s coming Gerald! A monster!”