290 Royal Reunion (2/2)
”That's not acceptable. Having a soul missing from it's original body for that long would produce an adverse effect. The body might even reject her soul if it was away for that long. But there is a way…although it'll be dangerous.”
”I know what you're referring about Teacher, getting the ingredients needed for that will endanger you.” Richard said, ”Are you certain?”
”Well, who else would do this?” Raven stated. ”You can't just expect me to leave her like this. I have to do this. Plus, it shall serve as a good training for me.”
”If you say so, Teacher.” Richard said, ”But please be careful. We can always try again.”
”I know, I know.” Raven smiled and patted his shoulder, ”But I also need you for this operation. From now on you have to work hard and reach that stage. Just to be sure that we could proceed with the concoction in the future.”
”Yes, Teacher. I promise to do my best.” Richard replied.
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”Come in.”
Raven opened the door and went inside the King's Chambers. He then saw the Royal Family still together, minus the Golden Knights of course. As soon as they saw him, all of them gave him a smile which made Raven think that he was a part of this family.
Luna immediately jumped to his embrace, much to his surprise actually. He was a bit flustered but seeing that her parent's didn't mind the show of affection, he calmed down.
”Thank you.” Luna whispered, eyes puffy and a bit teary, ”Thank you for making my family complete.”
Raven smiled in a satisfied manner and returned the hug, telling her: ”Anything for you Princess.”
He then shifted his attention to the Queen and asked: ”How are you feeling, A-Aunt.”
Elizabeth smiled at him and said: ”Much better thanks to you. Although it still feels surreal, I am glad that I'm back. Thank you so much for returning me to them. I don't even know how to repay this favor.”
”Don't worry about that, Aunt.” Raven immediately said, ”It's fine, y-you're family to me so…anything I could do to help.”
”See, I told you!” Balmung interjected, ”He's such a good brother-in-law!”
The Queen laugh and ruffled Balmung's hair, Alexander then said: ”Why does it sound like you're already handing your sister over to him, hmm?”
”U-um…well, haha.” Balmung could only laugh nervously under the glare of his father.
”How are you doing Uncle?” Raven asked, taking the chance to learn about his current state.
”Much better.” The King smiled in a heartfelt manner, though he's still bedridden no one could even tell that he's still ill. ”There's pain here and there but it's nothing too serious. I believe that I'll recover in no time. Thank you child, for everything.”
”Don't mention it, Uncle.” Raven replied, he then cleared his throat and placed on a serious expression. ”I don't want to ruin this atmosphere as much as I could but still, you deserve to know everything.”
Raven held Luna's hand and found a seat for the two of them, he heaved a deep breath and started talking:
”I apologize to all of you but for now, returning Aunt to her original body is impossible.” The atmosphere inside the room dampened, still the family remained silent and waited for him to continue.
”Richard and I hadn't reach the level to completely cure the Queen's body. The damage done, not only on her physical body, but also on her psyche is too severe. For now, all that we could do is to place her in a medical bath that promotes natural recovery. Even so, that too is just temporary.”
Alexander and Elizabeth nodded to his words, they've thought this much as well.
”After deliberating with Richard, we came up with solution.” Raven continued: ”Uncle, I have to go the Four Extremes.”
Upon saying this, everyone saw just how much the King's expression changed.
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