Chapter 242: Reasons for Being Here (1/2)

Ed and the others didn't know how to proceed. Should they announce themselves? Or should they wait for him to approach him? Confused, Ed chose to wait in his spot until the old man sitting on a rock moved. They waited for a minute, and then a minute turned into five. Everyone started to become uneasy, but they chose to wait.

After fifteen minutes, Ed could no longer wait, so he took the first step forward. It was then that he noticed something most unusual. Vortigern's head was bobbing up and down. YesVortigern was asleep.

”You have got to be kidding me!” Ed couldn't help but shout. His shout caused the sleeping old man to wake in a daze.

”Ha?! Who is it?! I don't have any money! But I will fight you for it!” The words that were spoken, shocked everyone. The man announced that he was penniless, yet he also announced that he would fight for his money. If that didn't confuse them, then nothing else would have.

However, Ed didn't care about that. The reason he shouted earlier was not that the old man was sleeping. But, it was because the old man overpowered him when he wasn't even awake. 'So this is what it takes to fight the master of Blood sectWill it be easier now since my grandfather definitely got stronger, or will it be hard since the master also got stronger?'

Ed fell into deep thinking before he raised his head. He locked eyes with his grandfather, and could immediately notice a change. The hostility was gone and was replaced by warmth.

”Oya?! It can't be? You're Edward aren't you?!” Vortigern recognized Ed even though he hadn't seen him in over ten years. He stood up, throwing his fishing rod into the water before he appeared in front of Ed in an instant.

”You've grown up! And you're not sick anymore! Hahaha! What a joyous day this is!” Vortigern switched his way of talking into one that was braver and more astute. ”If I knew this happened I would have returned home earlier! Now I don't have to look for a cure anymore, hahaha!”

Ed was surprised as he heard his grandfather's words. The same was with his companions. No one knew why someone as legendary as Vortigern Avalon, disappeared from his kingdom one day. But now, they did. It was all to find a cure for his eldest grandson. It wasn't an act of selfishness, but an act of love.

”EhSorry for worrying you, grandfather,” Ed said as he returned Vortigern's hug. Bella, who was hiding behind Emilia, chose to stare and not approach.

”So, you won't say hello to your grandfather, huh, Bella?” Vortigern spoke solemnly as he stared at Bella's cowering physique. Bella looked up towards Emilia and then at Ed. After noticing their gentle gazes, she gathered her courage and approached Vortigern.

She raised her small arms towards his waist and hugged him. She didn't know what to say, so she chose to convey her feelings by actions instead.

”Ho ho ho, what a strong hug!” Vortigern squatted down and squeezed Bella into a hug. ”I'm proud, so proud of youHow is Eric by the way?” He asked as he ruffled the hair of Ed and Bella.

”He's back at Avalon, training.”

”I see, I see. Then, come with me, there is much I need to catch up with.” Vortigern beckoned them as he looked around to study those that accompanied Ed and Bella.