Chapter 297 - Continuing on our Journey (1) (2/2)
Regaleon recounted how his hunt has gone. Hunting was one of the great hobbies of nobilities in all kingdoms. When hunting season started, the royal family will always hold a tournament were men from aristocracy compete on getting the most hunt. I believe that this tradition is present in all three countries.
I listened to Regaleon's story diligently. I was happy to see him talking and making expressions that was fit for his age. It was a pity that he needed to be mature in his early twenties just because of the struggle for the throne with his half-brothers, and now because of this war. Seeing him happily recounting his hunt made me see that he is still a young man who should be enjoying his youth.
'Both of us needed to mature because of circ.u.mstances.' I thought to myself.
Not long, I heard footstep outside of our tent.
”Excuse me your majesties.” It was Tricia's voice. ”I am here to serve your dinner.”
”Yes, please.” Regaleon said.
Tricia slowly opened the tent opening and came carefully laid the tray with food on the ground. The food was steaming hot. Unconsciously, my stomach grumbled. A clear indication of my hunger. I slowly bowed my head in embarrassment.
'Well it is not my fault.' I thought to myself. 'I am now eating for two.'
Regaleon chuckled. ”Thank you, Tricia, you may go. I will take it from here.”
”Of course, your majesty.” Tricia bowed and left.
Regaleon took the tray from the ground and carefully laid it in between us. I smelled the mushroom soup that Tricia had cooked and saw some grilled meat that looks mouthwatering.
”Here, let me feed you.” Regaleon said while getting the bowl of mushroom soup. I was about to protest but he looked at me as if scolding me with his eyes. And so, I sighed in defeat and let him spoon feed me.
Regaleon took a spoon full of hot mushroom soup and blew gently. I saw the steam slowly being distorted while going upwards.
”Here.” Regaleon carefully fed the spoon and I opened my mouth to take it.
”Hmm, delicious.” I said with a genuine smile on my face.
”That is good that you like it.” Regaleon said with a warm smile. ”Eat slowly, there is more where that came from.”
Regaleon patiently spoon fed while he also ate. Having this warm and peaceful time with him made me feel warm inside.
”What time would we depart tomorrow?” I asked while we are eating.
”It will be good to depart at dawn, before the sun rises.” Regaleon replied. ”We have spent one day idly. We need to make up for it.”
The location of one of the key fragments was just days away from where we are and the other one would take weeks. If we go in haste, then we will be on schedule.
'I am sure you will be okay, little one.' I told to my little bun. 'Poison did not harm you, so for sure this journey won't be hard on you as well.'
The child inside me was my and Regaleon's child. I am confident that he or she is strong. Of course, I promise to be extra careful along the way.
”Is it okay to take Anatalia with us?” I asked.
”The siren child?” Regaleon looked at me questioningly.
”Well she had told me that she knows the ways here in the southern woods. So, I think that she will be of huge help along the way.” I explained.
My other reason for wanting Anatalia to come with us on this journey was because she is also studies medicine. It is good to have someone that knows how to take care of pregnant women such as myself.
Regaleon was deep in thought and then opened his mouth. ”I guess that will be a good idea. I think she is someone that is trustworthy.”
My mood brightened, hearing that Anatalia can come with us. I had grown really fond of that siren child within just a day meeting her.
Regaleon and I continued to eat in peace and talk of our journey ahead.
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