17 Fulfilling ones end of the deal (1/2)

After the ranking examination ended my parents invited my new friends and their parents over to our house. Sarah was sticking close to me, as she seemed wary of Gerard and company.

Well after I introduced them to her, Sarah was a bit hesitant but she came closer to Eri and finally spoke.

”Eri-onee-chan can I touch... Tail?” My sister asked Eri with upturned eyes. The cuteness was enough to kill.

Even in the face of such cuteness, Eri looked at Sarah still remaining expressionless as always. Eri Slynn such a formidable girl able to withstand an attack of that level. She looked at Sarah for a moment then finally nodded her head. Sarah gaining Eri's approval rushed towards her, suddenly hugging Eri's tail while giggling.

”Fluffy tail. Big bro, so fun.” My sister looked at me with a dazzling smile which almost made me fall to my knees. Eri was looking at Sarah happily hugging her tail and for a moment really just a moment I thought I saw her smile.

Dinner came and all of us were at the dining table. My family Gerard's family and Eri's family. We were all happily discussing the recent ranking examination. Everyone was impressed that Eri achieved a B rank in wind style swordsmanship; Even Gerard's C class rank in the fire style was able to garner a lot of praise.

Then when it came to my ranking story Gerard was the one who was most excited, he was even the one who told the story of my ranking examination for me. As Gerard was recounting the tale, everyone, except for my family was shocked.

”Incredible to be able to do multiple styles and magic is it because of your talent or is it your teachers?” Gerard's father asked me, and I answered. ”It's because of my teachers.”

Eri's dad then looked at me and asked. ”So your parents' teachings are that good?”

”Yes,” I answered without a hint of hesitation.

”You have such a nice aura I commend you for that.” Eri's mother chimed in.

”Thank you.”

”So would you like to take my daughter as your bride?” The moment Eri's dad said those words, I was confused as to how to answer, but before I knew it Eri's mother who looked exactly like her, had a smile on her face as she punched her husband.

”I'm sorry for my husband's jest. I hope we didn't offend you Edge-kun.”

I quickly shook my head. ”It's alright I'm not offended it's just that I don't think it's the right time to talk about brides and such, we're still so young.” Eri's mother looked at me with a curious smile.

”Oh! Such intelligent words from someone so young. It really might be best if our Eri married you.”

”Hahaha... Is that so?” Sh*t, I forgot I shouldn't talk that way I'm supposed to be a seven-year-old kid. I looked at Eri and as usual, even when we're talking like this her face remained expressionless.

I couldn't help but smile a bit as the noisy conversations continued. Eating dinner with everyone was so lively.

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The following day came and we said goodbye to my new friends as they headed back home. Almost exactly the same time they left somebody came knocking at the door. Did they forget something? My father opened the door.

A tall man wearing iron armor was standing there; He had gruffly looking black hair and a beard. His one black eye was scarred. He looked rather familiar, as I was thinking were I've seen him before I saw the person standing behind him was Roland.

So that would mean the tall guy must be Roland's father. It seems like they came for two things one was to ask forgiveness for his son's rudeness as well as to keep the promise we made on that day.

”I truly am sorry for what my son has said. I know of Regius-san's skill with the sword is the real deal as well as your wife's magic. What my son has said was unforgivable but please forgive him.” He bowed his head and forced Roland to bow his head as well.