(A/N: Athan Cannot speak word with "R" so i changed it to "W" he, after all a child.)
While Casim and Others is still stupified. Athan hug her Mom back He acted childishly. Even though his mentality is an Adult he wanted to be spoiled too.
"Mommy the palace ish so big. I was stwolling awound then i got lost..." Athan confessed everything to Cecily how he got lost and his experience sight seeing in the palace.
"You really are a cheeky child eh. So don't go somewhere far away okay. You'll make me worry"
"Un okay"
"Why don't you play with the kids in the garden. Your little sister is in there too"
"but they don't like me"
Cecily sighed. She knew that it was just Athan's excuse. This Child is unpredictable, When he was with them for a month she saw him reading a book she though he was only playing with it but sadly he read it loud, Yes he read it loud with his own mouth. This child is genius 2 months have passed since then he can already run and done reading the books in the book room. 6 months old athan learned swordmanship skill, 1 year old athan learned two Magic skills. 2 years old athan his sword manship, 2 magic skills leveled up and got new skill blacksmith. now 3 years old athan his elemental magic leveled up and got new skill alchemy. His height is 120cm tall for a 3 years old he looked like 6-7 years of age. His mentality is not like a child though he want to be pampered by the adults, He does not play with other kids.
"Okay now, I know you don't want to play with others."
"Mom weally knows me the best" Athan hug her mom
Casim snapped and realized what's happening. So he ask Cecily.
"My Daughter, Is this your child? I thought you only had a daughter"
Cecily was stumped and she didn't know how to answer. Whe caught a glimpse at Athan's sad eyes. Her heart suddenly got pricked and it hurt her. She wanted to say he was her child, but the truth can't be set aside. Now the question is, is she going to answer this hurtful question? Looking at the eyes of Athan she made her resolve. She stood up and stared seriously at casim.
"Yes, He is my child. No matter what happens he will and always be My child" She spoke boldly and Affectionately. Athan felt teary and Warmness spread to his body.
Casim saw the seriousness in the eyes of Cecily. He got the gist of the situation. He sighed, He felt headache then he understood what is he going to do. This will become a troublesome matter, But seeing Cecily like this. No matter what happens he will do it for her dear daughter.
"Hmmm why did you not say it earlier, Isn't this my grandchild. This little guy is amazing you know! Hahahaha I got a grandson, Yes a grand- ah" Casim paused and realized what he said. He remembered what he said to his grandson in his office. His face became pale, he wanted to shout. He wanted to cough up blood. He was too embarassed. He caught at mischievous smile of Athan, He knew he was played by this child.(Is this really a child?) Casim thought.
"Mommy, I will be youw child fowevew okay" Athan tearfully said to Cecily.
"Un, You will always be My baby" Cecily caringly pat his head.
The Nobles at the side didn't know what to say, they know too how troublesome this matter if let out. It doesn't seem the princess cared about this matter, she want the whole world to know and acknowledge her son.
"Okay know, Go with your Grandpa for a walk. Mommy is busy after all" Cecily glanced at Casim and instruct Athan to go with her father for a bond between Grandparents and grandchild.
"Hmm. Kid let's go, Your Mommy is busy"
"Un, Okay"
Casim stretched his arm to holds Baby hand. Then drag Athan outside the Reception hall. The Nobles inside where silent they don't dare to gossip about royalties problem in front of their faces. It's just seeking death if they talk about it.
After the two disappeared from the room, Cecily get back to her work preparing for tommorow. Some of Cecily's friends came over to her for a chat, they complimented how her little munchkin to be so cute, They bet he will be a genius when he grows up. It's legend word after all. Cecily thought they hit the mark, Her child is abnormally genius.
Athan and Casim with the royal guards tour around the palace. Casim accepted Athan as his grandson already but he was frustated about what he said to athan back at the office. He nearly made his grandson his Godson. Isn't that too embarassing making the child of your daughter as your son, What would the child call his mom? Sister?
"Uhm. Kid forget what i said earlier, understand" Casim groaned.
"Hmmm? Eawliew? What did you shaid gwandpa?"Athan said with his innocent face, but inside he was laughing. Casim looked at this cheeky boy, he gritted his teeth.
"Its about that.....Nah forget it, just think i never said something"
"Mhm. Okay gwanda I'll nevew talk to anyone about you making me youw Godson" Athan this little devil.
"You kid, you fooled me again" Couldn't hold any longer Casim swung his hand on top of athan. Because the speed of the hand was so fast, athan could not react immediately. Athan felt stung on his head, he clasped his head with teary eyes. He look at his Grandfather's face and hurtful look. Casim is Rank 9 expert, of course he would be strong. He was once the king of the strongest Kingdom in Diamanti continent after all Everyone should have strength to protect the country and himself of course is inculded. He know if he use his full stregnth, Athan would be a mush right know
"Gwandpa it huwts, sowwy gwandpa i won't fool you again" Athan conceded, He don't want to taste this pain again. He was just fooling around because he was bored. He don't want to play with kids, a middle aged soul inside a boy playing with kids? that's foolish. That's why Athan want to play with Adults, of course if there's a sexy babe that would play with him he would of course accept that heartly offer.
"Damn kid, fooling me again and again, i will lose face if my people heard it. luckily my royal guards can't hear us or else i would be doomed. kuh kid i will really bonk your head again" Casim felt shame and aggrieved, This little devil played him well. He thought ( This little devil is so smart and Cunning, What would happen in the future? Will he become a person that shrines brightly or the opposite? His cunningness is the problem here, Even I the once a great ruler was played against this little kid. Kuh shame shame)
"Hey kid, let's visit your auntie, the Queen, Let her see you. Might as well take this an opportunity to be acknowledge and known as the child of Eleftheria now" Casim spoke the first part to athan and murmured the latter one. Then he forgot something. " kid, I forgot to ask you How old are you? 6 years old?"
"Okay gwandpa let's see Auntie. I'm not shix yeaws old, I'm still thwee gwandpa"
"What!? You are tall for a 3 years old child. What did you eat kid" Casim was stumped again, This child is not normal at all.
"Okay, let's go to your aunt. Guards tell me where is the queen right now?"
"Replying his Majesty, She is inside her Office right now" Don't ask why they know where her location is, With the power of science technology. They will know the queens schedule via communication. The Kingdom have Intelligence Unit where every information about the country and people inisde out. This royal guards only need to access the Schedule of the queen. Nevertheless, No matter how Deep information they got, They can't interfere the life of the Royalty. They could only access the schedule.
They set their destination to the Queen's office. When they arrive they saw Royal Guards at the side of a Magnificent Door with the Kingdom's emblem. The guards at the door saluted to Casim. Casim nodded and praise them for their hardwork. Even though, Casim is the former king, This guards felt proud and happy for being praised by The great ruler of the past.
One of the guards knocked the door and said. "His Majesty, Casim is here. your Majesty"
An Ethereal voice like a whisper of a goddess came from inside
"Let dear father come in"
The door opened, The old man and a kid passed the door. Athan saw a gorgeously and neat office, Two red couches facing each other in tge middle of the room, between the two couches is a Crystal glass table. At the left side of the room is a Bookshelves and on the right there is a door. Lastly a simple yet elegant desk with paperworks on top, sitting on a Red Leather Chair a Woman. This Woman sitting on a chair is like a Goddess descended from Heaven, On top of her body She have Wavy scarlet hair an Aquamarine glittering eyes a sharp nose and chin and best of all her Red drooping lips that lips that never tasted by anyone. Her Charming yet seductive figure that can literally sucks anyone's soul, Her smooth snow white soft skin, her thin and delicate hands, her big Voluptuous breast. She was so amazingly beautiful with a beautiful figure. Athan could not see her lower body because it was covered by the desk. But still athan was mesmerized by her beauty. She was The Queen of this Kingdom, Cinthia Madona De Eleftheria.
"What's the matter dear father?" She raised her head and looked at Casim, Seeing the little kid at the side of her father she got curious and asked what's going on.
"There is a very troublesome matter" Then he glanced at Athan. Athan know he was talking about him, So he already know what would be their talk all about. He know too, His matter of accepting as a child of Eleftheria could be too troublesome and there might be opposition from others. He thought of changing his DNA, But erase it. He did not expect his adoption have already known by few people, but it did not mean those people are guaranteed to not tell anyone. If he changed his DNA earlier and told His Family about it they will question him. He would only say it is because of his body, Cecily and Cesar will happily accept it. But it was too late.
"Hmmm...So whose child is this?"
"Your sister"
"Sister? Carol?"
"No. Cecilia"
"Wait! Didn't she say she only have a daughter? where's this boy cane from?" Doubt appeared on her mind.
"Nope, I think Cecilia just want to hide his identity"
"Hide huh she could have told us, her family about this" She already know what the troublesome matter all about. She was thinking how to deal with this.
"Family huh, There might be others will oppose it" Casim thought of those foolish in his family, His Sons and Daughters are Outstanding they could accept Athan like Cinthia. But that doesn't apply on his Brothers and Sisters, Some might accept it.
"She guessed those people might oppose it, So she want to hide it. But why suddenly changed her mind"
"It would be a good choice to hide this matter. I think as a parent myself, I want my Children to be acknowledge and Known to others too i guess"
"Hmm, I have never have a child though. So i don't understand it fully. But i can empathize the feeling being acknowledge and known too. "
"Hahahaha, You are really my most outstanding Daughter. I'm proud of you and your siblings. I'm so happy to have all you" Casim laughed and felt proud of his Children.
"Thank you dear father. So as for Sister's problem. I will help her solve this matter." Cinthia said, she glance at the little boy who was silent all the time. She asked "Hi little boy, what is your name?"
"Pwetty big sistew, My name is Athan" Athan speak childishly.