[Endroga Kingdom, Castle]
When they got back everyone was somehow feeling sour cause of that day, but out of all them the most affected ones were the people who have spent most of their times with Kaido and didn't have any knowledge of his past
For Sarah she felt cold feet whenever she remembers those scenes where Kaido had to suffer, if she were in his toes she doesn't even know if she would be able to handle it
As for Zia she somehow felt down from being kept in the dark, as for Melfina when she got back in her room, she somehow was seen going to her balcony as she threw punches at the hard cemented railings that eventually formed crack from the continoues punches
She somehow remembered the time when she first met Kaido back at Guila town, that time she somehow recalled that she even complained to him that he will never feel what being a slave feel since he never experienced being a slave, but after seeing his past her being a slave was nothing compared to him being a guinea pig for the people that used him thoroughly
If experience can be compared, Kaido's past was much more harder than her, as a slave all you have to do was endure the beat up and harsh treatment of the owner, while being a guinea pig you will be stripped of your human rights as they made you suffer and do their own bidding which also leads to killing
At that she felt frustrated
Meanwhile of Ingrid's side she somehow didn't gone back to her room but instead straight to where Kaido was currently held
When she arrived she saw him still rooted by the world tree as it's thick Mana filled roots restrains him and his Espers power since psychic and magic always contradicts
Everything seemed to have fallen into place and somehow answered her curiosity why Kaido sometimes was hard to read despite her ability to discern the peoples intentions
Simply put his mind was so messed up that somehow it was trained against this kind of mental attack, so no matter how much she uses her ability, as long as Kaido wills it, she won't be able to read his intentions
This also answers why sometimes Kaido would somehow feel deep hatred and anger whenever he's remembering his memories
When she got closer and saw his pale complexion, she gently brushed his hair that drooped down from his face and gently held it
"I... . . "
"I didn't know that you suffered so much in the past, that it can be already called inhumane... . . I never expected that you were hiding such a dark past, looks like everyone had a story or two that doesn't want anyone to remember"
After that she started to look around before continuing
"I always picture you as someone strong in both mentally and physically, I always saw you smiling cheekily and evilly, but never have I seen you smile so gently like that, your smile was so much different from your current ones, I just hope I can see that smile again In my lifetime"
"You were forced to suffer treatment much harsher than a slave, made to kill people whom you've interacted with, I don't know if I can understand your feelings back then, but I can assure you that your anger and hatred was so much understandable since you've suffered much"
"No wonder you always seemed to bee in such deep thoughts, I guess you can't judge a book by its cover after all, and looks like I'm not that amazing with my ability and all too"
"When I've learned that you were from the otherworld and remembered your constant muttering of going back, there's one thing for sure, your going to leave us in the end huh? And there's no one stopping you... . . I don't think I'm ready to see that day, but I know everyday as time passes that eventual day would surely come"
After that she came closer to him as she carrased his hair and said
"I've already come in terms with my feelings, if your return to your world is inevitable, then atleast I can express my feeling for you before that happens right? If I succeed in doing that maybe I won't have any regrets at all, you've already died once and we won't know when you will die again, i know that your already dying inside so I wanted to atleast express everything that I have so that I can atleast give to you something even thought I know it would hurt me a lot when you either die or leave"
"Giving you something to remember is better than living without it right?"
Then with that she tip toed a little forwards to him as she confessed her feelings
"Kaido even though it's embarrassing and such situation is inappropriate for time and place, I don't want to regret anything at all, I Ingrid princess of the Ingra kingdom hereby... . ." She said as she stuttered for a bit at the end
"Enough formalities I know you don't like that so instead I'm going straight for it... . . "
"I love you Kaido, I don't know when or where but I know my feelings well now, Riruko Kaido a guy from another world, I... . . I love you" she snickered before planting her lips on his
Even though she was supposed to cry, she knew that her crying over it wasn't going to change anything, instead what matters the most was the present, after considering all of the facts that were found on Kaido's condition, she thus decided to reveal everything
At first it was just infatuation but never had she thought that she would bore feelings for him, there were no indication for it, it wasn't instant like a fairytale, but such feelings only springs up from a time and place that you wouldn't expect
Before everything ends she doesn't want to regret anything at all so for her own sake she confessed her heartfelt feelings and will confess again if ever Kaido regains his consciousness
It felt like hours has passed when in reality few seconds has only passed by, Ingrid savored every moment as she kissed Kaido on the lips, she even embraces him to feel his body and to make sure that she wasn't imagining everything
After that heartfelt kiss as she slowly departed her flushed and relieved face as if a burden have been lifted from her, the door on that particular room opened as Sui came in
When Sui came in and saw Ingrid embracing Kaido, she gently smiled at her as she slowly approached both of them
"Sui! Ah! This... . . I can explain!"
"Umm... . . No need Ingrid Onee-san, I know that you've always have feelings for Papa and it's apparent you know? Everyone knows it's just that your not just aware of it" said Sui while smiling gently at her
"Eh?" Exclaimed Ingrid as she confronted Sui
"Sui! You already know the truth, so why are you still... . ."
"Calling him Papa?" Interrupted Sui
"Uh! Yes"
"Well if we think about it, it is quite logical that I shouldn't call him that, but why did Papa never bothered to reprimanded me? I don't know the answer to that" said Sui
"But for me no matter who he is, Papa will always be Papa as long as he cares for me, he may not be my real Papa, but I know he cared for me as if I were his own genes and blood, who wouldn't fall for that kind of guy?" Asked Sui
Hearing that even Ingrid were in shock as she exclaimed, but before any misunderstanding could ensue Sui immediately explained
"But not to the point that I feel towards him like you do Ingrid Onee-san, I liked him as a Papa" smiled Sui cheekily
"Papa will always be Papa no matter who he is" said Sui firmly
This time Ingrid softly asked her
"But Sui you know he came from another world, eventually he will leave, what will you do by then?"
"By then? Isn't that obvious Ingrid Onee-san? Of course I would follow him there after all I've got nothing to lose, for me Papa is the only remaining family I have and family sticks together" answered Sui
Hearing that as if a revelation has dawned upon Ingrid as she muttered
"Follow him? Of course"
When she thought about it, she could follow him to his world, after all she won't lose anything at all and her father was quite a supportive father after all so naturally she would allow her
After realizing that she praised Sui
"I'm impressed!"
"?!?!"
"Sui you've grown"
"Of course I've grown! I'm already 9 yrs of age!!!"
"Not that kind of grown, I meant mentally, it feels like I'm already talking to a teenager Sui, which is contrast to your behaviour of cuddling to him" said Ingrid
Hearing that Sui became so red that she felt embarrassed about that but she thanked her anyway
"Thank you"
"Your welcome"
After a few moments of silence between them and as Sui observed Ingrid's longing gaze she eventually muttered
"Umu... . .I wouldn't mind if you like Papa, also I wouldn't mind if you would become my Mama"
With that proclamation Ingrid's expression became flushed red as she heard that and received an ok signal from Sui herself, but eventually she shook her head
"Let's have him decide for that, but for now I'm sure that you have something to say to him? How about let's inquire about that first before taking a huge step in life okay?" Said Ingrid
"Sure"
After that Ingrid led Sui near Kaido as she lifted her up for her to reach him
That night Sui told everything that she felt as she eventually cried and sobered up from her grieve
At some point she consoled him that it wasn't his fault that everything went the way it is and she doesn't blame him, she kept talking like that which really surprised Ingrid of how much Sui have matured
At the same night all her feelings got sorted out as if a huge burden was also lifted from her as she wished to see the gentle Papa once again
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Three days after that as Sui was continuing her training in the middle of the garden, she eventually was able to sprouted up a huge sunflower which even surprised some of the mages that were guiding her in substitute for the Queen's absence
As she exhaled, she eventually notices that by using some magic and training for her body to be able to accommodate such complex kind of magic she was able to see changes in her body
As a 9 yrs old female girl she was quite tall with a height of 47 inches, due to that her once frilly dress wants suited for her size anymore
Instead that day she wore something much more different with a long white shirt tucked in her black long pants, leather shoes, and a ponystyled gold hair which showed her bare soft white neck and her blue fin in exchange for her ears
Cause of her young but mature appearance some of the elf boys that were also students and was passing by, were in awe as they got attracted by her appearance
With Sui's current height and beautiful features and body structure, she would be undoubtedly be quite a beauty when she grows up which would eventually match a supermodel in fashion industry
If she were in a nobles territory it would be no doubt that some greedy noble would force himself to her, luckily she has a strong Papa that would protect her in case that happens
As she was taking a break from training, Elijah suddenly appeared from above as he jumped down from a nearby structure using magic
When he landed he was quite tall that he overshadowed Sui
"Well! Well! Looks like we have a celebrity level person here!" Exclaimed Elijah
"Ce-le-brity? What's that?" Asked Sui
"Oh something from my old world, but I do say compared to your mature appearance, I'm much more intrigue to see this huge sunflower, do you think this thing can shoot Hyperion? Or solar beam?" Asked Elijah
"What? Sorry I don't understand" apologized Sui
Realizing that she doesn't understand anything that he said Elijah eventually dismissed his earlier remark as he said
"No worries! But I do say this is impressive" he exclaimed
"Really? I think this is just an ordinary flower"
"Me too... . . Weird right?"
At that both of them stared at each other before they laughed at their previous mischievous remarks
"Well anyway can you call me with something like a respectful thingy? After all I'm still older than you" requested Elijah
"Then shall I call you Uncle?" Asked Sui
"That's harsh I'm young when I died okay! But we're not that far apart in age so call me onii-chan with a cute voice" suggested Elijah
"Elijah onii-chan?"
Hearing that Elijah hugged himself as he fell to the cute voice of Sui
"That felt so good to hear"
"Umm... . . Okay"
After that Elijah clapped his hands as he said
"Alright! I know that you've been busy and I like that, but my mother said not to strain yourself so I'm here to help you relax" said elijah
"Relax?" Asked Sui
"Yeah! And many things happened currently so why don't we go to your mother's grave so that you could tell your story to her?" Suggested Elijah
After pondering for a bit Sui surprisingly nodded in agreement
"Alright but are we going alone?"
"Hahaha... . . Well yeah but don't worry I'm a hero and an Archer so I'm strong also there are patrols scattered everywhere in the forest so... . . We're practically inside a safe zone" stated Elijah
After thinking thoroughly Sui eventually nodded as she followed suite and went to her mother's grave together with Elijah