Peter and other members arrived in town almost when it is dusk. Although they were injured, peter healed them with his mana and some medicine pills. Their injuries can be healed completely in a day or two. They are shocked after seeing this. It might have cost them some gold and one or two months in capitation. It all had been done by peter without any effort.
Peter dropped everyone at their residences by using blink skill. Actually, he would have teleported them from the forest, but he can only teleport one person along with him. Sending one after one will leave remaining prone to danger as it takes some time to cover the distance. So, he healed them and made them walk, even though it may be a little hard, it won't be too difficult.
When it came to Elina, he teleported Elina to her house. It is an old house but not a rundown. It has a little bit of space at the front and more even at back. The lawn is covered with patches of green and along the wall small flowering plants are present. The house is about the size of around 2000 square meters. The house would have valued greatly only if it is located more towards the central zone of the town.
When Peter is about to leave, Elina's hands are still entwined with him. She didn't let her hands go and she kept looking at him with a little seriousness on her face.
Peter: "Did I do something wrong?" He is confused as to why she is angry. She is cheerful along the way but what happened to her right now for a change of mood?
Elina: "Didn't you forgot something?" After interacting with him, she started to like him even more, he is kind and gentle. Even though his methods of torture are gruesome. After all, he did it for the sake of them. Her timid behavior is replacing by more of the role of an angry wife at home.
Peter thought for some time and remembered the invitation from Elina. He is embarrassed by his forgetfulness. He smiled wryly at her because his thoughts occupied more of elf girl.
Peter: "Sorry due to some events I forgot about that." He wanted to say the whole story, but he decided, it is better to say after having dinner as not to spoil the mood of this young lady.
She led him into the house and they are immediately greeted by a woman who is in her late thirties. You can say she is a mature version of Elina. She has black hair and blue eyes and she is a beauty on her own. But she seems more than her age as her eyes are filled with worry and a weakening body of hers.
Diana: "Elina! Why are you so lat…... AHHHHHH!" Even before she finished speaking, she saw her daughter's hands are covered in bandages. Worry overtook her, she didn't even saw the person who came after Elina and instantly came to her daughter and showered her with questions as her eyes filled with fear and anxiety.
Diana: "What happened Elli? How did this happen? Let us visit the medicine hall in town." She has two children, Elina is her eldest daughter and another one is Clark, who is still a kid. Her husband is no more to take care of them, her daughter is her support. If something happens to her kids, she might not live anymore. Her heart is very fragile in this aspect.
Elina: "Mom, don't worry. I'm fine. They are just scratches. I dressed it as not to get scars." Her mother's love and worry for her never diminished. Even though her mother is facing many problems, when she is at home, her face always contains a smile. They are supporting each other in every crisis.
Diana: "Elli, don't lie to me." Even though she knew they are not mere scratches, she understood they are not serious.
Elina: "Mom, I'm completely fine. I have invited peter to home." She diverted the topic to the track.
Now only, Diana saw peter, who is behind her daughter. She is embarrassed for her behavior in front of the guest and savior of her daughter.
Diana: "I'm sorry for impolite behavior mister."
Peter: "Don't be too polite, aunt. You can call me peter. I can relate you to my mother, so I can understand your emotions." The image of his mother came to his mind, he is gone for more than a month, his mother might know he is alive (Life Crystal), but his condition will be unknown to her. She might be worrying about him, he has to collect some information about the condition in Golden city, the capital of the Arcadian Empire.
Diana is shocked and impressed by his polite behavior. The young nobles and sons of wealthy merchants are always arrogant and eyes above their heads. Even though he is not noble (As per her), his cultivation level is more than impressive in this border town.
Hearing all the commotion, a black-haired kid around 10 years of age came from inside of the house. He is Clark, the little brother of Elina. His reaction is the same as his mother's when he saw his sister. After a bit of comfort, he calmed down.
Diana: "Sorry for the late introductions, I'm Diana and he is Clark, my son."
Clark also greeted him respectively and admiringly as he already heard about him from his sister.
Later they sat for dinner and started eating. Actually, Elina wanted to cook but her mother stopped her. Peter liked the dishes. They are delicious, the beast meat is very tender. She is quite a chef. Cooking beast meat is not everyone's fort.
When they finished eating, they talked a bit about events they went through, ignoring gruesome events. After a while, he stood up.
Peter: "Thank you for your hospitality aunt. I will take my leave. See you later Clark"
Diana: "No need to be formal peter, you are always welcome here." She liked him very much after their interaction. 'It would be too good if only he can be together with Elina'.
Elina walked with him outside the house, he stopped after a few moments of a walk. He decided to say the truth.
Peter: "Elina, I'm leaving for the City of Vatica."
Elina: " .... WHY? Why are you leaving?" Her peaceful heart suddenly filled with fear of losing someone, her mind is blackening out. The shocks she received these days are too much for her.
Peter resolved his mind that he will take care of her (like his little sister) after seeing her state of mind. He hugged her firmly and patted her head. She cried like a child and calmed down only after a few moments.
Peter: "Don't worry! It will not be too long. I will come again." He sent a high-level cultivation technique and a few skills suitable for her through his consciousness. "Practice these and grow strong until I come."
Elina shocked after receiving techniques from him. They are very precious and some are more worthy than a mountain of gold itself. She made up her mind to practice diligently and grow strong enough to be his side.
Peter gave a few pointers on how to cultivate effectively. He gave her the techniques from the royal family of his. His cultivation technique is not useful for her as it requires some conditions to meet. He previously made someone practice someone but found it has no effect. He must reveal its mystery at some point of time.
They talked for a bit and parted their ways. But when he is about to leave, Elina kissed him on the cheeks and she ran away with a red face.
Peter's feelings are unknown. He heaved a sigh and moved towards the inn.