Chapter 7: Parting
Chris was very handsome.
That was my first impression of him. Short blond hair, pale blue eyes, a high nose bridge.
We just stared at each other for a moment.
"Chris, why aren't you saying anything? Isn't Will cute?"
It was obvious that Jennifer really liked me.
"You don't understand. Between us boys, we only need one look to understand each other. Don't you agree, Will?"
Chris looked at me and smiled.
I smiled too.
In the past, I was just a tool. I had no brothers or sisters. The people in the organization could only be called colleagues at best.
What I know about men being able understand each other with just one look involves some kind of obscene moment most of the time.
But now, I felt that some people's eyes could really speak. He seemed to have finished introducing himself, and I seemed to have understood him.
"Will really responded to you!"
Jennifer came close.
It felt good to be doted on by my elder siblings.
"Chris, what course are you taking now?"
Back in the room,
Father asked casually.
"Father, it's the application of Holy Light magic."
Holy Light magic?
I presumbled Chris possessed light-attribute magic.
According to the information I received from the goddess, in addition to the five common attributes of water, fire, ice, wind, and lightning, there were also two rare attributes, light and dark.
After learning about my mother and sister's talents, I was already somewhat immune to the heaven-defying attributes of my family members.
"I heard from Great Archmage Anna that you have the potential to become a Holy Knight. Are you interested in becoming a Holy Knight?"
"Father, I heard from my teacher that in the north of our country, there is a monster known as demonic creature that threatens the lives of people and livestock. The Holy Light magic we learned is the main method to fight against them. If possible, I hope to become a Holy Knight in the future and suppress the demonic creatures!"
Chris squared his shoulders.
I could feel the excitement and desire in him.
It was important news that demonic creatures had appeared in the north of this country.
Demonic creatures often appeared in groups and were divided into physical and dark attribute demonic creatures.
Physical demonic creatures looked like a fusion of various animals and could be killed with both swords and magic.
Dark-attribute demonic creatures were like souls. You'll see a shadow, but you can't touch it. Physical and common magic were useless against them, and there were also relatively few of them.
The Holy Light magic that Chris wanted to learn was the nemesis of dark-attribute monsters.
"Since you want to become a Holy Knight, work hard towards that direction. Your mother and I will support you."
"Me too. I'll support Chris too!"
"Ah wu~"
With my father and Jennifer's encouragement, I naturally had to express my support as well.
"Thank you, Father! Thank you, Jennifer, and of course you, Will! I will work hard to become a Holy Knight!"
Chris responded to everyone seriously.
"Dear! Chris and Jennifer, put Will in the cradle and come and eat!"
Mother's voice followed.
"We'll come now!"
"Will, be good. Sister is going to eat now. I'll come and see you later."
I was placed in the cradle.
Soon, I dozed off.
Chris stayed at home for only two days before bidding us farewell and rushing back to the academy.
Time flew by.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
The house looked very grand today. The servants and Mother were preparing for Jennifer's birthday party.
Jennifer, on the other hand, was always by my side. She didn't seem to realize that she was the protagonist of a birthday party.
"Will, do you know that I'm not Mother's biological child? When I was two years old, bad people came to my house. My parents were killed by bad people. It was Father who saved me from a group of bad people. He even brought me home and raised me like his own daughter.
"Perhaps they all thought that a two-year-old child wouldn't have any memories and didn't dare to tell me about the past, but I actually remember everything. I don't know why I do.
"Phew~ This is a secret that I've kept for many years and never told anyone. Now that I finally have someone to talk to, I feel much better. Anyway, you won't remember anything since you're just two months old, right? Hehe."
Jennifer played with my cheeks as she confided this tragic secret.
Still.
I might have to disappoint her. Reborn with my memories and a fully developed brain, I could remember everything I saw and heard.
"Ah ba~"
I tried to reach out and offer her some comfort.
Perhaps it was because my mother had given me enough nutrition, I could feel myself becoming stronger every day.
My neck could begin to turn easily, my limbs could begin to coordinate. I could also raise my arms.
"Will, are you trying to hug me? Don't tell me you really understood me!"
Jennifer took my hand. There was a hint of panic in her eyes.
"Ah~"
I controlled my expression and smile. I waved my arms wildly to make her believe that that was just a normal reaction of mine.
"Oh, you scared me to death. I thought you really understood. After today's celebration, I won't be able to accompany you every day. I promised to protect you, so have to learn magic from Teacher Anna first. I heard that I can only come back once every half a year. You have to grow up quickly and accompany me."
Jennifer smiled and didn't let go of my hand.
"Miss Jennifer, your birthday party is about to begin. The Earl is on his way back. My Lady has tasked me to inform you. Let me take care of Young Master Will."
A maidservant pushed open the door and reported.
"Alright, thank you."
"You're welcome, Miss. It's our job to take care of Young Master Will."
Sister went to the banquet.
I listened to the blessings coming from the hall in the maidservant's arms.
I hope that my sister will be always be happy in the days to come!
This was a blessing from her younger brother.
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"Earl Reinhardt, Jennifer, are you ready?"
Great Archmage Anna arrived on time. She came the day after Jennifer's birthday party.
"Teacher Anna, I'm ready. Let's go."
Father put the suitcase they packed for Jennifer in the carriage, and Jennifer climbed in after.
The carriage slowly drove away.
Jennifer leaned on the window and waved goodbye to my mother and me, hard.
Mother also waved her hands hard without saying a word.
But a drop of water landed on my cheek.
There was no rain in the sky. I think it was Mother's tears.
Mother probably couldn't bear for her daughter to leave her parents at the young age of four.
But because Jennifer had learned magic herself, the sooner she received comprehensive guidance, the more beneficial it would be to the use of her talents. At the same time, it would also be safer.
Only I knew that
the reason why my sister was so willing to go to the academy was because of that promise that she would protect me in the future.