Zen stared at his mother while revealing a self-deprecating smile to arouse her leniency towards me and not blame him for his actions.
He then proceeded to explain, "Mother, I have no excuses for this incident; it was just in the heat of the moment. I did not know what came to me at that time. Which resulted in me doing such an unforgivable deed."
As Zen said that he moved his gaze toward his sister Fiona and told her looking straight into her eyes saying "I apologize for my behavior Fiona I hope you were not angry with what I did to you," while revealing an apologetic expression shown on his face.
Mother Elle felt like her heart was being stabbed a thousand times when she saw Zen's attitude. She loved and cared for him, and she couldn't take seeing such an unsightly expression on this son of hers. A tear appeared out of the corner of her eye, and she then again pulled me into her embrace.
Don't forget that this mother of his is a Magical swordsman, one of the strongest humans, and has the title 'Tyrannous Empress'. She kills people who go against her without batting an eye. If people were to see her like this, they would simply die from shock.
Fiona responded with a subtle nod, indicating her acceptance of his apology.
Zen contemplated, 'Hmm, it appears that she has forgiven me for my actions.'
Fiona was satisfied with his response, although she thought that accusing her of poisoning him was too much and that simple words of apology were not enough to make up for what he had done. She still chose to bury it in her heart and forgive him.
Zenryx pondered quietly to himself and felt a sense of amusement deep within, witnessing the desirable outcome of his actions. 'Such an easy way out of this situation, goddamn, I should be awarded an Oscar for my acting.'
Just then, a systematic robotic voice sounded in my mind, saying,
🄳🄴🅂🅃🄸🄽🅈 🅂🅈🅂🅃🄴🄼
[You have received a reward for reversing one of the turning points that changed the entire plot of the novel.]
[You have also been given a starter pack, which includes points that can be used in the system shop and can also be used to upgrade your skill mastery level.]
Zen was surprised, although he couldn't wait to open up all the rewards. Now was not the right time. He was still talking to his family about various matters. Fiona and Zen's bond also deepened following their discussions.
While conversing with each other, Randell suddenly spoke up "It's time for the dinner reservation at the Pandorica."
Pandora is a high-class restaurant and has earned a maximum of three Michelin stars. Restaurants that receive a Michelin Star rating are filled with pride and gain prestige. It is a badge of honor, a recognition that it is the best restaurant on the continent. It was located at the center of the continent.
Father told them to go outside and start heading inside the ship. Zen looked outside and was flabbergasted that the sky was full of ships, like thousands of ships and air bikes. He could sense the aura of each person and the lowest rank among them was an Intermediate swordsman and mage.
The highest among them was a Greater Mage and Swordsman. This was just a regular group of guards assigned to protect the young master of the family. On each occasion wherein they partake in the monthly dining tradition, they frequently take elite guards with them.
Elle and Randell were two of the strongest of the Pontiac planets. They did not need protection, but their children did. It was unduly extravagant, yet one cannot predict the occurrence of unexpected mishaps.
Just as Zen was about to enter the ship. He suddenly remembered that a week from now, The protagonist was supposed to get his legendary sword in the Twilight Forest. Which helped him greatly throughout his journey to becoming a Heavenly Swordsman.
He pondered about it momentarily, but in the end, he came to a conclusion and thought of an excuse not to go to dinner. Zen went to his father and told him, "Father, It seems like I gain new understanding while examining the guards stationed outside. I should be breaking through the intermediate level in swordsmanship; therefore, I'm afraid to say I'll have to skip today's dinner."
Elle wanted to refuse at first when she heard him say that he wouldn't be attending dinner. She did not care about his son's breakthrough; she didn't care whether he was talented or not.
She was willing to die for her son and protect him for the rest of her life. As long as she could spend quality time with him and Fiona together. But she was indeed proud of his talent.
[Reasons as for why his family did not help him with the protaganist will be explained later in the chapters]
Randell spoke up proudly while smiling, and said, "I guess it can't be helped, my son is too talented. We'll be going then, we will see you later."
Zen then approached his parents and warmly embraced them before proceeding to his stepsister. He bestowed upon her a gentle peck on the cheek, followed by a fervent embrace.
After resolving the matters between them. Fiona has a fresh new perspective on Zen.
After the farewell, He went back up to his room and started sorting out his new gains, and then he planned to go to the Twilight Forest to steal the protagonist's opportunity.
Zen is also planning on creating an organization himself in the future, as he knows who is going to become prominent and strong in the future. He could create a strong force, and he would have another force he can use other than his family.