When I got home I saw them...3 elves, Elinalise who hasn't changed at all, a black-haired elf boy who looks a lot like Clifth and Lucy...
-It's you!- Lucy said hugging me and starting to cry
Lucy wasn't sobbing but I could feel her tears wetting my robe.
-Dad...it's really you...I missed you so much- she said burying her face in my chest
-Yes, yes, dear, I'm here- I said, stroking her head.
I could tell that Elinalise was still in shock and the boy who I remember was called Clive approached me.
-Father-in-law...- he told me extending his hand for a shake
I squeezed back and spoke.
-You've treated my daughter well, haven't you?- I said seriously, looking him in the eyes.
To my surprise, his gaze did not waver and he looked at me just as seriously.
-Of course, I love your daughter with all my soul- he answered me.
-I hope so- I said seriously before laughing lightly.
-Wow... it seems that you even became younger- said Elinalise as she approached me and caressed my arm in a... suggestive way?
-I missed you too Lina- I said
-ooh?..since when are you so informal with me?- she said to me in a mocking tone
-What's wrong? We're family, you know. Plus, you're my wife's grandmother. I guess age doesn't make you more mature, huh? - I said in a mocking tone.
-Don't provoke me Rudeus- he replied with a frown and hit my shoulder lightly.
After talking for at least half an hour Lucy finally stopped crying and we told her how I was "revived"
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-I see...so Mr. Peragius even rejuvenated you- Lucy murmured.
-And my other brothers know?- Lucy asked later.
-Christina was the first to find out, followed by Siegh and finally Ars who came to visit me 4 days ago- I said.
-I see... the news of your resurrection reached Miliis yesterday- said Lucy
-Huh?....but we said the news almost a month ago!- I said confused
-It may be because of the spread of information across continents- said Elinalise
-Also, news of that kind is something that cannot be taken lightly, I suppose that the governments of the world wanted to have solid sources before publishing something- added Elinalise
-Yes... I guess you're right- I said.
It makes sense..the continents I haven't visited are more likely to not believe this news, there were even problems to make her leave the continent...I can understand the kings of other nations confused by the news and not knowing what to do.
-Well, why don't we talk about it later and now we can eat something?- said Sylphie coming out of the kitchen
-Oh yes, I'm starving dear, we were in such a hurry that we didn't have breakfast- Elinalise said
-I'm hungry too- Clive said
I looked at Lucy who hadn't said anything.
-I guess I can eat something too...- she said.
Sylphie made fried wild boar meat with mashed potatoes and goat milk, one of my favorite lunches
In addition, this world often accompanies meals with something similar to tortillas.
I remember that in my old world in South America and parts of North America they ate the same
It was a lively lunch, I caught up on Lucy's life and was able to learn more about my firstborn.
And to think that right now I should be training, but if it's for my family, the rest can wait.
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The evening came and the elves were about to leave so I spoke privately with Lucy in my study.
-Dad...what are you going to do from now on?- Lucy asked me.
-What I've been doing during my life, daughter, I'm strengthening the bonds of the union against Laplace in addition to confirming my resurrection- I told her seriously.
-I see...and what country will you go to or what is your travel plan?- she asked
-Tomorrow I will go to the kingdom of the DRAGON KING, then I will go to Millis, then to the great forest and finally I will travel around the demon continent- I said remembering what Orsted told me
-I see... that will be a long time, right? Besides, when will you meet with Lara and Lili? - Lucy asked anxiously.
-Ah, don't worry dear, I've already contacted them- I assured her.
-I see... it's a relief... but ah... Lara is currently in the great forest and is trapped there until the rainy season ends in early spring, and I don't think that in conditions like these, the information arrives quickly...- Lucy said in a dejected tone
-Yes, I've already thought about that, but we'll still go to the big forest soon- I said, calming her down.
Ah..poor Lucy, she worries about her little brothers...my future version must have taught her to be a responsible older sister, that's good!
-Don't worry, darling, I know you care about your little brothers, but when all this is over I want to have a big party with the whole family together- I said while stroking her head.
Lucy let out a long sigh and looked at me with a dejected smile.
-You must be under a lot of pressure, right? Dad? - Lucy told me while enjoying my caresses
-As you can't imagine, dear, but I do it for you, everything I do and what I did was for you, my children- I said to Lucy, looking her in the eyes.
Shit that sounded really cheesy, didn't it?
Tears formed in Lucy's eyes but she held them back as best she could and nodded determinedly.
-And that's why I'm eternally grateful to you, Dad- Lucy said, hugging me tightly.
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After a touching moment I told the elf group to wait for Roxy to arrive so she could greet them, so Sylphie got to work and with Lucy's help began to prepare dinner.
I for my part spoke with Clive on the portico while we were looking at the stars
I was surprised to see what Clive was smoking...or so it seems...not definitely a cigar but the smoke it gives off unlike the cigars in my other world is not unpleasant..in fact it smells good
Meh, fuck everything, there's a first time!
-Can I have some?- I asked Clive, looking at the cigarette.
-Of course father-in-law- Clive told me without hesitation giving me the cigarette
I inhaled it slowly letting the smoke invade my lungs but...it felt good...I released the smoke and felt as if my lungs had been cleansed.
-Wow...what is this?- I asked in amazement
-This? Ah, it's a new medicine created about two years ago in Millis, it helps clean the lungs, I'm using it Why at my work there is a lot of coal smoke and that was causing me problems and this helped me - said Clive without paying much attention
I see...so the cigarettes here are medicinal, huh? Hehe
Elinalise suddenly came out of the house and approached us.
-Honey, can you go inside? Lucy is trying to make the shortbreads you like so much but she is having trouble with it- Elinalise said
-Of course mom, it was nice talking to you again father-in-law- said Clive entering the house
Elinalise stood close to me as I leaned on the portico railing.
-brrr it's so cold here darling, what do you think?- said Elinalise suggestively hitting me
-I say the same but I like to see the stars- I answered.
-And how is Clifth? What has that old man done in my absence? - I said, trying to joke.
-Pffffff, he's been sad about your death, you know...besides...he and I haven't been intimate in decades....- said Elinalise with a totally sad face
Seriously this chick...
-Well, that's normal, right? Clifth is already an octogenarian, it's obvious that his junior Clifth won't work as well as before, you know?- I said, trying to defend my elderly friend.
-Heh..I guess you're right- said Elinalise leaning her head on my shoulder
-You know...sometimes I miss the warmth of a man...feeling him in bed while he makes me his- said Elinalise stroking my arm suggestively
-Lina?!, what are you doing?... You are a married woman! - I said surprised
-If that's true, but I'm frustrated, there's no other man I want to be with if Clifth dies, I preferred death- said Elinalise more seriously than I thought
-Then why?- I asked confused.
-Because you are the only man besides Clifth that I would agree to be with- said Elinalise without any shame
-I...I..think that..heyyy!! Look who arrived!, Roxy dear- I said running towards Roxy who was passing through the main courtyard and lifting her up princess style
-Wah? Hey? Rudy, what's happening so suddenly?...Is that Elinalise?!- said Roxy surprised
Elinalise looked at me with a complicated face but then looked at Roxy with a smile, I refused to put Roxy down and we entered the house with Roxy in my arms, the poor thing was a little ball of blue while avoiding the gaze of others
Shit Elinalise...look at her finding out that I was "reincarnated" and trying to seduce me shortly after...poor Clifth...