Even though he had came out of it alive, he was very injured and when they found him, he was in a near death state. He was able to be rescued due to the resources which were used by the Grimes as the fifth son of the Grimes but mostly from his mother worrying for him and using everything she had in her power to get him out alive. He was able to come out alive but he could no longer cultivate. In the first place, his body didn't have that much of an injury but it was rather an internal injury, a very serious one at that.
Being able to no longer cultivate broke his heart. He felt his world shatter. The first time in his life, he cried no longer able to handle it. But he was able to go through and get himself together again. As he could no longer cultivate, he was able to use it as a reason to retire from the army. It was mainly his mother who directed such but his consent was also included. Reclined on the bed,
"What do you want to do from now on"
"Tell mom, I will fulfil whatever you want to do"
He thought for a long time before deciding to come here. As for his barony, he left it to his mother to manage and he would manage it when he wanted to and could leave it to his mother when he didn't want to.
"That about sums it up"
After telling his story to old George, he felt like his heart was lighter. As for George, his chest was heaving down and up. Anger was fuming from his face,
"That Raymond ….."
Raymond Grimes, the first son of the Grimes family was the first to get the swearing of George, continued on with more swears after swears that even the duke himself was not spared. Rex didn't mind this since his father didn't even show even the least amount of affection to him unlike his first borne.
"Let's relax, Grandpa George"
"How about you drink some tea?"
He poured a cup to him and George sighed and took the cup. After drinking the tea, he asked,
"What do you plan to do now?"
"I don't really know either, but what has happened as happened"
"I can't change the past so now, I just want to relax and see what I can do"
George sighed and said,
"It's been hard on you"
He stayed silent at the sentence. It has indeed been hard on him. If not for his mental fortitude, he could have gone mentally insane.
"Well, grandpa George, I will go to Aunt Mei now"
"We will meet again later"
"Take care on the way there"
"Yes"
After Rex left, George was left alone. But the silence only lasted for a few seconds before people started to surround him and ask him about who the man was. Especially young girls who were fascinated with Rex. He had to explain for a while before he was left in peace again.
The door the the tavern was opened and a girl with a receptionist outfit came out. Even though she was wearing these kinds of clothes, it could not hide her figure and beauty, especially her pretty face though she was lacking in one department.
"Grandpa, who was the person who came"
"Well, its the person whom you been wanting to meet all these years"
"Your little childhood friend, well not so little anymore now"
Her eyes brightened at his answer. She knew who it was just from this mention.
"I will go meet him now"
Before she could run off, her shoulder was grabbed by none other than George.
"Let him rest for a while, he just arrived here"
"Why not visit him tomorrow"
She rolled her eyes but still obeyed. Pouting, she went back into the tavern.
George on the other hand, his eyes looked murderous,
"Elias…Elias"
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Rex after arriving at the mansion which seemed to be just as he knew before, stepped into the front yard. There was a black haired girl who was watering the plants. She had a maid's uniform but he knew that she was not a maid but rather his cousin. The only reason why she wore that was because of some reasons relating to the origin which was Aunt Mei.
Upon hearing rustling and opening of the gate, she looked back to see a man which didn't seem to recognize. Seeing his handsome face, she thought she had seen this face before but she couldn't remember where.
"May I know what purpose this fine gentleman have"
"Laura nee, you don't remember me"
"Have we met before"
She scrunched her eyes and tried to think, but he answered instead.
"Its me, Rex"
Her eyes went wide upon hearing it. The water can dropped from her hand but she paid no attention to it as she went towards him and hugged him. Due to her throwing herself at him, he could only hold her but she wasn't heavy for him but rather light. He couldn't help but feel two big melons which were brushing against his chest. After she hugged enough, she looked at him in the eyes and asked,
"I heard about what happened"
"You can put me down"
After he put her down, she continued speaking.
"How do you feel? Are there any injuries"
She started to move his head trying to look if there were any and started unbuttoning his shirt trying to look.
"I am fine, really"
"There are no injuries left"
"What about your cultivation"
"Did it recover"
"No"
He shook his head. She kept her silence.
"It's fine Laura nee, I have gotten over it"
"It's in the past now"
Her smile returned to her face.
"I'm glad to hear that"
"If there is anyone who bullies you tell Laura nee"
"Of course"
"Now let's go inside, mom should be surprised seeing you"
'Soft' He thought as he felt something on his hands.
Being led through the mansion, he felt nostalgic seeing everything. In front of the door to the room which led to the kitchen, Laura stopped as she looked at Rex.
"Don't go in yet, I want to surprise her"
"Let me go in first"
She let go of his hand and as for Rex, he felt like he lost something. Opening the door to the kitchen, there was a beautiful mature woman who looked similar to Laura, or rather Laura looked similar to her. She was preparing ingredients to cook food.
"Mom"
She already heard the door opening and knew that someone entered the kitchen. Hearing the voice of her eldest daughter, she turned to face her.
"Laura, what are you doing here"
"Shouldn't you be doing your chores"
"Yes, I was doing them but we have a visitor"
"A visitor?"