Well, welco to Family Feud, everybody. Im your gal, Hestia Kargryxmor. We've got sothing good today and we've got just the right clan heads to duke it out so the rest dont have to.
To my right, representing the forr head of clan Kargryxmor, we have the divine Black Tyrant of the Skies and the Dragon God of Oaths Kaaaaaarrrrrrgrrrrrryyymor!
And to my left, we have the current matriarch of clan Nordor, the illustrious and majestic Silver Diamond of the Frozen Peaks eeeeelllloxtressaaaaaaaaaa!
Both coming right up from the land of the dragons, Kargryx, these two giant natural disasters wrapped in scales are about to have themselves a clash of ideals!
And I was right in the middle of this. No, this wasn't fun. This was actually pretty cringe and painful. After all, two giant dragons who lived longer than the Julian and Gregorian calendars of Earth were quarreling right before . The worst part?
They were my granddad and mother.
Then tell , oh mighty god, what has your ascension brought to dragonkind? How did we benefit outside of a single dungeon to satiate our hunger? Your apotheosis started a civil war in Kargryx and Loatryx, a war you could have stopped if you had taken any of it seriously! Eltharion would not have ended the war in that way if you had!
Holy shit
You know how your parents sotis wouldnt get along with their parents-in-law? Yeah, I guess that was the situation I was in right now. My Papa and Mama had a pretty good relationship with my grandparents, so I wasnt exactly used to my mother absolutely despising my grandfather.
But, this is my life now.
Could you two please stop? I attempted to stop them, since nobody else was inside Mothers cave. The snow wyverns were interacting with the others right now, to give us all so space.
When Mother sighed and looked at , Kramps voice stopped echoing in my head, but I knew he was still listening in. First things first, stop arguing when I have to send it through to Mother telepathically, Kramps! Secondly, why did you two start arguing like this?! I was supposed to learn how to control my [Battle Frenzy] today!
In my day-to-day life, [Battle Frenzy] had pretty much stopped appearing randomly after I evolved into a [Young Sunfang Dragon]. Of course, I still had so tinglings if I went without a single fight for a while, but enough had happened in the prior month for it to be a non-factor. The only ti when it activated was during the whole Griffonpeak invasion was when I saw Eshes body and imdiantly went berserk with [Battle Frenzy (Major)].
However, after I finished that demonkin off in my berserk mode, I learned from my parallel minds that I had received so help from Kramps to control it during the fight. That I was able to access the powers of my godly blessings in that form. As such, aside from my draconic body and abilities, I had to also control my innate ability from my bloodline.
Kramps said and I kept the telepathic link up with Mother to convey his words.
Mother, although her soul was strong enough thanks to her advanced age, wasnt receiving Kramps words directly, but was instead relying on to pass it on to her. In a reverse from Aurena's saints and champions, it wasn't Mother's soul that was incapable of supporting a conversation with Kramps for an extended ti, but rather it was her lacking faith in him that would cause her to take damage from doing so.
Similar to my dragon father, Eltharion, I had the honor of having a soul able to resist the damage, and was a better vessel to speak through. Just like with Aurena. As such, if he shouted, that would echo through my head and begin to hurt my soul.
Yes, very much appreciated, Kramps. I really wouldnt want my soul to suddenly explode or crack again. I massaged my temples, just happy that I wouldnt have to continue listening to an angry dragon ranting inside my head.
After things seed to have cald down, Mother began to speak. If you wish to learn how to control your bloodlines battle lust, I could teach you by myself, Hestia.
Kramps scoffed as he responded, but kept his anger in control.
Eltharion has taught the other empresses how to help their children control their bloodlines rage. They taught . Not only can I help Hestia make another core for herself, teach her how to control her scales better, and control her draconic abilities, I am fully capable of supporting her anger managent. You are not needed. Mother was strict, denying Kramps any chance to contribute to my education.
His fleeting voice reminded when he warned of that. Maybe Cernusts mother was also as territorial as mine?
Feeling the awkwardness and chill in the air, it didnt surprise that Mother wasnt enthusiastic to continue this discussion. Still, Kramps did ask to convey his words to her and, for the first ti since I spoke to him in his divine realm, he was willing to help with my growth.
Intending to warm up this iceberg, I attempted to soothe Mother. Mother, isnt it fine for Kramps to help out? Considering how much youre intending to do, it wouldnt hurt to have soone who knows my bloodline as well as he does.
I have enough ti to kill, Hestia, Mother flatly rejected my proposal. The life of an ancient dragon is mostly just sleeping, hunting, and eating. It is mundane. To my elation, finally, a little vibrancancy appeared for to care about outside of leveling up and sleeping.
Mother then walked up to and gave a warm embrace. And that is you. I have enough endurance and patience to teach you, Hestia. I have learned enough to teach you what you need to grow up well. And I will not allow anybody to steal my ti with you! Especially not an arrogant elder scale who believes he still has any control over us dragonkin!
Kramps grumbled.
There is no need to rush things. She has enough ti to handle your issue. She is just a whelping. The world is not in danger for her to hurry.
Aurena and Kramps told that my early birth had accelerated the progress of their plan. So, I was a bit worried about how Kramps told I should hurry up a bit more. Was there anything going on that I should know?
Do not lie, Kargryxmor! Mother snarled aggressively. All us ancient dragons know there is no threat to the world with the Origin Gods around. The only threat is to its inhabitants. But, what is the significance of such a fact for a being like us? A being who can live until ti ends itself? I witnessed human kingdoms and empires fall just for another to replace them. A morable day today is a fading mory tomorrow.
Mother let go of and continued shouting at Kramps by looking at the ceiling. You call us slothful? Just because we arent following your plan for us? To beco this worlds protectors? You wish for us to lay waste to all threats and wage more wars?! There are enough ashes and dust in our history already. What does it matter if the demonkins rise and ended the era of the humans dominance of Altrust? In the next millennium, the beastman may rise against them. Or the dwarves. Or the humans might want to reclaim their throne? It doesnt matter. Miononbolax will stand and endure.
Mother was speaking from the perspective of sobody of who had lived ages, making it very, very hard for to truly understand her. From what she said, I could deduce she doesnt hold much attachnt to the world. The only reason why shes forcing herself to sleep less is for . To spend ti with .
He brought that up, huh? Still, he has a point.
The stronger I beco, the fewer people like Eithalr that could stop . If I could waltz right through people like him, I could protect my friends better. I know Saori and the others will beco stronger to fulfill the sa goal, so I couldnt slack off to make them worry.
If my daughter isnt strong enough to survive this world, then she should not be exposed to it. Once again, Mother stomped her foot down. She was like an unmovable fortress. I will bring her back to Kargryx. There, I will protect and train her, allowing nothing in the world to threaten her until she becos strong enough to not need . I will make sure even if I were to ever disappear, she will be capable enough to stand strong alone.
M-Mother?! I expressed my shock. W-What are you implying?!
I was not in the mood to discuss the mortality of my mother!
She caressed my cheeks, looking at warmly with love. I didnt an it like that, so please dont worry about . I am healthy and I can live as long as you wish to, my whelpling. However the future holds unknowns, and even soone like cannot predict it. Just like how my parents ascended with Kargryxmors apotheosis, you cannot be sure nothing will happen to . When all the elder scales like my father and mother left, there was no one to protect my brother and . All we had was ourselves, and then the civil war began. We chose neutrality, but that was for our own safety, as we wouldnt have survived if we had participated.
Yorshka had told Mother and my uncle didnt participate in the succession war, but she never told the actual reason for why they didnt choose a side. However, as I guessed, the real reason was for their own safety. I just didnt know that mother wasnt confident in her strength back then, unlike now where she would proudly proclaim being able to introduce an ice age to the planet.
Honestly, the more she kept ranting at Kargryxmor, the more I learned the reasoning for all her actions. Why she doesnt want to fight or help with my quest, why she wants to bring to Kargryx if I cannot fight my own fights, and why she doesnt like Kramps.
However, I also understood that she was too stubborn to be persuaded if you werent being forceful.
I grabbed her hand, stopping her from caressing and looked her in the eyes. If you want to beco strong enough to protect myself, then allow Kramps to teach .
Mother looked bewildered. Shocked that her words werent getting to . However, I understood what she ant very well.
Please, dont speak like you will disappear one day, Mother. I already lost one, I dont want to lose another right after eting her, I told her truthfully. As you said, you want to be strong enough to protect myself, so you should allow Kramps to help . Family helps each other, right? Yorshka is already helping with my spearmanship, you are helping beco a better dragon, now Kramps can help with my blessings.
I do not want you to spend more ti with him.
Holy shit, Mother!!! This woman is stubborn!
I frowned. Mother, I know you want to spend every second you can with since you missed out on it for an entire year. Also, since Im such a weird child, I also know I robbed you of your chance to properly raise a sweet baby from infancy to adulthood. I know that, and Im sorry about it.
The more I got to know her, the more I felt bad about that. Every mother should have this opportunity. Instead, due to my reincarnation, Mother was robbed of that chance. Even if she considered a baby due to my ntal age, it wasnt the sa.
Mother ford a wry smile, holding my hand with both of hers. Its alright. I am perfect
No, no, no! I interrupted her, astounding her once again. This is sothing a hatchling wouldnt be able to do, right? See? And it will probably happen even more in the future, and thats why I can understand why you wish to spend more ti with . However, if you really want to do that, then you shouldnt be staying inside this cave all the ti. There are so many other opportunities for us to bond together instead of training or just during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Hmm? she tilted her head. A confused expression plastered on her face. But, what else would we do, Hestia? Thats how parent and child bond.
It seed like Mother was still thinking a bit too much like a dragon. Sadly, her daughter was also a human inside this dragony body.
Maybe show so interest in my hobbies? I suggested. Outside of when I ntioned my idol career, you havent asked about it ever since. Neither have you ntion my singing or dancing. In fact, you havent asked what my hobbies were, Mother.
For the first ti since we t, Mothers face reddened a bit. W-Well, but you are still a whelpling, no Oh
Yeah, it couldnt be helped. Not only our age but also our common sense were different. To her, I was still a whelp, but I had the mind of a teenager.
Ehehe, I giggled, flustering Mother and causing her to hide her blush with her hands. Your daughter might be a dragon, but I was still raised by human parents, Mother. I have a lot of hobbies and interests. I cant speak much about boys now that I cant even feel any sexual attraction, but Im sure we could speak more about fashion or cultural norms. Training and dragon education is all fine and such, but you should co watch do what I dedicated both of my two lives for.
Y-Your idol career? she said ekly.
Yes! Correct! I paused to raise one arm over my head, curling all my fingers except my index finger. Your daughter is about to bring the idol culture to Peolynca but you arent even giving your support, like a real mother should! You have to sleep, I know, so you want to spend all your ti when youre awake with , but how about we not spend it all together for training. Thats booooooriiiing.
Boring?! Mother looked shocked.
Well, I didnt think it was boring at all, but I was exaggerating a bit to get what I want here. To have Mother actually enjoy her life more. I wanted to be a better daughter this ti around.
T-Then what are you proposing we do?
Well, how about we stop training today and you co watch train with Ellaine and Tasianna for our upcoming concert? I can share with you the music culture of Earth and you can give a rant about it if you dont like it. If you like it, though I ford two Korean heart signs and winked at her. Your daughter will love you even more~
Huh! she gasped, her hand covering her chest. Y-Yes, youre right! I should do that! I cannot just spend all my ti inside this cave! I should spend more ti with you! We can always push the training to another day, there is no need!
Exactly! I exclaid. Mother, you probably dont know much about the current world, so how about we go shopping when we reach Ullistar? I havent explored the city there yet so I want to go around with the others. If you were to co, it'd beco even rrier!
While I was holding her hand and slowly dragging her out of her room, Mother frowned a bit. Mhmm, but this world will just change after a few years. If I were to beco too familiar with it, I would feel worse if it were to change.
Oh, really? Then what about your mory of ?
Why, I would definitely rember those. Every second spent with you is a blessing to my life, Hestia.
Good! Then we can reminisce about all of this after our whole journey is over. Mother, I understand you fear everything will die while you will live on, but staying so pessimistic wont help your happiness. Lets live in the present. Lets have so fun.
Ehehe. Her laugh was short and quiet, but her wry smile told she understood I was speaking the truth. Maybe, Ill try But all this fun will sap my ti to help you develop. I will still need to sleep and that I cannot change.
Delegation.
Correct.
One word each was enough.
Kargryxmor! She stopped moving and looked at the ceiling with a scowl.
Stop acting like an asshole, Kramps!
Ignoring that sassiness, Mother continued speaking, I will only allow you to help Hestia with her [Battle Frenzy] and divine training. Do you hear? I will help her remove and reform her sun core. I will help her with her scales and dragon abilities. Have I made myself clear?
I already know what you want, she sneered, showing off her fangs. Eltharion will not change his mind, even if I were to speak with him. None of the five empresses would either. We will not heed your call.
Uuuhhh, yeah, sure, Kramps. My carefree tone infuriated him, but before he could scold , I asked him sothing. What are you trying to rely on for?
And with that, Kargryxmor stopped speaking. With the old man out of the equation, I brought Mother to our smithy, where I saw Ellaine tinkering with Grimnirs blasthamr 2.0 prototype.
When I told her we were doing our choreography training now, Ellaine looked too surprised to answer, so I simply grabbed her hand and forced her out of the room with my superior Strength stats. Grimnir seeing lloxtressa with did not complain.
Good luck, lass, Grimnir wished her luck.
W-What?! Master Grimnir, say sothing! Help ! Her pleas went down the drain.
I then visited Tasianna and told her about my plans.
Oh, wonderful! I had nothing better to do than to maintain the plants. Let us go now, Lady Hestia, she agreed imdiately, to Ellaines chagrin.
Are you kidding ?! Hestia, you shouldnt just drag people away from their own plans! Tasianna, you shouldnt accept this so easily even if she is your mistress! Hold on, didnt I do that a lot with Josine when I was little?
It seed Ellaine attained so sorta revelation but it wasnt that important to . Instead, I dragged them both into our idol studio, which was outfitted with a room for singing and dancing. It was just made recently, since we needed a proper place to train now with so many people just joining the crew.
Tasianna and Ellaine both wanted to join on the stage during my concerts, so this was just the preparation for that. Training was important. Still, we werent actually an official idol unit yet, as both couldnt perform multiple songs and their choreography for a single concert.
Still, yet was the point. Well, hopefully it would happen one day. Being solo was nice, but having a full unit performing together sounded amazing. Just imagining all of us on stage with proper outfits made my tail waggle so much, I nearly broke the ice mirror Tasianna made for us.
In any case, our concert in two weeks needed so planning and I also had to get back in the groove. The foundation was the most important, and I will drill into everybody the trifecta of dancing, singing, and fanservice!
The Aurora fandom will grow even more!
Ehe.
And sitting on a chair, Mother was looking at us dancing with a smile. I wondered what was going through her mind as she saw instruct everybody and get their feedback on the choreography, but that could wait for later. Now, it was ti to dance!
Dont worry, Ill get strong enough to not make you worry, Mother. This ti, I will be a better daughter!
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