Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

The blacksmith took his time to decide the necessity for the blade he could prepare which would contain every single requirement Alex asked for.

Meanwhile, Jullie, Alex, and Celestria were sitting outside the forge, sipping tea and chatting casually.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"I heard about your internship and that incident. Are you fine, Alex?" The violet-haired asked with evident concern on her face.

The only woman who trusted him back then was when the world was against him, and provided him the food—she is truly a person Alex can take a bullet for.

"I am doing good, I guess. Not like it was the first time I was met by an unexpected threat."

The older one sighed, "Look at you, being so casual about life-threatening dangers, when in the past even a simple spar was enough for you to prepare a long list of excuses."

Celestria chuckled, "Indeed, even training regularly was quite a burden on him. I remember once I hid his books to drag him out to the field."

Being a nerd who loved nothing more than to collect information, Alex indeed didn't like to involve himself with physical activities. However, if his previous sixteen years were devoted to books, the rest of his life he would devote himself to his blade.

"You can say, a single night changed several things," Alex commented, making Celestria's smile drop.

None of the three were unaware about which night he was talking about—that night when he nearly died and later, got betrayed by his childhood friend.

Everyone believed that more than the Soulless, Celestria was responsible for his sudden change.

Sensing the growing tension in the air, Alex suggested, "How about we have a spar sometimes, Professor Jullie? Last I remember, you were able to withstand my Tempest Dart. I wonder if you can now."

The violette smirked, "You are still a duckling to challenge me for real."

Alex's lips extended in a thin smile, "You know that I was holding back previously right?"

"I can say the same for myself. After all, going all out against a student is not allowed."

The silver head leaned forward, and asked in a hushed tone, "Then what about now? We aren't in the academy and you aren't my professor as of now—you won't need to hold back anymore, right?"

The older one was tempted to respond to that, however, suddenly the voice of her brother interrupted them,

"Gah! It's too complicated*slam*."

He slammed the papers in his hand on the table before telling them, "There are only two options I can suggest: the first being using multiple swords to fulfill your necessity. You have to carry at least three swords."

Alex couldn't have that, using his skill to store his weapon was quite frustrating. The slow drop of SE was not something he could tolerate anymore.

However, if only that had been the option he wouldn't have been sitting here.

"What's the second option?"

Akron glanced at his sister for a moment before stating, "Rune Stones."

"---!!" Celestria's eyes widened upon hearing that, and Jullie also showed surprise.

However, for someone who has been researching all kinds of beings in this world, Alex knew he would be hearing it from Akron. Enjoy more content from empire

"Rune stones can only solve your problem. They will provide your blade with the ability to augment. You can adjust the weight and size according to your will. And because rune stones absorb heat, there won't be any worries of the blade snapping as well."

Akron paused, and with his expression turning grave, he added, "However, for that, we need two things: a runemaster and a runestone."

"And we all know how one can get a rune," Jullie added, her voice sounding grim, "From a Disaster-class Soulless."

No being possesses a rune that can be tampered with, to carry spells except for the Soulless. The functions of Soul Stones cannot be overwritten which leaves only a rune as a possible answer to this question.

And only a disaster-class can provide what he needs because the level of Soulless decides the strength of their runes, and Disaster class was among the top three in ranking.

"What about the runemaster? Where can I find one?" Alex asked, and that statement had the Princess worried.

"Alex...are you going to search for a disaster class Soulless?" If her memories serve her right, then that big wolf Alex fought back in the Steelhound's territory was of the same rank.

And Celestria knows how difficult it was for everyone to take that thing down.

Alex heaved a sigh, "Not immediately but once I gain enough strength, I will hunt it down."

"As your Professor, I cannot let you get involved with such danger," Jullie stated with a frown.

"But Professor, in a few months, I will graduate from the academy. What after that?" His question was met by silence since, indeed, Jullie would lose her right to restrict him once he graduated.

"Baah! That's none of my concern, now! If you want to find a runemaster, contact Devon. As for the weapon that can withstand a runestone, I will have it prepared by the day after tomorrow."

Alex smiled, "Thank you, mister."

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Celestria and Alex were on their way back to the palace. Not a word was being spoken from either of them, and all Alex did was to observe the Princess beside him.

"Hey," He called out, "...I did tell you the consequences of loving me, right?"

Celestria's shoulders remained slumped, "That you will always remain surrounded by danger and that I should get accustomed to it."

Alex tilted his head, "Then why are you making that face?"

Celestria dryly smiled, "Who will not get concerned if the person they adore always lands in a situation where they might-" She paused, couldn't even muster up the courage to continue.

Looking at him, she said, "Alex, you know what I was thinking at that time when I was running towards Chainedvale with little to no information about the situation?"

Alex paused and turned to look at her before shaking his head.

Celestria lowered her head and pressed her hand against her chest before muttering, "I thought...if something happens to you, I will also jump into your grave so we can meet in the afterlife."

Alex took a long breath. Even if he wants to, he cannot deny that she might as well do something to her if Alex got killed one of these days.

But he cannot promise her that he will not get involved with danger anymore. That would be a blatant lie.

Pulling her behind the curtains, Alex cupped her cheeks, and asked her tenderly, "Okay, tell me, what can I do to lessen your concerns?"

The tears that she had been holding back began to pour as she shook her head and refused to look up at him.

Alex was feeling troubled seeing her like this as he softly wiped her tears and asked again, "Just tell already, Cela. I will try to fulfill your wishes."

She finally raised her face and looked up at him.

The allure of the teary-eyed, flushed-faced Celestria was quite dangerous. The way her fluffy lips remained parted and she looked at him with an upturned gaze, had him all hot and bothered.

And it didn't help when she held his hand and pressed it against her stomach, before muttering, "Then give me a reason which can force you to return to me as soon as you can."

Alex's eyes widened as he realized what she was saying. And to make matters worse, she spelled it clearly as well,

"Impregnate me, Alex. I want to have your child."

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Back at the dining table, the family of three finally finished their dinner while chatting all the way.

It took them almost two hours to finish a meal since, more than eating, they were focused on talking about the past.

"What about David? Didn't he come to the Capital as well?"

Hearing those words, Amanda smiled bitterly and glanced at her father.

Hesitantly she spoke, "He indeed left the house with me to escort me to the capital. However, upon hearing that you are arriving, he returned home."

Sarah heaved a sigh; she should have expected this. Unlike the youngest of the family, who didn't arrive in this world when Sarah left, the eldest son of the house was old enough to understand everything consciously.

Although they didn't seem close to others, Sarah and David had a relationship where they shared their problems and worries with each other.

Sarah had the memories of how David often came to complain to her about the studies and training; crying while hugging her for hours.

And when she was leaving, he did not react at all, showing how much hurt he must be.

After a brief pause, Sarah added, "After the summit, I will return home."

Count Hades and Amanda were surprised, but naturally, they could have no problem with the eldest one returning home.

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