Supreme Magus novel Chapter 4296

Chapter 4296: Family Duty (Part 2)

"Once the triplets start going to school and Leria leaves for the Academy, maybe I’ll become more serious about magic. Until then, however, I’ll be content with being able to heal everyone and not freeze in panic the moment an Awakened releases their aura.

"Running toward my little brother and sister is a much better option, and I trust you to protect me." Rena left out one of the reasons she wanted to Awaken because it embarrassed her.

’If I don’t Awaken, sooner or later I will look older than Mom, and people will take me for her mother, if not even grandmother. That’s one blow my pride could never recover from.’

"Don’t worry, Big Sis!" Aran puffed his chest out with pride. "You can always count on me."

"Thanks, Aran." Senton didn’t point out the misunderstanding to protect the boy’s self-image as a protector. "As for me, I’m with Rena. My father and I have poured our sweat and tears into the Proudhammer Works, and we have many employees who depend on us to provide for their families.

"If I quit now in the pursuit of magic, the business would take a hit, and Dad would have to come out of retirement until he finds and trains my replacement. I have a duty towards my family, but I also have a duty towards my father and employees. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Besides, not everyone has to be a warrior. By making the Proudhammer Works thrive, I’m creating a business that my children can inherit and making Lutia a better place for them.

"I’ll fight my own way. Like a blacksmith and a merchant."

"Well said, son!" Zekell laughed without even bothering to hide how happy he was at the news. "I toast to that!"

"Hear, hear!" Lith raised his glass, soon followed by the rest of the family.

"Not so fast!" Falco jumped from his seat.

"Yeah, what about us?" Teryon asked, turning towards Lenart.

"Why don’t you ask us what we want to do?" He mumbled, asking the question because he was expected to, not because he cared.

"Because I already know the answer." Lith tutted. "Besides, you don’t know the first thing about magic and are too young to start even basic training. If you want to Awaken, do like your oldest sister and uncle and achieve it on your own."

Aran was as proud of being called an uncle as Leria was annoyed. Everyone had to call her the oldest, or Teryon would act as if they were talking about her, claiming to be the oldest among the triplets.

"But, Uncle Lith, this way we’ll be the only non-Awakened in the family!" Teryon objected.

"Yeah, even Dad is Awakening!" Falco pointed out.

"What do you mean, even Dad?" Rena interjected, closing the circle instead of Lenart. "Show more respect toward your father, Falco Proudhammer, or my slipper will give your buttocks the Awakening of a lifetime!"

The triplets whined and apologized, hiding behind Zekell for good measure.

She had never hit the triplets their whole life, but they knew that whenever she used their full names, they were in trouble. When she grabbed the slipper, like at that moment, they were in great trouble.

The triplets had no desire to discover what happened when they crossed that line.

"No Awakening for you, and that’s final." Lith shook his head. "When you become five or reach the yellow core, I’ll teach you magic as I’ve done for Aran and Leria. The rest is up to you."

Falco, Lenart, and Teryon sighed in relief at those words, but only because Rena put down the slipper.

"That said, I haven’t forgotten about my other promise." Lith continued. "You are almost four, and after what happened, you deserve to bond with a magical beast early. As soon as we’re done with lunch, I’ll introduce you to the four clans of the Trawn Woods."

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