Supreme Magus novel Chapter 4503

Chapter 4503: Poison in the Family (Part 1)

’Once the fight begins, I can’t deliver precise instructions to dozens of Demons without losing focus on my own battle. There is no point in having a killer magical formation if my enemy can just get close and kill me without me even noticing.’

’Sounds hard.’ Solus noticed the grimaces of the Demons as they tried to coordinate their efforts and the actions of a hundred practice constructs the tower had conjured for them.

’And it’s even harder than it looks.’ Lith replied.

The training continued until lunchtime. Lith and Solus took breaks only when Raldarak needed a fresh diaper or Valeron and Elysia asked to see them.

The kids were happy and surrounded by their friends and relatives, but they didn’t like being separated from their parents for too long.

"Hi, Ral." Trion took the baby boy in his arms and rocked him gently. "Do you remember me?"

"Mama." The baby boy replied.

"Close enough." The Sigil Demons chuckled. "I’m your uncle, Trion, but I’m okay with Dio or Tio. Anything that even closely resembles my name will do."

"Mama." Ral nodded with a serious expression on his small face.

"Get in line, lil bro." Rena snorted. "With Elysia as his third word, I deserve to be the fourth, since no one in this family thinks about me."

She pouted and glared at Lith.

"I hope to be next." Valeron the Second lowered his gaze, feeling guilty for the tension that his flower had created in the family.

"Me too!" Rena realized her blunder and froze. "I’m sorry, Val. I’m not angry at you."

"Don’t worry, Auntie." Valeron said, yet his voice lacked conviction.

"I noticed you’ve taken your duties as an uncle more seriously, Trion." Lith rushed to change the topic to spare his son’s feelings.

"Yes, Lith." Trion didn’t miss how his little brother still called him strictly by name and didn’t care about his feelings. "I’m just happy to have the chance to spend time with my siblings, nieces, and nephew after the mess I’ve made of my life.

"I know I’ve not been much of a brother to you and Tista. I can’t make it up to you two, but I can try to be better for Aran, Surin, and your children."

"About that." Elina turned to look at Tista. "Any news on that front?"

"Mom!" Tista almost choked on her bacon. "Not in front of the kids."

"Why?" Elina raised an eyebrow. "Why shouldn’t they know if Bodya has finally proposed and you’re about to marry?"

"He didn’t, and I’m not." She dismissed the argument with a sweep of her hand. "Case closed."

"Do you mind if I give the kids a few flight lessons?" Trion asked. "They can use the fresh air and I some bonding time."

"Be my guest." Lith shrugged. "Take Trouble as your body and don’t leave the Mansion’s premises, though. Safety first."

He turned to look at Valeron the Second. Only the Griffon bloodline had offered the baby boy protection, and there were still plenty of people, Awakened and not, who wanted to hurt him because of what his mother had done.

’We can’t rely on the Dragons.’ Lith said via the black chains. ’Their promise to avenge Valeron is a deterrent only against those who want to kill him, but it’s irrelevant to those who want to kidnap or hurt him.’

’Don’t worry. I won’t let you down again.’ Trion replied. ’Scratch that. I won’t let the kids down. No matter the cost.’

’Orpal was a monster as a kid already, but I was dumber than a brick.’ He inwardly grimaced. ’Gods, I had a family most people can only dream about, and I threw it away out of blind pride.’

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