Meanwhile in the Forgeworn Estate.
The banquet was smoothly and warmly held to welcome Eli.
The third generation of the Forgeworns and Faraulds started to volunteer to tour Eli around the capital as soon as she was able to enter the weaning period for Little Han.
Since the first few months had to be breastfeeding, according to the advice of countless experienced mothers from the two families, she had to stay close to Little Han virtually at all times.
She would have a breather once Little Han had already started to take solid food. With this she could also leave Little Han to a trusted person for a short period of time to familirize with the Capital.
But for now, her focus was for Little Han to be fully nourished in this sensitive period.
"Now, now, let us lead you to your temporary room. You and Little Han must be tired of all the bustle around the house!" Grandma Brygid sweetly beckoned Eli to rest after sharing a meal with everyone.
"Younger Sister Eli! See you!"
"Beautiful aunt, see you around!"
Everyone understandably waved Eli goodbye. There will be enough time to bond with her and Little Han in the future, so they weren't anxious to allow her to exit early.
"Thank you all for welcoming me!"
Eli gave a dazzling smile and waved them goodbye. She also didn't forget to give an obedient nod towards Grandpa Reuben and Grandma Myrna before leaving.
Taking Grandma Brygid's hands, they were led by the butler to her temporary room to take a rest. With Grandpa Andi tenderly carrying Little Han in his arms, they slowly threaded the silver and red themed hallway.
It took them a few minutes until they were able to get to the designated room. Along the way, Eli marveled the beauty and wealth in the Forgeworn Estate.
With Grandma Brygid's dutiful explanation, the whole Forgeworn estate was located on a secluded part of the Capital. Inside Forgeworn Estate was a mini city where a dwarf community had been peacefully living.
Forgeworn is a dwarf clan who engaged in things beyond crafting and forging. They were experts in business too. Since these are the things they chose to do, they settled themselves in the capital for ease of business.
But that doesn't mean that the Forgeworns secluded themselves from other dwarven communities throughout Prasinos. Infact, they allow dwarves from other clans to enter the estate to learn from their forging and crafting techniques.
They also freely cared for the declining dwarven clans and sheltered them in the estate.
Thus Grandpa Andi was regarded as a respected person in the dwarven community even if one would take his prestigious legendary S class out of his list of achievements.
"The Estate is really big!" Eli expressed her honest opinion.
"The hall we stayed in earlier was the main hall, where we conduct main family matters, just like today." Grandpa Andi explained.
"Yes! The building where we stayed was in this building. Your two uncles also had their own. For your unmarried siblings they are still staying in this main hall." Grandma Brygid also commented.
"For the moment, just stay here, we are still arranging the place where you will stay!" She clapped her hands excitedly as the butler opened the bedroom where she and Little Han would be temporarily assigned.
It was a spacious bedroom, visibly similar to the design of the bedroom where she stayed in the Argentum.
It was noble looking, with a light blue colored theme. The floor to ceiling windows boasted the greenery around the estate, while the bed was still equipped with an elegant canopy of silk bed drapes.
"I hope you like this room!" Grandma Brygid excitedly smiled.
Eli was actually very satisfied, she generously smiled and nodded, "I liked it very much! Grandma and Grandpa, thank you for everything!"
The two elderlies beamed with satisfaction seeing her happy.
"Then! Just take a rest first and feed Little Han. If you have any request, ring this bell and someone will assist you." Grandma Brygid pointed towards the bell installed in the bed canopy.
"Oh and don't worry about Young Master Oliver and your beast companions, they will also have a place to stay for the meantime!" She added cheerfully.
"Alright!" Eli replied with understanding.
She didn't worry about the two as they had always been free spirited, however she worried about Olivier who was actually a noble man in the capital. She casted another grateful glance towards the two for being thoughtful with the arrangements.
"Then! We'll be off to let you rest! We'll call you for dinner time~~~" The old couple then beamed happily as they waved Eli goodbye.
Eli, now alone in the room, slowly checked Little Han who had been in the cradle for almost half a day.
She smiled tenderly as she took him in her arms and planted a light kiss on his forehead.
"Woo.. uwuu.." A scrunchy line appeared on Little Han's face however he showed no sign of crying.
"You have been so well behaved throughout the banquet, my baby... Aren't you hungry?" Eli conversed with Little Han with a soft and loving voice.
Little Han didn't make a sound. Instead he nudged his head on to Eli's arms, feeling comfortable. Then he pouted as if demanding for food gently.
"Hahaha! My Little Han is truly smart!" Eli let out a light chuckle. She noticed that Little Han was a very interactive baby.
At first she thought that it was all coincidences when Little Han appeared to understand both her and Leon, as well as the situation around. But now she could already confirm that Little Han is an extraordinary baby.
Could it be because of the mermaid's cradle? Or could it be because of the blessings from the Great One and the Guardians.
Or could it be the wood smoothie?!
However, for her it was not important. The important thing is that Little Han will grow with love and happiness. She will guide him with the realities of life, but she will also envelop him with love and protection that he deserved.
She fed Little Han gently. After that, Little Han 'warned' her again about his potty matters.
Finally laying Little Han to the cradle after cleaning him, she hummed a simple tune to lull him to sleep. As she was looking peacefully at the sleeping Little Han, her mind started to wander.
Eli had lots to think about how Little Han would live safely. But along the way, she slowly learned that worrying will not get her anywhere.
Instead, she decided to start relying on people who are willing to help her and take one step at a time in resolving the matter. It was clearly different before, when she knew no one.
Now she had Leon, the Forgeworns and Faraulds.
She is sure that soon, they will be able to live freely and safely anywhere in Seirende. She just had to trust the Great One in this hard yet sweet journey.
Soon the mother and son fell asleep peacefully and comfortably in the elegant and spacious room.
It was already late afternoon when she woke up.
Someone brought her snacks and tea for her to take while she waited for dinner.
With nothing to do, she summoned the book and searched for the information in the capital, the prominent nobles staying here and the famous facilities located within its bounds.
She took occational breaks to check Little Han.
This went on until sunset. After some time, a gentle knock was heard at the door.
A cute dwarf maid with curly bronze hair wearing a frilly uniform bowed and respectfully addressed Eli.
"Milady, I will be escorting you to your place, Madame said that you will be joining them for dinner right after."
"Alright!" Eli had been waiting for a while. Hence the maid didn't take long and led Eli who was carrying Little Han in her arms towards the place.
The room she was staying earlier was on the second floor, so as soon as they arrived on the ground floor, she thought that they would have to just walk for a while to get to the area.
However the maid led her to the main door where she saw a neat and dignified carriage waiting for them, she saw Olivier guarding outside.
She casted an inquiring glance towards the maid.
"The dinner will be held at the designated place where you will be staying, Milady. Madame and Master, wanted to spend your first dinner at that place." The maid answered Eli's inquiry.
Eli nodded, anyways she saw that Olivier will be joining her in the carriage so she was not worried. With Olivier and the maid's help, she and Little Han boarded the carriage.
The carriage took off, although it took them about five minutes until the carriage stopped, Eli was surprised that they didn't even get outside the gates of the Forgeworn Estate.
How big should the estate be?! She asked in her heart.
Olivier then opened the carriage door and escorted Eli down. It was an entrance to the forest.
Eli thought, 'Could it be that they made me a place in the forest because they thought that I would miss Silverdew?' A warm feeling rushed in her heart.
"Milady, we have to walk a little to get to your place." Olivier oriented Eli.
The moon was still shining bright as it was summertime. It amply lighted the pathway ahead.
Soon, Eli saw some glimmering lights at the inner part of the forest and made her think that they were getting nearer to the place.
But it was up until Eli finally saw the same familiar cottage in front of her that she realized everything that happened.
They had brought her cottage in the capital! She was in shock as she blankly stood for a few seconds.
The cottage was decorated with balls of light that gave a cozy and romantic feeling around the area. The fences was also decorated with tiny sparkles of yellow light almost looking like the fairy lights in the modern world.
The gazebo was buzzling with people eagerly waiting for her arrival.
And at the gate, there was a handsome, alluring man waiting for her with a smile that could make any lady fall on their knees and immediately ask his hand in marriage.
Holding a bouquet of flowers, Leon slowly stepped towards her and looked deeply with his crystal blue eyes.
With his low magnetic voice, he gently woke Eli up in her trance.
"Surprise...."
