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When dinner arrived, mom used this opportunity to congratulate us for all of our efforts. And not only to recognize me as an adult, but also all of my friends that cooperated and helped me in these tasks. Not only uncle Arafunn was here, but also Shade, Nepheline, Ninhursag, and the two nuns, Mary, Lucia, and Celica's mother.
"So today I got the message from Eustace, you did it." She sighed, smiling sweetly. "Honestly, when I gave you these five tasks, I didn't had much hope for you, Sylphy…"
"Eh?! So harsh!" I cried.
"But you proved me wrong." She laughed. "You proved me very wrong. I was surprised how you completed each task to perfection, one after the other… After seeing you grow up in here, I noticed how you became slightly conceited, and a bit spoiled by us… Yet at the end, even if you're still quite the spoiled little girl, you've proven that… you're more responsible than you look."
"Mom do you have to be so harsh?" I sighed.
"Fufu, I'm sorry." She giggled. "I am just telling you my honest thoughts. Now, well, you've proven to be much more responsible, strong, and very dependent. You've proven yourself, and your friends too, to be reliable people that not only can help a few, but the entire city as a whole. I am glad, and… proud of you, Sylphy, Zephy, and also of all of you children."
"Mom…" I sighed, feeling slightly emotional.
"Heheh, I made mommy proud!" Zephy said.
"I am also proud too!" Said Nepheline, Aquarina's mother. Her smile was rather radiant. "Well done my princess, you've proven yourself to be a fine warrior for our tribe and also a responsible adult in this city and society. By the way, you have my complete support, so you can feel free to take Sylphy's hand in marriage."
"Yeah, I approve of that too. Well for a while now." Shade laughed. "I want you to be happy, and you've proven yourself to be both strong and responsible. I know you didn't asked us to be her girlfriend yet because you're slightly afraid of our response. We might be a bit strict sometimes, but we aren't parents that would decline our daughter's right to be happy."
"Mom, dad…" Aquarina felt surprised of their words. "T-Thank you! I love you two so much!"
She started crying right there, hugging both of her parents. It was really cute, oh my gosh.
"I am also quite proud of you, Zack." Ninhursag said. "When I first meet you back then, I always thought you would one day become someone incredible. You had the potential; I saw it in your eyes. You're my son, and I love very much. Mom will always be there for you too." She said, hugging Zack. "I am happy you've become someone respected in this city and you also make everyone in your tribe proud when we talk about you. I am very happy to be your mother."????????????????????????????????.????????????
"M-Mom, you're embarrassing me…" Zack said, blushing a bit, although he felt rather emotional as well, just containing his tears.
"Also, you can take Mist's hand in a marriage in the future. I've already spoken with Mary and Lucia, and they seemed happy about your relationship." She whispered to his ear.
"E-Eh?!" Zack was shocked once more. He hadn't answered Mist's question about a marriage for the future yet… I guess I can't blame him, we're still very young, so we won't be sure what'll happen in the future. Though if things continue as we are, it is quite obvious what's going to happen.
"Heheh…" Mist giggled while blushing from afar. Zack wasn't terrified or anything, he was so embarrassed he could barely contain himself. He looked really in love to be honest, and the other day I caught them kissing, so he's just being a meathead like he always is.
"We are also very proud of you girls! Thank you so much for helping Sylphy and her friends in everything!" Mary said with a smile. "You've changed so much as well, Celeste, Mist. You've become so strong and dependable, I-I don't really know what else I can even teach you two…"
"They're good girls." Lucia smiled gently. "Mist, make sure to be a good wife for Zack."
"I will!" Mist said, all excitedly. "I-I will make the Amazon tribe proud too!"I think you should take a look at
"Y-You're getting too hasty, we're just thirteen…" Zack sighed.
"S-Sorry…" Mist giggled a bit.
"Well done Celica. I always thought you would do great things! You make your mommy very proud, I love you so much! Come here! My baby princess! Mooch, mooch!" Celica's mom was much more affectionate, hugging her daughter and kissing her all over her face.
"Hehehe, mama that tickles a bit!" Celica giggled.
Zephy was looking at her with a mild smile while blushing.
Gosh, he's really liking her, huh?
I wonder if she'll reciprocate… At this point she seems to only like golems and teddy bears so it'll be hard for him.
Maybe if he gifts her plushies, it could conquer her heart a bit…
"So cute, you kids are growing so fast and becoming so incredible." Arafunn sighed. "Seeing you reminds me of all of us when we were younger, isn't it?"
"Well mostly, Allan and the others, we elves were already old in that time." My mom said.
"Faylen we are very young in elven years!" Uncle sighed.
"Hahaha, okay, okay, suuure~" Faylen laughed. "You love to act like you're not an old grandpa at this point."
"G-Grandpa?! Ooh the horror! Don't call me that! Your father is a grandpa, not us!" Arafunn sighed.
It's a bit confusing sometimes because my mother treats him like a brother due to their close age, but Arafunn is actually the King's younger brother, which would made him my mother's uncle!
"Well done Sylphy." My father smiled, patting my head. "For now, let's enjoy the meals here… I am starving to be honest."
"Oh yeah, me too! Let's eat already!" I said, as we quickly started the feast.
The delicious food, the harmonious atmosphere, the laughter, the smiles, the happiness… All of that mixed together into a beautiful moment.
A moment that will always remain in my heart.
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