strokinit Chapter 1196 Farewell
Chapter 1196 Farewell
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"We will be watching over you," Jose said.
"So please, don't be so sad!" Emilio smiled.
The two figures slowly faded away, becoming particles of light, and disappearing completely. As we stood there, only watching in silence.
"Foo..."
"Faa!"
The two little Fae walked to my side, as I kneeled to say goodbyes.
"Thank you for dedicating your lives to protecting me... and I'm sorry for what happened..." I sighed, caressing them.
I noticed I could touch them despite them being ethereal.
"Foofofo!"
"Faaf!"
I couldn't really understand their words, but then, Katherine flew to my side.
"They're saying that they'll go to the Spirit Realm, Avalon. They came from there after all!" said Katherine. "Please don't be sad, they're not truly dead. We Spirits cannot easily die. Our souls remain connected to our home, Avalon. Their souls weren't completely destroyed, so they can go back there.
King Oberon awaits them in a meeting to celebrate their triumphant return. They will be praised as heroes that gave their lives for you!"
"I-Is that so?" I sighed. "Really? It's... that simple"?
I felt a bit surprised, but also happy and relieved.
"Foofoo, fafaa!"
"Feeeh!"
The two then patted my hand.
"Sure! I'm hungry..." he nodded. "Let's eat and make a feast for those that were lost, and also to celebrate our victory today..."
"Alright," I nodded. "You three as well, please come in. Share a meal with us. I would be forever grateful."
I looked at the Druids, who gave a step back, feeling rather shy.
"T-To enter the goddess' palace..." Rudras muttered.
"Are we worthy?" Judith asked, timidly.
"A-Ah... Oh well! If the goddess invites us, it would be an insult to reject her invitation. Come on then, my children. Let's share a meal with our goddess," Grandma Jannis quickly made them relax with her cheerful personality. "Let's eat double in place of Jose and Emilio too! Hohoho!"
"Heheh, of course! Come in, I'll cook the most delicious dishes I can for everyone..." I said. "Let's eat."
Even after the loses, and even after everything that happened, I still felt slightly happy, that we were all together right now, my loved ones, and even new family members. Find your adventure at empire
They were shy at first, but over time they warmed up to the house, the food I prepared for them was delicious, prepared with my finest ingredients.
I poured my soul and my love into every plate, and they felt it, everyone did.
The best way to unify people of different origins and with many differences, is through a meal, to share a meal together, it is to share an intimate moment.
To enjoy something delicious, which we all agree upon, we find companionship. For once, we can all agree on something.
"This is... noodles? So delicious," Jannis smiled. "And I can eat it easily, without needing to really chew on it too hard. Thank you, goddess."
"T-This is... so sweet! And creamy..." Judith was happily eating a cheesecake. "And it has a small hint of... cheesiness to it. Hmm! I had no idea there were such pastries..."
"Ah, I love meat..." Rudras said. "But this preparation, so much better than raw or hurriedly roasted. The spices, the herbs and vegetables added to it... and this rice as well, the combination of flavors. I never thought I could feel so many flavors at once inside my mouth."
Indeed, they had been eating very poorly.
That was going to change from now on!
"I'm glad you like it! Please eat as much as you want."
I reached their hearts through my meals, and in exchange, they opened to me much better.
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