Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2270

They were nowhere close to getting over it but they had regained enough of their cool to act normal.

"Solus!" Baba Yaga rushed to her while Elina shoved people away to reach Lith first. "Are you alright? Is everything okay?"

"I'm fine, thanks." They both replied after Elina was done checking Lith's hands, chest, and face for injuries.

"I'm sorry for being late, but we lost track of time." Lith scratched his head in embarrassment as an awkward silence befell the room just like Orion had predicted.

The members of Lith's family could only think of questions that would either sound stupid or risk reopening their wounds. They had no idea how to help Lith and Solus cope with their actions.

Only empty words came to their mind, making them walk on eggshells in fear of making things worse.

Yet it lasted only for a second because Jirni stood up from the couch and walked in front of them.

"Thank you very much, Lith. I'll never forget what you've done for my daughter's sake today. House Ernas will forever be indebted to you. If there is anything I can do to relieve your burden, you just have to ask." She took his hands in her own and kissed his palms.

"Don't mention it, Jirni." Lith held her fingers in a soft grip. "Phloria is my best friend. I would have done the same even if she was a commoner."

"I know, and that makes my debt even greater." Jirni nodded. "You've fought no less fiercely than I would, lending me the strength I lack and shouldering the consequences in my stead.

"I don't care what the rest of the Kingdom says about you. To me, you are part of House Ernas and I'll support you as one of our own. The only promise I ask from you is to do your best to bring back my baby girl."

"You have my word." Lith clenched her hands one last time before letting them go.

"Jirni's word is my own and so is her offer." Orion offered Lith his hand. "House Ernas is at your disposal. Whether you need magic, money, or just someone to talk to, you can count on me."

"Don't worry, uncle Orion. My brother is a hero and heroes always win." Aran puffed his chest out with pride. "He'll rescue the damsel in distress and everyone will live happily ever after."

"You are right, little man. Thanks." Orion smiled, caressing the head of the boy.

"Why is everyone so glum? Uncle Lith won, right?" Leria was puzzled as well.

She also considered the war like a fairy tale so the death of the bad guys didn't matter to her nor did she doubt the happy ending.

"Right. Big victory today. Three to be precise." Lith lifted her in his arms while Leria yelled in enthusiasm and cheered for him.

The children's pets started to bump people for food and soon the mood in the room became lighter.

Lith's parents and sisters, however, felt helpless. Orion and Jirni were now closer to Lith than them while Friya and Quylla could share with him doctored tales from the front.

The Verhens felt cut out, guests in their own house.

After pondering Tyris' words and seeing how tense Lith and Solus were, Kamila needed to talk with them, but it had to wait. Baba Yaga had brought Solus to another room to speak with her in private.

"You can drop the mask, Epphy. There is only you and I here. You don't need to act strong." She said after Hushing the room.