Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2492

2492 Heavy Shadow (Part 4)

"Because at the time Leria wanted to be like me when she grows up. Now she wants to be like Lith." Senton clenched his hands in fury, but it was soon overcome by despair. "She wants to go to the White Griffon and become a mage"

"That's idiotic!" The old blacksmith blurted out, drawing Raaz's and Kamila's reproachful gazes. "I mean, sure, Leria may not become a blacksmith. Heck, she might even not be fully human if she chooses a different life force.

"Yet that doesn't make her one bit less your daughter or my granddaughter. It's not the profession that makes the person but the values they live for. I'm proud of what you have become, Senton, but not because you've taken up the family business.

"I'm proud of you because you are a good man and a good father. Because you live an honest life and know the importance of hard work. If you pass these values upon Leria, she'll be like you even if she decides to become a politician

"He's right. I couldn't teach Lith anything about hunting or magic but I'm certain that without my example, he may have grown into a much colder and crueler man." Raaz said, having no idea how true his words were.

"You can only do everything that is in your children's best interest and show them the right way. It's up to them to follow it. That's what a parent is. The only way Leria will become like Lith is if he's her only role model since you've pushed her away."

Kamila nodded, feeling that she needed to hear those words as much as Senton.

"Let's say you are right." Senton said. "How can I live with my head held high if I'm constantly under the shadow of my brother-in-law and my daughter? Senton asked.

"That's easy." Kamila said without an ounce of hesitation. "Think about the life you have and compare it with what you had before. I wouldn't give up on my family for the world.

"Sure, the insults hurt and I'd love to be appreciated for myself rather than for being on Lith's bandwagon, but it's a small price to pay."

"I agree." Raaz nodded. "T'd love to have played a bigger role in my children's lives and not have relied so much on Lith. Yet thanks to him Tista is still alive and my family has never been happier. That's the only thing that matters to me."

Senton mulled over those words for a while, his wounded pride battling with his logic.

Lith is a cumbersome figure but without him, I wouldn't have married Rena. Even if I did, Leria would have still had her magical powers and we'd have to way to teach her how to control them.

"Without Lith, Falco would have been born dead. Senton shivered at the thought of how close he and Rena had come to losing their son to the Strangler.

"Thanks for this little intervention, but now I need time to think." Senton stood up, shaking the hands of the members of his family. "I know you are right, but it doesn't feel that way. I let this fester for too long."

"Don't worry." Zekell pushed the hand away and hugged his son, patting his back. "If you need to talk or a solid kick in the ass, you know where to find me. Be smart and don't force me to show you why I choose the Proudhammer name.

I'il literally knock some sense into you if needed." Zekell slammed his fist on his own hand to emphasize the concept.

"I know you will, Dad. Senton smiled.