Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2858

Chapter 2858 Nidhogg’s Nest (Part 4)

<"Do you mind switching to the Great Mother's language? I don't want to make my guests feel uncomfortable.">

"Gladly. Who do I have the pleasure to meet?" The older Nidhogg asked.

"Grandfather, these are Tista Verhen, my girlfriend…" Tista's appearance and name left Bodya's old man indifferent, but her family name hit a nerve. His body stiffened and his eyes went cold for just a moment, but long enough for anybody to notice. Except for Tista, who was too tense, and Bodya, who was too happy about the reunion.

He listed all of his guests, always specifying their relationship with Tista. The more the Verhen name echoed through the cave, the less warmth remained in the eyes of the older Nidhogg.

"Guys, this is my grandfather, Vothal the Nidhogg. He took care of me after my parents died and he taught me everything I know about magic."

"It's an honor to meet you all." Vothal welcomed them one by one with a small bow while keeping a respectful distance.

Handshakes were considered rude in the Awakened community because physical contact was often used to study someone with a breathing technique.

"The honor is all mine, sir." Tista kept her face mask on, hoping it helped her to appear more confident than she actually was. "Bodya always speaks very highly of you."

"Glad to hear it, yet I wonder why he never spoke to me about you." The older Nidhogg glared, but at his grandson.

"Grandpa!" Bodya said in embarrassment. "I didn't mention Tista to you because you've told me countless times that you weren't interested in my dating life unless I needed advice or it was something serious."

"And which case is this?" Vothal asked with visible confusion on his reptile face.

"Something serious!" Despite his ashen shin, Bodya's ears were almost as red as Tista's scales.

"Then why did you introduce her as your girlfriend?" The older Nidhogg retorted. "Or were you looking for the word fiancée?"

"Grandpa!" Tista burst out in flames and Bodya became nigh-pink skinned. "It's not that serious. Tista wanted to meet my family just like I met hers. I thought that someone as old as you would know about courtesy visits."

"Good." Vothal nodded. "You did the right thing, Tista. You saved yourself and this bonehead a lot of suffering before it was too late. For that, you have my thanks." _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}

He gave her a deep bow, but despite his polite gesture, Bodya went ashen again.

"What do you mean, Grandpa?"

"In a moment. Let's wait for everyone to arrive. This is a family matter and I don't want you to endure any more that's strictly necessary." The older Nidhogg beckoned at the other members of the family.

None of them bore a human face, preferring a form closer to their original appearance but with the comfort of prehensile limbs to conduct their experiments. It was impossible to tell the emotions of the Nidhoggs because they lacked the necessary muscles unless they deemed otherwise.

Their eyes were equally cold and expressionless. If not for his keen instinct, Lith would have never noticed the underlying anger and scorn in the still-growing crowd around him.

Much to his surprise, however, neither Bodya nor Tista were the subjects of the Lesser Leviathans' focus.

He was.