Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3395

"What about ten years from now, when they both grow up?" Lith asked.

"Only the gods know." Raaz shrugged. "At twelve Aran will try for the White Griffon Academy with Leria. If he gets in, he will meet a lot of new people and maybe find a girlfriend. Maybe more than one." He groaned at the last part.

"He will spend from five to two years away from home. When he becomes a young man, things are bound to change, whether we like it or not."

"What if Onyx follows him?" Trion pointed out. "She’s already great with magic and can shapeshift. She can pass the admission exam for the White Griffon with her eyes closed and her hands tied behind her back."

"I already have grandchildren with scales." Raaz rocked a giggling Elysia in his arms. "I’d love grandchildren with fur just the same."

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The group spent the afternoon hiking in the woods, this time with no hunting tools. The Baron taught everyone how to spot animal tracks and what kinds of plants were the favorite food of which animal.

Lith taught the kids how to recognize the marks that identified the turfs of different predators and magical beasts. Raaz pointed out the edible plants they found on the way as well as the poisonous ones.

"Unless it’s a flower, beware of bright colors, kids." He said. "It’s nature’s way to point out danger."

Once they got back home, it was the fathers’ pride and joy to teach their kids how to cook meat on a grill while Lith prepared enough fries to feed a battalion.

"You see, Leria, the trick is to keep the heat low. This way, the fat melts and you can spread it evenly and use it to improve the flavor of the meat. Always make it medium rare to keep it tender and juicy on the inside."

"What if someone wants it well cooked?" She asked.

"Then you politely but firmly ask them to get out of your house." Senton’s reply made the kids laugh until they noticed the serious expression of their male relatives and understood it was no joke at all.

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Later, that night, Lith was glad to have a little alone time with his wife.

"Your fries were a huge hit again." Kamila said. "I’ve never seen Mirias eat so much of anything. Everyone took so many servings that by the end of dinner there was nothing left."

"Glad to hear." Lith nodded. "How was your day?"

"I really like Jambel. It’s clean, everyone is polite, and there’s almost no poverty."

"Me too. I wish more rulers were as selfless as Eiros." Lith replied. "By the way, I’m sorry for leaving you alone all day did you miss me?"

"Always." She gave him a soft smile. "But someone missed you more."

"Dya! Dya!" The moment she opened the crib, the babies shapeshifted into Divine Beasts and tackled Lith with all their strength.

"How cute you are! I missed you as well. You are my treasures and…" A sudden, soft snoring sound cut him short. "Poor things. They must be tired. Did they like the city?"

"A lot. They received endless attention and I couldn’t pass in front of a store without someone gifting them something. Painting the stroller with your Supreme Magus colors was a dirty move." She chuckled.

"Hey, at least this way no one will bother us. As Dad said, bright colors make dangerous things more visible. Speaking of dirty moves…" Lith gave Kamila a long deep kiss before trying and failing to take the children off his shirt.