Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3399

"You all look well-fed and relaxed." Elina said after giving her check-up to everyone. "Do you want anything in particular for lunch?"

"A broth and vegetables!" The kids said in unison.

"Vegetables? You hate vegetables." Elina and Rena exchanged a knowing look. "Did you only eat meat during your vacation?"

"Of course not, Grandma!" Leria was offended by the allegation. "We had plenty of fries, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, and lettuce leaves to wrap the meat."

"So two weeks of meat and potatoes." Rena sighed.

"Potatoes are vegetables. They still count." Aran said. "Right, Dad?"

"Of course, son." Raaz winked at Elina who immediately changed the topic.

"Get inside the house. I want to hear everything about your adventure." She said, not wanting to spoil the good mood and memories of the children.

Elina and Rena prepared a thick vegetable soup with a side of hot vegetable cream and salad. Everything the children usually avoided like the plague and ate solely to get their dessert at the end of the meal.

Much to Elina’s and Rena’s surprise, Aran and Leria finished everything without leaving a single scrap on their plates.

"Your cooking is amazing, Mom." Leria said with a big smile on her round face.

"Thank you, dear." Rena, chuckled with pride.

"I was truly sick of meat yet it took just one of your vegetable meals to make me crave it again! You’re the best."

"Thank you, dear." Rena frowned, her voice hesitating as Leria peeled an apple-like fruit with magic and ate it excitedly. "I guess."

By the end of lunch, everyone was caught up with the most recent events. They had kept in touch with daily conversations so aside from the final impressions of the vacation and the recounts of their most exciting adventures there wasn’t much to say.

"What about you?" Lith asked Elina and Rena. "Did something happen in Lutia?"

"No, nothing much." Elina caressed Shargein who chirped happily. "We brought Shargein with us every time we left home, just like you asked. He’s a very good kid and agreed to help us."

"Thank you, Auntie." The Wyrmling licked her hand.

Unlike Elysia, Shargein could still be considered a secret weapon. Aside from Dragons and Phoenixes, no one knew who his parents were or about Leegaain’s oath on the day of his latest son’s birth.

"I’m sorry for bothering you, Shargein." Lith threw the Wyrmling a tasty treat that he gobbled. "But between my absence and Ripha’s return, someone might have taken Mom and Rena hostage.

"The Queen’s Corps can take care of regular threats but they can’t keep up with Awakened. People like Xedros would do anything to get the Forge Magus to craft them a Blade Weapon."

"I think you are paranoid, dear." Elina said.

"I think he’s right." Ripha countered.

’Leria too is right’ She inwardly added. ’I’m already sick of vegetables and I’m an adult.’

"Until the dust settles, it’s better not to lower our guard. Those who attack first are the greedy idiots. The really dangerous greedy ones will bide their time. Back in my day-"

"Mom!" Solus kicked Menadion from under the table so hard that she felt it.

Only then did Ripha notice the worried look on the children’s faces and the disgruntled expression on everyone else’s.

"I mean, it’s just a matter of being careful. Thank you for your help, Shargein."