Saga of Atlantis

"Do you need to pack things up?" I asked as I sat on my bed, my gaze on the woman wearing a maid dress. "I will be going for only a week."

"You might need them, and in the Eldoria continent, there is a lot of discrimination between humans, so don't forget to at least change your appearance," Sarah replied as she packed my clothes and some other necessities in a bag.

"Hmm, beastmen don't like humans much," I replied, recalling their characteristics clearly.

Even though they may seem barbaric and unruly, some of the races of beastmen are extremely talented and smart as well.

"And remember to always be aware of scams and—"

"Sarah," I interjected, making her look at me. "I know where I am going. Don't be too concerned."

"Yes, master," she replied, bowing toward me before continuing her work.

"When you saw Nadya yesterday, why did you react that way?" I asked as she halted my work.

"...I was just concerned about you, Master," she replied without looking at me.

"There is a difference between concern and jealousy, Sarah," I mumbled, looking at her. "Don't try to fool me."

"..."

Without replying, she continued her work.

"The more you hide, the more untrustworthy you will become," I added, making her look at me.

And... she glared at me.

For the first time, I saw a slight hatred and resentment in her eyes, which she immediately hid away.

"I will go help Lady Nadya in making the breakfast," bowing toward me, she replied as she walked out of the room.

"Argh... what a pain in the ass these guys are," I grumbled as I stood up, throwing the bag into the inventory as I walked out as well.

"Good morning," my mother greeted me with a bright smile as she sat at the dining table.

"Good morning," I replied as I approached her, taking the seat opposite her.

"So, you are going to be away for a while now?" She asked, squinting her eyes at me.

"Yeah, a week at most," I replied, nodding my head.

"Stay safe and don't do anything dangerous," she said, concern etched on her face.

"Good morning," another voice resonated, making me look at the black-haired girl who came out of the kitchen.

"Good morning, Elysia," my mother replied with a smile, and I nodded toward her. "Come sit here."

She took her seat, looking around. "Are we going to meet someone you know? Nadya looked excited."

"....Ask her, I don't know," I replied, shrugging my shoulders, but pretty sure she is talking about Angilina.

"The food is ready~," Nadya's voice came from inside the kitchen as she walked out with a bowl of food in her hand.

"I made something that I was trying to perfect for a while," she said as she placed the bowl in the center of the table.

Her hair tied in a low ponytail danced around as she happily took a seat beside me before she scooped some of the soup and served it to me.

"Say ahhhhh," as Elysia served the food to my mother, Nadya brought a spoon full of soup close to my mouth.

"Ahhh," ignoring my mother's glare, I opened my mouth as she fed me like a child.

[She is trying her best to assert her dominance.]

'And I don't know how I should react about it.'

"Eden can make better food,"

my mother commented out of nowhere, making me look at her.

"Did I ask your opinion?" Nadya replied with a soft smile on her face.

"...What?"

"I mean, of course, Eden can make better food than me, Mother-in-law," Nadya replied as if she were correcting her words.

[Drama.]

'... Shut it.'

"Say ahhhhh." She scooped the soup again bringing it close to my mouth.

And of course my mother glared at me again.

"Eden." I looked at her munching the food as she called me, "Use protection."

"Cough... cough."

Caught off guard I coughed violently as Nadya picked a glass of water for me.

"I am fine without one though." Nadya said with a smile looking at my mother.

"Cough... Cough."

This time it was Elysia who Coughed at Nadya's words.

"....I don't want him to have child before he is mature enough." My mother said seriously looking at her, "don't try to become a burden him."

"I assure you he is mature enoug—."

"Nadya, stop." Elysia said glaring at her sister before she looked at my mother, "I am sorry for my sister's behaviour."

"It's fine." My mother replied shaking her head.

'You know Eden, I don't like your mother.'

I flinched slightly as I heard Nadya's voice in my head.

Turning my face towards her I saw her smiling at me.

"How?" I asked in a low voice.

'I learned it after playing with the emotions of some death row prisoners.'

Her voice once again resonated in my head.

'Apparently if I tone the emotions enough I can invade someone's mind and read there thoughts.'

And...That...That made me sweat a little.

Damn, she is overpowered.

'But still I can't read your mind or not your mothers and maids mind as well, they are lot stronger than they look.'

"How does this even work?" I asked in a low voice as she giggled softly.

"We'll talk later. I want you to see a lot of new things that I've learned," she replied.

'Edda... She invaded my mind,' I thought, looking at Nadya's beautiful face.

[She can't hear your thoughts. Remember, your soul is a lot higher and older than hers... But be ready, she might be able to read your thoughts one day.]

'If she can hear my thoughts, I might lose my perfect husband image.'

[Pretty sure she sees you as a playboy rather than a perfect husband.]

'...Right.'

....

....

....

"Have a safe trip," my mother hugged me as we stood outside the house.

"Take care as well," I replied, breaking the hug before turning to Sarah.

"Take care, Master," Sarah bowed, and I nodded.

"Let's go then," I said, looking at the two sisters standing by my side.

"Carry me like a bride," Nadya said, opening her arms.

"Thank you for your hospitality," Elysia said softly, looking at my mother.

"Come back, dear. Think of this as your own home," my mother replied with a bright smile, and Elysia smiled back.

"Let's go," I said, picking up Nadya in a bridal carry and extending my hand to Elysia.

She took my hand, and I closed my eyes.

[Star Sense]

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A/n :- Short chapter, I know but I didn't wanted to start the new arc in this chapter, so sorry for that and hopefully next chapters will be better.