Chapter 173: A Special Search Party for Him
After her sister Xenia’s wedding celebration, Mineah together with her mother, wizard Lurio, and Nikolai, all returned back to Ebodia’s encampment. Mineah didn’t think anything would happen between then and now, but it would seem that she had some time to relax for the time being.
"How are you feeling?" her mother asked her as soon as they both had their privacy afforded by being inside the latter’s tent. It was already dark out, but Nikolai’s presence was asked for by Princess Ezme before they launched another attack on the Helion troops spotted near the southeastern border of Ebodia.
"I’m feeling good, Mother. There’s nothing to worry about," Mineah reassured her before taking a short sip of the tea her mother had prepared. "I’m getting a hold of the powerful chaos inside of me, and it’s stable right now."
"That’s good to hear, Daughter. You must learn to control that chaos no matter what," her mother nodded in approval before letting out an apologetic sigh. "I’m sorry that it had to come like this, however..."
Mineah shrugged as she did her best to ignore the pitying look she was receiving. She always hated it whenever her parents would feel sorry because they were unable to do anything for her and her siblings. They knew they were trying their best as parents, but there were just certain things that were beyond their control and capabilities.
"Mother, you do know that you make me feel sad whenever you’re like that..." Mineah complained with a pout.
As if noting what was just said to her, her mother gave her a gentle smile as she then held her hand. "You did great, Daughter," she lovingly said. "Always remember that I’m very grateful and proud of you."
Mineah’s lips stretched wide as she snorted, "That’s what I preferred to hear, Mother. See how that lifted my spirits up? Please, I really don’t like you feeling sorry for us. As your daughter, I know how you and father are always doing your best for us all."
She took in another breath and added, "We’re family, and doing this for Brother Ezekiel is nothing. He and Sister Xenia would’ve done the same if I was the one in trouble."