Chapter 156.3
They did not express this to each other in words. But a “family” bond was formed.
Then, there was only one thing for parents to do for their daughters.
–Continue–
“Can you go? I don’t know how you could say that. Just stop for the day.”
Celeshura and Nero had come this far almost without rest to get out of the dangerous monster territory. Nero, in particular, was running continuously, and he was not unscathed after fighting a Rank 5 griffon and a Goblin Lord.
Nero called Aria “Moon”. For Nero, who had lived a solitary life, the existence of Aria must have been like a ray of light.
But how could it be possible for a phantom and a human, who were so different from each other in every way, to be able to communicate with each other? Although they were currently cooperating, Celeshura was wary of Nero because of the girl she considered her daughter, and Nero would never open his heart to anyone other than Aria.
Still, Nero had no intention of ignoring the opinions of Aria’s family, and he agreed to rest his body after calmly assessing his physical condition and other issues.
They eat on their own: Celeshura caught a wild bird and roasted it over the fire, and Nero hunted and devoured a young fawn.
They did not speak to each other except on a need-to-know basis, but the first proper meal and rest in a long time, even in the forest, made them relax their guard a little.
“Why did you go to such lengths for Aria’s sake?”
Nero, who had finished his meal and had closed his eyes, opened them slightly at the casual question.