Chapter 25: My Legendary Foster Father
With a father about to break through to become a legend and a mother capable of summoning elemental legions, Tidel is seen as a rising star among many young nobles in the Kingdom.
Everything that many nobles pursue their entire lives is within his easy reach. Even the daughters of those lofty noble families maintain frequent correspondence with him, establishing close and friendly relations.
The young man, not yet of age, seems to possess everything. Yet the little elves in the Golden Dragon Flower Garden know of his pain, for he has poured out his heart to them countless times, venting the pressure building within him.
This is because Tidel knew from a young age that he hadn't inherited even a hint of his mother's spellcasting talent, so the only thing he could do was closely follow in his father's footsteps.
However, two years ago, after accompanying his father to the Capital, his mindset briefly swelled due to the Capital's nobility. But when he calmed down and delved back into cultivation, feelings of despair arose.
He realized that his father was like an insurmountable mountain to him. The more he practiced and understood, the more hopeless he felt.
To him, his father is an unreachable figure, possessing talents and a bloodline far beyond what he can hope to achieve, neither of which he inherited.
The pressure this young man places upon himself is unimaginable to ordinary people.
In the eyes of the public, even within the demanding noble circles of the Capital, he is considered a top-notch prodigy. Yet standing before his parents, he feels dull and invisible.
"It's impossible. I can't possibly use less time than my father did."
Hearing Noah's words, Tidel displayed a seemingly hearty smile, as if he had long accepted the reality of being mediocre in front of his father,