Chapter 6 - 1 year
The season passed, after the winter, vibrant spring came, which exploded in summer.
However, within the baby’s body, Astrael’s ambition didn’t decrease.
Time passes slowly. Astrael’s control over mana continues to increase, along with the accumulation of mana in his body. His body is glowing healthier.
His routine was less a schedule and more a relentless siege against helplessness.
Daylight hours were dedicated to deciphering the world through sound and sight. He became like a sponge, absorbing all the knowledge.
Lord Kaelen’s voice, deep and resonant like distant thunder during estate discussions, held a different voice entirely when he murmured to Astrael, rough fingers surprisingly gentle against his cheek.
Lady Laira’s melodic chime, directing servants or soothing Luna’s latest fiery naughtiness, softened into a lullaby that resonated deep in Astrael’s soul.
After some time, he could speak some words, but didn’t know what the correct time to speak as not to scare them.
So, he thought, when they ask him, he will speak.
Now he started to say some babbling words like "mama" when his mother embraces him or "dada" when his father comes near him.
He always expresses his affection to his big sister Luna whenever she comes to him to play, by saying "baba",