Return to Tanah Agra

2 days before…

A car sped across the path of Raffendel's camp and continued to drive into Tanah Agra. Every Dragon who lived or stood guard in Raffendel already knew who was in the car. There is nothing more exhilarating than the news of the return of the young master of the Kane family, and also the two young master of Waldermar family.

"Good morning, Aunt." Alvi and Julius greet Demita Waldermar, the biological mother of Gina and Andra. Demita is a haughty woman who highly values ​​the pure bloodline of the Dragons. So far, she had never been happy to see Alvi's presence in Tanah Agra.

"Mom." Gina and Andra took turns greeting.

"Finally you know when to come home," Demita quipped in a scathing tone.

"Pardon me, but Alvi and I need to visit Lord Arken." Julius hastily excused in polite manner. No one wanted to linger with Demita Waldermar. Even her son and daughter showed fear when talking to their own biological mother.

The Waldermar Mansion was the first place they visited. If it weren't for Ares Kennrich Vaiskyler, the Dragon King which being there, they would have preferred the Vaiskyler residence or even the Dragon Castle.

"Uncle." The way Alvi greeted Arken was very different from when she greeted Demita. Her voice is more cheerful and her face is radiant.

Ares Kennrich Vaiskyler or commonly called Arken is a man in his 50s. The actual age is actually far beyond that, it's just that the normal age calculation doesn't apply to Dragons who have a long life span.

Like a Lord over the ancient giant creature whose had survived for hundred thousands of years. Arken has a calm demeanor with firm facial lines. The magma-red irises were always looking at people with a look of intimidation. But Alvi knew that his uncle actually had a very soft heart.

"Lord Arken." Julius greeted full of respect.

"Good to see you safe and sound." Arken raised his head. His eyes shifted from the pile of work to the two young people who had just entered his study room. Arken took turns looking at Alvi and Julius. His eyes blazed with charisma and anyone who met his gaze would feel goosebumps.

"Julius, you can go home first. Your parents and little sister have been waiting since yesterday." Arken knew the Kane family had prepared a lot to welcome their eldest son's return.

Julius couldn't hide his happiness. "Well. Thank you and excuse me," he said quickly, bowed curtly and then walked out without any regard for etiquette like the Dragons meeting their Lord.

"Alvi, Freya misses you a lot too. You can come home with me for a lunch." Arken turned to Alvi.

Alvi nodded in agreement.

Arken immediately wrapped up his work and together they walked towards the Vaiskyler residence which was located a little far near the top of Tanah Agra. "So, anything fun out there?" Arken asked in the silence.

Alvi raised her head to look at his uncle with a confused expression.

"You look happier than usual. Did you meet some new friend and having fun?" Arken made it clear about what he meant.

Alvi couldn't hide the spontaneous smile that formed on her lips. "Yeah, I met someone in Yi Lu. At first it was not a pleasant meeting. But he made me see and realize a lot of things."

"Really? What kind of person is he?" Arken was quite curious.

"An ordinary man. Full of free spirit and dares to do anything as he pleases. Then he is also the owner of the nullified power that we have been looking for all this time," said Alvi excitedly.

Arken showed interest in the man Alvi was talking about. "Next time we should invite him to here. I really want to meet him in person." He commented.

"I don't know if there's a chance or not actually," Alvi replied honestly.

Arken tilted his head slightly. "Because of the current situation?" He guessed.

Alvi nodded. "I promised not to look for him. For his own safety."

"But one day, you can't help but have to look for him again. The stone can't last your whole life, Alvi." Arken reminded.

Alvi understood very well about her own circumstance. She needed nullified power to control her overflowing Corrosive Prowess.

"Come in." Without realizing, they had arrived at the Vaiskyler residence. Smaller size and not as luxurious as Waldermar's. However, the combination of classic and semi-modern styles as a result of repeated renovations makes the building very unique and beautiful.

"Honey, let's see who's coming?" Arken slightly raised the volume of his voice.

Not long after that, a middle-age woman around 45 years old appeared. Freya Natalia Gray is Arken's first wife who also is a human. Due to an incident 25 years ago that almost brought the world to annihilation, Freya accidentally met Arken and after going through many things, they finally got married. Of course, blessing is not easy to get, especially since Arken is the only son of the Vaiskyler bloodline.

The political marriage between Arken and Demita Waldermar had made their relationship colder for these past few years. Those were the toughest times. But ever since Samsara was torn down, Arken seemed to be trying really hard to mend their relationship.

The smile immediately widened when Freya saw Alvi. "You came home right on the time. I just finished cook our lunch." She said as he gave Alvi a warm hug.

Alvi doesn't know how to thank her uncle and aunt. If Julius comes home to Tanah Agra, then there is Kane's family whose always waiting for him. Same things happened when Gina and Andra come home, there is Demita Waldermar whose is ready to throw sarcasm words. But when Alvi comes home, at least there are Arken and Freya who always welcome her full heartedly.

"Let's having lunch while telling us what you've experience out there." They seemed very enthusiastic about Alvi's stories.

Of course, nothing makes Alvi more happy than sitting together enjoying a hot meal while sharing stories with each other.