Chapter 167: Mother

| Yep, 2 chapters again today! |

"Thanks for breakfast mom"

"Yes, it was delicious, you should consider working as the royal chef, I can get you the job if you want" Cordelia offered

"Thank you, but I decline, helping with the family business is already tiring" Mom asked "You 2 didn't do anything last night, did you?"

"No, we just cuddled and talked about a few things"

"We kissed a couple of times" Cordelia added

"You're not really helping with calming things down"

-It's too much sugar for me this morning- Dabria commented -Maybe I should've peeked and went against the rules when I sensed that you woke up-

-I still haven't forgiven you guys for putting me to sleep-

-You'll forgive us eventually- Diana replied -I mean you even got to sleep with her-

-Damn it, you guys know that I have a soft spot for you all-

*****

3rd person view

"Boss, they're on the move" Draven reported

"I see, that means we do not have much time" Zach then fall back into his chair

"Should we start our move too?" Draven asked

"No, we have a bit of time. Do you know when Perseus is coming back?"

"A report from Rex's spy said that the lover he has confessed to him and they both just started dating" Draven answered "And there were some rumors also that he'll be taking a trip to see her mother"

"Ah, what was her name again?...Kamila! Give her a promotion for me would you. As for Perseus, let him be free for a while, I'll assign him his task when he gets back" Zach replied "It seems that we're about to get busy the next few months, especially in the Loken continent"

*****

"She's really all over you, huh?" Professor Emma pointed to Cordelia who taken one of Perseus' arms for herself

"I win, you lose" Cordelia stuck her tongue out "I got him first"

-Damn her- Professor Emma cursed

-You still have a chance of being his 2nd lover- Wally comforted her -I mean, he clearly likes older women, and your beauty don't lose out either, isn't that right, Wilson?-

-I'm not getting involved- Wilson replied -He's still a minor, so I do not want trouble-

| Smart horse, pegasus or whatever |

-You guys heard that pathetic voice?- Wally asked

| You too?! |

-You might be hallucinating- Professor Emma replied

1st person view

"Well bye guys, I'll see you next year for your trip here again"

"But if we see you outside of Neelofar, just know that we'll be enemies" Aenon reminded "But there are exceptions to underwater, since it is governed by someone else, so it'll only take effect on land"

"I know"

"See you around" Albert said before heading into the warp gate "I'll beat you next time, I've worked hard"

"Looking forward to it"

"Just so you know, I've given up" Eleanor said

"Great, now you don't have to feel awkward around me"

"You and your-ughhh" she grunted

*****

We were preparing for the trip, our ride to her mother was this giant blue ray where we had to sit on it's back. It's how most people travel from one underwater kingdom to another, so citizens bond with them and provide traveling service to others. So our coachman( Or rayman? in this case) was a royal knight who will help make sure we arrive at our destination safely.

Apart from that one knight is a royal mage who will be joining us on our journey. The 2 will act as our guide and bodyguard

"Luckily we can breathe underwater, from what you told me about the Coral kingdom, it's pretty far too, "

"She met my stepmother through her exchange year at Neelofar, and they've been friends ever since. Apparently my stepmother was very interested in seers like her" She replied "It also attracted father's attention"

"Wait, she's a seer? Like seeing into the future and stuff?"

"Yup, past, future and other things like that, but it came at a price." Cordelia nodded "She can't use regular magic despite having mana, so she was also looked down upon. But she's a free spirit, nothing ever gets her down excluding the time she separated from father. You remind me very much of her"

"The saddest person always have the brightest smile, so maybe she ju-"

"Don't make me depressed" she placed her finger on my lip "We will have one nice regular trip, unless you're going to make me feel better, don't say anything"

*****

"Traveling underwater is still a very strange experience, next time we're warping for Diana's sake"

-Yeah, I don't like being underwater- Diana said in her human form -Makes me feel weak, worse if I'm in my bird form-

-It's only natural, you're a phoenix, water is like your enemy, apart from drinking it, just a shower weakens you- Dabria responded

-Sorry- Damon apologized -I just wanted Perseus to spend more time with Cordelia, so I didn't pick the royal spatial mage option-

-I would've picked the same option, don't worry, you have nothing to be sorry for- Diana reassured him -It all worked out in the end-

"Well I don't mind, your bonds are like family to me" Cordelia said "Say, I have a request"

"What is it?"

"Can you kiss me? I want to know what it feels like to kiss underwater"

"Sure, I'm curious too" I then approached her and kissed her

-I swear, these 2 are on another level once they started dating, I can't imagine what they'll do once they get married- Dabria sighs -It give me nightmares-

-Even our 2 bodyguards are watching, they have no shame- Ace agreed -But I like seeing him happy-

"Hmmm, it's very underwhelming, I read it once in a romantic novel, I thought it would feel better" She commented when she pulled away

"Now that would ruin my reputation as your boyfriend" I said as I created an air bubble

"Oh my" she smiled as I kissed her again

-Now it's just making me uncomfortable- Siege commented -But now it's my turn to deal with it-

*****

We arrived at the kingdom, showed our identifications and were then guided to our destination. The Coral kingdom was very much like Neelofar, it is an underwater kingdom protected by a giant barrier that also act as an air bubble.

There were many different species walking around, but every now and then, a vampire would bow to me and give their way for me.

"Being a prince feels weird, every vampire treats me so nice"

"How do they know that you're the prince? They live so far away" Cordelia asked

"Apparently when I got my name onto that book and offered my blood, my presence would feel different to vampires, it's only noticeable to them though, so the y would treat me with respect, I don't mind if they don't though"

"We've arrived" the knight said

The house was a small manner house located in the capital. It doesn't make sense for having a house this size for someone who lives alone. We were greeted by a nereid who looks to be in her mid 50s, but is actually much older. She looks similar to Cordelia, light blue hair, but instead of the same blue eyes, she has green eyes, is about 170cm tall and wears a simple grey dress with glasses.

"Ah my beautiful daughter" she greeted as she hugged Cordelia "And you must be Perseus, you're her height now, I was told that you would be shorter"

"I'm 16 now, so my height grew a bit, Ms. Marella"

"Just call me Marella or mom if you like," she replied "Come in, come in, I've look forward to this day"