Of loves and reasons 1.95

After making love to Semiramis, she and Viggo prepared for a long day, as Hephaestus had sent for a dressmaker to arrange the dresses for everyone. So as soon as they were ready, Semiramis and Viggo went to find the others and then went to the dining room. There they met Hephaestus and Kain, both having breakfast and chatting in whispers. They both looked funny as they smiled with complicity.

As was Kain, he sat at the head while Hephaestus sat to his right. So, when Viggo approached the table took Kain's seat to the left. After him came Semiramis and Scheherezade. On the other hand, Sakura and Ana turned around behind Kain's seat and went to sit next to Hephaestus. They smiled happily as Hephaestus seemed to have adopted two cheerful girls.

Soon Esther came in carrying a metal cart and served them breakfast. The food was taken in calm, exchanging some comments, and explaining the schedule for today. Once they finished breakfast, Hephaestus guided all the girls to one of the rooms of the house to wait for the dressmaker. At the same time, Kain and Viggo got up from the table and walked out of the dining room. Then they went to the stairs that led to the second floor, but when they reached the reception of the mansion, they found Esther attending to two people.

-Kain- Hera said in front of Esther, flashing joy through her beautiful heavenly eyes. She wore her goddess toga, white and pure, while her beautiful golden hair was arranged in a ponytail. His heavenly eyes looked captivating, while his sniffed nose gave her an elegant bearing.

Hera on her way leaving Esther and Achilles together. She advanced to get in front of Kain and raised her face to look into his eyes. Kain also smiled pleased and crouched down to kiss her on the lips.

From the side, Viggo watched his father love another woman and felt different from when he was a child. Before he was somewhat selfish and just wanted Kain to look at his mother, but now having several wives, he understood the situation a little better.

-Viggo- said another person.

Viggo looked forward and saw Achilles walking towards him. Once they met, Achilles stretched out his hand to him and Viggo shook it.

-It's been a while, brother- Viggo said with a broad smile.

-And let you say it- replied Achilles, also smiling, maintaining that warrior's bearing with an innocent face. However, little by little his face was aging and now he looked like he was in his thirties.

-What did they come to?- asked Kain as he hugged Hera.

She in his arms, raised her face and told him -to talk about business with Hephaestus-

-Good or bad?- asked Kain with a flirtatious smile.

-Good- Hera replied with a sincere smile -we are planning a big move, but we must talk to the person about supplies and maintenance-

-Hephaestus-

-Exactly-

-It's been a while, auntie- Viggo said.

-It's been a long time, young Viggo- Hera replied, diminishing her smile, and giving the boy an analytical look. She nodded and said -it's good to see that you are taking your training seriously-

Viggo scratched his head somewhat embarrassed and replied -something like that, can you say?-

-Of course, I can say. If I had something that I don't like, it's your barbaric way of dressing. You should dress more like your father-

-Heraaa- Kain said as if calling his attention.

-I just said- she said.

-Viggo is fine, it is his style, he will mature-

-Ok, ok, don't be picky-

-I'm not picky. Anyway, lend me Achilles?-

-Of course, dear- replied Hera, she looked at Achilles with seriousness and continuum -help Kain in everything he asks of you-

-Whatever his command- Said Achilles in a solemn tone of voice.

Hera nodded, and then looked at Kain to smile again. He crouched down, gave her a little kiss, and she whispered something in his ear. Kain nodded and she began to walk towards Hephaestus' office.

-Auntie, Mom is on the second floor- Viggo said -down the corridor on the right, second room-

-Oh, I get it- she said and turned back to go upstairs.

Once Hera went up to the second floor and was lost sight of in the hallway, Kain looked at Achilles and Viggo -well, now that it's just us, let's go to the courtyard- he said.

Kain began to walk and Viggo and Achilles followed closely.

-Why are we going to the courtyard, master?- ask Achilles.

Kain looked back and replied -you're going to fight Viggo, it will be a good exercise to measure his skills-

Achilles looked to his right and noticing that Viggo was already reaching the height of his shoulders, he smiled. Then he raised his hand and messed up his hair. Of course, Viggo was already a man, so he slapped his hand.

-Brother, don't do that- replied Viggo.

-Yes, yes, don't do that- Kain said with a big smile and in a mocking tone -the great Viggo is already a man-

-How is that?- asked Achilles surprised

-Well, you see...-

In that way, they went out into the courtyard, on the right side of the mansion. At the same time, Kain told him a little about how Viggo and the girls who accompanied him arrived. Of course, Kain as a father, annoyed Viggo all the time.

-Huh, so young and so committed- said Achilles with some reluctance.

-Why not?- asks Viggo next to him -the girls are pretty, and I like them-

-Mmm, in time you will realize-

-Do you say it because of the different temperaments?-

-No, you will understand-

Viggo raised his eyebrows and Kain who was ahead let out a chuckle.

-Leave him, Achilles- Kain said -Viggo will already learn that being engaged to another person is not as simple as just working in bed-

-¡Father!-

Kain only smiled at the sight of his son blushing for speaking in such a way, but at the same time, he enjoyed this feeling. Everyone was growing and maturing at their own pace.

Once they reached the courtyard, they walked until they reach over next to the forest and the furthest from the mansion. All in order to avoid breaking something. The ground was covered with freshly cut grass and you could smell the smell of earth and water in the air. At the same time, a gentle morning breeze was running.

Kain stood between Achilles and Viggo and said -Well, fight for a while and I'll look at you. As always, no low blows and keep things friendly, it's just a training match-

Viggo and Achilles nodded as they looked at each other. Kain also nodded and stepped back five meters until he was under a tree. He opened his arms and gave a loud applause. At the same time, Viggo and Achilles took their boxing postures.

-Start- Kain shouted.

Viggo threw himself at high speed while Achilles waited for him with total tranquillity. However, when Viggo threw a punch to the stomach and Achilles protected himself with his forearms, but his eyes widened in amazement. Viggo was too far from being his opponent, but he had become very strong in a short time. Level 4 at 13 years old was already a great feat. However, Achilles' eyes returned to normal, and he continued to block and dodge punches. Although Viggo was someone outstanding, there was already someone much more talented than him.

On the other hand, Viggo was only focused on attacking and dodging the few punches that Achilles threw at him. Not even for a second did he consider receiving the punches, since most likely they would destroy him. Achilles' punches looked simple and loose, but the strength that handles a level 9 although relaxed, is no joke. Viggo could hear those blows that looked loose passing through the air.

At the same time, Kain watched the combat and analysed his son's development. As before, Viggo struggled using 100% of his strength and speed, but his body didn't look worn out like that time. On the contrary, he looked more robust and healthier than ever. Although his strength was only that of a level 4, he was able to beat a level 5 of rank H. However, he was a long way from being able to face Ottar, who could fight almost on par with his wet nurse Mia Grand (level 7). Kain thought of teaching Viggo Touki so that his defeat would be as humiliating as possible. After all, no one wanted him to be as discouraged as the previous time. Kain shook his head when he remembered that and thought that Viggo had grown and matured, he would no longer take a defeat that way. However, Kain also didn't want to make Ottar feel that he had been waiting for his friend in vain. If Ottar managed to beat Viggo easily, he might be disappointed.

-Enough- Kain said, and they both stopped instantly. Achilles was as if nothing, but Viggo gasped and breathed all over his body. Kain moved towards them and continued -well, we already know that you are physically strong, but you lack the momentum of magic. The best thing will be that you hurry to accommodate your wives and start training so that in three months you can do something against Ottar-

-Master, is it a joke?- asked Achilles raising his eyebrow.

-No kid, boy, Viggo is going to fight Ottar-

-Master, even if he learns magical reinforcement, it is impossible for him to be his opponent-

Kain looked at Viggo and smiled -what do you think?- asked.

-With or without your help I will fight- replied Viggo, looking at his father sternly.

Kain smiled at seeing him so serious and then looked at Achilles -you see, Viggo will do it with or without our help- said.

-In that case, you must help him so that the wives of the little brother are not widows too young-

-Hey!- protested Viggo, which only made Kain and Achilles laugh.

-Just kidding, brother- Achilles replied -but you have a lot to do-

-Whatever it is, it will only be another training-

-¿Eeeeh?-

-Enough of a couple of idiots- Kain said, bringing his left hand with the blue stone ring to his right hand. Then a book appeared in the air, which fell on Kain's palm -first things first, read, and please read, don't be like certain idiots I had to punish to get serious-

-Are you ever going to forget it?- asked Achilles somewhat offended because it reminded him of his youth.

-Never, boy- Kain replied with a mocking smile -what kind of teacher I would be if I didn't make fun of you and your siblings. You made me angry many times, so this is a little revenge-

For his part, Viggo approached his father while he argued with Achilles about the past. Kain held out the book to him while smiling and annoying Achilles. Viggo took it and at the same time, saw how Achilles, a person who was always kind, got angry with Kain. The latter only smiled as he made him angry.

Viggo smiled and walked away a couple of steps, then began to read a book of yellowish pages, written in his father's handwriting.

-The Touki or Fighting Spirit, is the externalization of mana mixed with the life force of the individual. Both forces are mixed reinforcing strength, speed and endurance. Depending on the user's skill, it could create a layer that could repel even water, but to begin with, you must feel the flow of mana through the body. Once that's done, a mental image must be created..."