Strength and Rivalry 1.121

Semiramis was lying in Viggo's room inside Hephaestus' mansion in the Blacksmith District. She looked at Viggo who was sitting on the left edge of the bed while holding her hand. He looked at her with some concern as he stroked the back of her hand.

At the same time, inside the room were Kain, Hephaestus and Hera sitting on chairs, on the right side of the bed, just one meter away. Kain was all smiles like Hera while Hephaestus showed some dissatisfaction in the grimace that her lips produced.

However, despite the attitude shown by her mother-in-law, Semiramis smiled at Viggo, feeling successful and self-confident. She had certain unfinished business with having a child, after all, she was exiled because of her "infertility". At the same time, Hera advised her months ago to make every effort and convince Viggo to give him a son. However, time and place mattered, so he should be Viggo's firstborn so that she could take the position of first wife without any place.

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Hera's assessment of Kain's wives was quite harsh and Semiramis found it offensive. After all, she was also human. However, considering the status of goddess, her wealth and social position, she found it somewhat logical. After all, Hera was used to being first in everything, to receiving everyone's respect and praise.

On the other hand, Semiramis didn't have much trouble convincing Viggo. He had lived in a house full of children while their father cared for and educated them. So, when she told him she wanted to have a child, Viggo took it as the next step in their relationship. They both liked each other, they had travelled far to meet each other. She had come to his homeland and was considering settling down in the long term.

However, Semiramis let out a chuckle that puzzled everyone. They looked at her as she looked at Viggo and his worried expression. The terrible warrior who fought in the sand and gave the impression that he would cut his enemies in half and drink their blood, had hidden somewhere and left a fearful boy in charge.

-Does something hurt?- ask Viggo -Do you feel good? Tell me, I'll bring whatever it takes- Viggo looked at Kain with a worried expression and asked him -father, please throw your magic, it's important-

Kain laughed out loud that could be heard all the way to the outside hall. Hera also laughed but covering her mouth as a refined lady would while Hephaestus smiled and shook her head. In the end, even she relaxed from her displeasure.

-Viggo, son- said Hephaestus in an affable tone of voice -it will be bad for your heart if you keep getting scared by every little thing-

-But mother- Viggo protested.

-Your mother is right, Viggo- Kain said as he showed a big smile -besides, Semiramis is just laughing at you-

-Of me?- asks Viggo totally confused

-Sure, you seem to be on the verge of collapse-

Viggo took a big breath and exhaled trying to relax. Then he looked at Semiramis lying on the bed and saw her smile with a sweetness never seen before. It was nothing he had seen before; it was such a special feeling that she was almost made to look holy. Viggo let out another sigh as he closed his eyes and sought to calm down. All this was new and terrible, too exciting, and overwhelming at the same time.

-Have you thought of a name yet?- asked Hera.

-Yes- Viggo replied, looked at Semiramis and she nodded. Then he looked at Hera again and said -Uriel, for some reason, was the name we liked the most-

-It's good, it works for both boy and girl- Hera replied.

-Lady Hera- said Semiramis -I would like you to be the godmother-

-Yes- Viggo added -we were thinking about it and we would like you to be the godmother-

-Ma!- said Hera with a radiant smile -Semiramis had already asked me, but now that the bread is in the oven it feels different. Of course, I accept, consider the repair of the Ganesha family coliseum my gift. On the other hand, just out of curiosity, who will be the godfather?-

Viggo made an uncomfortable smile and nodded -I want the godfather to be Ottar- he said.

The smile on the lips of everything dimmed, and they looked at Viggo seriously.

-Are you sure?- asked Hera.

-Yes- replied Viggo as he held Semiramis hand -I already thought about it and we agreed with Semiramis for a long time. After the fight I thought the idea would be bad, but Jason told me, I won't take myself so seriously. All brothers have their differences and quarrels, but what makes them brothers is the ability to reconcile-

Hera looked at him with a smile that was not, since inside the idea seemed a bit childish. However, humans have taught her for all these years that redemption exists and where a path is closed, new opportunities open. For example: she meets Semiramis and Kiara. If things go the way she wants, she will have a new beginning and finally reach happiness without having to think about the past-

Hera smiled reaching a consensus in her mind and said -I wish you the best of luck, Viggo-

-Thank you, auntie- Viggo replied a little calmer. Now he only had to talk to Ottar.