Family and Goddess 2.169

Time passed quickly and the day came for Viggo. It was a hot summer day where the entire Dragonroad family gathered at Hephaestus' mansion.

In the library of the house were all the brothers of Viggo, except Ottar who was still traveling with Freya. There were his parents and his aunts. On the other hand, his wives accompanied Semiramis.

Of the entire family nucleus, only little Eina was cheerful and moved leaning from furniture to furniture while the adults talked and watched over her.

At the same time, Viggo was extremely nervous, and his brothers took him to a corner, near the window that gave the courtyard. Viggo sat in an individual armchair while Flora and Tatsumi sat in chairs. Flora had her golden hair neat in the long braid that fell through the middle of her breasts. Tatsumi wore his dark hair cut, with the hairs pointing to the ceiling. Both looked like normal adventurers. Only Viggo with his shoulder-length hair, naked torso and red robe covering him from the waist to the knees looked like a barbarian. Hanging from her neck was the necklace that Kiara had given him. Since they returned from Muspelheim a month ago, the power of the necklace had not been restored, so the stone that should be blue was a pure white color.

Viggo was with his elbows resting on his knees and his hands intertwined. At the same time, Flora told him about her plans and everything she had done in the dungeon, but Viggo barely listened to her own thoughts. Flora seeing Viggo so distracted frowned and wanted to slap him on the head so that he would wake up, but Tatsumi held her wrist. She looked at Tatsumi and he shook his head. Then he looked at Viggo and said -nii-sama Why don't you tell us about Midgar? I've always been curious-

Viggo was into his world and thinking about the state of Semiramis, so he doesn't hear him. However, Eina who was walking around the room, leaning from furniture to furniture leaned on his leg. Viggo gave a jump to see the little Eina, with green hair and pointed ears. The little girl smiled as only she could, and Viggo smiled back.

-What do you do?- asked Viggo, taking Eina under her arms and lifting her into the air. He sat her on his knee and Eina, as always, stretched out her little hands to grab the red strands.

-Nii-sama, are you listening now?- asked Tatsumi.

Viggo was looking at Eina, but upon hearing Tatsumi he looked forward and saw the boy with torn eyes and black hair -I hear you, Tatsu What do you need?- he asked with a gentle smile.

-No, nothing in particular- said Tatsumi -Why don't you tell us about Midgar?-

-Ah? That? Well, Midgar is not a good place in many ways. How to say it, said Viggo turning his eyes to the ceiling and remembering the image of that place -it is a place where there are no more civilizations-

Flora raised her left eyebrow in a gesture of confusion and said -but the other time, you said that there were many impressive constructions, such as temples, hidden cities within mountains and things like that-

-Yes- replied Viggo, nodding -but that does not mean that there are people left alive-

-Explain yourself- said Flora, folding her arms.

Viggo had to tilt his head to the side while Eina pulled his hair -Eina, don't pull my hair-

-Well- said little Eina. She stood on Viggo's leg and began to play with Viggo's hair.

Viggo let out a sigh and hugged Eina by the waist so she wouldn't fall on her back. Then he looked at his brothers who were waiting for an answer and continued -there is a main god, named Odin. He's a very strong guy according to the writings. He has been ruling that region for a long time and when he obtained some knowledge, he knew when the end of the world would be. Let's say he could be considered a smart guy. So, he thought "Ok, if the end of the world means my own end, why don't I look for a way to prevent it?" The fact is that between gaining knowledge and performing actions to ensure the perpetuity of his kingdom, he became paranoid. So, for many winters he has been finishing everything that causes him doubts or feels that it is against him-

-Ok- Flora said with some doubts -but that doesn't explain why Midgar is not a good land and because there is no one left alive-

-I told you, Odin became paranoid. He has been doing away with anything that gives him doubts or feels that it is against him-

-That means everyone?- asked Flora, her eyes wide open.

Viggo nodded with an uncomfortable smile, but he pulled his right hand out of Eina's small waist and put his index finger to his lips so that Flora wouldn't continue to say what she was going to say -so he's crazy- he said.

-Crazy?- said little Eina, looking at Viggo with her huge eyes.

Viggo smiled at the sight of that tender and innocent face -don't say it, ugly word-

-Ugly?-

-Yes, crazy is ugly. Not good-

Eina nodded and pointed her index finger at Flora and said -ugly-

-Hey, little bird- Flora said as if she were angry.

Flora pounced on Eina and the latter let out a contagious giggle. However, when Flora took her by the waist and took it from Viggo, Eina let out a shrill scream that was heard all over the room. Of course, Flora didn't care and started tickling Eina who was laughing non-stop.

-Flora- said Aina, sitting next to Kain and the other adults. Flora raised her face and together with Eina they stared at her. Aina continuously -don't tickle her so much, she's going to urinate on her clothes and you're going to have to change her-

-Yes, auntie- Flora replied.

-Yes, Mom- Eina replied, not understanding, and showing a beautiful smile.

Flora smiled at the sight of Eina so small, with green hair and small pointed ears. She took her in her arms and took her with her mother.

Viggo and Tatsumi were left alone, they looked into each other's eyes. Tatsumi smiled with that characteristic kindness that only people in the Far East could demonstrate. Viggo stared at that expression and felt that it was not genuine kindness.

-What about you, Tatsu?- asked Viggo looking into his eyes -do you have anything interesting to tell?-

-Me, well, the other day...- Tatsumi said with a smile on his lips.

Viggo shook his head and said -tell me something you really want to tell me, don't just talk to me for the sake of talking-

Tatsumi grimaced uncomfortably and looked in another direction.

Viggo let out a sigh and said -I'm your brother, Tatsu, tell me what's bothering you, maybe I can help or advise you. Even if it's just listening is fine. Lately I am very busy, but that does not mean that we have stopped being brothers-

-Nii-sama- Tatsumi said, looking at Viggo's face with a self-conscious face, nodded, but said nothing.

Viggo leaned back and leaned on the back of the armchair. He knew perfectly well how strict his Aunt Mikoto was in her behavior and way of being. Of all the brothers, Tatsumi was always the one who gave the least trouble and all the time he was praised for how mature he was. As a child, Viggo thought that Tatsumi was born bored, but now that he grew up and matured a little, he understands that it was not the normal behavior of a child.

Someone knocked on the door of the library, and everyone turned their gaze to the door. The tension raises through the skies, only Eina was unaware of the environment and moved leaning on the furniture around the group where Kain and Aina were.

Viggo got up, walking with a steady step as he frowns. He came to the door and opened. On the other side was Esther, the old maid who worked in this house since he could remember. Viggo stared at the old lady in her black and white servant costume -yes?- he asked.

-It's time, Viggo- said the old lady -come with me, your wife started her work-

Everyone stood up. Viggo left the library accompanied by Esther while the rest followed closely. In a few minutes they crossed the entire mansion and arrived in front of Semiramis' room.

Esther looked at everyone who followed Viggo and said -only Viggo can pass, the rest must be left out. Orders of the Lady and the Midwife-

-I understand- Kain said, and the rest nodded.

Viggo stretched his trembling hand to the door handle and turned it. After opening the door everything was confusing. He felt enter the room, he saw Semiramis lying on her bed while being advised by an old woman. He walks like a draugrs, with no will or knowledge of anything. He just moved, someone led him to the edge of the bed, and sat next to Semiramis. Then they told him to hold Semiramis' hand and he did. She had a red face and it looked like she was in pain. Viggo could only look at her and repeat her as if he were a parrot that was with her. He didn't even know if she really heard it, but he was there. Everything felt like a dream until he suddenly woke up and found himself sitting on the edge of Semiramis' bed. In his arms was a little baby wrapped in white diapers. His head was shaped like an egg, with small red hair. Viggo looked at her without understanding much, but surely it was something of him. It was a strange connection as if they were bound by an invisible rope.

-Dear?- said Semiramis with a tired face.

Viggo turned his face to the right, saw Semiramis and asked her in a soft voice -Yes? Do you need anything?-

-No- said Semiramis with a soft voice and a smile on his lips -I just wanted to know if you were awake-

-Well, it's just that, I don't know- Viggo replied, not knowing how to formulate his answer. Then he looked at the baby in his arms, she was still crying at the top of her lungs. However, Viggo wasn't bothered, he thought it was okay -only- he said once again -only it feels weird, like a dream. She's as small, read head, as mine, do you think it will be as problematic as me?-

Semiramis let out a soft giggle and said -I don't know, dear, but it's cute-

-Yes- said Viggo, looking at the baby in his arms, showed a small smile full of satisfaction and nodded.

-Sir- said the midwife, a woman with brown hair and a serious look, "the lady and the baby need to rest.

-I understand- replied Viggo, he got up with the baby in his arms. The midwife extended her arms showing wrinkled hands. Viggo tended to the baby, and she took the baby, but Viggo wouldn't let go.

-Sir, please, the baby needs to be fed and sleep- said the midwife.

-I, yes, I'm sorry- Viggo said with a clumsy smile and finally let go of the baby as the midwife took her away. Viggo always stared at the baby and only there realized that Kiara, Scheherezade, Sakura, Ana, Tsubaki and Rosewisse were inside the room. Rosewisse was in a corner, dressed in her Valkyrie armor and silver wand in her hand. Viggo showed a smile, Rosewisse took off his helmet and looked at Viggo with a blush on his cheeks.

Viggo turned around, looked once again at Semiramis, dark-haired, overstretched, and messy. He had a tired look, but he looked healthy. Viggo leaned on the bed, pulled his face closer and gave him a little kiss on the lips -thank you- he said.

-You don't have to thank me- Semiramis replied with a soft, sweet smile.

-No, you did a great job, thank you-

Semiramis nodded, Viggo gave her one last kiss and left the room.