Chapter 53

Let's have a time skip. Because this has been going on for a while.

I am still banged up. My left arm is plastered and my eyes are black. I can somehow stand on my both feet. My literal look would be like a crash victim.

And a truck crash at that. But I am here to welcome my parents.

I have opened the gate and waiting for them to come out.

(Have you filled them in about the situation?)

(Yes. They do know the situation but explain further when they get there.)

I asked System. I should explain to them how everything happened.

"I should make a good impression." (Hazel)

"Meeting his parents…..it's like a marriage meeting." (Fay)

"Your parents…Eden…be a good girl and greet your grandparents."

By the way, I have given her the name Aura. She liked it as well. So her name is Aura Belmont.

Wait…..Clive Belmont, Aura Belmont and Eden Belmont…a family of three. Sorry….can't forget about Hazel.

And the gate glowed just like it did with Aura. We are in the living room. It was kinda broken but I fixed it with . How much do I have now?

(About 10000. You used 90000 today. That's a lot.)

(How do I replenish them?)

(You will generate naturally. It takes time but you generate it daily. However your rate is slow. You need to level up more.)

So I also generate but it's insufficient. Anyway, the gate stopped glowing and silhouettes of two people could be seen.

The gate disappeared and two people were standing where the gate was. They are my parents. It has been a while since I last saw them.

"Welcome back, mom and dad."

They look at me and are quite bewildered. Maybe my appearance startled them.

"Don't mind my appearance. It's temporary."

"Ok. We are back." (Mom)

She smiles at me. How many years has it been since she smiled at me? At least 7 years. She didn't smile at me since that day.

And they take a seat. I sat in front of them and the girls took a seat by me.

I am actually in the middle with Hazel to my right and Fay to my left. Eden is on my lap like usual and Aura is next to Hazel.

"It has been a while. I am glad that you came though it was my selfish wish."

"It was you who called. But how did we come back?" (Mom)

"I think someone should have told you something."

"There was a woman who called us and told us that we are invited by you." (Dad)

"Yes. First, happy birthday, mom."

"Eh….today is my birthday?" (Mom)

Mom is visibly surprised. I can understand it.

"Today is actually your birthday. It has been a few months since you all died."

I calmly disclose the details. It should be better to inform them one after another.

"So we really died that day." (Mom)

"Yeah. Somehow, I alone was left."

"If you are alone then who are they?" (Dad)

"Let me introduce you. This is Hazel. My first partner. I found her after your death. She has been together with me since then. She was a dog but through evolution, she is now a Demi-human."

I introduce Hazel and she gave them a bow. I taught her that a light bow is a good way to greet someone. But it varies from person to person and culture to culture.

"I see."

They both nodded. I thought they would bombard me with questions.

"You guys accepted it rather easily."

"If you can get along with that….I can say everyone else is mild in comparison." (Dad)

Dad said with dead eyes. That….does he mean System?

"Are you talking about a white haired petite woman who is so beautiful that it's sacry?"

"Yes. I can't believe that someone like her actually exists." (Mom)

"It hit me hard as well. Don't worry. You will get used to it."

I advise them not to dwell on it. It would just stress them out. I didn't even think that hard.

(You really should.)

Even if you tell me that, I wouldn't have lived if I had doubts, right?

I did everything I could to survive. Just like a damn insect.

(Comparing yourself with an insect….you sure are weirdly interesting.)

And you sound like you are having fun.

(Anyway, focus. We can always talk later. And don't forget, a fleet of warships are coming.)

I almost forgot about them. I will do something but my is depleted.

(Just fly above ground. When you can see the entire land in one piece, just accept the task.)

So you are telling me to fly to space?

(Technically.)

Ok. I get it. And I stopped talking to System.

"Let's celebrate then." I said.

"But what about introducing us?" (Fay)

"Ahh…. I forgot."

"Papa is forgetful sometimes."

I just smiled at Eden and wondered how she learned the word forgetful. But what happened after that was something I totally forgot.

I forgot that my parents don't know who Eden really is.

So naturally, they are shocked or more like….they turned to stones. Not literally but froze like a stone statue.

"Ahhh….mom, dad, let me tell you something. If you think that Eden is my daughter, then you are wrong. Eden is my daughter but I am not her biological father."

I should explain it like that. And dad caught on. It helps that dad catches on quickly.

"Then why is she calling you papa?" (Dad)

"Hmmm…..how to say it…. I kinda killed her mother. So I took her in and she took a liking to me. She was a bear cub before becoming a Demi-human."

I think this explaining will take some time. Because my mom is still frozen.