The Young Son (7)

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November 25, 2022

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When Theo finished all seven potions and absorbed the aura within the medicated pool, Athena started to guide him to nourish his meridians. Little Theo was doing his best because his mother was expecting him to achieve success, no matter how painful he felt. His bones felt like they were breaking piece by piece and reshaping them. His muscles were sore, and his hands could no longer feel their strength.

Athena put a white toffee in her son's mouth.

"Sugar will give you energy and keep you awake, and you must tell mom if you've finished eating it."

"Mom, did you also experience this torture when you first reached the height of your power?"

"I've experienced more, little Theo. But don't worry, mom is powerful enough to survive!"

When little Theo reached his end, his mental strength increased to 4S, and his physical potential increased to 4S, which is better than his father's level. Athena felt very satisfied with his changes, but she needed to warn her son about his power usage seriously. Otherwise, bad people will abduct him.

No one knows that the general got married and how much more he has a son in the military university.

Though little Theo enrolled in the military university's top management for geniuses, people did not speculate about his relationship with the commanding general of the empire. People just thought he was a relative from afar. Thus, no kid wants to mess up with him. Poor little Theo felt more depressed. Having no moral support from his family, he can't even claim that he is a rightful son of the Rofocale family.

"Mom, I have surpassed dad!"

"Come on, let's clean you up, and then you can wait for mom before sleeping."

"Okay, mommy!"

Athena sent Theo to her room, and she took a bath.

Athena studied and recalled the functions of the various sets of bottles and cosmetics on the dressing table. In her previous life, her younger siblings collected and stored these items, who wanted to let their sister never age. Athena's sisters have different personalities, and their preferences differ, but they only want the best for their queen sister.

She slowly applied the skincare items following the procedure after having a shower.

Theo has been waiting in bed already.

Athena was surprised to feel firmness and hydration on her face after using these skin care products. No woman, whatever age and era, is unattracted to becoming a beauty.

"Mommy! Shall you accompany little Theo to sleep?"

Little Theo's eyes lit up when he saw Athena in matching sleepwear with him. He eagerly got out of bed and ran toward Athena. Athena opened her arms and carried the little cutie to her bed.

Theo was already very sleepy but wanted to sleep beside his mom, so he patiently waited for her to come. The night is cold and very long. Athena wanted the child to rest more, and sleeping inside the spaceworld could lengthen his sleep. The time difference between Athena's spaceworld and interstellar time is five days.

These five days are enough for Theo to build his foundation and level up his experience without knowing the passage of time.

Athena giggled, and tiny crescents appeared in her eyes. Little Theo was placed in her arms when she lifted the quilt. The child stoked Athena's maternal instincts.

"What did you do at school today?" Athena inquired. Having nurtured her younger siblings, she knew how crucial it is to comprehend children's daily activities to communicate with them.

Theo joyfully told his mother about the school, describing his life with her while reclining in Athena's arms, "The instructor taught us to familiarize the basic herbs in medicine this morning and later taught us the parts of mecha assembling."

Then, little Theo fell silent in Athena's arms.

Athena lowered her head, looked at the young boy sleeping in her arms, and couldn't help but give him a soft forehead kiss.

With nothing to do, Athena rummaged through the materials within her spaceworld and searched for clothes appropriate for Theo's age. Theo now looked like a ten-year-old boy instead of a kindergarten child.

Athena was worried that her son would have his clothes all changed.

Athena gathered everything she could find and put them on a spatial ring. The dark ring glowed in faint red and gold colors. Athena pricked Theo's finger to draw blood and mark a life and death ownership between him and the spatial ring. This ring has various clothes, foods, medicines, daily necessities, weapons, and survival tools.

She could perceive that life in the university will be challenging, and she doesn't want little Theo to suffer. She would also set the ring unseen by other people, and only Theo's direct line blood relatives could access it.

"I will later teach him to enter and exit my spaceworld using his blood ring. And if he's strong enough, he could wander and create a portal leading to my location no matter how far we are from each other. Especially in times of escape and death."

The following day before she woke up, Athena felt the warmth squirm in her arms. She spotted little Theo staring at her with eyes wide open when she opened her eyes. His large eyes reflected Athena's features, and his lengthy eyelashes twitched.

Early in the morning, Theo behaved cutely.

"What's the matter? Why do you wake up so early?" Athena asked with a smile.

"Mom, will you be the same as last night, and will you always accompany me?" Little Theo held to Athena's shoulders firmly as if to affirm that all was real.

"Hmm, I will!"

"It turns out that yesterday was not a dream."

Athena felt bitter and uneasy as she saw Theo's face filled with expectation and bewilderment. This young child must have felt so apprehensive that he repeatedly guaranteed her that she would treat him kindly.

"I'll always be your mom, and that will never change. Mom will pick you up later, okay?"

"Pinky promise?"

"Mom is waiting for you at home. Be good at school."

The two of them completed their agreement when little Theo reached out his hand and extended his tiny finger. Athena smiled and kissed Theo on the cheek. Theo regretfully left Athena after breakfast when she instructed the driver to drop him off at school. And then Theo got into the car with an embarrassed blush.