Hero's Mother After – Chapter 9: Ceres II
"So, what do you want, Serena-kun?" asked Sayo with a furrowed brow. "Are you looking for advice on your career path? Oh, how about getting married to Onee-chan and living here? Then you won't have to work, right?"
I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. "Mom (Sayo) told me that I can't marry Mel because you're my sister."
Also, Mel seems more like a 'little sister' or a 'daughter' and it would be impossible for me to marry her.
"Don't worry about it! I'm an important person and people won't complain no matter they're kings or whoever you ask—" Sayo waved a dismissive hand. But I interject her word, "—Mel... speaking of which, I got a letter from moms..."
"What? A letter?" she repeated, her voice full of curiosity.
I reached into my pocket and produced a small envelope, "Yes, here it is."
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To Mel.
Mel, you should never consider incest as an option. If you did, I would have to take drastic measures to stop you.
- Sayo
I know Serena-kun is cute, but it's not ok to try anything with him! I want to give him the freedom he deserves. If you touch him, I will go out with Sayo and talk things out with you.
- Shizuko
You're not planning on touching Serena-chan, are you?
- Misaki
Don't dare touch him. If you did, someone might kill you! (laughs)
- Haruka
The best thing to do is make a smart choice... that's all we can say... you don't want to die, do you?
Also, just be careful, as Ishtas-sama might take matters into her own hands.
- Marianne Frey Cecilia
If you ever lay a finger on my son, I'll make sure you disappear from this world.
- Ishtas
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"What's wrong?"
"Not much... it was just your mom's fancy. Forget about it," Mel said dismissively.
"Really?"
"Yeah, so what does Serena-kun want?" she asked politely.
"Dad and Zect-oniichan said had a hard time studying in their young time, so they said I need to go to school... that's why I want to go to school" I explained hesitantly.
"That's wise... I'll help you get into the school you like. What do you want to be in the future?" she asked, her tone encouraging.
"That's not necessary! Zect-oniichan said not to rely on other people, so I'll sign up to be an adventurer and save money on my own."
"Really, Zect said that? He's very mature, isn't he? Then you can start as an adventurer in the capital of the empire. I'll write a letter of recommendation for you," she said, sounding impressed.
"That won't work either... Dad said if I want to be an adventurer, I should start from the bottom," I try to determined.
"I see... then you'll just have to work hard," she said supportively.
"Yes."
"Well then, I'll at least give you some money for travel expense and some living expenses for a while."
"That's okay too, I'll be fine I'll only depend on you when I'm really in trouble."
"You're so responsible. Is there anything else you want to do?"
"Hmm... Looking for a bride?"
"Looking for a bride?!" Mel was taken aback. "Well, come to think of it, Serena-kun is 12 years old, so it's not surprising to have a fiance soon. Do you have a type?"
"Someone like my mom or Mama..." I put my hand on my chin.
"No" Mel rolled her eyes. "I mean your type, like... that young girl, or something like that?"
"Well... Dad said, 'A woman becomes more attractive in her mid-20s, with a sense of understanding. You can see it on your Moms and such.' And, I think the same. I really wanted to marry my mom or Mama, but I can't because they're Dad's bride. I was so sad and cried all day. Then Zect-oniisan taught me, 'There are plenty of old ladies down there, so don't worry.' After that, everyone kicked me... So, my goal is to get a beautiful bride like my mom and bring her back."
"Heh~ I see..." Mel nodded sympathetically. "Good luck with that."
"Yeah."
"Well, for now, I'm not needed, huh..." Mel stepped back, checking the time. "I know where the carriage stop is."
"It's okay."
"I'll escort you outside..." Mel persisted.
"No, don't worry about it." I waved my hand.
"You see, the carriage is from there onwards..."
"It's okay... I'll fly in the sky."
"Huh, flying, a skyship or something luxurious... Eeeh," Mel surprised
"Dragon Wing... goodbye, Melll."
"Wait a minute..." Mel called out, but I was already too far.
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Mel's POV
He's already gone...
He was so cute and lovely, but... Ceres, how did you raise him! Poor thing... Being a momma's boy and granny's boy at that age... He's like Ceres II... And Ceres, your heroic tale is now a legend, but your legend is summed up in one sentence, 'His preference was for older women, and he loved women who were older than him because he lost his mother early on... None of his wives are young, and all of his wives were much older than him and had children'...
Poor thing... There's nothing I can do even if I'm his older sister...
It's too late.
Serena-kun is so cool and wonderful, but... Let's give up.
I can't live with such a scary mother-in-law... No way.
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