After their bath and dinner, Zeun and Helena were leaning on the bed.
"Mom, you don't need to worry about buying me anything. I'm more than satisfied to be with you..." Zeun expressed his true feelings to Helena. She was surprised at the seriousness of his voice. She knew her son well; although it had only been about three days since he gained his memories, sometimes he gave her a completely different vibe.
His declaration of contentment ("I'm more than satisfied to be with you...") feels genuinely heartfelt, showing that despite his manipulative antics, his core affection for Helena is real. Her surprise at his "seriousness" highlights his dual nature.
Although she loved her son madly, she didn't like it when he turned serious and acted like an adult. Even if inwardly she felt warm and happy, she liked his playful and naughty side more...
But as a mother, she knew how to break her son's seriousness and bring him to his relaxed self...
"...I love you, Mom, and akkk..."
Helena opened one side of her nightgown, revealing her pink nipples filled with sweet milk. Then, she lifted Zeun onto her lap and shoved the nipple into his mouth.
Zeuns POV:
Mom interrupted me when I was telling her something serious. I was a bit angry... But before I could retort, I felt a warm, sweet fluid gushing into my mouth.
I frowned, but this is the thing I love about her the most: she cared for me, and most importantly, she understood me well enough.
But I was still a bit annoyed being treated like a baby. I tried to complain, but she fondled her breasts even harder as more milk started coming into my mouth. The allure of her milk was too much for me to handle. Helpless, I started sucking her breasts, enjoying the pleasure both physically and mentally.
Being a baby, I pouted involuntarily, my mouth full of milk, which honestly ruined the image I wanted to create... Sigh, how frustrating! Now I can feel the annoyance of the isekai protagonists.
Zeun's initial anger at being interrupted quickly melts into grudging acceptance and even pleasure. This highlights the ongoing battle between his adult mind, which seeks seriousness and control, and his child's body, which succumbs to primal comfort and physical sensations.
Seeing me pout cutely, she chuckled, "My dear baby, I can feel how much you love me."
Sigh. "But as a mother, I want to give you the best childhood I can before you leave me for your own adventure. A bird must leave its nest to learn to fly, or else it won't be a complete bird... Right, my dear?"
She looked at me with gentle eyes. But I couldn't answer her, because only now I recalled the situation that 'we are living in hiding.' If by any chance one of the people recognized us, then everything would be doomed... My heart started beating faster and faster with anxiety and fear. Mom felt my heart, and as if knowing what I was thinking, she said,
"Don't worry. They won't be able to search for us in this Empire because it would cause war."
I relaxed a bit, after which she continued.
"The Huangfu Empire and Adel Empire have been enemies for a thousand years. The exact reason I don't know, because I left my family. They are like hungry wolves, waiting for one wrong move from their enemies to use it as their advantage and cause war.
"The Rosewood Kingdom is in the Huangfu Empire, and the Voldemort Kingdom, where we are currently staying, is in the Adel Empire. The Human continent, named Aisa, has a third and strongest Empire, The Tejas.
"The three formed a treaty not to go against each other without a valid reason, or else they would have to pay heavy fines as penalties. This treaty was made when Demons from another continent started invading.
"So don't worry, we are safe for the time being, and also remember, in this world, stronger people have a greater say. And no place in this world is truly safe... so one must be strong to live a happy life."
"One must be strong to live a happy life" I repeated after mom, engraving her words in my soul.
"Mom, how can I make you happy?" I asked seriously, expecting an honest and serious answer from my most important person.
She chuckled and pecked me on my lips, trying to lighten the mood. I wiped the wetness on my lips, showing I was damn serious as I stared at her coldly.
She sighed and looked at the ceiling. "You are still too young to worry about this... One day I shall tell you..."
With a chuckle, she teased, "That is when your penis grows as big as this... and makes me happy." She showed her open palm as a measurement, which seemed around nine inches long, a typical penis size of a grown man in this world.
Helena didn't know that she had brought doom upon herself by saying those words. She has just given her beloved son the ultimate motivation and a tangible target for his adult desires. This transforms a casual, teasing remark into a pivotal turning point, ensuring Zeun will relentlessly pursue this specific "measurement" to "make her happy."
Zeun was dumbstruck at his Mom's shamelessness, but soon he was overjoyed as he thought to himself, 'Just wait for eight more years, Mom, then I shall show you true bliss.'
It was past midnight when both mother and son slept peacefully in each other's embrace, with Zeun still sucking his Mom's breasts.
Next Morning:
Zeun woke up late. After washing himself, he went downstairs. "Good morning, Mom, Aunt," I greeted them. "Come, let's have breakfast. We were waiting for you."
Finishing our breakfast, I asked Mom, "When are we leaving for the village?"
"Don't worry about it," she replied. "There's something I need to check, and for that, I need your aunt's help."
"???" I just shrugged and turned towards her as she was smiling at me. Suddenly, I felt that Aunt's complexion wasn't right.
I looked at Mom. Before I could ask anything, she stood up and went near Aunt, who seemed ill. The sudden change in my aunt's appearance left me perplexed, observing the contrast between her earlier vitality and her current state of illness. Despite her unwell appearance, her beauty remained undiminished.
"Take your time moving around the house," Aunt said to me. "There are some books about magic in the basement. You can see them if you want."
I looked at Mom worriedly. She said, "Don't worry about Aunt, dear, I shall take care of her; she is just a bit weak after using a special magic."
I thanked Aunt and went to the basement. To my surprise, I saw many books about fire mages and magic circle formations. This was the first time in four years I had seen books. Honestly, I was kind of missing them; being a student in a competitive country like India, I spent most of my time with books and notebooks. I was happy as nostalgia filled me.
I looked through the boxes; in total, there were 33 books. I skimmed through them and found two that caught my attention: History of Magic & Great Mages, and Tier Zero Magic (Limited).
Both books, tucked away in the farthest corner, were covered in dust. The poor paper quality made turning the pages challenging, as they crumbled into dust and tore easily. Identifying the letters became even more of a difficult task.
Tier 0 Magic: I started reading the book, as it was in the worst condition of all the books here.
Type of awakening: ... ....
Total Mages rank: 1 - 11th circle
Circle 1 to 4 - learns non-elemental magic ...
Element and Elementals: ....
Element's favorite....
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Meanwhile, Helena and Merry's Discussion:
While Zeun was submerged in gaining new knowledge, Helena and Merry had a serious discussion between them.
"How are you feeling now, Merry?"
"Yeah, I'm good, but I think I need more than four to six months to recover. Your son..." Merry's gaze turned complicated as she looked deep down at the floor. "...I don't know, but all I could tell is he needs time and..." Looking into Helena's eyes, she said, "...you."
"Me?" Confused, she looked at her friend and asked, "What do you mean, Merry?"
"Just as I said, never leave him alone... He needs someone, and that's you for now..."
"The good news is, if he meets with my daughter, they would come closer, earn a fortune, but also drag unwanted attention... That's when the fate will change, and I can't feel anything after that."
"Also, as you said; it's true you won't be able to contain his curiosity for the next few years as this is the time of growth for a Self-Awakened... So I suggest you keep him engaged and not to let his sealed power release till age 10."
"What do you think I should do?" Helena asked with concern.
"Hmm... there are two things you could do now. First, keep him away from magic and let him train with swords, maces, etc., physical weapons. After three to four years, he would be skilled in both close combat and magic.
"Second, find a good and trusted mage. Tell her about everything and let him train under that mage—mana manipulation and mana control mainly, and other basics..."
"Okay, I get it, but first we need to hear out what my son has to say about this."
"Yes, that's the best. Also, don't let Meyana, my daughter, meet him until he reaches ten," added Merry.
"Okay, but you are going with us, since Meyana would be in the Basic Awakened Academy for the next few years and you are ill," Helena sternly said.
Sigh. "Do I have a choice? Let's meet your son first," said Merry.
Inside the basement, they saw Zeun rapidly absorbing mana from the surroundings.
Not wanting to interrupt him, both of them stood near him. An hour later, Zeun opened his eyes.
"Mom, Aunt, how long were you waiting? You could have just called me. I was just trying out something new..."
"It's all right, baby. I find it amusing that you could absorb mana using that mana manipulation technique because your aunt and I failed doing so!" exclaimed Helena in surprise.
Zeun's Natural Aptitude was clearly much better than both Helena and Merry (who are clearly powerful mages themselves, especially Merry with her "special magic" and foresight) failed at. This immediately confirms his exceptional talent and validates his "Self-Awakened" status. It demonstrates he has an intuitive grasp of magic far beyond even experienced mages.
Helena's genuine surprise and amusement just how extraordinary her son is. Despite her misinterpretations, her pride in his abilities shines through.
They were looking at me as if I were an alien... I scratched my head, not knowing how to reply. 'Am I an alien? No, of course I'm not.'
"...."
"Okay. We're leaving now. Your aunt will also come with us since Meyana will attend the Awakeners' Academy," Helena said, taking a deep breath.
Surprised at the sudden revelation, I looked at the book in my hand, not wanting to part with it. Aunt smiled, "Take all the books here. I don't need them anymore."
Euphoric, I jumped into her arms and kiss "Thank you, Aunt. You are the best!"
"Fu fu, look at you, my little nephew..."
AhemAhem.
Mom coughed twice, clearly not liking that I tried to 'seduce' Merry with my cuteness. "We shall be late if we waste any more time. Lets leave after having breakfast."
"okay" both I and aunt answered togther before bursting into cheerful laughter..
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End of chapter
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EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION
"Self-Awakened" and Sealed Power: Helena's confirmation that Zeun is a "Self-Awakened" is crucial. It explains his unique abilities and sets him apart. Merry's advice to keep him "engaged and not to let his sealed power release till age 10" is a critical warning. This implies his power is immense, potentially dangerous if unleashed too early, and hints at a coming surge in his abilities around that age. It also provides a clear challenge for Helena as a parent.
The Power of Physical Comfort: The allure of the milk overriding his annoyance emphasizes the primal, overwhelming nature of the sensation. It's a powerful tool Helena uses, perhaps unconsciously, to exert control and affection.
Zeun's Recalled Anxiety: The sudden realization of their precarious "hiding" situation and the surge of "anxiety and fear" in Zeun's heart is a strong emotional beat. It pulls him out of his playful, manipulative persona and grounds him in the very real dangers of their existence. This connects directly to the high stakes of their past life.
Helena's Reassurance and Plot Revelation: Helena's immediate awareness of Zeun's anxiety and her subsequent explanation ("They won't be able to search for us in this Empire because it would cause war") is a significant piece of world-building. It reveals the political implications of their presence and the power dynamic that protects them, at least within this specific empire. This hints at a larger conflict or a powerful enemy from whom they are hiding.