A Mother-in-Law's Emotional Support

"Okay, okay, I admit my mistake, I apologize, I'm sorry—"

After chasing him all the way to Eden, Gwen had had his fill of playing around and surrendered.

"Would you dare to do it again next time?"

It was rare for Griseo to be so playful, and she pressed him for answers with a smile.

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Gwen nodded "solemnly".

"Hmm... that's more like it..."

What does "next time for sure" mean?

Griseo face had already shown a satisfied smile, but she froze the next moment, her expression suddenly turning "malicious".

"Next time is definitely next time—"

Gwen was full of "actively admitting his mistakes, but utterly unrepentant," and he made his escape again as soon as he finished speaking. Griseo immediately used "Wind Spirit Sprint" as well.

She actually drew a perfectly timed breeze for herself, the only problem being that the breeze was golden instead of the cyan or colorless that Griseo was used to.

"That girl... Griseo has his colors in her, very faintly."

After watching the two leave, Izanami, who was sitting to the side, suddenly spoke up.

"He seemed to be guiding her to adapt to that power."

"No wonder."

Upon hearing this, Eden realized where the vague unease he had just felt came from.

"I believe he will handle it well."

Eden didn't think much of it and looked towards the Izanami—

"Mei, let's continue."

Eden is trying to help Izanami recreate the songs of his hometown, and through these works, he also wants to glimpse Izumo, which has long been destroyed by ghosts and the black sun.

Izanami was fully aware of this, but he didn't resent it.

This could also be a way to deepen her Remembrance.

"Good."

Izanami nodded slightly, her fingertips tracing the Great Katana in her hand, her gaze gradually drifting into the distance...

As the sun set and the brilliant red glow bathed the entire floating island, Gwen was finally captured by Griseo.

"Finally caught you!"

You'll do it again next time, huh!

"You're saying I'm fat, huh!"

Having had a great time this afternoon, Griseo rode on Gwen's back, grabbed Gwen's collar with one hand, and laughed excitedly, deliberately mimicking the tone of a villain.

This kind of childish game of pretend is something that Griseo, who was once a blank slate, had never experienced before.

The brilliant sunset painted a pale pink hue on the girl's pretty face, and the glistening beads of sweat reflected a rainbow of colors, making her exceptionally beautiful.

Noticing Griseo's excitement, Gwen naturally wouldn't spoil the fun. He played with the girl for a while before they stopped, and the two sat side by side on the edge of the rooftop, watching the magnificent sunset.

"Thanks..."

After a moment of silence, Griseo suddenly spoke.

She might not have noticed it immediately, but if she still hasn't noticed it by now, she would really be an idiot.

"No need to thank me, I had a lot of fun myself."

Gwen warmly as he looked at the girl gazing at the setting sun, and saw a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

"Um..."

The girl closed her eyes slightly, a smile curving her lips—a pure joy born from carefree play.

"It seems that you, Brother Gwen, are still a child at heart."

"People should always have a childlike heart, otherwise they will grow old."

Gwen laughed.

"It's getting dark now, it's time to go home for dinner, otherwise my stomach will be growling."

"You're the one whose stomach is growling from hunger."

Griseo pouted and said unhappily.

The next moment, a sound that happened at just the right time made her expression freeze.

"..."

Gwen's words caught in his throat as he struggled to keep a straight face under Griseo's deathly gaze.

"Don't laugh, absolutely don't laugh, or Griseo will really hunt you down..."

Just then, a soft voice broke the eerily quiet atmosphere between the two—

"Huh?"

Gwen?

And... Griseo?

Cecilia was quite surprised to see two people sitting on the edge of the rooftop and said, "Come up and take a look."

"Well, good evening, senior. Griseo's abilities went a bit overboard today. I'll help her adjust."

Upon seeing his mother-in-law, Gwen immediately stood up and explained—

Even if someone has tacit approval, you absolutely cannot retaliate by abducting two daughters.

"Oh, right? Dinner's just ready at my house. Would you like to come over?"

Under the brilliant sunset, Cecilia's smile was exceptionally warm, and that gentleness instantly captured Griseo's heart.

Chapter 843 Psychological Care from My Mother-in-Law

"This..."

Griseo was inclined to decline; she wasn't very familiar with Cecilia, and inviting her directly to her home for dinner felt a bit...

"Let's go together and try your senior's cooking."

Gwen agreed on behalf of Griseo.

Cecilia's gentleness might bring Griseo some different feelings.

As for this title—

Although her children are all adults, Cecilia, having died in Siberia, is actually only in her early twenties after her resurrection, so being called "mother-in-law" still makes her a little uncomfortable.

I haven't even properly raised my daughter yet, and now she's getting married?

Therefore, considering Cecilia's feelings, Gwen chose this title.

"Then I'll trouble you."

Griseo glanced at Gwen, then smiled at Cecilia.

The gentleness in the other person's smile always reminded Griseo of that vague, indistinct color that belonged to "mother".

It's okay—

As long as you don't complain about the taste of my cooking, that's fine.

I lost my sense of taste due to some experiments, and it only returned after I was revived, so I'm still just a novice chef.

Although Cecilia didn't know what Gwen was thinking, Griseo's childlike nature made her step forward, take the girl's hand, and say with a smile.

"Don't lack confidence in yourself. Didn't you do it perfectly last time?"

Hmm... excluding the fish soup that Siegfried- senpai made.

Gwen smiled and comforted him.

"Siegfried, him..."

Cecilia couldn't help but smile when she heard Gwen bring up the topic.

Siegfried volunteered to make fish soup, but due to the wrong combination of seasonings, Kiana immediately labeled it a culinary disaster, and in the end, he had no choice but to eat it by himself.

"Let's go to my house. If we go back any later, the soup will boil dry..."

Cecilia pulled Griseo along towards the stairs, while Gwen could only follow behind, pitiful, weak, and helpless.

Soon after, at Cecilia's house, there were only four people at the dining table—

Durandal had dinner with Rita today, and Kiana was participating in the Herrscher group's retreat, so apart from Gwen and Griseo, the only other guests were Siegfried and Cecilia.

Even so, the atmosphere was still quite pleasant, with Cecilia and Griseo exchanging questions and answers in a relaxed manner.

Meanwhile, Siegfried and Gwen occasionally clashed, but dared not continue their contest, lest they attract the attention of the Emperor Cecilia.

In short, the dinner was a pleasant affair for both host and guests. Griseo received some missing care from Cecilia, filling in the gaps in her understanding, while Cecilia found a sense of parenting in Griseo and felt content.

After Griseo took her leave, only Gwen, his father-in-law, and mother-in-law remained in the house.

Just as Gwen was starting to worry that he might be subjected to a mixed doubles match, Cecilia chased Siegfried away and took Gwen to the study.

"How have you been feeling lately? Are you under a lot of pressure?"

After Cecilia poured tea for each other, she sat down opposite Gwen and asked with a smile.

"There is a little, but it's completely under control."

Gwen nodded, indicating that he had no problem with it.

"Oh...

That's an excellent ability to regulate one's own emotions.

Cecilia smiled upon hearing this.

"Back when I was the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, I was under a lot of psychological pressure."

Hmm... In Lixue's words, it's a new generation replacing the old?

Both you and Bianca are far more outstanding than our generation.

"No matter how excellent we are, we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Without your sacrifices and contributions, we would never have had the opportunity to grow."

Gwen said solemnly.

"Oh...

Okay, let's not talk about these kinds of polite words with me.

For a mother, it's a very happy thing when her child is more outstanding than herself.

Cecilia smiled and shook her head, telling Gwen not to say that.

"It can't be entirely considered polite talk, can it?"

Gwen smiled and looked at Cecilia, wondering what his young mother-in-law wanted to talk about by bringing him to the study.

"Then I'll take it as you being sincere."

Cecilia smiled gently and began the next topic—

"However, while I am gratified, as a mother, I can't help but have some selfish thoughts."

As she spoke, Cecilia sighed softly, the gentle light casting a soft glow on her smooth white hair—

"As your strength increases, the enemies you face also become stronger."

Back when Kiana... well, Bianca was just learning to run and could barely say "daddy" or "mommy," Siegfried said the child looked like him and would definitely grow up to be the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal.

I said, "That's not important. As long as she grows up safely, that's more important than anything else..."

"It's not selfishness, it's just a mother's most simple and sincere blessing and care for her child."

Seeing Cecilia seemingly lost in her memories, Gwen shook his head.

"Besides, your only expectation is that she can grow up safely, which doesn't prevent her from becoming the strongest Valkyrie of the new generation after she grows up safely, does it?"