Inheriting a Lost Bloodline, My First Task is to have heirs?!
Chapter 58 - 58 - Planting the World Tree Seed / Hoffen City Updates

After finalizing our plans and listing down the things that I could do while Nische is hibernating, I continued with tilling the ground where I will plant the seed. I asked him to give me the bag of fertilizers I sent to this storage. I carefully mixed it in just the right amount on to the soil that I have cleaned up earlier. I carefully placed the seed in the middle of the small crater I made. As if it has waited all along for this to happen, a few tiny roots immediately appeared on the bottom part of the seed. I whispered, "See you in 300 years, Nische." He then said with a soft voice, "It would just be a month for you." I then slowly poured back the soil I digged out. Just like the gardener I am, I patted the soil a bit and poured about a glass of water on to the ground. If he's sleeping, will he be able to take the blood droplets? Lia answered me this time, "He has arranged everything." I breathed a sigh of relief when she said that. I could feel the ground shake a bit and I'm quite sure it was Nische taking root underground. This place really ages him quickly. It doesn't seem to have an effect on me though.

After making sure the seed has been planted, I thought of making sure he had enough sunlight since I thought, he's technically a plant. Should I create a warm orb similar to the sun above this place? Without thinking twice, I conjured a small orb of light with the warmth of the sun. I placed it above the place where I placed the seed. I set it up to float in this area and shine for about 8 hours per day and then dim out for the rest of the day to conserve its energy reserves. That should be it then. I then closed my eyes and teleported back to Eieneos.

When I opened my eyes, I was back in the middle of the small plaza with the magic circle on it. The surroundings were quite different now. The garden itself now was cleaner and had some newly sown plants in it. Wow. There was so much change. I then realized, "How long was I knocked out in that new realm?" Lia seemingly heard of the question I had in my mind and answered, "It took you almost three days before you were able to wake up." I couldn't hide the surprise on my face. I followed up with a question, this time with my own voice, "How many days have I been staying in Eieneos?" Lia replied curtly, "Nine. In a few hours, it would be ten." Hmm. I got knocked out really bad. I only have about four days then. I have to speed up all the things I need to finish before the classes start. I wonder what my two husbands have been doing back home.

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Back in Hoffen City, Athanoviya Empire

It has only been barely a day since Luna left for Eieneos. While she was doing her tasks, two men are already dying to see her again. On the other hand, another bunch are still grasping at any clues they can find as to her whereabouts.

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Ioannis' POV

I have been waiting for her for several days now. Not a single letter or message was sent in from her. The normal reaction of someone in my situation would have been anger but I realized she might not even know how to send one just yet. I am quite sure that this is not the last time she will leave on her own so I have to teach her how to do it once she comes back so I can get constant updates from her.

My days alone weren't the best. Right after taking me in as an attendant, my master decided to go on a trip outside and leave me behind. The other attendants kept leering at me, saying that I was unwanted or that maybe she regretted picking me and just doesn't want to say it to my face. If it was before, I would have kept a cold face and felt nothing about it but now that I have felt how it was to be with her, the words of these unkind people are like daggers that are breaking the defenses of my mind and heart. I am starting to feel scared and insecure. What if she never comes back for me. Have she met somebody outside and has forgotten me?

I have been taking in as many jobs as I can from the academe to shake these thoughts out of my mind. I earned quite a lot of points while she was away since there is nothing to do anyways. I've finished all the books she left me within three days from the time she left. I have gone to the library to return the books. I usually spend some time there too since I am not able to borrow the books under my name, I might as well read it inside the library. I try to read one book every 1-2 days. I have also finished listing the subjects I want to take so she can check it once she's back. I kept the room clean and all her things neat and tidy. I slept on the bed trying to sniff what scent remained of her since it is the only way to calm me down. I started drinking some booze too. Something that I have never thought of doing. It's just that, I need it now since it helps out in making me sleep and forget her absence. I feel so needy and pathetic right now but what can I do.

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Kayden's POV

Right after Luna left, I checked out of the inn. There is no point in staying anyways since I will feel her absence even more. I walked out of the inn and went towards the direction of the entertainment district. After walking for a few minutes, I finally reached the doors of Arfa. I went in and greeted the person at the reception who looked quite surprised that I actually returned. I simply walked straight up the stairs towards my assigned personal room. Only the top entertainers in the house has one.

As I was about to enter the room, I heard two voices: one of a man and another of a woman. They seemed to be arguing. The man said, "What have you done to my only son? Are you happy now that he has gone missing?" The woman said, "He's not missing! He must have been hiding since he's so disobedient and cunning. All the guards sent by the woman he was supposed to meet disappeared without a trace. Even that merchant family, had no idea as to what could have happened!" Oh, so it was my parents.

I entered the door non-chalantly, went near my snack table and poured myself some water to drink. The two people inside my room seemed stunned when they saw me. My father ran and hugged me from my side. "Kayden! Where have you been? I was so worried." I continued drinking my water and did not reply immediately. My mother then spoke in the usual condescending tone she uses to both me and my father, "So you have decided to come back after a few days? Have you forgotten that you had parents?"

I put down my glass and answered my father. "I had to stay somewhere to recover. I got injured a bit a few days ago." I then got out of my father's embrace and sat on one of my soft chairs in the room. I then talked to my mother in a cold voice, "Last time I checked, you kept my father as a hostage and then forced me to meet a lecherous woman in exchange for money, isn't it mother?" My mother widened her eyes and then a flash of anger came afterwards. She screamed, "What are you complaining about? I raised you up so you have to pay me back by marrying someone well-off!" I scoffed and chuckled a bit and said, "So it did not matter if she treats her men like disposable things or she forces men to her bed or she's almost double my age as long as she's well-off. What a thoughtful mother I have." I saw my mother stand up then she stomped her feet across the room and approach me. She reached me within a few steps and swung her right hand to slap me but before she can even reach me, a barrier erected around me and deflected her attack. She bounced back and slammed towards the nearby wall and fainted. My eyes widened in shock just as my father finally reacted with a gasp. We looked at each other then back to my mother who seem to be bleeding on the side of her mouth. My father then walked towards me and sat beside me. He doesn't seem to be interested in helping my mother up.

My father looked at me and asked, "What happened?" I explained to him about how I got drugged and was brought into an abandoned house and almost got raped. I told him I fought with my life on the line and had to cut my left palm to stay awake and sane. I then told her how the woman I met at one of my shows happened to pass by and save me. I then admitted that we already did everything a man and a woman can do in bed. My father looked at me and then he laughed. He then asked me what plans I had. I then told him about Luna's offer. He was surprised then he gave a sweet smile. I thought he would disagree but he surprised me even more, "I would love to be with the both of you." He then smiled mischieviously and continued, "Let's just make sure to bleed your mother's resources dry before we leave. I will discreetly sell everything in that house and I'll make sure to take many other things from the main house to sell. Let's bring this unconscious woman back home and then take whatever we need then call on the main wife to take care of him afterwards. Do you have a way to hide the things we will get?" I giggled and said, "Sometimes, I admire my wife's foresight. She gave me a personal storage space right before we parted. Not only did it protect me from harm, it is also the thing we need the most for our perfect revenge plan."