TBATE | Fix it all

All secret things come to light

It was an ordinary morning. The breakfast that Grey had prepared was eaten with great appetite by the whole family. Unfortunately, even in six years, Caera had never been able to learn to cook, but the children had escaped that fate and could help with the cooking, but Caera has a talent for sewing. Thanks to this, she can make any dresses for the girls that they want. She also updated Grey's and her own closet.

In the middle of breakfast, there was a knock on the door.

- Who could have come so early? - a worried Sylvie asked.

- I'll go get it - Grey said, finishing his portion.

- Fuck - was the word that came out of Grey's mouth when he opened the door.

- You're not happy to see me?

- If you're here, is it something serious? Is it normal for the army commander himself to come? - Grey asked his question.

- Well, the battlefield is fine without me, but we need your help - Virion said.

- And I was hoping that this year would go without incident only last year - said Caera.

- Oh, hello, Caera. I sincerely apologize for having to interrupt you from your quiet life like this, but we need your help - said the old elf.

- Why did you apologize to her and not to me? And are you even sure you need our help? You've got Arthur and Sylvie there, and as far as I know, as many as five Lances, that's enough - said Grey.

- No, it's not. I'll tell you in the castle - said Virion - I'll wait for you to get ready, but I ask you to hurry.

- Ah, well... Caera, you can gather the children for now, I need to bring someone here - said Grey and left the house.

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- How did this even happen...

After leaving the house Grey went and warned Tony that they would be gone for a while. Thankfully, Tony is a model student and even offered to help, but Grey refused and told him to keep practicing.

After that, Grey went to the blacksmith shop. Matteo should be there by now, as the shop should be open in a couple hours. When Grey entered the shop, he told Matteo to close the shop and go with him. Just like that, he found himself in the same carriage as Commander Virion.

- Can someone please explain to me what's going on - Matteo pleaded.

- I'm curious too, Grey, could you explain? - asked the elf.

- You will find out for yourselves when we get to the castle. I understand correctly that they are there now, right? - Grey asked. Virion realized who he was asking about.

- Yes, they are there, recovering from their wounds - Virion answered.

- Well, that's good, let's make them happy.

- Dad, who is that old man? - Alicia asked. Grey let out a chuckle.

- That's an old friend of mine - said Grey. Sylvie and Caera giggled.

- How can you... I'm not that old yet! - Virion protested.

- Yeah? How old are you... 200... 300 years old? - Grey said with some mockery in his voice.

- That's middle age for elves, ow! - Virion made a sound of pain. Looking down, he saw one of the sisters tugging at his beard.

- Oh, I'm sorry, it's just so long.... - Rosaline apologized.

- Oh! Can I try it too? - Alicia asked and without waiting for an answer, tugged at his beard. Virion began to let out a low cry of pain.

- Listen, why did you still not get cut your beard? - Grey asked through laughter.