
Helios rested that night while sitting in his study after a long time could only stay in the palace longer.
During this time, Helios had to go back and forth to deal with various problems in the Armtemis Continent, not to mention the internal matters of the empire that were important to be dealt with.
Helios seemed to be playing with a ballast document so as not to be blown by the wind as soon as the window opened.
It was made of metal base material with some wood carvings in several places around it.
It is not a fantastic design, but the shape of the object itself is unique.
It resembles the shape of the Yasmine tortoise that was first encountered by Helios on his way to the city of Painfinn first.
“Master, you call us?”
Albert's sudden words with Albexus soon broke Helios out of her daydream.
“Ah, have you guys come apparently?”
But rather than looking at Helios's disheveled face, they both focused more on the paperweight Helios was playing with in her right hand.
“Wah, the shape is beautiful! It's nostalgic..”
Albert immediately stopped his speech in the middle.
He only realized that the feeling of nostalgia he felt was because the shape of the object was similar to the shape of the previous Yasmin tortoise.
Albert is well aware of how his master even today still harbors sadness after the loss of Yasmin.
“Hahahahahahaha. Aye right? Grodzky's grandfather was talented not only in creating mechanical tools and weapons, but also in art.”
“Ah, it's from the dwarf huh?”
Albexus, who had no idea about Yasmin's history, was immediately involved in the conversation.
But thanks to that, the awkward atmosphere that was not expected by both Helios and Albert soon disappeared.
“Curtiz gave me this, he said of my birthday present from Grandpa Grodzky. I don't know what he was thinking when my birthday was still four months away.he said a bit far away if he had to go back and forth from Painfinn to Megdia, so he just gave it at Helion's birthday show. Hahaahahaha. Really That Grandpa. Cook can think so anyway even though there is a fruit gate transportation by Doctor Minerva.”
“As per the news circulating, your relationship with the Painfinn region is really familiar huh, Your Highness.”
“Hahahahaha. That so? Yes, I admit that all residents of Painfinn City are indeed warm people. Oh yes, Venia also rewards a vitamin, he said did not want to lose with Doctor Minerva. Hahaahahaha. I'm glad to see such an eager researcher.”
A moment later, Helios's gaze suddenly sharpened.
“So, I invited you here to talk about tower.”
“The lower-floor monsters have fully recovered and started moving away from tower.”
“At the moment Alice and the other soldiers there are trying their hardest to hold back those monsters.”
“It seems that the expedition to the tower for the hero party will be carried out faster than previously planned.”
To Helios' statement, Albert and Albexus both nodded.
Helios stroked the head of the stuffed turtle and Albert watched her with a grim expression.
***
After meeting Albert and Albexus, they informed Doctor Minerva and made all the necessary preparations for the expedition, all that was left for Helios was how to communicate this to his family.
Farhaad, the fourth son of Helios of his second queen, Luciana, is now the one Helios relies on for family matters.
Although Farhaad was younger than Helion, he was wiser.
“Just leave all internal affairs to me and Uncle Luic, Father.”
“Dad, just focus on expeditions only.”
Helios smiled at Farhaad's very reliable reply.
Helios stood up to pat his son on the shoulder.
“You are indeed the most reliable, Farhaad.”
A moment later, however, Helios' expression shrank.
He looked at Farhaad, his son, with a meaningful look.
“You are intelligent, your insight is broad, you also understand politics and foreign relations very well. But Farhaad... Are you aiming for your brother Helion?”
“If Kak Helion passes in my judgment as a good emperor candidate, of course I have no intention of doing so at all, Father.”
It could not be explained by the tangled words of Helios' expression listening to Farhaad's reply at that moment.
He was suddenly very worried about the future of his family after his death.
Helios loved Helion, but how much his affection for Helion was, as was Helios' affection for Farhaad.
But to think that his two children would be involved in the conflict for the throne after his departure in the future, it makes Helios become selfish and hope to live longer in the outside world.
However, Helios was aware of his responsibilities as a hero.
Heroes only exist when the world needs them.
But the heroes must immediately withdraw themselves when the threat of that world has disappeared.
With my face, Helios spoke to Farhaad,
“I don't forbid you to realize your ambition, Farhaad. But whatever happens, please give your family life first. You are brothers.”.
Farhaad, who was calm, suddenly agitated to see his father shed tears while pleading with him.
Perhaps because of the achievements with his activities that are very dense lately, Helios became lunglai.
Farhaad was very worried to immediately support his father who seemed to be about to collapse.
“What did Dad say? Of course family is the main one. Do you think I would have the heart to kill Kak Helion just because of the throne or something? All I want is the best for the survival of the empire. For the future of our descendants.”
“What it all means without brotherhood. I just don't like Kak Helion's haphazard attitude to the point that I think I should just take care of the country's problems rather than him.”
“So Dad just relax. Whatever you're worried about, it's not gonna happen. Although later I would choose the extreme path to awaken the careless brother, I made sure that not a single blood would drip. You certainly know that I can do well, don't you?”
Helios' smile finally returned with Farhaad's reply.
“Thank God, I have a broad-minded son like you, Farhaad.”
“Ya, Father.”
***
One morning before his departure to the Artemis Continent, Helios took the time to visit his son, Helion, who was mutinying to him carelessly through the portable gate of the work of himself and Doctor Minerva.
“So, did you derive your pleasure by doing all this, my son?”
“Ah! Ayahanda?!”
Helion was immediately startled by Helios' sudden arrival.
“So what do you want now? Seriously Ayahanda came here alone? Will you arrest me as a rebel leader? Do you think you can do it? Don't take me and the rebel forces lightly!”
Helios immediately shook his head at Helion's statement.
“I just want to see my son's face before my expedition to the Armmemis Continent begins.”
“Ayahanda always has been! Just busy with state affairs without ever noticing Mom and I. I hate Ayahanda!”
Although Helios was met with the anger of his son, Helios was relieved to see at least his son's face once before his departure.
“Akurlah with your other brother, Lion. As the oldest child, it will be your responsibility to unite them.”
“And as for your protest that brought you together to rebel, speak carefully with your brother, Farhaad. I'm sure he's got a much better solution.”
Helion still wanted to shout furiously at his father.
But when he looked back, his father had apparently disappeared.