To The Duke's Mansion

I informed the girls of my departure right after I met with Alfred.

"You promise Daddy?"

"Yeah, I promise I will be back very soon."

"You better return back fast Papa or I'll never let you go again, " Leah declared while hugging me tightly.

"I'll keep that in mind,"

"If you don't come back Dada, I'll starve to death," This time it was Mia's turn to reveal her heartfelt words.

"Please don't do that. Deena will update me on how you three girls behave upon my arrival okay? So I'll be back faster if you all promise to eat and listen to everything Deena tells you. Is that clear?"

All three girls nodded in response with their cheeks rosy and their eyes drizzling tears at an uncontrollable pace.

At first I hugged each of them before all three pounced on me to hug me tighter upon sensing I was about to leave them.

"I love you all," I said while hugging them tightly.

"We love you too," All three girls replied simultaneously.

After a few minutes, I planted a kiss on their heads before strolling towards Deena. She's really a cry baby isn't she?.

She's trying to do everything in her power to hold back her tears. Do not worry, between the two of us I'll miss you the most. I drew her closer to me to plant a kiss on her forehead as well before hugging her tightly as though this were to be our last time seeing each other.

"Take good care of all my girls, that includes you."

"Y... Yes, *sobs* I will."

She cries a little as she buried her face deep into my chest. I love her scent, her warmth and everything about her. I placed my chin on her head as one of her two cowlicks brushed against my nose. I don't get why they are crying, it's not like I'm gonna be gone for months.

*Sighs*

Deena is just someone that cries a lot. There was a time we watched a stage play based on a tragic ending and Deena's eyes streamed buckets that day. *Sighs* She's really something isn't she?

Although her soft and enchanting knockers which was sandwiched between us, coupled with the boner I've got between my thighs might make one to assume I only desire this beautiful gal for her body.

But that could never be the case. I genuinely desire her cause I truly love her. After all, it did started out as love at first sight so there's definitely nothing I feel aside from pure and utter love for my beautiful dark elf.

I instinctively hugged her a little tightly before letting go. I'm really going to confess my feelings to her once we meet again.

'But I do acknowledge the fact that saying it in my head and uttering it out aren't really the same thing. Nevertheless, I will do the best I can.'

And with that, I waved a final goodbye to everyone before entering into the flying chariot with Alfred.

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<< Inside the chariot >>

"Tell me Alfred, how are my dear brother and sister doing?" I asked as I relaxed my back on the soft seat I sat on.

"Lord Darik has been flourishing in handling the business side of things for the past few years now which has aided in easing the stress of His Grace.

With the progress he's been making, I won't be surprised if he gets married to the first daughter of the Marquess himself," Alfred relayed with a hint of pride in his voice.

Apparently he's the one who had been nurturing my big brother on the steps needed to really make our father's business successful.

Moreover it seems my brother has been able to devise ways of improving the family's fortunes on his own. And based on this fact, Alfred couldn't be more proud of my big brother's achievements.

"Wow!! Really? And what about my sister?" I asked as I leaned a little bit towards Alfred who was sitting directly in front of me.

Alfred leaned towards me also with his eyes clearly glittering with excitement as he replied.

"Lady Deborah has been phenomenal as always. Her myriad fashion industry is on the verge of a meteoric rise across the five cities of the empire. I can't wait for her industry to become a global enterprise,"

You see what I'm saying? Alfred could barely hide his excitement towards the achievements my sister had made. I always knew she would become a popular figure among all three children of our parents.

After all, her fashion industry encompasses the designing, manufacturing, marketing, advertising and distribution of all types of men's, women's and children's apparel ranging from the most rarefied and expensive ones to the ordinary everyday clothing. She's a generational star.

So in other words, my brother is on the verge of successfully succeeding my father's business and title while my sister will soon be crowned the Queen of modern day fashion.

I've got the most amazing big brother and sister this world has to offer. I'm truly glad both get to live the luxurious dream they had when they were young.

Well as for me, the flashy lifestyle just isn't my thing. I love the lifestyle I'm currently living with my girls.

The truth is that, I actually inquired from Alfred about my siblings to know if they were at home or not.

I didn't really intend to know how their daily lifestyles had been. I guess Alfred misinterpreted what I meant to ask.

There's no point informing him about this fact now, it would only hurt his feelings if he were to know this. For now, I'll allow the experienced butler to feel a little bit more pride about his wonderful students.

I really like Alfred, he's a professional to the core. He doesn't really allow emotions to sway his judgement and he certainly doesn't act like this in front of my father and mother.

I'm positive he feels free this way right now based on the fact that both Alfred and I share a certain kind of bond. A bond between master and student.

That's right he was the one who taught me swordsmanship. How? That's because he's a retired adventurer at the age of over seventy years by now if I'm not mistaken.

Based on the fact that the chariot was currently being pulled by six Pegasus, the speed at which we traveled back home was relatively fast.

It took us twelve hours to get to the Duke's mansion. We had barely landed on the ground before fireworks were being shot to the sky to announce our arrival.