Chapter 11: Trauma

Reif was saying that he was not shy but he clearly is. The little kid becomes more and more adorable in Rhash's eyes the longer they interacted

To wash away Reif's shyness, Rhash even went to the kid's back and hug him from behind

Their wet bare skin touches each other causing Reif's whole body to blush. The smooth skin touching his body feels so good and Reif's whole body heated up for an unknown reason

If that wasn't enough, Rhash even placed his chin on Reif's shoulder lovingly. "This feels nice, right?"

Reif can only slowly nod his head at that. He doesn't know why but he kind of want to have more skinship with Rhash

"We can bath here every day after our training sessions, how's that sound?" Rhash's breath was hitting Reif's ear giving the latter a goosebump

Although Reif feels bashful, his mind still imagined the scenes of him and Rhash playing in the water every day

He kind of like that thought. Not to mention, for a reason unknown to him, Reif wants to see Rhash's body. It just looks so smooth as if water will come out from it after a single pinch

"I-If that's what Big B-Brother wants" Reif replied shyly before he felt a pair of soft lips hitting his red cheeks that turned even redder

"Reif is the best!" Rhash happily said before backing off a bit to start scrubbing Reif's back

Reif's body stiffened from the kiss and he unconsciously lowered his head to look at the thing between his legs

He saw this 'thing' standing up vigorously. Reif's mind was about to wonder what is happening to him before a purr like sound escapes his throat

The way Rhash is scrubbing his back felt so good he starts moaning a bit

Seeing that reaction, Rhash knew he is making a good job. It's just too bad that they don't have any soap. It would clean them better if they have soap

Reif's mind turned a bit sluggish from the sensation of his back being scrubs and he almost dozed off in the lake

"Hehehe... is it that good?" Rhash asked a bit proud of himself. Reif is honest as he uttered a 'yes' as an answer

"Me too! Scrub my back too!" Rhash requested while turning his body. Just what is a better way to be close with each other aside from scrubbing each other's backs?

When Reif turned his body, Rhash's flawless and baby smooth back once again graced his vision

He felt a bit of dryness in his throat but Reif just ignored it. He wants to make Rhash feel as comfortable as he does. He needs to repay Rhash for doing a 'nice thing' to him

Thus, Reif did his best and scrubbed Rhash's skin with his bare hands. The soft flesh underneath his palm amazed him. He felt like he wouldn't get tired of doing this for Rhash

The two played with each other in the water for a while before they went to find foods to eat

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Days, weeks, and even months have passed. The two became closer and closer to each other

They are already inseparable. Wherever Reif is, Rhash would also be there and vice-versa

The number of times that they were not together was too low and they deeply enjoyed each other's company

Reif even feels like he is laying in a bed made from clouds. The past 4 months were the best days of his life

He had good food courtesy of Rhash's effort in hunting for the first few weeks but then Reif also gained enough power to get his own food

The forest has become their second home and they spend more time on it than their little shelter inside the Baron's Territory

However, good days don't last that long. A time that Rhash is waiting for but also don't want to happen has finally come

Reif is being summoned by his father. From the dreams that Rhash had, he already knew what would happen

This is a good chance for Reif to see how cruel the world really is and how his father doesn't love him at all

In that way, Reif would mature faster. He can start walking the path of a Villain that Rhash wants him to walk

However, this would also hurt a lot. For a small kid, this would be a traumatizing event

However, unless Rhash take Reif away from here, he wouldn't be able to prevent this from happening

Even when Rhash tried, Reif still refuses as he believes that his father still cared for him

That was simply a fantasy hope of a child but Rhash can't do anything to make Reif realize that his father doesn't love him in a way that won't hurt

After this event, Reif will realize a lot of things that a child should not realize

Although Reif was ordered to show himself to the Baron as soon as possible, Rhash still shooed away the servant. With Rhash's image to the servant, the servant doesn't have the courage to go against him

Rhash needs to have a little pep talk with Reif first. He doesn't want the kid to be too shocked

Inside the shelter, Reif has a happy look on his face. He thought that his father wants to finally see him again out of love but that was far from being the case

Rhash can't help but feel bad but he needs to be tough

"Reif... listen to me" Rhash started and Reif happily nodded his head. He was simply in such a joyous mood

"Reif... I know that you love your father very much but don't expect too much"

Reif knitted his brows at that. Although this is not Rhash's first time saying such a thing to him, Reif still can't understand it. He was always filled with confusion whenever they will talk about this topic

It is his father we are talking about. Isn't a father suppose to love their child unconditionally?

"I know why the Baron wants to see you. It pains me to say this but Reif... it is not for a good thing"

"You must listen to my words and don't forget it. The Baron would send you into a family that he hated"

Although Reif loves Rhash, he still doesn't believe that his father would do something like that

Reif instantly shook his head in disbelief. "M-my father wouldn't do that!"

Reif would never refute Rhash's words except if the matters involve his father

"Please... just listen to my words. If what I said won't happen then that's good. But if it really does happen, my words should never be forgotten by you"

Despite not understanding why Rhash is saying things like this, Reif still nodded his head

"After the Baron sent you to a family he hated, the Young Master of that house would want to... molest you. Do you still recall the basic sex education I taught you?"

Reif nodded his head at that with a red face

"Sex is something that you would only do with someone you want to do it with. Both parties must consent to it"

"But if someone wants to do it with you even though you don't want it, that is what you call rape"

"Rape is a bad thing and everyone that will commit such crime deserves the cruelest punishments"

"If the Noble's son tried to molest you, don't hold back! Release the power inside you regarding the consequences!"

"That place would be scary and unfamiliar to you but don't worry, your Big Brother will rescue you!"

That Noble Family is also just a small Baron in the countryside. Even if there are people there that can use magic, their power wouldn't be high

Rhash didn't spend these past few months in vain. Despite learning magic without proper guidance, both he and Reif can still use magic powerful enough to at least protect themselves from the small fries

Not to mention, Rhash has the advantage of his physique and mindset. Just his body alone can already kill humans

Even if a human can use magic, their bodies would still be very fragile. If Rhash managed to used his long sharp nails to rip a human's throat, that human would still die even if they can use magic

Rhash would also not hold back in killing people if it's to save Reif. He won't ever have second thoughts and a mentality like that is a deadly thing for the enemies

"B-but... if I use my powers some people might..." just the thought of him killing someone again makes Reif fearful

That is one of the things that Rhash wants to change. In his dreams, when Reif grew up and experienced all sorts of hardships, he was already numb at the concept of killing

To continue surviving, Reif was forced to kill numerous people that want him dead. It comes to the point that he already became numb at it and he can kill hundreds or thousands of people without batting an eye

Rhash wants to accelerate the time when Reif has that kind of mentality again. Only when they can protect themselves without holding back can they prevent many people from hurting them