18. Anthropy's Decision

When everyone was feeling scared in the village, Sofia, who had disappeared, was now lying on a luxurious bed waited on by Anthropy who was still massaging his wife's feet. Anthropy tried several times to awaken Sofia, but several times he tried, he was still unable to awaken his woman. Sofia's eyes were still closed like someone in a deep sleep. There was no sign of her being disturbed by the touch on her feet. It even seemed that Sofia was enjoying the massage.

"Are you really going to let her know the real you? Are you ready for the consequences that you will experience in the future?"

Anthropy looked at the king of heaven and without hesitation he nodded his head.

"I've lived alone and separated from them for too long, Father. I think it's time for us to live together. When else can I use it to make him come back to me other than now? I'm too tired and miss my family too much."

"I know how you feel. As a father, I will also never close my eyes that you have been really tormented all this time. But if I may give you a suggestion, please think twice about what you are going to do right now. Sarah is still hanging around us and she wants to cause you harm. She even sent Rachel to your wife's house and wants the mirror that was exiled there so that it can return to Sarah's hands. That means that woman really still has intentions towards you and your family. Father is very sorry for marrying a demoness like her and ignoring your mother who truly loves father. That's why father suggests postponing your longing for Sofia and let her stay at her house again to guard the mirror until father can find a way to beat Sarah and her men."

Hearing his father's suggestion, Anthropy couldn't help but stare at Sofia for a moment, then looked back at his father. His face showed frustration as he realized that what his father had said was the obvious truth. He really wanted to join his wife and children together in one house, to become a very happy whole family, but he also could not just ignore the safety of his children and wife. He wanted to get together but the most important thing he had to think about was the safety of Arfando and Sofia. Anthropy really couldn't sacrifice them both just because of one longing that wanted to be treated immediately. He must immediately break his desire to gather as a family in such a short period of time. Not because he doesn't want to and can't afford it, but because he takes care of the safety of the people he loves so much.

The king of heaven reached out and stroked Anthropy's back. He knew how his son, who he really hoped to become the heir to the throne in the future, felt. He knew Anthropy was truly devastated and had no other choice but to follow all of the advice he had just said.

"Father knows how broken you are right now, my son. With great difficulty you brought my daughter-in-law to come before me, but you haven't been able to have the opportunity to unite with her and show who you are to her. I will always pray for your happiness one day. Eternal happiness what you will get when you get together without having to think about Sarah's threat to you. Be patient in waiting for that happiness and keep fighting for your rights and obligations in this kingdom. The kingdom of heaven is the main kingdom that will be an example for all kingdoms throughout the universe. This kingdom should be peaceful and peaceful, none of the problems will be a source of division. But because of the past sins I committed, you are forced to accept the consequences of my greed all this time."

Anthropy nodded his head then he immediately reached out to lift Princess Sofia and take her out of the main bedroom to the secret passage that he had been using to get in and out of the heavenly kingdom. He hoped that no one would know the comings and goings at this time, including his biological mother who had hoped for so long to meet Princess Sofia even if only once.

"Have you decided?*

Anthropy stopped his steps then he turned around, looking at the King of heaven who was following behind him. He looked at his father with great sadness before he finally nodded his head.

"This is the best father. This is what I have to take for their safety. I can't be selfish by sacrificing them just to fulfill a moment's happiness."

"Okay, if that's your decision. Bring her back and keep her secret. I don't want my daughter-in-law to get hurt just because of your carelessness."

Anthropy immediately continued his steps towards a tree behind the kingdom. After arriving at the tree, he closed his eyes and cast a spell then he completely disappeared from the sight of the King of heaven.

"Hopefully you will get what you have been dreaming of all this time my child. As a parent, I can only pray for the best for you. There is nothing I can give other than prayer and may God grant my prayer for the happiness of my children and grandchildren."

The king of heaven then turned around leaving the secret passage used by Anthropy to leave his kingdom. He really couldn't forgive himself for being so careless. His mind, which was currently divided between regret and hope for the future, made him not realize that around him there were a pair of eyes watching his movements. The king of heaven was still walking while bowing his head. He immediately closed the door of the secret room without paying attention to the owner of the pair of eyes following him wherever he stepped. Until a few moments later the King of heaven felt as if he was being followed by someone. He stopped and then tried to take something from under his clothes. He looked at the object in his hand then smiled and walked towards the garden beside the palace.

"If only because you want something from me. Do you have to sneak around like a thief who will take my things? Come out and make an appearance in front of me"

Nothing appeared before the King of heaven. The owner of the pair of eyes was still hiding in its original place, making a sense of comfort, then reached out and threw a pebble into the Bougainvillea flower grove that was across from the place.