Chương 96: Chapter 84. Mrs. Mori

Mori It's been a week since we started our travel back to Blackstone City. We've visited Bloodslide and Ashneck and we had similar experiences as when we arrived in Nulrock. In the end, I healed around 300 people. I can't say that was too bad. Julia also told me that the Armor is around 30% repaired. All in all, I think I've made some good progress. My skill with Holy Heal had improved as well. I even figured out how to cast 1 spell on multiple targets now.

So, I was able to clear out the entire hospital in Bloodslide in the end. It's been 2 days since then. We were currently using a different route than the one to return to BlackStone. Since we were visiting Midori Village now. Otherwise known as Anna's hometown." Ah! Master, look! That's the gate of my Village!" As I was thinking about the current situation. Anna pointed out the gates of her Village that appeared in the distance. The gates poked out from the dense forest that surrounded us." Green and purple gates?

I can understand the green from the forest, but where did the purple come from?"" The purple comes from a type of C-Class Monster. They're called Ralmites. They're insect type creatures that hide underground in the forest. They can actually be a problem if we don't hunt them for training every year. Their purple blood works as repellent for other types of monsters, so we paint the gate and fences around the Village in their blood every 3 to 4 years to protect the Village.""

So, the forest basically has an infestation, and you can't fully take them all out because they hide in the ground?"" Yes, granted, I'm sure we could if we really put our minds to it, but I suppose a controlled population like we have now is the ideal situation."" Pretty clever." Anna smiled at my compliment. Everyone spent the rest of the time traveling commenting on the lush green forest that surrounded the Village. Before long, we arrived at the big gates.

After one of the guards announced that King Warrick wished to pass, we were given entry after the Village Guards confirmed their King and Queen were actually in their presence." Anna!" A woman's voice cut through the hustle and bustle of entering the Village. The person called for Anna." Mother!" Anna got down from her horse and ran over to the woman who called her. Now that I get a good look at her, she looks like Anna, but with light red hair and eyes.

She was a Dodomeki just like Anna, in fact all of the villagers are Dodomeki now that I take a look around it. Regardless of that, she began to speak to Anna again." It's been so long. I've missed you so much!" Anna and her mother hugged each other. Aqua, Sarah and I walked over to greet the woman. By the time Anna and her mother had separated, we arrived behind Anna. Her mother noticed us and seemed a bit surprised by Aqua and Sarah being here.

I guess either she wasn't told about us visiting or the appearance of her Queen and the first Princess is a bit overwhelming for her. Regardless of Anna's mother's shock, Aqua began to speak to her." Hello, Mrs. Mori! It's a pleasure to meet you! Anna has helped My Family and I so much in such a short time! You have my thanks!" Anna's mother seemed shell shocked." Aqua, I think we may need to give Mrs. Mori a second to calm down."" Ah! You're right! I'm too used to dealing with all the High Nobles recently!"

We waited for Anna's mother to calm down. After a few minutes, combined with Anna's comforting, Mrs. Mori began to calm down. In time she was even ready to start speaking." G-g-g-g... Good day to you, Queen Aqua! I'm glad My Daughter could be of service to the Royal Family! I hope the rest of Our Family can continue to faithfully serv-"" Now, now! No need to be so formal! I already consider Anna to be like Family to me! In fact, in a few ways, she will end up like that! Isn't that right, Matthew!?""

I think we can use my real name with Anna's mother, Aqua." Aqua tried to tease me, which would've worked if I didn't realize how rude it would be to use a fake name while asking to Marry someone's daughter. Anna had a conversation with her mother as I spoke to Aqua. Meanwhile, Mrs. Mori didn't even register what Aqua said. You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story." Anna... A human is having a casual conversation with, Queen Aqua.""

Wait until you hear who he is and what he has to say. Fufufu." Hearing the conversation between mother and daughter, I figured now would be a good time to introduce myself. I turned to Anna and her mother and began to introduce myself to her." Hello, Mrs. Mori. My name is John Ericsson. I'm an Otherworlder. Also, I'm a Paladin. I just arrived in this world about 3 months ago. Anna became my Maid a few days after I arrived. She's taken good care of me these past 3 months." I bowed my head to her.

I have no clue if this is seen as polite here in Diablos, but it felt like the right thing to do. After a few moments, Anna's mother began to speak." Raise your head, Mr. Ericsson." I did as I was asked." Thank you for taking care of My Daughter, Mr. Ericsson."" She takes care of me more often. Heck, without Anna at this point, I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached. But I plan on doing everything I can for her moving forward."

At this point, Anna moved back to my side and was in the position a Maid would have behind her master." Hm?" Anna's mother made a sound while she looked at us. I looked at her puzzled for a moment before Sarah began to greet Mrs. Mori as well." I believe now would be a good moment to introduce myself as well! Hello, Mrs. Mori! My name is Sarah Dreadnaught! Anna has been a Close Friend to me for a while now! I hope to continue our Friendship in the future!"

Again, Anna's mother seemed to not believe that a member of the Royal Family was in front of her. This time, without Anna, she was able to answer." It's good to meet you, Princess Sarah, I hope that My Daughter and you can continue to have a close friendship."" Oh, come now, it most likely will be an even deeper relationship whe-" Anna covers Sarah's mouth before she could finish her thoughts." Hm? What was that, Princess Sarah? Also, Anna! You shouldn't casually touch a member of the Royal Family so casually!"

Anna and Sarah began to whisper to each other. Meanwhile, Aqua began to speak." Well to be fair, Mrs. Mori.. Actually, can I just call you by your first name? It's Maria, right?"" By all means, Your Majesty." Aqua and Ms. Mori began to close the distance between each other. But wait? How did she know her name? Apparently Aqua saw the puzzled expression on my face and began to speak." Warrick and I looked over Anna's profile before assigning her to you, John.

Also, while I say this, Maria, can you keep John's real name a secret for now. He has a few reasons why he wishes to keep it a secret."" What should I call him instead of his name then?"" I use the fake name "Matthew". But, when we're in private, by all means, call me by my name. I'd feel weird if Anna's mother called me by my fake name." Anna's mother looked startled for a moment before speaking." Wait! We're in public right now! What if someone has overheard us!?"" You didn't notice Aqua's Barrier being put up?""

Uhh?" Mrs. Mori looked around and noticed the slightly dark film that was covering the area we were in. I guess she was too shocked to notice the Barrier. We had grown used to it since Aqua would cast it as we traveled so we didn't need to keep using my fake name the entire trip. While she absorbed all of this information, her eyes fell on Anna and Sarah who were still whispering to each other." Your Hignes-"" Just call me Aqua when we're alone." Mrs. Mori looked like she saw a ghost.

Aqua smiled and began to tease her." Would it be better if I commanded you to call me by name, Maria?"" Not at all, Your High.... Aqua."" Good!" After a few moments of Mrs. Mori grasping how Aqua's personality worked, she began to speak again." Is it truly alright for Anna to speak so casually to Princess Sarah?"" Why not? They're both part of the same party."" What? They've fought together?" Mrs. Mori was surprised at that news. Aqua continued on."

They fought and defeated Promethia's invading Hero Party a week ago! Your daughter assisted Sarah in defeating the strongest member of the Hero Party while John defeated the Hero." Mrs. Mori looked at me with admiration. Hopefully this helps when I drop the bombshell of why we're here. Regardless of my thoughts, Ms. Mori called for Anna who had just finished whispering with Sarah. Why is Sarah smiling?" Yes, Mother?"" You've grown, Anna. You've come so far from when your Father made you switch career paths."

Anna smiled and began to speak warmly to her mother." Yes, Mother, I have. I've finally figured out what I want to do with my life. That's actually the reason we've come here." Anna glanced at me as she looked at her mother, whose eyes had a flash of understanding before she began to speak." Wait, Anna! Are you pregnant with Mr. Ericsson's child!?" Mrs. Mori seemed to be thinking in soap opera terms." WHAT!? NO!" Anna responded in a loud emotional voice. Anna has only gotten like this with either Sarah or me.

I guess this is the strength of family? I decided to help Anna out since she seemed too heated to explain anything." Actually, Mrs. Mori, we haven't done anything like that."" That's surprising."" Why is that?" Ms. Mori seemed surprised at my answer." It's obvious you both have feelings for each other. I've seen the way you both look at each other. Even when Anna's normal eyes are looking away from you, her Dodomeki eyes are usually looking at you."" MOTHER!"" it's that obvious?"" Yes, at least to me.

Granted, you must be a bit indecisive. You've shown the same look towards Princess Sarah."" Well, I've been Engaged to Princess Sarah since I was brought here to Gaia."" Wait! Is My Daughter a... Mistress!?" Mrs. Mori looked extremely fearful. I need to dash those out really quick. I guess I'll just tell her as well." No, Anna is not my mistress."" Oh, thank the Gods!"" She's my Second Fiancé. Also, I'm here to formally ask for her Hand In Marriage from you and your husband."

Anna's mother's eyes went completely white. She didn't really respond to what anyone said since I told her the truth. She could walk however, so we brought her with us to Anna's family home so we could also speak to her and her husband at the same time. I was a bit nervous, but both Anna and Sarah held my hands as we walked through the front door of the Mori family's home. That helped a lot with my nerves.