Chapter 11: Eavesdropping
'Her Combat prowess is slightly higher than dad, huh.'
Zeke didn't mind it much. After all, CP is still just a number, It still depends on the situation if both combatants have almost the same CP. The person who utilized outside or external help would probably win even if he/she has a bit less CP.
Zeke was a bit confused as to how his mother is stronger in terms of CP, but he figured he still has lots to learn about this world before having a general outline.
"Oh, I forgot. Can you manage the house for a bit? I was called back for a small meeting. I'll be back before midnight, hopefully."
"Sure hun, take care on your way!"
Zeke noticed these slight dialogues and figured that his parents must have a bit of authority in their area. He often heard either his mother or father talk about going out for a bit due to some sort of meetings, but he still couldn't figure out the whole situation. He only had guesses, but he really didn't mind it much. In fact, the higher the authority of his parents, the better his life would be.
Curiosity took over his mind, so he decided to stay up all night and try to see if he would hear bits of information when his father come back. Even though his body is that of an infant, he could now at least suppress his body's desire for a bit. He decided to stay up for only this day since he didn't want his body to have undesired effects from lacking sleep.
Sure enough, he heard a sound in the living room that night. He sneakily climbed his crib and tried to eavesdrop.
"Welcome back, Hun! What's up with your gloomy face? What's the matter?"
Charles seems to ponder over something before replying.
"Cath, the situation's getting serious."
Hearing this, her mother, who he thought was just a happy-go-lucky mother, suddenly became serious.
"Hm, what did they say?"
"It's about the war. It's affecting our borderlands. Demons and Humans alike started trying to cross over to our shores. The council didn't know the reason behind it, but they concluded that whatever the reason, it still is unfavorable for our Kingdom. What do you think?"
Catherine frowned. "According to what you say, both races want a piece of our land? Hmmm, maybe our land can give them an advantage?.... Right! I have a hunch, but I'm pretty sure the reason they want our lands is for their strategic advantage. We're near the middle of both continents, right? By having either force take camp here, they could force the other side in a two-pronged attack! Well, it's just my hunch, but I'm pretty sure I'm right."
"Hmmm, now that you brought it up, our location indeed is a special one. But they really had the guts to attack us huh? HMPH! I don't care about their senseless war, and I only want them not to involve our Continent, but they don't seem to respect us enough to hear our words. I'll relay your theory to the council tomorrow. Hopefully, they won't just sit still. I've also been itching for battle, you see! HAHAHA!" Charles' eyes seem to exude ruthlessness and excitement.
"Quit your warmonger ideals! If the elders don't handle this carefully, we might end up getting pulled on their war as well! Well, we're not really in a position to interfere with their decisions, are we? Let's just forget about it. They better not involve us in the war! We only just started our peaceful life here, I don't want it to disappear just because of another continent's war."
"About that.." Charles seems to think about the right words to say to her slightly angry wife.
"They cut our time to four years. After that, we must return to our positions." Charles heaved out a long sigh, his face showing a hint of sadness.
"Four years? Why are we needed already anyway? Are we preparing for some war or something?" Catherine didn't show it in her face, but she was also inwardly displeased by how little time they were given.
"No. Apparently, public order is starting to deteriorate and they expect us to return as early as possible to calm the masses."
Zeke's body felt sleepiness, but his mind right now is quickly absorbing what he just heard. He felt lucky that his guesses were right. The Human Continent indeed has some kind of problem right now, and if he decided to be born there, his life might not be easy. Good thing he chose the neutral continent in the midst of the war, or else his future might have become bleak. He also felt more curious about his parent's position now. Why did that council want them back as quickly as possible? Are they some sort of influential figures? or are they highly skilled in warfare? Zeke wanted to ask them right there and then but refrained himself due to his circumstances. What would happen if they knew their son is eavesdropping at a young age of not even a year old?
Before going back, he heard his parents talk about something.
"Oh, I met with my old friend in the meeting. He said he and his wife want to meet you and Ezekiel. Apparently, his wife also gave birth to their daughter quite a few months ago. Our son is just a month older than theirs."
"Oh, a daughter." Catherine let out a chuckle, but to Zeke, it seemed like there was something being made in her mind.
"Yes. He said he wanted to meet you as well as Zeke. Maybe he thought the same too? What do you think?" Charles seem to know what Catherine was thinking, and he chuckled too.
"Well then. If he thinks the same as us, then why not? Also, who's that friend of yours?"
"You'll see. You also know her, and he's also my childhood friend. You could say we're as close as blood brothers!"
"Hmmm, when you say childhood friend, do you mean one of those three hopeless romantics? Wow, I'm surprised one of them even got married! I'd like to meet that friend of yours and see if he's a capable father then."
"Alright. He'll surely be happy to see you next week. HAHAHAHA" Charles' laugh sounded kinda.... evil?
Zeke didn't understand his dad's evil face, but all he wanted to do now was sleep.
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