Aether Chronicles: Birth Of A Legend-Chapter 92: Let’s Make Something To Eat

Raegar watched as Yuki went to check on the rest of the camp as he drew runes to keep any Nightwalkers or Hollowborns away. It took him twenty minutes to protect them before he climbed into his tent.

Moments later, he settled beneath the sheets, finding a rare pocket of comfort as the soft voices of the two cat women filled the air, their conversation drifting to tales of their journey to Dreadwater City.

Thanks to their words and the fatigue from using Fusion Overdrive, he soon slipped into a heavy, dreamless sleep. Raegar started to recover, and everyone outside the tent felt the Aether pouring into him.

Yuki glanced in his direction as her mother commented with a curious expression. ''I wonder what happened to him for that to happen?''

The young woman opened her mouth to respond, but Edmund cut in, his voice brimming with excitement. ''The young master's a monster in the making, mark my words. I've never heard of a Tier One Warrior taking on enemies leagues above his rank.''

She caught the fire in the man's eyes as he continued. ''Did you see how he sliced through that Mountain Troll? Like a legend ripped from the old stories I grew up on. The way he moved, those daggers flashing, it's uncanny. He's got the makings of the last Aether King, the one who forged the continent into one a thousand years back.''

When Yuki heard that, she would have normally dismissed such a notion, but watching her young master fight like he was, forcing her to change the way she thought about him as he was born to harness Aether like it was breathing.

''He's going to cause chaos wherever he goes,'' she muttered. ''I'm afraid trouble will find him sooner or later as he will outshine every Vaelthorne as he grows stronger, and that shouldn't take long with that skill of his.''

Edmund nodded before declaring. ''When Master Alaric returns, I'll ask him to put me on the young master's guard detail. I want to see how far that boy can go.''

''To the heavens,'' Saki declared. ''Just wait until he climbs Levels or becomes a Tier Two Spellblade. Once he wins the tournaments, explores the Gates, and conquers the dungeons, I'd wager the empress herself will set her sights on him; he's that extraordinary.''

The older woman turned to her daughter, her face etched with seriousness. ''That boy cherishes you. Never let him slip away; he'll always stand by you regardless of how high he climbs. I've seen it in his eyes; he loves you, even if he hasn't realized it yet.''

Yuki felt her cheeks grow red, but Edmund only added to the torture with his cheerful voice. ''All the Blackwood staff already consider you two a thing; we're just biding our time until the official announcement is made.''

Following that, she rushed toward her young master's tent, which made her mother and the older man laugh. This added fuel to the fire and she blushed before climbing inside only to stop when seeing him asleep.

'So handsome,' she mused with a smile as her tail swayed side to side. 'Now let's get some sleep and take advantage of the situation.'

Yuki settled beside him, and without hesitation, he suddenly drew her into a warm embrace, her heart swelling with happiness as she drifted into sleep. They were wrapped in thick blankets that kept the cold away.

The next morning, Raegar stirred awake, blinking in confusion at a haze of pink, until he realized it was the soft hair of his gorgeous catmaid nestled against him. He let out a yawn before climbing out of the blankets.

'Let's make something to eat,' he mused as his stomach growled with hunger.

Raegar put on some thick clothes and wrapped a cloak around him before stepping outside and plopping down next to the dead fire. He used Lightnfire Blast to start another, after throwing more wood into the pile.

The flames surged to life, casting a wave of heat across his skin as he pulled out a pan and tossed a generous slab of butter into it. A sharp sizzle cut through the air as the butter melted, filling his nose with its rich aroma.

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He prepared the bread dough, shaping it with practiced hands before sliding it into the pan to cook. While doing that, Raegar noticed the sun hadn't risen yet, and everyone was still asleep.

'The stint in Bloodfang Forest has messed with my sleep,' he mused while sticking a piece of meat over the fire.

Ten minutes later, he finished cooking, pulling freshly baked bread from the pan alongside a juicy chunk of meat, its savory aroma mingling with the crisp morning air causing his stomach to rumble.

Raegar dug into the meal, the warm bread and tender meat working to heal his body from the strain. With each bite, he felt vitality seeping back in, and a little while later, he finished the food before leaning back.

He pulled out a bottle of sake and took a generous swig, the sharp, fiery liquid jolting him awake, igniting his senses and making him feel better. While sitting there, a twig snap caused his head to snap in the sound's direction.

A cluster of cats perched nearby. They were completely black, which hid the little family in the shadows, but thanks to all the time he spent in Bloodfang Forest and its darkness he could see them.

Raegar noticed their wide yellow eyes fixed on him before drifting to the scraps of food next to him while keeping smaller versions back in case it was dangerous, but he wouldn't hurt them he wanted to help.

'Let's give them some food,' he mused.

He smiled as he beckoned them closer, and this caught their attention. The little family hesitated, their wild instincts fighting against it, but soon deemed him safe and scampered into his lap with eager abandon.

They resembled tiny jaguars, yet their untamed, rugged features gave them a wild look that he loved. Moments later, he tore the leftovers into eight portions, enough for the two parents and their six cubs, ensuring each got their share as they nuzzled against him.

One bold kitten scampered up his chest, settling snugly on his shoulder after delivering a grateful lick to his cheek. He chuckled, running a hand over its soft fur as it let out a faint, resonant meow that rippled through the air.

The father cat swiveled in his direction, eyes narrowing as a low hiss rumbled from its throat. But before anything could escalate, the mother intervened, swatting her mate with a paw as if scolding him.

With a calm stride, she approached herself, undeterred. He reached down and started stroking the female cat, who headbutted his hand while purring, which earned him another growl.

He looked at the male cat before speaking. ''Look, I have no intention of hurting your wife or children. I just want to help, I know food must be hard to find thanks to the monster wave that passed through.''

Upon hearing his words, the small creature cautiously approached, settling beside the female, who greeted it with a tender lick. A moment later, it let out a gentle meow, prompting him to reach out and pet the fluffy cat.

In response, the little creature leaned into Raegar's touch, affectionately headbutting his hand, which prompted him to speak. ''See, I mean you and your family no harm. The woman I care for is a cat demi-human, so you could say I have a fondness for your kind.''

Following that, the mother and father jumped on between his legs before eating the meat and bread he took out. All eight of them stuffed themselves full, and ten minutes later, the six kittens were lying all over him, sleeping.

The female nestled comfortably in Raegar's lap, her soft black fur gliding beneath his gentle strokes, while the male sprawled out fully, finally able to relax without the constant need to stay vigilant.

While this happened, he pampered each one, but Saki appeared only to go wide-eyed when seeing the newcomers. She pointed at him and exclaimed in amazement. ''How are you playing with a family of Nyxari? They're almost extinct!''

As the words left her lips, the father cat jumped up and hissed at her before they vanished, causing Raegar to jump up while scanning his surroundings until something bit his ear, making him yelp.

Just then, a meow echoed out as the male appeared on his shoulder from his own shadow, forcing his eyes to widen in shock as Saki muttered in horror. ''They are right about you! You're a monster, young master.''

''Thank you, mother,'' he teased the older woman.

When Saki heard this her cheeks went bright red as she stammered. ''Young master, you don't have to call me that. Me and the master are seeing how things go before taking that step, with Victoria's permission of course.''

Raegar chuckled at her reaction and continued. ''Well, second mother, luckily for you, my mother loves you like a sister and will probably allow you two to marry when he returns from the war. You know the type of woman she is.''