Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! - Volume 7 - Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Having travelled for days, the sand beneath our horses’ hooves began to gradually get thicker . We had finally left the last place which had traces of Rosvenor Empire . We were finally standing atop the sand dunes . Having just come from the cold Rosvenor Empire, I could truly feel the temperature gradually increase . There was no mana being sprayed around in this region, but I could feel the heat of the desert . The winds felt even fiercer than in the north, while the spiralling tiny specks of sand felt like they were cutting my face .

We advanced along a small road in the desert . We hadn’t seen anyone in a long time since entering the desert . Even when we saw small villages, there were just over ten homes . It was as though this was a desolate area . While it seemed as though the sun didn’t exist in the north, it felt like a volcano spitting lava sat overhead here .

When we entered the desert, we switched into the sets Lorana had prepared for us . The pure white cloth hoodie fastened our cape to our chest . We wore thin gloves designed for the desert and switched into high-boots . We shoved our pants into our long boots before tying them up .

It was actually quite comfortable in the intense sun with our pure-white cape and long robe . Tying up our boots and collars also helped prevent sand from getting in, but we could still pour out a pile of sand when we camped at night . The temperature in the desert at night was significantly different . You could even say it was extremely cold at night in the desert .

Lorana took care of everything to do with our camps in the desert . She led us to find places where we could avoid the winds behind sand dunes and she was able to proficiently set up very sturdy tents . Alice told me that building a nation with the people as the foundation was the equivalent of building it on sand, as in it being unreliable for stability and sand being incapable of thinking . This time, I felt Lorana had something to say .

“Luna, have some water . “

I handed Luna some water . Luna massaged her calves with a smile and then took the cup . She giggled softly and responded: “I apologise, your majesty . I should be the one that is taking care of you yet I need you to take care of me now……”

“It’s nothing . As long as you’re alright, that’s all that matters . ”

Luna felt a little unwell during the day today . I think she had a heat stroke . I undressed her and placed her in the Earth Dragon carriage carrying water for her to rest . Luna had basically recovered by night time . However, Luna hasn’t been too well lately . It looks like her past experiences have long-term effects on her health . She appeared ill the entire time once we entered the desert .

Sitting next to her, I rubbed her head with a smile . I then pulled a mat over and wrapped us up together . I said: “Don’t worry about that sort of stuff in this situation . Didn’t big sis say that there are no statuses in the desert? There are only your friends and companions . You’re my companion now, Luna, so it’s natural for me to look after you . ”

“Is it…?” Luna smiled . She looked up at the stars overhead and said, “I am very happy, your majesty…… It is not that I do not like being your personal servant, but this is the first time I have had the right to look you in the eye, your majesty . This feeling makes me really happy . ”

“Have some . ”

I handed Luna a bowl of porridge . Luna got startled . She looked at the floating bits of apple and milk in the bowl and then looked at me slightly surprised . I asked Vyvyan to cast time magic on some fruits, except I didn’t bring much since I wanted to focus on bringing more important things . You can consider something exclusive for me . But I cut an apple up for Luna since she wasn’t feeling well . ”

“Your majesty… this… this……”

“Ah, this is Earth Dragon milk……” The taste of Earth Dragon’s milk doesn’t taste too bad . It tastes like cow-milk except a little sweeter . However, I don’t get to enjoy it often since it contains mana . It wouldn’t cause a big reaction inside me per se, but I will get a stomach ache……

“Yes…… I know that… but… but… giving this to me……”

Luna stuttered as she looked at me while her hands holding the bowl trembled . I looked at her and smiled . I explained: “Just have it . Didn’t I tell you that you were my companion now? Luna, if you’re unwell, you’ll slow us down . You must take care of yourself now so that you can continue staying by my side to take care of me . ”

“…… Uhm . ”

She hesitated for a moment before having small sips . She then looked up and wiped the white milk off her mouth . She then handed me the remainder and said: “Your majesty, you should have the rest . If you are unwell, then I will be in trouble too . ”

“Luna……”

“Please have it . ”

I looked at Luna’s gaze . I picked up the bowl and had the remaining half . Luna picked up the bowl as she looked at me slightly cheerfully . Her slender fingers wrapped around the bowl . I suddenly realised something . Did I just have an indirect kiss with Luna?! Ah…… But it’s fine, right? We’ve kissed for real after all, so I guess I don’t need to be bothered by this .

After placing the bowl down, Luna and I wrapped ourselves up, and then comfortably leaned back onto the sand dune . We looked up at the stars in the sky . The stars in this world are very beautiful . The entire sky was filled with shining stars . This world is different to the world I came from . The moon here dims and brightens up according to how bright the stars are . Not only were the stars in the sky shiny right now, the moon was like a lighthouse .

The cold wind in the desert blew overhead . Not too far away from us was the fire . Other than the troops on guard-duty standing off in the distance like trees, everybody else was resting under their blankets . The Earth Dragons were having a map . Only the horses were makings noises as though they never need rest . I held Luna’s hand underneath the blanket . I looked up and softly lamented: “Truly beautiful . ”

Luna giggled softly . She held my hand tightly and responded: “Yeah . It is just like the stars we saw in Gale Village . Your majesty, the stars are always that pretty with you by my side . ”

“It’s not because of me, you know . ”

“I know……”

Luna leaned herself lightly on me and closed her eyes . She wore a tender smile like the moonlight and in a soft voice requested: “Your majesty, please allow me to lean on you like this for a little while . ”

“Uhm . ”

I changed my posture so that Luna could rest comfortably on my shoulder and then shut my eyes too . Did the people who were once by my side look at this dazzling sky of stars like me? I don’t know . I can’t see them, but I know that the one next to me right now was looking at the starry sky like me .

“Goodnight then, your majesty . ”

“Goodnight, Luna . We will be able to arrive at the city closest to the desert’s five nations tomorrow . We’ll have another good rest there . ”

“Yes, your majesty . ”

Luna yawned like a miniature rabbit and then shifted her body . We intertwined our fingers and she snored gently in my arms . I breathed in the faint scent on Luna . I listened to the crackling sound of the flame underneath the moon and stars in the night sky as I gradually entered my dreams .