Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! - Volume 7 - Chapter 49

Chapter 49

“Your Majesty!!”

As soon as I got to the entrance of the camp, a body leapt at me, crashing straight into my arms and almost knocking me off the dune . I wobbled and then hugged Luna, who leapt at me . Luna’s familiar and soothing scent released itself in my arms as if the brightest flower was blooming in my arms .

“Your Majesty! Did you get hurt?!”

From my embrace, Luna looked up with a shocked expression . She reached her shaky hands up to touch the wound below my neck . I felt a cold prick on my nerves . I shook my head . I hugged her and softly replied, “I’m fine, Luna . I’m fine . It’s just a little scratch . ”

“Your Majesty, you still need to treat your wound despite that!” Luna quickly ripped open my collar at the neck and bit my wound . I could feel Luna licking my wound and sucking the sand sitting on it . I could feel my warm blood pour out from the wound again . Luna sucked on my wound with her might and then spat the blood and sand out to one side . She then took out a handkerchief from her shirt and pressed it on my wound .

I tightly grabbed hold of Luna’s hand and looked at her . I stroked her lips and she raised her head up to look at me with her teary eyes . She quivered as she said, “Your Majesty… I beg you… Please do not abandon me next time . Please do not abandon me… Please… I am so worried when I am not by your side . I was so worried about you… If you did not make it back… If you did not make it back… How… How… How would I continue living…?”

“If I don’t make it back, you must live on well . ”

I stroked Luna’s head then bent down to gently kiss her lips . I could taste some of the sand and blood on her lips . That was the taste my wound left on her lips . I tasted my wound and the soothing fragrance in Luna’s mouth . I tasted her love for me, as well as my love for her . Luna closed her eyes and gently sucked me as though she desired me . The two of us were locked tightly in each other’s embrace with the feeling of excitement of making it through a crisis, in addition to our love for each other . We tasted each other’s love as if we were experiencing the most beautiful love in this world .

We released each other and then Luna asked with concern, “Your Majesty, where is Miss Lorana?”

‘Aren’t you a little late? But I get it . I’m several times more important than Lorana to Luna . ’

I pointed behind me and replied, “I had someone take care of her . They’re on their way here now . Pack up our stuff and get ready to set out . Oh, right, how many of our people came back?”

“The two teams that split off both came back with no losses . They immediately returned when they reached the camp and saw no one . ”

I was relieved to hear Luna’s answer .

‘Philes and Tarak were thinking well . They both made the most correct decision . It appears that I didn’t lose too many men then . I can take home over one-hundred men as it stands at present and the wounded have already left safely . That means I only lost a bit over thirty men . ’

‘I can accept the loss . We just need to return and recuperate, and we’ll recover our strength . We’re fortunate we didn’t lose the entire unit and got something out of the journey . ’

“Your Majesty, who did you ask?”

“Socina’s people…” I paused for a bit . I didn’t know if I should tell Luna about giving the map to Karana . But after some deliberation, I thought there was no point in hiding it . I looked at Luna and informed her, “I handed the map we found to them, and as repayment, they will safely escort us back to the city . ”

I thought Luna would be shocked and scold me . I thought she’d criticise me . But she didn’t say anything . Instead, she revealed a relieved smile, looked at me and told me, “It is good that you can return to Troy City safely . That treasure map or whatever is nowhere near as important as you . I am glad you can return home safely, Your Majesty . It is great that you can return home . ”

I stroked her head and chuckled . I responded, “Yeah . I want to return as soon as possible, too . I feel that I’m making you all roam around here for it . Not only do I want to go home, I want to ensure that you can all return home peacefully . Right now, I feel that ensuring you can leave this place safely is so much more meaningful than a map . ”

“Uhm! Your Majesty, let us go home!”

“Uhm! Let’s go home . ”

I led the remaining people out of the camp . When I told them about how I exchanged the map to leave this place safely, they all showed a look of relief . Judging from their reactions, it would seem that not even Philes, Tarak and company could continue fighting . The remaining soldiers were in decent condition, but their weapons were all broken . I couldn’t help but be joyous about my correct decision .

‘Though I’m reluctant to accept the outcome, I just made a decision which decided our lives . I already know very clearly what my biggest dream is . And that’s to return home, back to Nier and Lucia’s side, back to my loved ones’ sides . I don’t want to die . At least not here . ’

‘Thinking about it, I’ve already achieved what I wanted . As opposed to saying that I wanted the mine, it would be more correct to say that I wanted recognition from others . I wanted them to acknowledge that I am qualified to be the Prince and future Emperor . I managed to get what I wanted among countless enemies this time . Socina’s people and my soldiers witnessed my efforts . I think that I can acknowledge myself after this . ’

‘It doesn’t matter if we give the ore to Socina . We’ll just trade it in future . However, I now hold their lord in awe and veneration after this . She really is a smart person, who also takes action . She sees everyone as chess pieces . She meticulously calculates every step . I was completely ignorant of my place in this game . I was her pawn from beginning to end . ’

‘She’s too frightening . She sat on the sideline and gained without doing a thing, but only someone smart would be able to see the situation clearly . It was my mistake for not bringing Freya . If Freya was here, she might’ve been able to read the situation properly . ’

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“Your Majesty, you truly are a smart man . There are those who fear death everywhere . However, it is very difficult to be able give up what you have on hand . You have a very good grasp on the situation and can make the best decisions . I am very happy to be able to work with you . You most certainly are Elizabeth’s child . Your intellect and decisiveness does not pale in comparison to Her Majesty . I promise you . I shall provide you with the most favourable value for this metal . ”

Her voice was excited and eager . She looked at the map I handed her . She could barely hold back her excitement as she sincerely continued, “However, I know that you feel somewhat upset about this . Hence, I shall wait at Socina for you to come and scold me . Your Majesty, come to Socina if you have time!”