Aegon discussed the matter a little more with Samuel before disconnecting their connection. Then, he called Xiu while leaning back on his seat.

[So the ginger already called you?]

"A new name for him?" Aegon chuckled and said. "And yes, he did call me. In any case, chill down, my dear crazy Xiu. Also, keep Opa calm too."

[Aegon...]

"Xiu."

[Don't... please don't!]

Aegon sighed, as he knew this was cruel but he had to say it, "Xiu, I'm an adult now. I can handle my affairs. It isn't the end of the world."

[Aghh! Why am I alive? Why am I hearing such cruel words?]

"Stop being dramatic." Aegon rolled his eyes at her.

[You're asking Xiu to be not Xiu. Doesn't make sense.]

"That's true." Aegon agreed immediately and said. "But Xiu, if you keep pampering me like this, the world will never see me as an adult. They'll just see a kid crying over to his mother on everything."

[You're manipulating my love.]

"I'm sorry, but I have to," Aegon smiled and said. "And I know you'll fall for it despite knowing it."

[Tsk! I can't even use that dialogue.]

"Which one?"

["I kept you in my womb for nine months, and you treat me like this?"]

Aegon burst out laughing, so did his friends. They were all familiar with Xiu, so they had been listening to the conversation, knowing something like this would happen.

[Now even others are laughing at my love. What a sad day to be alive.]

"I'm sorry, Aunt but really, you're too funny," Xavier laughed even more. "Especially that dialogue. My mom used it against me so much."

"Me too!" Cali also agreed, smiling as she remembered her mother's face.

[I use authentic examples, of course. Who do you think I am?]

"Alright, stop changing the subject, Xiu," Aegon said. "I'm asking you to let me handle this. You know I'll ask you if I ever need something, right?"

[I know. I just feel conflicted. On one hand, I'm happy to see my baby all grown up and facing the world himself. But I also feel sad that you won't rely on me more.]

"I'm lazy, Xiu. You really think I won't rely on you?" Aegon sighed. "Stop overthinking and just check on Opa. He's usually silent, so I don't even know what he's thinking."

[Oh, don't worry about him. His mind is occupied with many things so he won't do anything anytime soon.]

"So, you didn't actually ignore him," Aegon said, making the other side silent.

Xiu lingered for a while before replying.

[Little Sun, do you know that feeling when you meet someone and you just want to jump in their arms and hug tightly?]

"That's every time we meet," Aegon nodded.

[Yes, but I can't do that.]

"Nobody is stopping you, Xiu." Aegon said, voice serious. "Opa will never stop you from being happy."

[I know, but...sigh whatever. Let's not think about it, lest I begin to cry.]

"I'll never understand you two,"

[Lies. In any case, your blood mother wants to meet you. You fine with that?]

"Yup. I was thinking the same," Aegon nodded and said. "She seems like the person who'll talk sensibly."

[Really? You betraying me now?]

"Dramatic! Also, how is Elder Sis Nora doing?"

[Angry. Her face looked like as if she was about to summon her Dragon and burn everyone here.]

"Tell her to calm down too. It's an order. Same for Uncle Rovan. Actually never mind. I'll tell him myself."

[Sure. But promise me you'll send some gifts to her.]

"You doubting your disciple?" Aegon raised an eyebrow.

[Never!]

"Good! Then trust in me and take a chill pill," Aegon smiled and said.

[Fine! But remember to take care of yourself. And ASK me if you need anything.]

"Yes, yes! I know my Xiu is the all mighty devil!" Aegon hurriedly agreed. "You can do anything. That's why I want you to rest cuz you have too many responsibilities. Then you also need to handle me."

[Now that you say it, I really have lots on my shoulder. Alright, this Devil shall take some rest. Wait! Why am I a devil?]

"You want to be an angel?"

[Nahh! I have a devilish mind so that's fine. Oh yeah, before I forget everyone here is worried cuz of your last technique. What was it?]

Hearing that, his friends also came closer and urged him to answer. They were also curious on how he managed to defend against Gabriel's full on assault, but didn't ask because of his needed rest.

Aegon gave them a glance before answering, "It's called Immortality! And just as its name suggests, it gives me immortality for some time. Nothing can harm me and nothing can kill me."

[... isn't this just too much?]

Just like her, his friends were also shocked as they couldn't even believe their ears for a second. It sounded too broken, after all.

"Yes, it is that insane. But I also think it has limits," Aegon explained. "I'm not sure about that though since I used it for the first time."

[Any side effects? Any long lingering effects?]

"As I said, chill! There aren't any side effects because its cooldown is long," Aegon said. "It lasts only for a few seconds, but I can only use it once every six months."

[That's good! That's good!]

Aegon could hear relief in her voice, which made him smile once more. He then shook his head and said, "Tell others I'm fine, so they don't worry. I'mma contact Uncle Rovan then."

[Sure! Take care of yourself.]

With that, he cut the call, only to receive a smack on his back by Cali, as she said, "Just how many more things are you keeping in secret, Lil Brother?"

"Many more, but I'll keep them for surprises," Aegon chuckled softly, his fingers fiddling with the communication stone as he considered calling Rovan.

There were a few things he needed to think before contacting him.

"Aunt Xiu is really protective of you, huh," Elara said, joining them on the table. "Even goes in overprotective zone."

"It's because of her past, so I don't mind," Aegon said, his smile fading. "That's actually one more reason I never even considered joining army."

"Her past?"

"Yes, her past... is a little messed up."

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