I could see my mother walking towards the kitchen with a relieved smile. My older brother, who is older than me, hugged me for a long time before gradually relaxing. He then quickly turned around, took off his glasses, and wiped away the remaining tear stains.
It wasn't a lavish meal, but no one present seemed to care.
The lunch took place quietly in a warm atmosphere and lasted for nearly two hours. Of course, only a small portion of that time was spent eating; the majority of the time was devoted to me recounting my experiences over the years.
Well, there's not much to say. After setting aside the dangerous things that might worry the three of them, all that's left are some trivial matters: making new friends at the academy, meeting reliable mentors, traveling to a nearby city, learning many techniques they never dared to imagine before, having juniors who claim to admire them, and also helping others... Of course, there are also thoughts about the future.
"I hope I can live a happy and leisurely life forever, is that okay?" I asked.
My father, whose pupils trembled for a long time as I was speaking, exchanged a glance with my mother, then looked at my brother sitting on the other side, before finally turning back to me and giving a serious reply: "As long as you believe you haven't let yourself down, whatever decision you ultimately make, we will always support you."
He paused, then added, "The premise is that you have to protect yourself."
I nodded knowingly.
After the meal, my father, who rarely helps wash the tableware, seemed to have received a request for assistance from the workshop. He dressed neatly and prepared to go out.
With nothing else to do, I dragged Hikari, who was equally excited, along with my father and we headed toward the workshop.
Then, upon opening the door and seeing the figure with hair as bright as flames, he froze on the spot.
Naturally, the person who turned their gaze towards the door, drawn by the sound of the door opening, also showed a surprised expression.
The question was sent simultaneously, and a reply was received like an echo:
"How did you get here!?"
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