Of course I'm excited to meet someone of that caliber.
No matter what, a castle in the sky!
Laputa ho!
I ought to be busy with research and child-rearing.
But I still want to go.
Even if only once.
I'm sorry, Lucy. Papa's curiosity got the better of him.
But Papa will definitely bring something back for you!
Sylphy's concerns were the complete opposite of my selfish self.
She asked Nanahoshi.
"Can Ariel-sama come along as well?"
"Ariel?"
Nanahoshi looked troubled.
Ariel has solicited her on many occasions.
Nanahoshi wields tremendous influence within Asura and Ranoa kingdoms, so Ariel has long sought to bring her into her circle.
But Nanahoshi wants to avoid entanglement with this world. That would just be a bother.
"Yes. Perugius-sama may have lived in seclusion for a long time, but his name still holds pivotal weight within Asura court. Ariel-sama, she... looking towards the future, I'm sure she would want to meet someone like him."
Ariel has connections all over the place.
All preparations to one day take over the Asura throne.
It would be a tough fight, possibly an impossible one.
I don't know Ariel's plans after she graduates in a year.
Will she continue to gather strength here, or will she head back to Asura for a fight to the death?
As long as it doesn't endanger my family, I'd give her a hand.
But her position there is still uncertain.
To be honest, I don't want to involve myself in that mess either, but I do genuinely want to offer support for my wife.
However, Ariel doesn't seem to plan to bring Sylphy back to Asura Kingdom.
Sylphy has a kid now, so I doubt she plans to leave Lucy behind for something so risky.
Still, I doubt she's ready for goodbyes yet, and has been giving her all for Ariel's sake right now.
This is probably one of those cases.
In the battle for the throne, connections are everything.
Particularly, if she can obtain the backing of Armored Dragon King Perugius, hero of Asura Kingdom, then her path for the throne would surely be easier.
"Well, I have been in your care. That's fine, bring her."
I thought for sure that she would refuse, but Nanahoshi okays it.
Afterwards I heard that while I was away, Nanahoshi got a lot of help from Sylphy.
Bringing her meals, help with shopping, casting detoxification magic when she got sick.
Although she stopped after Lucy was born, she used to come by often for baths.
"Really? Thank you very much! I'm sure Ariel-sama would be pleased..."
Sylphy clenched her fist and brightly smiled.
As a result, Ariel and Luke joined the party as well.
Sylphy said Ariel was unusually excited about this.
No matter their station, everyone reacts the same way when meeting someone so famous face to face.
I'm excited too.
He's the real deal, a genuine hero.
Hopefully he's easy to get along with.