Chapter 244 - No other choice but to leave
After making sure that I have prepared and secured everything that Ioannis and the twins might need, I had no choice but to leave for some time to visit other places where I am needed as of the moment. I can proudly say that at least I was able to finish all the work that piled up in Eieneos during the time that I was outside.
There are a lot of things on my to-do list for this trip. I have to finish everything within two weeks since I really miss the children and Ioannis very much.
I am planning to visit my grandparents-in-law (Dimitri's grandparents), the hacienda and the town in Arista to see what other improvements we can add to make it even more profitable. I also have to check on the old couple's health and give them a heads up about my plans regarding bring Dimitri to my hometown and having a child soon.
Since the time that I have confirmed that Laerad (Nische) has already gotten most of his strength and powers back, the two of us started working on rebuilding the other livable areas in the world tree realm where those from the other races that I have given permission to will live in.
We have also secured the central part of the world tree and ensured that only the two of us can access it for safety reasons. He said that he only left a whiff of his powers and soul on the tree just to ensure that it can be used as a storage space for the orbs and the saplings.
We set the innermost core of the world tree as our little paradise and personal space. Laerad said that it was indeed his original intention which is why he made it extremely beautiful and to my liking.
He created a vast field of flowers and put the world tree's outerbody in the middle since he said that I loved to hug it. The little hut was a lasr minute audition since he wants me to have a place to sleep whenever I am here.
By the time I was leaving Eieneos, we have completed the area of Zanahavre (for the faeries) since I have to use it as a bargaining chip to get them to surrender the orb that was within their care. It may not be enough to convince them immediately but I think it can at least get me to win 50% of the negotiation in my favor. As for the other places we built afterwards, I requested for Aeterdumnox, Gollmortha and Freyheimr since I took in consideration which races I have met so far.
In this light, a visit to Zanahavre for the negotiations is a priority. I have to see if they are willing to make a profitable exchange with me. It will be a new home for then in exchange for the orb in their possession.
I also have to check on are the construction of the businesses in Sklavryet. I will also do a quick visit to Marahuyo and the pregnant guys out there since I am already in the same area. I need to tell them about the updates in the world tree realm as well. It has been a month since I visited my beautiful house there too.
Other things I have to do was to drop by the magic tower and the room of questions. I may have to talk to the tower's grandmaster as well since the engagement should have expired by now since it has been six months since I met with the grandmaster and sign the agreement much to the anger of my temporary fiancé.
Keeran tried to track me down and talk to me before. As for the reasons he wants to talk, I never tried to know about it. I sneaked quite a few times in the room of questions but I was able to escape him each time. The seal on his womb should be long gone so his monthly flare ups should be a bit more uncomfortable for the last three months. He has my mana orb though so he should survive.
What can I do? He always looks so angry whenever we meet and I don't want to have anything to do with him and his outbursts. Meeting him at the entertainment district and falling under his radar was a total accident. I just attributed it to bad luck since I couldn't hide my magic that well yet at that time.
Lastly and the most important of all is the preparation for Aurum's 24th birthday banquet. I already had a dress since I kind of hoarded a few of them the last time I ordered some customized dresses from my favorite handsome tailor. There are other importnat things to do apart from preparing a dress, though.
On the 25th day from the time I left Hoffen City, I gave a quick goodbye kiss to the children and Ioannis as I have to go for a quick visit at the academe. I gave Ioannis a quick sunmary of everything that I need to do while I'm away (except about Marahuyo) with a promise that I will be back in two weeks which would be around two and a half months in Eieneos.
My first stop would be the academe first but I have to be careful not to meet Aurum for now. I will meet him on the day of his birthday banquet.
I have completed my needed units for the current semester but a new semester, the last one for this academic year, is about to start again. I only have a few weeks left to decide on which subjects or courses I would be taking.
I am not sure if I would be taking another immersion subject that requires me to go to a far away place though. I think doing that would hinder my plans to bring back husband number two and three to Eieneos to complete the ritual in the room of beginnings.
With so many places to go to and so little time I have set for myself, I am starting to think if there is anything I could do to balance things out. I may have to ask Laerad, Lia and Aelorus the next time I meet them for any ideas that I could do.
As I appeared at the headmaster's office, much to the surprise of the old man, I asked for assistance on getting the list of courses that are available. He called for somebody to assist me in the registration without having to leave his office as per my request. Everything was completed within an hour.
From the headmaster's office, I teleported straight to the office of Grandpa Mage in the Magic Tower. His eyes widened in surprise but he doesn't seem to be too shocked about my presence.
Our conversation was short, just confirming if there are any questions that are urgent as well as my compensation based on the contract. I also confirmed that the engagement between Keeran and me have expired. I refilled the empty mana orbs that I left half a year ago and left a few more extras just in case.
He asked if I wanted to meet Keeran but I declined. I changed the subject by sharing the news that Ioannis has given birth to twins for me.
He wasn't surprised by him giving birth at six months since he already knew about mystiques. He sincerely congratulated me but he teased as to when he would have great grandchildren of his own.
I simply smiled but did not answer. I have too many things on my plate right now and the last thing on my mind is to get a new human husband. Well, I got Aurum but his situation was different.
After leaving the magic tower, I did quick visits to the adventurers' guild, alchemists' guild and chefs' guild. I check on my income and also further instructions to get my physician's certificate.
I am already in the master level in alchemy, botany, cooking (I specialized in medicinal cuisine) and have shown them at least rank 4 of healing magic so I should qualify now. Too bad, there was a last requirement to assist the northern borders of the empire as a volunteer healer to get my certificate.
It came as a surprise to me but it is not like I have a choice or a way to circumvent this requirement. I just feel irritated since I already planned not to go on an immersion subject but now I am being tasked to go to a war-torn area far in the north.
I have asked how many volunteer hours I need to get the certification and they said that I have to stay there for at least a month and a half. I may have to delay getting that physician's certification for this academe year. My prioritiy is to complete the Eienean ritual with husband number two and three and get them pregnant too to move with the next plans.
Once I got everything set, I teleported to Sklavryet, smack in the middle of the main conference room in Noir. It seems that all the elders are here, just in time when I needed to talk to them urgently.