'Father'. What a foreign and yearning title.
In the cold night, she had huddled in her mother's arms and asked her what kind of person her father was.
She said that he was a tall and mighty man, a hero who would come back on a rainbow cloud one day to bring them to a better life.
Her mother didn't make it through that cold winter, and didn't have the chance to see her hero again.
Now, she saw him.
He was indeed tall and mighty, but unfortunately, he didn't have the rainbow cloud, and wasn't the hero in her heart.
Elizabeth let go of Mia, and said to Rankster, "Yes, Mia. This is our father."
"Mia …" Rankster took a step forward.
"Why … Why did you only appear now …" Mia choked as tears flowed down her face.
She used to think that she would be very happy, but when she really saw this man, she only thought of her mother who died of illness in the cold winter night.
It was just a minor illness, but how could her frail body survive the hunger and cold?
At that time, where was her peerless hero?
Rankster suddenly stopped in his tracks. He looked at the teary-faced Yabemiya with guilt and self-blame in his heart.
Elizabeth stood at the side and pursed her lips, not saying anything. She looked at Mia with heartache.
"She … Your mother. Did she talk to you about me?" Rankster asked softly.
"She said you were her hero, and that you would come back on a rainbow cloud one day to bring us back." Mia looked at Rankster and shook her head. She sobbed, and said, "But you lied to her. Do you know how difficult it is for a human woman to survive in Chaos City with a half-dragon child?
You asked her to wait for you, and she waited for you, year after year. She entrusted the best time of her life to an illusory promise of yours. "
"I'm sorry, Mia. I've let you and your mother down." Rankster blamed himself deeply, and clenched his fists subconsciously.
An outstanding woman like her would have had a bright future if she hadn't met him back then, but because of him, she had spent the rest of her life in pain.
Mia looked at Rankster and walked forward slowly. His face was resolute and handsome, but it was filled with self-blame and pain at this moment.
She suddenly stood still and looked at the man in front of her, the man who had made her mother love him to death and was willing to wait for him for the rest of her life.
Just like that, all the complaints and blame suddenly disappeared.
"Mother, have you forgiven him? Or have you never complained about him? "She looked at the faintly glowing ring necklace on her chest and stared blankly for a moment.
The ring seemed to have a spirit as it floated up from Mia's chest. It actually broke free from the rope and flew towards Rankster.
"This is …" Rankster looked at the ring floating in front of him, and was stunned. He reached out his right hand, and pinched the ring gently.
The silver ring had an ice crystal embedded in it. This was the love token he gave her back then, and it was the only thing he had.
Although it wasn't priceless, if they sold this ring, it would be enough for them to live a comfortable life in Chaos City.
The white light on the silver ring gradually dimmed until it disappeared.
Rankster felt as if something in his heart had disappeared along with it. He felt empty.
Yabemiya also looked up at the sky. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back. When she was young, her mother hated to see her cry the most. This was the last time she couldn't cry.
After a long time, Rankster put his hand down and walked to Yabemiya. He bent down and hugged her gently.
Mia's emotions finally exploded at this moment.
She hugged Rankster tightly as if she was afraid of losing him again, but also as if she wanted to vent all her longing.
So this was a father's hug. It was indeed very warm, generous, and gave her a sense of security.
Mia let go of her hand and took two steps back. She looked up at Rankster, and a vibrant smile appeared on her face again. She said, "Father, I am Mia, Yabemiya."
Rankster was stunned when he saw Yabemiya's smile. He also smiled. He reached out his right hand and placed it on Mia's head gently. He gently said, "From today onwards, you are Yabemiya Cleveland, the princess of the Frost Dragon tribe."
"Yabemiya Cleveland …" Mia repeated her name softly, and the smile on her face became even brighter.
"Mia, come back with us to Frost Dragon Island. Father wants to be by your side," Rankster said to Yabemiya. Rankster said to Yabemiya. He owed the two sisters too much. He wanted to give them more companionship and care, as well as guide them in their cultivation and growth.
"Father, I don't want to go back to Dragon Island. I want to stay in Chaos City." Mia shook her head, and looked at Rankster with a determined gaze.
"Why?" Rankster frowned slightly. "Don't you want to go back to Father's side?"
"No. I just don't want to leave Chaos City and the restaurant." Mia shook her head and smiled at Rankster. "As for the reason, Father should have found the answer after trying all the dishes on the menu."
Rankster was very embarrassed. He looked at the mischievous smile on Mia's face. He didn't expect this lass to recognize him.
"Although the food in Mamy Restaurant is indeed very delicious, as a giant dragon, we have to become more powerful and see a wider world. That's what we should do. We can't be too greedy for a comfortable place," Rankster said with a serious expression.
"So, this is the reason why you left back then? For a wider sky? "Miya looked at him and retorted.
Rankster: "…"
"I don't pursue invincible power, and I don't like the vast sky and world outside. I like Mamy's, I like everyone here, I like the boss's food, and I like every child who comes to the ice cream shop." "This is the life I want. I want to stay here. This is my decision," Miya said with a serious and determined expression.
Rankster looked at Mia, and seemed to see the shadow of that stubborn girl again.
Memories of the past surged into his mind, and made his heart waver.
Yes. So what if he became stronger?
They had all left, and he was the only one left.
Even if he was invincible and had no one to drink with.
Boring. Boring.
"Father, you can stay in Chaos City for a while. I think you will like it here, and we can see each other every day," Mia said with a smile.
"Alright, then I will stay here for a while." Rankster nodded.
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