Episode 103. The day I met Philia
“Iaaaaan!”
Uddangtangtang!
Perhaps because of the pride of her child who introduced herself as his mother, Philia ran down the stairs and hugged Ian. Very violently and very warmly.
“How are you?”
“Ian. “I really missed you.”
“Thank you for your hard work despite the cold weather.”
Ian patted her on the back and smiled. No matter how good life in the mountains was, it would not have been easy for a woman to live alone. You would have had to endure loneliness in the silence during the day and fear from the howls of animals at night.
“It’s hard work, Ian. “I’m really proud of you.”
“What did I do?”
“Beric told me everything. I heard you helped people with Gula? Not only Bratz, but also Merelov.”
“mother. “There is no one here with the name Bratz.”
Philia’s smile became even brighter at Ian’s words. That sounds like good news to hear. Maybe it’s because of the tears, but their eyes are particularly sparkling. In addition to her blonde hair, she had an aura that seemed to be the moon in the night sky.
“okay. And I heard that you have the approval of the imperial palace and the trust of the warriors bordering you. Reaching a great position and being loved by the people of the territory are all… … .”
I must have been overcome with emotion as I spoke. Philia cried again and bit her lip. No matter how she looked, she didn’t feel like a woman with sixteen sons. Not only was her youthful face like that, but the way she expressed her emotions showed how pure she was.
‘Once again, I realize that Derga was trash.’
What on earth did he do to this woman? Ian smiled brightly and held Philia’s hand.
“mother. “The fact that she was able to help people with Gula was possible because her mother collected Gula in advance from the mountains.”
“no. “Was this the one who collected it?”
Romandro interjected in surprise.
“You did a great job. ma’am.”
“Boo, ma’am. Please speak comfortably.”
“Can you do that? Sir Ian was given the title, but he was comfortable speaking in one situation or another. But you can’t do that to your wife. Greetings again. “I am Romandro, Imperial Palace Advisor.”
Philia was embarrassed by Romandro’s polite greeting, but smiled happily. She patted Ian on the back again and again and enjoyed joy.
“ah. There really is no time left even if I die. “Ian.”
“Please don’t say things like that, and from now on, just come in and stay here. Aren’t the mountains cold and dangerous? Even if I’m not there, Romandro’s subordinates and the mansion family will take good care of me… .”
“I heard you’re leaving in a few days?”
There was a subtle sadness in Philia’s smile.
Actually, I was a little disappointed. This is because, ever since he was taken away by Count Derga, his son seemed to have distanced himself from him.
‘But what can I do? It’s my fault. Since I couldn’t protect my child from the Count, it’s no wonder Ian came out here.’
Philia handed Ian’s hair and took in her son’s every look.
“Take care. “I will always wait here.”
“… Make yourself at home. please.”
“then. If you are having a hard time, come to your mother at any time. “At that time, I will definitely protect you then.”
Ian couldn’t promise to return. Philia hugged her son once again and then asked carefully.
“However, would you mind staying with me for a day or so? There’s so much to talk about. “It’s been a long time since we ate together.”
Although he had just finished dinner at Merelov, Ian nodded willingly.
“Of course, Mom.”
“Would you like me to boil barley porridge?”
My son’s favorite food, barley porridge. Philia continued to stroke the back of Ian’s hand with a sad smile.
“Of course. I’ll just change my clothes and come back. Hannah. “Give your mother what she needs.”
“yes! ma’am. “You remember me, right?”
“sure. “You are the one who passed on Ian’s words.”
“lol. Please take care of me in the future!”
Squeak.
It was about the time when the mother and son’s reunion was coming to an end in the lobby. The door opened and several warriors, including Nersarn, entered. Judging by his stiff face, it seemed like he was still having difficulty adjusting to the winter of Bariel.
“Ah, Ian.”
“Are you going to the observation deck again?”
“That’s right. Have you been to Merelov? “Have you got all your work done?”
“Thank you.”
Nersarn naturally shifted his gaze to Filia, who was standing behind Ian. It seemed like everyone was out of their minds because it was so cold. One warrior muttered unconsciously.
“Ian, did you have a sister?”
“She is not my sister, she is my mother.”
“… yes?”
The warrior asked back in bewilderment.
“Honestly, would you believe me if I told you that Ian was your brother?”
“okay. “Actually, I am your brother.”
“… “Isn’t that a lie?”
“What do you say you believe in when you’re not going to believe it?”
Ian joked and looked back at Nersarn. Ian could not easily read the expression on the warrior’s face frozen in the cold. But it definitely wasn’t a positive feeling. The Cheonryeo tribe knew that Ian’s biological mother was dead.
“There were some circumstances. Nersarn. “If you don’t mind, I’d like to explain in detail.”
At Ian’s words, Philia bit her lower lip nervously. Did what you were worried about happen? It was clear that she was worried that Ian might be in trouble because of her.
“It is done.”
However, Nersarn took off his coat without any reaction. As if he knew everything.
“I guessed that my birth mother was alive.”
“You guessed it?”
“I came here and had a hard time with the residents for a day. “I heard a lot of things about the lion that crossed the Great Desert and came back alive.”
It wasn’t just that he came back alive.
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He led the Cheonryeo tribe and devoted himself to rebuilding the territory, defeating his father, Derga. And wasn’t he an incredible person who received recognition from the imperial palace and even took up the position of lord?
The residents of the territory enjoyed talking about even the smallest details when it came to Ian.
“Including the story that the biological mother disappeared before the peace ceremony. “You said you planned everything and crossed into the Great Desert, so I thought that was also Ian’s preparation.”
“Does Kakan know too?”
“of course. There’s no way Kakan doesn’t know what I know.”
Ian just nodded slightly. And she smiled broadly and expressed her gratitude to Ner Sarn. The fact that they didn’t ask even though they knew it was a lie was like a testament to their trust.
“Thank you.”
“I have to leave for the center soon, so I thought I’d see you at least once. But I never thought I’d see it like this… … .”
Philia, who had been listening to the conversation between Ian and Nersarn, quickly bowed and said hello. Although she didn’t know what the situation was, what she had to say was decided.
“Thank you! Thank you for helping my son, Ian. “I’m sorry, but I ask for your continued support.”
“… “You have no reason to respect me.”
Philia laughed at Nersarn’s words. She was a woman who lived her whole life like a wild flower. It’s because the place where it blooms is in the gutter. Without realizing it, Ner Sarn couldn’t take her eyes off Filia’s sparkling hair.
“Don’t do this, go inside and rest comfortably. “I’m trying to resolve the issue with my mother.”
“ah. for a moment.”
Nersarn, who came to his senses, let out a small exclamation and called out to Ian.
“Can I give you some advice?”
“of course. Please speak.”
“The movement of stars has been unusual these days. Especially today, I witnessed dozens of stars falling to the ground in a row.”
Are you talking about a shooting star? Nersarn seemed to have noticed Ian’s doubts, and immediately added.
“It’s not like a shooting star. “It didn’t fall in the blink of an eye, but moved slowly.”
Having not seen it with his own eyes, Ian had no idea what kind of natural phenomenon Nersarn was talking about. But for someone who grew up in the desert looking at the Milky Way all his life to say that, I just think it’s unusual.
“Be careful when you go up to the center. Since ancient times, stars have meant people like Lee An who brighten the world.”
“Thank you for the advice. But Nersarn.”
Ian took his words to heart and answered quietly.
“I want to be the sun, not the star.”
Emperor Ian, the peak of Bariel. He showed his will to return to that body again. Ner Sarn seemed a little surprised, and his mouth twitched before he smiled faintly.
“Then Ian will become a very important person to the Great Desert.”
Sigh.
Maybe he was hoping for an answer, but he went upstairs with the warriors. Philia looked at Nersarn’s back and whispered carefully.
“Who are you?”
“This is Nersarn, the younger brother of the Chieftain of the Cheonryeo tribe and a strategist. He will be the person who will help with the overall management of the territory while I am away. “You keep wanting to go back to the Great Desert, but there is no one like me.”
Philia looked up upstairs again as if she understood. She then smiled as she gently grabbed Ian’s arm.
“Ian. Would you rather go to the kitchen together instead of changing clothes? “While the barley porridge is boiling, sit down and tell me what’s been going on these days.”
It seemed like every minute and second was regrettable. Ian took off only her outerwear, handed it to Hannah, and headed to her kitchen with Seophilia. The chef, who heard the situation in advance, cleaned it up neatly.
“You can use this for the bowl. What else do you need with the barley?”
“Oh, there. “Salt.”
“The seasoning is down here.”
Ian sat at the servants’ rest table and watched Philia. At first, I thought she was a little clumsy, but she gradually became more adept at making porridge.
“Weren’t you lonely in the forest? Now that there is no derga and the territory is plentiful, you can come down and buy something. “If you want, you can live in the mansion, and I’ll get you a house.”
“I’ll think about it for a moment. Actually, I didn’t think I was that lonely… “I guess that wasn’t the case after meeting these people.”
The smell of savory barley porridge wafted up to me. Philia smiled, shaking her spatula gracefully.
“Sometimes lost people come too. “I was so surprised to see injured people show up in groups not long ago.”
“Injured people?”
“huh. There were about three people. I told you my name, but um. Ricardo, Nav and… … .”
Philia gently pressed her eyebrows and remembered the name.
“Erica!”
“oh.”
Bertie Erica. Aren’t you the head of the imperial palace investigation team who wandered around looking for the bodies of Mary and Chell? After getting caught up in a battle with the upper corps coming from Hawan, the news was cut off, which was unexpected.
“Are you hurt much?”
“no. Instead, they say they lost a lot of colleagues. I feel sorry for you too. “Everyone had a hard time not being able to return home.”
“What’s the next destination?”
“well. “I’m not sure, but I think it was called Hawan.”
“Hmm.”
Ian rested his chin and only let out a meaningful laugh. Philia smiled brightly and stroked her son’s head.
“Doesn’t the barley porridge smell really good?”
“Yes. mother.”
“Ian. Maybe. May I write you a letter? “On nights when I can’t sleep because I’m so worried, I want to soothe my mind in my own way.”
Philia hesitated and asked for understanding. It was an act of extreme caution for fear of causing any inconvenience. Ian readily agreed.
“Go ahead. “But if I’m too busy, I won’t be able to reply, so please understand.”
“okay. Ian. my son… … .”
Philia hugged Ian again and buried her face in his shoulder. Her Ian patted his mother’s back as she started to shake slightly.
“Have a nice trip. “Ian.”
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