The thought cast a cloud over Michael's morning.
He didn't need to be with his family all the time. He understood distance came with growth. But what he did want… was for them to be there. Alive. Healthy. Not fragile mortals against a world that had long since left normal behind.
"Immortality might be a selfish goal," he muttered to himself, pushing off the bed, "but making sure the people I love stay alive? That's just basic responsibility."
He showered, dressed, and reviewed the plan he'd made the day before.
—Visit Mage Lian this morning.
—Head to Aurora afterward to prepare for advancement.
—The day after, speak with the Duke.
—Try understanding Beast Taming through his daughter.
—Settle into his territory.
Everything was laid out.
But for today though, it was just to visit Mage Lian and prepare for his Advancement after.
Michael left his residence.
Lia and Ace were nowhere to be seen.
