Chapter 7: Family History

After somehow getting through the barrage of parents wanting me to marry their daughters, we made it back home and now, I’m facing my parents for some explaining.

Long story short, my father, Zack Connors AKA [War God Zack] is a three star general who was responsible for winning a war years ago. His strategies and decisiveness was the reason why he was named a [War God]. Not to mention he participated in the fight himself and placed himself on the front lines which led to his popularity.

Mother, Maria Connors AKA [Wisdom Goddess Maria] is the leading scientist on every kind of technology and science. Achieving a doctorate or engineering decree of almost every branch of science by the age of 15. In fact, she’s currently the CEO of the largest technologically advanced company, and was even named after our family name, Connors Technologies...now that I remember, I think most of the technologies shown in the field trip was made by that company...I thought I only happened to have the same name…

“You two are certainly outrageous...” (Max)

No wonder a lot of important looking people attended my birthdays…

“How did you two even meet?” (Max)

“Hm, that time, your mother was still an intern and the company’s name was different. We were 18 that time and I was accompanying my father who was there to get some specifics on a military project. Naturally, I can’t follow them so I loitered around...then I met Maria.” (Father)

“Hehe, since Zack was loitering around with that idiotic face of his, I scolded him a lot. Even though he’s a military man, he’s so meek against me!” (Mother)

“Ehh, I can’t really understand what you were saying so...” (Father)

“He was so fun to tease. When he has the time, he would always visit me for some reason and we grew closer to each other.” (Mother)

“I already fell in love that time so of course I would visit. You can say it was love at first sight, until it became real.” (Father)

“At that time, I only found him interesting. Only when one day, he told me he’s going to the field for the first time...I finally realized how I felt when I was anxiously waiting for him. Like a piece of me was missing.” (Mother)

“When I got back, I was thinking of confessing. Who knew, your mother would suddenly hug me and confess first...” (Father)

“After that, I dedicated myself on creating various equipments so he can better protect himself since I knew I can’t talk him to stop. That’s when we became what we are now known today.” (Mother)

I see, though there’s plenty of cliche moments, that’s just how it is sometimes.

A typical boy meets girl scenario.

Sometimes, what we need more is a classic moment instead of making things even more complicated.

Love is simple.

You love someone, and that’s it.

“Well, you still have plenty of time ahead of you. Just walk steady. One step at a time.” (Mother)

I’m still going to go for harem though…

I went back to my room and began to recall some magics that I would likely need. Even though this world has no magic, there are still plenty danger. I’ve realized that from the kidnapping attempt earlier.

For tracking and detecting danger, I already have the magic map but that’s not enough. I should’ve also used [Appraisal Eyes] magic so I can read the target’s description and stats. This way, I can learn more about the attacker and how much [HP] they have…yes, I can see the so called [Health Points] or [Hit Points].

I focused mana on my eyes then chanted...there, I’ve gained the magic. To activate it, I only need to focus mana on my eyes again and say the keyword.

Learning x-ray and all sorts of vision should also be handy so I learned them.

That should be enough on the eyes. Next is the other senses. I learned [Heightened Senses] so my hearing, smell, and other senses has been enhanced.

I should also make a counter against poisons.

Let’s see...if I remember right, I should flow my mana in my bloodstream then the chants were...there. Done. The so called forgotten magic [Antidote Blood].

Next is defense.

I recalled some active magic like [Mirror Shield], [Force Barrier], and such and practiced them until I ran out of mana. Since I was originally used to doing it chantless, all I need is to warm up for a bit and recall the feeling. I should be able to activate these magics chantlessly now.

I meditated for a few hours to replenish my mana. Then I start learning passive defense magics.

[Steel Skin], a higher version of [Stone Skin], makes my body’s defense as hard as steel. I could’ve used the even higher version which is [Diamond Skin] but not enough mana for that.

Then for a faster reflex, I learned [Adrenaline Rush]. That was the name of the spell...anyway, what it does is simply giving me more time when adrenaline kicks in. For me, it would seem as if time slowed down in a critical moment.

Next are some needed active skills like [Ground Shrinker] to move faster, [Stun Force] to immediately stun people. [Telekinesis] for manipulating objects, and a last resort kill move, [Heart Grip]...let’s hope I don’t get to use that.

That should be it for now. Let’s sleep…

* * *

Today is rest day since yesterday we had that field trip so I was thinking of going out but…

“Where are you going?” (Mother)

“Uhh...out?” (Max)

“You can’t you’re only five years old! Where do you want to go anyways?” (Mother)

Riiiight...I forgot...I’m still a kid...ugh…

Well, even if you ask me where...I was thinking of familiarizing myself around…

Do you seriously expect me to wait here and do nothing for an entire day!?

“Hmm, I guess he’s bored here inside. Hey, do you want to go see a movie?” (Father)

“Movie? Well, I guess that’s good.” (Max)

Let's hope it’s not a kiddy show…

After a while, we reached a mall and parked.

While we’re on the way towards the cinema, it’s unavoidable that we would pass a few shops...leading to mother buying a lot of things for some reason.

“Oh, this bag looks nice! How much? $50000? I’ll buy it.” (Mother)

“Hmm, what do you think? Does the pink one suit me better or the blue one? Oh let’s just take both. How much? $73000? I’ll buy both.” (Mother)

“Wow, these are some good shoes. What do you think dear? Oh, it’s $30000? I’ll buy.” (Mother)

And so on...damn, are we seriously this rich!?

Looking at father who was carrying a lot of paper bags, I can only sigh.

“Dad, are all girls like this?” (Max)

“This is what happens if you let loose an ultra rich girl in a mall...” (Father)

“Umm, we’re not going to go broke...right?” (Max)

“Broke? Your mother is still holding back you know? We had only spent about a hundredth of our personal money.” (Father)

Seriously!!!???

What the hell…hm?

Suddenly, I noticed a pink marker on the mini-map. Using [Appraisal Eyes], I was able to know who it is.

It’s actually Rosalline!

Oh? She’s being surrounded by three white dots? Are those her friends?...No, looking at their descriptions, they’re just thugs...let’s discreetly lead my parents over…

“Mom, dad, I want an ice cream.” (Max)

I already cross-referenced the map of this mall and my mini-map so I know where every shop is.

Near Rosalline is an ice cream cafe so I can use this as an excuse.

“Hm? Okay, ah, there’s an ice cream stand there. Which flavor do you want?” (Father)

“Geh- No no no no! Not that! I want the one on the second floor!” (Max)

Ugh...I didn’t notice there’s also one here…

“Huh? Why do you know there’s one on the second floor?” (Mother)

“I memorized the map!” (Max)

Come on! Let’s just go already!

“Memorized...amazing! You really are my son!” (Mother)

“Uu...no...he’s still young...there’s still plenty of time for growth...” (Father)

...Why do I have a feeling that I will have a hellish training from now on...

After calming my parents, we went up and I ‘coincidentally’ saw Rosalline.

When we got near, I was ‘surprised’!

“Mom look! It’s the tour guide sister from the field trip!” (Max)

“Eh?” (Rosalline)

“Sister Rosalline! Remember me?” (Max)

“Eh? Umm...Max? Huh?” (Rosalline)

“Right! Hm? Who’re these guys? Hehe, could it be you boyfriends?” (Max)

“Huh? Who’s this brat?”

“Oi, go away.”

“Eehh, what is it? Are you playing something? I also want to play!” (Max)

I smiled and shamelessly annoyed them.

“Fuck off!”

Oioioi, are you seriously going to kick a kid in public!?

Normally, this is the part where I let him hit me so the police can properly arrest him or even worse, they will face the wrath of my father.

But! I don’t really want to get hurt and I don’t want my father to think I’m weak...just so I can avoid a hellish training…

I took a side step and closed in. With one of his feet still in the air, he is only standing with one foot so I stomped on it real hard.

To even up the age gap strength, I covered my feet with mana so it would feel as if a dumbbell crashed on his feet!

“Ah!?”

“Oops, sorry!” (Max)

The pain caused him to hop, taking advantage of this, I made a leg sweep on the back of his feet, causing his center of gravity to change as he fell on his butt.

“Ah! Sorry! It was an accident!” (Max)

I walked closer to him ‘worriedly’ and took the chance where he used his hand to prop himself up and stepped on it.

“Ahh! Fuck!”

“Ah? Why did you put your hand there!?” (Max)

“Fuck! You’re dead!”

“Eh? I’m still alive though?” (Max)

“Ah, hey! Calm down! We’re in public!”

Ohh, at least there’s one guy in their group that’s thinking straight.

“...Tch! We’ll be back for you bitch! No one escapes the Don!”

...Eh? Did I just stumble upon a major questline?

After this, I would track down the Don guy and make sure he never bothers Rosalline. Is it that kind of story?

“Oops, my bad.” (Father)

“Tch! Watch it bastard!”

...Or maybe not...I just saw father slip in something in that guy’s pocket when they bumped on each other.

Probably a tracking device. I guess I don’t have to worry about them anymore…

“Hehe, it seems I was worried for nothing! You are my son after all!” (Father)

“Are you alright dear?” (Mother)

“Eh? Ah, yes. Thank you very much. However, it’s better that you don’t get yourselves involved any further...” (Rosalline)

“Ehh, you don’t have to worry about them anymore. Since this dad of mine already decided to act, they’re as good as dead!” (Max)

“Geh-...you noticed?” (Father)

I rolled my eyes at my father.

“You may be a great soldier but you’re a poor spy...still...why are you carrying a tracker?” (Max)

“Fufufu, it’s not just a tracker you know? It can also record sounds. I had your father keep it so he can’t think of cheating~” (Mother)

...What’s the point of bugging your own husband if he also knew that he is being bugged and where it is…

No...that’s not the truth...it may be that mother is only worried about father. After all, people like them tend to be a target of kidnapping and assassination. Most likely, mother also has it on her person so that father can track her when necessary…

“...Do I also have one on me?” (Max)

“...My...you noticed huh?” (Mother)

I just shrugged. From that response, it seems I do have one...well, I guess it’s fine. As for me, I can track both of them with magic anyways.

I turned towards Rosalline who appears to be confused on our exchange and reassured her.

“Anyway, that Don guy won’t bother you again. Are you waiting for someone?” (Max)

“Well...just be carefull. And yes, I’m waiting for someone.” (Rosalline)

“Hehe, so it’s a date?” (Max)

“Silly kid. The one I’m meeting is a girl! Moreover, you also know her.” (Rosalline)

...Huh? What does she mean?

Ah, there’s another pink marker approaching!

...It’s Jenny!!!

“Rose! Sorry, I missed the bus, did you wait long?” (Jenny)

Rose! She’s calling her Rose! Eh!? Could this be...the infamous yuri!? No wonder these two hot chicks don’t have a boyfriend!

“Fufu, not at all. I met a surprising acquaintance.” (Rosalline)

“Eh? Acquaintance?...Huh? I must be so tired. I’m still seeing that devilish brat on my day off...” (Jenny)

“Oi, who’s a devilish brat?” (Max)

“...Max!? Why are you here!?” (Jenny)

“Umu, I was bored in my house so we went out to watch a movie.” (Max)

“Ah, hello teacher Jennifer. Thanks for taking care of Max as always.” (Mother)

“Eh? Ah! H-hello Mr. and Mrs. Connors!” (Jenny)

Now that she knows who my parents are, Jenny stuttered as she replies with nervousness.

“Fufu, no need to be so nervous~” (Mother)

“Rather, we would appreciate it if you don’t shout our names...” (Father)

“Y-yes! I’m sorry Sir War God!” (Jenny)

…What to say…

“It’s Jenny after all...” (Max)

“Ah!” (Jenny)

Realizing her mistake, Jenny clasped her mouth with her two hands and looked around.

Don’t worry, since I already knew that you will make a ruckus, I isolated the sound around us with magic...not like I can say that huh?

Jenny sighed as she noticed that no one heard her.

Well, there was one person that heard it. Rosalline.

“Eh? War God?...Connors?...Could it be...the [Heavenly Pair] Connors!?” (Rosalline)

“Umm, yeah. Don’t worry, you can get an autograph later. Pictures are not allowed. But I will accept $10 for one picture and $100 if you include me. Kiss is free though.” (Max)

I grinned as they all look at me dumbfounded...what?

“Then I want a kiss!” (Rosalline)

“““Hah!?””” (Mother, Father, Jenny)

“Alright, bend forward.” (Max)

“Eh?” (Rosalline)

Ah, she might be thinking that the free kiss is from my father? Hehehe…

Though confused, she still bent down...there!

Taking advantage of her being confused, I kissed her lips, then bolted.

“The kiss was mine though! Hahahaha!” (Max)

Ignoring their stupefied expressions, I laughed as I ran away.

“Ah! Come back here you rascal!” (Mother)

“Just track me down later!” (Max)

...Now then...it would be weird and awkward if I go back now...where the hell am I supposed to go now?

...I also didn’t bring any money with me...forget it, after looking around for a bit, I’ll go back…eh?

Suddenly, I felt something snap.

I stopped running and focused on that feeling...this feeling...there’s no doubt...the talisman I gave to Ina has been triggered!

The warning spell I placed on her has also been ringing like crazy!

Activating the surveillance spell on her, I noticed what was happening...

Ina’s in danger!

Author's Mumblings

Sup! I'm back! Again! See what I did there?....*Cough* anyway, sorry this and Birth of a God took so long.

The thing is, both of them were only created on a whim and I really don't know what kind of storyline I will have...frankly, I, myself, don't know what's supposed to happen next...so it's hard to write.

Well, sure, I have a plan for the future but...that's still far off from this point and I have no idea how to fill it...so, what I'm trying to say is, Back Again and Birth of a God won't be updating that frequently.

At least in WGO I already have something planned for the next...three volumes. Which is 30 chapters. Here, for now, I know what to write for 2 chapters...after that, I have no idea...

Well, let's hope something comes to mind in my dream...I'm sleeping...I'll do my best to add twists among the cliches...

Let's meet again in the next chapter!