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Seeing her fine body blew away the worry in Soma's mind, and his mind was occupied by her well-being. He walked past his aunt and glanced at her body from head to toe.

"You seemed okay. I am glad".

"Mm, I am fine".

"Good. Where is Hina and Serafina?".

"They are both leaving for the waiting room, because soon their match will start".

"I see".

Soma realized that today's match would pit together both groups that entered the second stage. There will be fifteen matches before continuing the rest for tomorrow.

A cheer from the spectators under him brought his attention back to the Arena, where the seniors were fighting against each other.

"Soma?".

He shook his head after hearing Xiao Lian's dumbfounded tone.

"Let's take a seat".

"Mm"

Simultaneously, the two of them took a seat side by side in front, as they they submerged in their own worlds. All of a sudden, the air around them turned mellowed and sweet.

Everyone who saw the two youngsters act felt their heart racing in a certain nostalgic memory when they were at their age, except for Xiao Rui and Violet who spent their teenage years training or honing themselves to become a successful women in the future.

Xiao Rui felt stabbed in the heart because of being ignored by her nephew, but she was happy with the outcome that she could meet her long-lost blood relatives alive. However, there is something that prickling in her heart.

"What is this, I can't fathom it clearly".

"Ahaha first time?".

Hisako who saw Xiao Rui's condition approached her side and both of them simultaneously looked toward Soma and Xiao Lian who talked harmoniously while sitting.

She understood those feelings in Xiao Rui's heart. She also received it when her daughter was undergoing her rebellious phase. But, what Hiasko felt was certainly different compared to what Xiao Rui had experienced.

As someone else said, the child's first love is their own parents. In this case, despite having recently met each other. Xiao Rui was so happy that she welcomed Soma as her own child, but the reality is not always sweet like that.

"Well, let's all sit down and deepen our relationship, Beatrice also feels lonely because of the competition".

"Well, okay, thank you Miss Hisako".

The two began to reunite with Beatrice, and the three became lively soon enough, cheering and laughing as they talked about their experience raising kids.

Meanwhile, the other members of the group, Soma and Xiao Lian, could faintly hear their conversation, breaking their focus to look at the competition. The two let out a wry smile and resigned themselves to their fate.

As the match continued, Hina and Serafina got their turn in the match and managed to pass without any mishap. Both of them returned to the VIP room with faces full of smiles.

Also, not only the girls but Leon and Lin Fan managed to continue the match for tomorrow.

{Everyone, thanks for your support and dedication in witnessing these diamonds in the rough in action. I hope we can give you enough entertainment. Thank you.

We will meet again tomorrow, and tomorrow's match will be opened a bit later than usual because of the declining contestant, but don't be discouraged because I heard the rumor that the third year went on an expedition in the deepest dungeon on Earth will be back. So, make sure to come and watch their action. Everyone safe travels!}

Then, the competition for the day had closed its curtain, as the emcee, who still retained her energy, bid farewell, and everyone, whether in the spectators' seat or inside the VIP room, began to leave the building in an orderly manner.

The officials and some student council line up to organize a long line that forms thanks to the bustling crowds.

While the other people had to line up and wait for their turn, Soma sharpened his senses by engaging the Stars in his consciousness and found not a single soul left in the VIP room beside them.

"What should we do?".

Serafina, as the one who owns the right to the place, asked Soma who suddenly went quiet.

"Of course we will gather at the same place. Do you mind Sera?".

"Not at all, Miss Xiao Rui, have you decided on a place to stay yet?".

"Ah, about that?".

Xiao Rui turned toward her assistant and looked at her troubled expression, and she spoke.

"Boss, because of our sudden visit and the fact that many tourists and people visit this island just to see the competition, we could only reserve a regular hotel in the east district, the opposite place where our plane is."

Despite saying it with full remorse, Xiao Rui, who heard it, could only shrug her shoulders and accept the term easily. She had no problem staying at the place even though it was cheap, as long as it could provide her with the necessary good rest, and she was satisfied enough.

"I see no problem for me".

"No can do! Boos, you are our leader, there is no way I can let you rest in that kind of place. I already allocated the place for the other subordinates. Our drivers and pilot, so…".

"Aiii, too complicated. I don't mind it anyway".

"No, means no!".

As the two of them started to debate, Serafina intervened from the side by raising her hand, garnering everyone's attention.

"Then, you can come to my Manor".

"?!".

*****

Inside a tranquil dining hall where the chandelier hung above with its glittering lamps softly illuminated the place, giving color to everyone's faces who were in the chorus of laughter of harmony, gathering together after finishing their dinner inside Serafina's manor.

"Oh right, Miss Xiao Rui. You said your sister is Soma's mother right?".

Beatrice, who sat beside Serafina, raised her first question.

"Yes, she was a bit energetic and loved the dungeon so much that she received a moniker as a barbaric woman".

Xiao Rui put down the glass that was filled with Red wine, a touch of gentleness painted across her face as he remembered her sister.

She began to tell a story about how the two of them became famous. Her sister chose the dungeon over anything else, but it was the opposite for Xiao Rui, who pursued Money despite receiving a system.

"Hmm, what sort of drive would push you two like that?".

Hisako, who sat opposite Xiao Rui, asked, as she was curious about their circumstance.

"Well, it was because of poverty I guess".

Everyone in the room gasped and never expected Xiao Rui, who came as a renowned figure from the Xiao family, to have that kind of past.

"Mm, but how? Aunt, aren't you from our family? How can you?".

Xiao Lian, who tilted her head, was shocked after hearing one of her relatives was poor.

"Ufufu, you might not remember this, but at that time, your mother, who married into the main Family from a branch side, noticed me and my sister's track record in the awakener's world. Accidentally, our family name is also the same. Then she begged the head, your father, to take us in…"

Xiao Rui took a breath to regain her mind before continuing.

"We were asked to become her bodyguard, because the circumstances at that time were pretty tight and the fact that your mother was from a lower birth, led to some problems until she recruited us and thus our friendship deepened".

"I see".

Xiao Lian, who understood what Xiao Rui said, was lost in thought and experienced what kind of treatment she and her mother were having.

"Then, long story short, My sister who went abroad for a reason said that she found her partner and asked your mother to give her your mother's blessings and free her from the task. I was shocked but felt happy for her. Then after that things just went well until it took a nosedive in getting worse".

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"Your mother became ill. So, I decided to take care of you and your mother as part of my job. One led to another, then I found the news that my dear sister is dead and my nephew was also stated to be gone".

As the story took a sudden turn and felt heavy, Xiao Rui took the wine and sipped it in her hand to lessen the gloomy feeling in her heart.

"I was devastated at first and tried to run away from everything, but I realized there is still someone that needs my help and the promise I have with my sister and Lian'er mother. So, I preserved myself for years after years, trying to find my nephew's presence, but the results were none. When I find you, Xiao Ma. Thank you, for being alive and not leaving me alone in this world. Truly, Thank you!".

Xiao Rui, with rosy cheeks, looked at her nephew tenderly with glittering eyes, which caused everyone in the room to turn grief.

For those who know Soma's past, everyone's mind began to get clouded by fury and grief, and they wondered why this Family was cursed so much.

"Yeah, me too. Thank you so much, Aunt. Now that I'm here, I will protect you if anything happens. Also, I am happy to hear my mother's story."

"Heeh, you silly little boy. I will protect you for sure this time. So, don't worry, I will take care of you for me and for my sister's sake as well".

Everyone's gaze softened as they saw the interaction between the long-lost Family that had just reunited, and no one dared to raise their hand or open their mouth and let the two converse to their heart's content.

Soma, who feels fulfilled after talking with his aunt, drowns the water from his glass and exhales.

"Aunt, do you want to hear my story?".

"Xiao Ma's story?".