TBATE-A New Beginning

9. Deviant

A/N: Thanks a lot @tarmac19 for the wonderful torture ideas

Arthur Leywin Pov

I sat with my parents and we talked more about my stay in Elenoir with Tess. Mom was sure to squeeze out every single detail about her from me.

After giving my mom every detail. Dad asked me the question he was holding for some time.

"Son. What stage is your mana core at now, " Dad asked excitedly.

"Rey, our son just got back home telling us about his future wife and you are asking about mana core stages," Mom glared at dad with an annoyed tone.

"What's wrong with comparing our growth?" Dad responded innocently to which mom just shook her head.

"What stage is your mana core at dad?" I asked, knowing the answer.

A confident grin emerged from his face as my father proudly replied, "Your old man broke through from the light red stage a couple years back and is a dark orange mage."

He then asked me, leaning closer, "I bet you only asked me so you could brag about yourself. Let's hear it, what stage are you at now?"

"Before I say mom be ready to cover Ellie's ears, " I said with a grin to which mom looked at me with a confused gaze but placed her hands on Ellie's shoulders ready to cover her ears.

I turned towards and with a wide grin "Light Orange stage with cracks".

My father had already been leaning forward on his chair, but after hearing that, he stumbled completely out of his chair. Even my mother let out a gasp in surprise.

"Holy shit!" my father exclaimed.

Luckily my mother covered Ellie's ears and was glaring at dad with dark energy radiating from her.

"Thank god Art knows to keep Ellie safe, " Mom sighed, still glaring at dad and covering Ellie's ears, dad was just sweating at this.

'I think that dark energy seems familiar,' Regis thought out loud, staring at Sylvie.

'I learned from the best,' Sylvie laughed at my father.

"My son is still the same genius he used to be. Come on. Have a quick spar with your old man." My father grinned menacingly while clasping my shoulders.

"Dear! He just got home! Let him rest." Mother pulled me back.

"It's fine Mom." I gently placed my hand on top of hers, giving her a reassuring smile.

"Men! Always trying to fight! Isn't that right, Ellie?" My mother shook her head helplessly.

"Papa and Brother are men!" Echoed Ellie, trying to mimic our mother's expression.

Both my father and I laughed this time. It was really good to be back.

We all got up to move to the backyard as I heard the door open.

"Rey! I just heard your son was alive. What the hell is going on?" I see Vincent storm in with Tabitha and Lilia right beside him.

"Vincent, everyone! I would like you to meet my son, Arthur! He's back Vince, Haha!"

My father wrapped his arm around Vincent's shoulder.

"Arthur, this is Vincent, my old friend and the person I now work for. This is his house so introduce yourself before we start wrecking it," he grinned broadly.

Bowing to a ninety-degree angle, I introduced myself. "It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Arthur Leywin. I'm not sure what my family has told you about me, but I was in contact with them for a while back. I was also the one that told them to not tell anyone until I get back, so I apologize for the confusion. Thank you for taking care of my family all of this time."