Epic of Ice Dragon: Reborn As An Ice Dragon With A System-Chapter 2065: It’s Not Easy Being A Father

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"Y-Yeah… I know, brother, thanks," Surtr nodded with a gentle smile, looking at his older brother Asmodeus' soul. "I appreciate what you said too! I really needed a big brother figure while growing up… I wish you were there early on."

"Hmph! Well, I am here right now so stop crying and whining!" Asmodeus groaned, flames coming from his jaws. "Anyway… let's talk about something else… Mother, Drake… you know what I mean right? The kids' powers. They were sure abnormal. I'm sure our young King noticed too, right?" He glanced at me.

"Yeah," I nodded. "I didn't want to mention it because I thought it wouldn't be proper, but… Surtr, your children are immensely strong. Aren't they pseudo venerable level?"

"Yes… I believe so," Surtr sighed. "Thankfully, such immense power remains sealed. But like your System, they seem inherently connected to my Ascendancy Law and can directly draw power from it."

"Well, isn't that great though?" his mother asked.

"Yeah, but such level of power could be dangerous on children still growing, I hope that you, Muspel, can make sure to regulate the strength they possess," I said.

"Hmph! Fine, it's not like it'll be that bad, come on, cheer up you lot!" laughed Muspelheim. "But I'm happy the kids are going to be strong too. With what's going on right now, whatever future this world has… it will never be the same again."

"Yeah, what we need the most is strength," I nodded with a smile. "Surtr, your children will be an incredible help for you and your family in the future, raise them well… After all, without my girls and my boy, I don't think I would be standing here right now."

"T-They have helped you so much?!" he asked.

"Of course, they're so strong, and useful, and have so much magic and powers! Without my kids, what would I even be? Hahaha! That's why having a family is important," I said. "Forge a strong family, they will be your pillar and your strength."

"…Alright!" he nodded. "I don't know you did it, master, but you got me pumped up to change diapers now, hahaha!"

"Hahahah… get ready, your wives will probably ask you to do it all for a while until they recover," I said with a low voice.

"Eh…?"

"Two kids at the same time too… at least three diapers a day, six diapers a day, which then becomes 42 diapers a week, 168 per month."

"…"

His eyes widened, as he began to fall into despair once more.

"Hahaha! You can do it!"

I slapped his back as I invited him to some of my greatest booze, we ended discussing various things, and while chatting, Emerald ended joining us and we talked with him too. We had to address a few things with him too, so I chose this opportunity.

"Hey Emerald, your power is pretty big now, but are you sure you don't want me to exorcise those damned demon souls inside you?" I asked again. "They're dangerous you know?"

"I know, master… but please don't worry, their combined power has created an alter ego based on my own mind… and traumas," he muttered. "But thanks to our mutual love for Amehia, we've gotten into a good relationship now."

"Man, I don't know how you can just live with another guy inside your head, isn't that weird?" asked Surtr while tilting his head.

Ah yes, I guess I am an expert at that too, with Gluttony and then Orochi inside of my head too… or well, inside of my soul.

"I-It's weird… but it is also thanks to that that I gained so much strength, enough to protect those I love," Emerald said. "I know might be striving away from the true path of a Wind Dragon but… I have my shortcomings, and I needed that power, I won't back down now."

"Hmm…" I heard him talking, drinking some more liquor from a small glass cup. "Here."

I offered him some, as he looked at it in silence.

"A-Alcohol? Wait, I am too young for that…!" he cried.

"Too young?! I am fairly sure you're at least three hundred years old, Emerald, you're older than the two of us!" I said.

"Eh?! Am I?!" Emerald asked.

"I guess pure-breed divine dragons mature a bit slowly then? Maybe it's only the hybrids that grow faster," Surtr rubbed his chin.

"Whatever the case, just drink! You're about to be a father aren't you?! And you're calling yourself underage? Don't make me laugh Emerald! If you want to be an adult and also take responsibility for your inner demons or whatever, you have to show me your resolve, even if you dislike booze, just this once," I said.

"…" he looked at the cup, opening his beak and drinking it… yeah, we were all on our giant dragon forms right now. "Gugh… it's strong! Ugh my throat burns! W-What is that made of?!"

"Its sake made out of Divine Rainbow Rice that we grow in my farm," I smiled. "Tasty right? The spiciness really hits nicely."

"You're an ice dragon, master! Of course it must feel nice for you…!" Emerald cried.

"Hey I am a fire dragon and it's really great! I love hot and spicy stuff!" Surtr said.

"It's the same for you Surtr, you're a fire dragon, of course you love that too!" Emerald cried once more.

"C-Calm down already man! It's all fine, you're a man now, right Surtr?" I laughed.

"Yeeehaaaahha!" Surtr laughed.

He sat down by Emerald's left side while I was on his right side, we hugged his shoulders and started singing and dancing, celebrating the day he became an adult.

"Happy birthday to you!"

"Happy birthday to youuuu!"

"Y-You two are drunk as hell! Stop it already! Let me go! And it's not my birthday! You got it all mixed up!" he kept annoying us.

"T-This damn little feathered bastard… Hic…" Surtr muttered. "He really gets on my nerves sometimes! Grow a pair already man you're a dad now!"

"Hey, Surtr don't be mean with your brother!" I said. "Well he might not be your brother for real but he's your brother as a disciple of mine, okay?"

"Fineeeee…" Surtr yawned.

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