Book 9: Chapter 5: Kneel (2)

The atmosphere became too complex to describe in just a few words.First, it froze over. This wasn’t because of anger, but rather, concern. After hearing Eli say that there were those capable of manipulating emotions and seeing that Dyon was followed by those they could only assume were Heaven’s Children, they thought that Dyon hadn’t escaped at all, but was rather being manipulated as they spoke.Maybe these Heaven’s Children had designs on what Dyon was building here and thus used this little girl as a pretext to control Dyon. After all, none of this made any sense at face value.First of all, Dyon only had four wives, all of whom were currently in Soul Quadrant, though one of them was still in a coma and should soon awaken. Dyon wasn’t the type of man to wantonly sleep around, or else there were quite literally countless women he could do so with – and with their consent at that.There was the possibility that Dyon was coerced into having sex with another woman by this emotion manipulating Heaven’s Child, but there were too many problems with that as well. Namely, this little girl was clearly about a year old, but it obviously took 9 months from conception to birth. Dyon had only been gone for 11 months, so this baby should be 2 months old, not almost a year old.Dyon first tackled this by reminding them of The Seal, ensuring them that it was impossible for his mind to be manipulated. It was only after this that they breathed a sigh of relief and stopped looking toward the Heaven’s Children so trepidatiously.That was when the emotions shifted once more, into confusion and a slightly awkward atmosphere.Now that it was confirmed Dyon’s emotions weren’t manipulated, where had this child come from? And who was her mother? And… Why had Dyon betrayed his wives, something none of them believed would have ever done before.Though Luna was shaking nervously, practically collapsing into a pool of her own sweat, Dyon calmly faced these matters without blinking an eye. It wasn’t that he didn’t have complex emotions about these matters as well, it was rather that he felt it was his responsibility to take them head on.For Ri, Clara and Amphorae, they only needed one name to understand everything – Luna.They were all intelligent women. Dyon had told Ri, Clara and Madeleine about Luna and Amphorae the moment he exited his trials decades ago. As for Amphorae, she quite literally lived those moments herself.After knowing it was Luna, the concern in their hearts was lifted immediately.Dyon didn’t seek to make excuses, but they all knew that his emotions were being manipulated during the second trial. If they weren’t, how could a man as prideful as Dyon stoop to the level of taking a woman he felt he should hate as his own?This was the very same woman who just hours later Dyon forced to fall into a trap he devised. If he was in his normal state of mind, he would have never had that moment with Luna.  [Author’s Note: After Luna and Dyon’s moment in the carriage on the way to the Viserion Clan, Dyon caught Luna stealing the Viserion Clan’s core technique using her relationship with King Viserion’s wife. Dyon ended up using this ploy to make it seem like a rift was formed between him and King Viserion, then used King Viserion turn coating as a trumpcard during his war with the Moon Clan.]Alauna immediately became the center of affection for the three women. Even Amphorae stepped out of her comfort zone to say hello, even spending a few awkward moments holding the little girl in her arms.Though they didn’t say anything to Luna directly, they didn’t need to.Dyon had already made his stance to Luna clear. If she wanted a place in his heart, she already had it by virtue of being the mother of his child. However, if she wanted a place in his family, it wasn’t him she had to convince… it was his wives.He didn’t push them one way or the other. In a lot of ways, Dyon felt it was a good thing that Madeleine was asleep now.If his first wife was awake, she would have immediately accepted Luna. Madeleine was too kindhearted. Though she was sharpening herself for the role of First Empress, she was still lacking, especially in comparison to Amphorae.This adversity for Luna wasn’t something Dyon saw as a bad thing. He didn’t want his wives to feel like the had to bend to his will. They were the loves of his life. He refused to betray the love they gave him, even if it was for Alauna’s mother.Luna had matured enough to understand this truth as well. She was a woman who ruled over 18 quadrants, so she was determined to earn a place in the hearts of Dyon’s wives.“Poppa, these are my mommies too?” Alauna’s large hazel-green eyes blinked.“Of course, they’re all your mommies.” Dyon smiled, taking his little girl into his arms. Though it was heart warming to see her interact with Ri, Clara and Amphorae, he still felt the best like this.“Yay, yay!~ My babies will have many mommies too!~”Dyon’s face suddenly darkened.Junior fell to the floor, clutching his stomach in laughter. His fist slammed against the ground, unable to rein himself in.Ri and Clara giggled, snickering at Dyon’s plight, even Amphorae seemed to be trying her best to hold her smile back.Karma was a terrible mistress indeed.