Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1054 Questions on the Eve of Awakening

Alexis knew that Penelope just couldn't figure out why she always thought Euphemia's dress was the prettiest.

After all, the classmates she saw after enrolling in school were also wearing long dresses meticulously designed by high-end tailors.

Not only is it beautiful, but it is also inlaid with gold and jade.

But Penelope thought none of them were as nice as Euphemia's clothes.

What she admired was never glamour and luxury.

But she'll figure it out sooner or later.

Therefore, every effort Alexandra makes now is to ensure that Penelope, who has finally figured things out, will not have any regrets.

As for the results... well, that's a matter of opinion.

Anyway, Ariges did everything she could.

Her past experiences taught her that as long as you work hard, you don't need to worry about what you will gain later.
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Mikhail and Penelope were still having a serious discussion about their friends.

Mikhail, as the older brother, immediately thought: Do Euphemia and Antirochus think this way, or is it just her?
“I think anything Euphemia blurts out is definitely the result of a long discussion between the two of them,” Penelope said seriously. “In all the time we’ve known each other, Euphemia has never really said anything carelessly.”

I guess she'd wanted to say it for a while, but the atmosphere was just right today.

Mikhail nodded: "That's true."

"So, if Mom really is going to take us away from Emilia City, would you be willing to take them with you?" Penelope pressed.

"You... want to bring her?" Mikhail asked, somewhat surprised. "You actually like Euphemia that much?"

Penelope, friends don't have to be together all the time.

Whether a relationship is good or not depends on time and distance...

“Wow… what nonsense are you talking about?” Penelope retorted without hesitation, “Time and distance will erode all feelings!”
Don't mistake exceptions for reality!

As one of the exceptions, Alexandra looked up and warned softly, "It's late, don't argue, or you won't be able to sleep."

"Good mother."

"Good mother."

Mikhail and Penelope smiled at each other, immediately putting aside their previous disagreement.

"In short, you don't want to rely on special cases for friendship, and you hope to leave with them, right?" Mikhail asked earnestly.

“Yes!” Penelope nodded vigorously. “I don’t know why, but I just feel that Euphemia should stay by my side.”

Mikhail hesitated for a few seconds, then asked with some concern, "Will this cause trouble for Mom?"

That Earth Bishop…

“No,” Penelope said firmly. “Euphemism said that the father’s love was not for Antiochus, but for the Lord of the Earth and the Goddess of Night.”

There is no need to pay attention to it.

It's better for Antiochus to leave.

“The Kingdom of Emilia Highlands is quite interesting,” Mikhail laughed. “It’s very different from typical monarchies.”

Queen Louise, who has been in power for nearly fifty years, is still able to prioritize her status as a member of the Church over her status as a king... It's truly remarkable.

Is it because she has a partner like the Bishop of Laurel?
"Don't try to pry into people's hearts and human nature too early," Alexis whispered a reminder. "No matter how many books you read, it won't be of much help in this area."

Just like you and Euphemia, isn't your relationship also quite complicated?
Will you see the exact same thing now as you will tomorrow?

Mikhail thought for a moment before nodding: "I understand, Mom."

Unlike Euphemia, who relies entirely on intuition to make judgments, I only read a few books and observed a few hundred people, which wasn't enough for me to truly understand.

Some things don't need to be said; it's best to just continue observing.

Alexis smiled and lowered her head to continue revising her artwork.

Mikhail looked at her with some curiosity.

He wasn't imagining himself just now... In fact, he's quite stubborn by nature, and unless there are special circumstances, he won't easily change his impressions and opinions about something.

But he has a mother who is unpredictable and has no discernible pattern.

Aside from her undeniable love for them, everything else about Alexandra was... rather empty.

For example, identity.

Mikhail was certain that his mother was definitely not a knight.

They do look very similar on the outside, but they are completely different on the inside.

Her mother was clearly someone who only believed in herself, firmly believing that willpower could change everything... like those dress designs.

Mikhail believes that Penelope will soon give up her envy of Euphemia's clothes and wholeheartedly hope that her own mother can return to normal.

Stop messing around with these unusual clothing gadgets; just let everything return to its original state.

It's not that Alexis has poor taste; she can clearly draw.

Although my skill level isn't high, drawing patterns and such isn't too difficult for me.

But Ariges really likes symmetry.

Moreover, she has an obsessive fondness for orderliness. The patterns she draws are all straight lines, even the puppies and kittens are... a bit too round.

Given her mother's background, it's very likely that this habit was formed during her time as a maid.

But Mikhail felt that Lori Montes, who could create so many automated machines, didn't seem to be the type with extremely strict requirements.

Therefore, this must be her mother's true nature.

Hmm... so her being chosen as a personal maid is a way of making the best use of her?
But Penelope, who prefers Euphemia's free-spirited and spiritual nature, probably wouldn't be able to tolerate this kind of rigid conformity.

But what could she do?

That's all my mother's love!

Mikhail couldn't help but chuckle as he thought about his unlucky sister's subsequent battles of wits and courage.

Penelope completely ignored the conversation between Alexandra and Mikhail... it was none of her business anyway. She simply persisted in asking, "So, if they both want to, Mikhail, you don't object to taking them away?"

“Penelope, it’s at least another ten years before we grow up!” Mikhail put down his book and said to her seriously, “Time flies, but it also drags.”

Perhaps, ten years later, Antirochus and Euphemia still haven't changed their minds, and that would be perfect.

But what if they change it?

Older men and women can still fall in love, don't you know that?
Who knows, maybe during this time they'll choose to stay in Emilia forever because of someone else.

“Oh…you have a point.” Penelope nodded hesitantly, “but for some reason, my gut feeling tells me that they won’t have that chance.”

The city of Emilia did not welcome them as warmly as they appeared.

"Oh? And what about us?" Mikhail asked curiously, having a better understanding of his sister's intuition.

“We are guests! Guests who pay to stay,” Penelope answered without hesitation. “We come and go as we please, it has nothing to do with anyone else.”
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The Alexandrs family, who were visiting, stayed comfortably in Emilia City until their two children were eight years old.

“Mom…” Mikhail asked softly, “Can we really participate in the Awakening Ceremony in Emilia City?”

While three-year-old Mikhail might still be somewhat confused, eight-year-old Mikhail can already accurately identify who his mother is.

So even though he had already registered and all he had to do was take a walk around Emilia's central square the next morning, Mikhail was still a little worried that the result might be unexpected.

"What's wrong, Mir?" Alexandrs asked casually.

Mikhail stared at his mother for a while before nodding: "It seems you can be sure that neither Pepe nor I will be scholars."

Alexandra patted his head: "You certainly have the talent of a scholar, but that doesn't mean you can only become a scholar."

This is not an isolated case.

Talent is never singular.

Mikhail nodded wistfully: "I'm just... a little worried."

His knight training went very smoothly, but...

After learning who his mother was, Mikhail tried his hand at becoming a mage.

He memorized the model of a level 0 spell almost instantly, but he couldn't cast it at all.

This is the basic situation of trainee scholars.

The reason why scholars insist on creating a scroll in the sea of ​​spirit is to guide magical power.

Mikhail then tried magic circles and alchemy... With the tools, he could complete the most basic tasks.

This proves that he can sense magical power, but his body cannot respond to it, so he can only use tools.

Mikhail fears that his mother, who has been hiding so well, will be exposed because of his awakening as a scholar.

Although there are far fewer people monitoring their family now, it's not entirely absent.

Mikhail guessed that these people were waiting for this awakening.

Alexandra glanced at her son, who was frowning and looking worried, and couldn't help but laugh: "It would be a problem if we suddenly left at this time, Il."

You shouldn't have missed that!"

If it weren't for the fact that the awakening ceremony could only be performed at the age of eight, Mikhail would have been able to attend an advanced class long ago.

Both he and Penelope's intelligence developed rapidly.

If Penelope and Euphemia's friendship initially required mutual tolerance and compromise, now their conversations are no different from those of peers.

Of course, their personalities are quite different.

Euphemia was more tolerant and tactful.

Penelope was very direct.

At three years old, she was still quite thoughtful... but after Alex discovered how bizarre her thinking was and gave her a good beating for it, Penelope simply went in a different direction.

She understands everything, but she's too lazy to think anymore. She relies on her intuition first, and then on Mikhail's reaction... Alexis has been trying to correct this state of hers, but frustratingly, Penelope hasn't made any mistakes that warrant a beating.

Alexandra certainly couldn't hit a child without a reason.

But it's nothing, she's only eight years old, she'll always find an opportunity.

Penelope's current living conditions allow her to continue her antics for a few more years.

(End of this chapter)