"Are you ready?"
Kael questioned as he stared at the portal in front of him.
"Yes, Father."
Igni nodded with a grim look on his face. Kael nodded back, satisfied. He then patted Cirri's head, wanting to comfort her.
"I will take care of them, Father."
Cirri answered obediently as she pointed at her two little sisters. Vitaria, who saw the opportunity, was about to make a remark, but then,
"You will stay silent, young girl."
Imperia, who was sitting on her head, silenced her before she could say anything.
"You know you are younger than me, right…?"
Vitaria spoke in a low tone.
"Shh."
Imperia shushed the 'young girl' before turning towards her Father and,
"We will take care of ourselves and hope for your swift return, Father."
Kael smiled at the little creature, he crouched next to them as he said his goodbyes, but suddenly,
"Father…"
Igni called out.
"Hmm?"
Kael tilted his head.
"I… cannot enter the Portal."
"Huh?"
