I was raised in the simulator, and I’m really not a bad woman in Ark!

Icarus looked at Federico who was walking up to him, showed him the exquisite fruit basket in his hand, and smiled as he invited the boy to go with him.

However, as if a key word was triggered, Federico turned his attention to Arturo, and asked calmly, as if he remembered something:

"Cousin Arturo, has your performance caused any chaos? According to Lateran law, we are not allowed to cause any harm to our compatriots in any form. If your performance continues and may cause irreparable consequences, then I still suggest..."

"Stop it! Federico! Why are you saying that again?!"

He saw that Arturo beside him had a visibly gloomy expression because of Federico's words, and at the same time he heard Federico starting to talk to himself again.

In order to ensure that there would be no accidents during the visit to Luciana's mother tonight, Ekalos stepped forward and stopped Federico from continuing to speak.

At the same time, he took a step forward and protected Arturo, who was a head taller than him, behind him. He looked at Federico seriously and gave the same assurance as before:

"I said, I promise that under the constraints of my Originium skills, Arturo will not cause any more bad influence. You know I am not lying, Federico."

Although he knew that Federico's intentions were essentially good, Icarus knew that the boy's brain and emotional intelligence could not support him to say something pleasing to the ear.

At this moment, Ekalos is protecting Arturo as well as the Schrödinger's stable relationship between the siblings.

This kind of conversation has actually happened many times in the past.

If Icarus hadn't stepped in to mediate almost every time, the brother and sister would have parted ways long ago.

Without me, this family would have been broken up long ago...

"But..., Ikaros, your Originium skills..."

"Ice cream, if you still want to see it, shut up."

"...I understand, but please talk to me about something else later."

After a struggle, facing the danger posed by Icarus and the dangerous aura that was gradually spreading out, Federico finally chose to give in.

But before giving in, he also put forward his own conditions. Otherwise, based on his character, if Ekalos refused, Federico would not give in in the end.

"Okay, but you have to apologize to Arturo first. After all, she has spent a long time preparing for the performance for the elderly today."

Icarus knew Federico's temper, so he was content. At the same time, he turned sideways and no longer blocked the view of Arturo, who (he thought) had a much calmer expression behind him, and worked hard to maintain the relationship between the brother and sister.

"But I'm only basing this on possibility and past experience, uh... Sorry, cousin Arturo, please forgive my rude words earlier."

Originally, Federico didn't think he had done anything wrong, and he wanted to express his thoughts.

But facing Ikaros's murderous gaze, he finally swallowed his thoughts and bowed respectfully to Arturo to apologize.

“Pfft—hahahaha, okay, it’s okay, Federico. I know you’re worried, but even if there are irreversible consequences, I won’t regret it.”

"Federico, I just hope that everyone can bloom with their own brilliant colors in the end, instead of being like the clouds in the sky, seemingly free, but in fact no matter how much effort is made to make up for the regrets, they will be blown away by the wind in the end."

"Not everyone is like you, Federico."

"People are often constrained and confused by their own cages, just like my mother, and what I do is to let them face their inner selves and make choices."

"You don't actually need to apologize to me. Just stick to your own path and prove to me that you are enough."

Arturo, who was amused by the interaction between the two, regained his composure after a slight smile. His black eyes stared at his cousin, gradually becoming deeper.

Although what she thinks and understands now is far less than what she will understand in the future.

But Arturo understood that as an individual, a person can never break out of his own cage, just as his mother once forgot her own wishes and was left with only regrets.

Although such a mother lives a peaceful life, is she really happy?

...At least in Arturo's opinion, such a mother is unfortunate and sad, like a bird trapped in a cage.

Therefore, Arturo now only hopes that everyone can follow their own heart, like the giant in the story, cut off comfort, respect the inner desires, and have no regrets about their choices, whether it is others or themselves.

Follow your heart and have no regrets about your choices and your life.

This is an idea that Arturo has identified with and has deeply rooted in her heart since she was a child, and it is also something she got from that story and her mother.

Perhaps in the future, she will waver in her current beliefs.

But that was definitely not the time, and in her opinion, Federico, who was born to save her and was destined to go on a different path from her, did not need to apologize to her.

They just chose different paths, but in fact they are still blood relatives with similar blood flowing in their veins.

As for Ikaros...

The existence of the girl is indeed a compromise for Arturo, but it is also the only bottom line that Arturo set for himself after he almost lost his mother.

Chapter 27 Luciana: I think you can marry into our family

"Arturo..."

Icarus tugged at the corner of Arturo's clothes. The girl's soft whisper brought Arturo, who was staring at Federico, back to his senses and he subconsciously looked at Icarus.

"Stop talking, we should go visit Mama Luciana."

Looking at Arturo in front of him, Icarus shook his head slightly, signaling the other party not to say anything more.

After all, given Federico's personality, if he let Arturo continue talking, the two would soon start arguing again.

That was not what Ikaros wanted to see.

"...Well, let's stop here first. I'll listen to you."

Although he said this, Arturo still glanced at Federico out of the corner of his eye, then withdrew his gaze and agreed to Ekalos with a smile.

Once, before Icarus came, Federico was one of the few people Arturo could open up to, even if they couldn't follow the same path.

At least as a cousin and a relative, Arturo hopes that Federico will not get lost on his own path.

Although Arturo knew in his heart that it was impossible for someone like Federico to be confused about his own path.

"Then let's go, and Federico, let's go visit Mama Luciana."

Icarus naturally saw all of this, so having achieved her goal, she turned around with a lovely smile and pulled Arturo into the hospital, while also not forgetting to remind a certain stubborn and cold-faced handsome boy to keep up.

At the original place, Federico, who saw the two women walking into the hospital, followed them after being reminded by Ekalos.

He was just thinking about the correctness of Arturo's words.

This was completely contrary to the order and self-discipline he had learned in school.

But Federico did witness that Luciana was happier and more fulfilled than before after she broke free from the shackles of the past and chose to pursue her dreams.

This caused a little hesitation in the young Federico's heart, but it was quickly suppressed.

After all, he firmly believed in everything that order and restraint brought, and what Arturo said was indeed true, but the reckless performance brought only chaos and disorder.

Federico, cannot agree with such an idea.

But he might try to accept this idea. After all, for him, there are too many unknown things in this world.

There are also too many emotions that I don’t know how to express.

He will explore unknown things and concepts on his own path, and move forward unswervingly with the goal of protecting order.

It was the only thing Federico was absolutely sure he had to do.

This is what Ikaros once taught him...

"Um... Sister Ekaros."

Looking at the silver cross tied to one of his hands, Federico responded softly.

This was true even though Ikaros, who had entered the hospital, was obviously no longer able to hear him.

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Inside the hospital, the smell of disinfectant filled the air, and lights illuminated the silent corridors. Except for the occasional patients' families and nurses walking around, the hospital seemed exceptionally quiet.

Walking through the corridor and stairs, led by Arturo, the two of them and Federico following closely behind will soon arrive at Luciana's ward.

click-

"Mom, I'm here to visit you."

After opening the door, Arturo stepped into his mother's ward with a smile. He smelled a faint floral scent and saw a beautiful woman in hospital gown sitting on the bed.

Lily and Arturo are 90% similar and both are very young. If they stand together, someone who doesn't know them would easily mistake them for sisters rather than mother and daughter.

At this moment, Luciana heard her daughter's voice and put down the book in her hand with obvious surprise. Then she looked at the door and welcomed her happily.

"Oh, Arturo is here to see me, Mom. I'm so happy!"

"Come and sit down. I've encountered a lot of interesting things on the front line recently. Let me tell you..."

But before Luciana could be happy for long, she saw the silver-haired figure and Federico exposed to her sight after Arturo came in.

This froze the happy smile on her face, and she nervously retracted her smile, puffed up her cheeks slightly as if examining him, and looked at Arturo fiercely with a little dissatisfaction.

That expression and eyes seemed to be asking: 'You are the one who brought the devil (×)...Ekaros here?'

And facing his mother's scrutiny and expression, Arturo obviously refused to take the blame.

"Don't look at me like that, mother." Sighing, Arturo walked to Luciana's bedside, and then looked at his mother's leg that was hung up and in a plaster cast. He wanted to say something with some heartache, but in the end he just explained softly:

"It was Icarus who figured out that you were injured, just like Federico did back then."

"... Maybe my father is busy with work recently, so he would believe your excuse that you were delayed for two days. When he comes back, I'm afraid he will come to find you. I won't be able to help you then, mother."

As he spoke, Arturo had a wicked smile on his face, and his tone contained a hint of teasing towards his mother, which made Luciana swallow unconsciously when she thought of that scene.

After all, what Arturo said was true, and Marcello would probably find out soon that something was wrong, and it was only a matter of time before he was exposed.

This is not something that can be hidden simply by having my daughter keep her mouth shut.

Thinking of this, Luciana's momentum completely collapsed, and she sat on the bed with a depressed look on her face. The whole person was surrounded by black air with strong negative emotions, just like in a cartoon.

"Okay, okay, don't be sad, Mother Luciana. Besides, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have more people come to look after you and visit you. After all, it's better than you staying in the ward alone, right?"

On the side, seeing Arturo making a fool of his own mother with just a few words, Ekalos didn't know how to comment. He could only hurried forward and put the fruit basket on the bedside table. He glared at the speechless Arturo with some dissatisfaction and quickly comforted Luciana.

This glare made Arturo blink her eyes innocently. Obviously, she didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said.

She was just telling the truth.

"Hmm... Little Ekalos is the one who knows how to talk. Come here! Let your mother hug you. You are much cuter than Arturo. Otherwise, just marry into our family and become my daughter forever!"

Luciana was comforted gently by Ekalos. Although she was still a little resentful, her mood was obviously much better than before. At least there was no more dark energy around her, and a bright smile appeared on her face again.

Although the hospital has complete facilities and I have books to read, I can ask my daughter to bring me anything I need.

But for Luciana, staying in the hospital was indeed very boring. If she had not been worried about her family and her injuries, Luciana would have lost her patience and forced herself to move back home.

How could it be like this now, where I don’t even dare to ask a few more people to come to the ward to chat with me?

"Hey... this, this... Mother Luciana, you are joking again. Am I not already your daughter? How can I marry into your family again..."

Ikaros's face turned slightly red, but he walked obediently to Luciana's side and was hugged by her in a big bear hug.

Then Luciana rubbed her little face and breathed softly into Ikaros' neck.

This made Ikaros's face even redder.

But considering that Luciana had just returned from the battlefield, although Ikaros felt a little uncomfortable, he did not struggle obviously. He just gently pushed the beautiful woman who was holding him to express his dissatisfaction.

Chapter 28 This is a marriage that my mother-in-law agrees to (pay attention!)

However, Luciana obviously ignored Ikaros's "protest" and just looked meaningfully at her daughter who was looking at her, and smiled:

"That's not right. After all, according to Lateran's household registration, little Icarus is just my adopted daughter."

"I want you to be my biological daughter, but as for who you marry..."

"Hoohoo~, Arturo is good. Of course, if you can accept it, I can also marry him! After all, Icarus is so good at housework and so cute. I don't mind at all~"

As Luciana said this, she kissed Icarus on the cheek without hesitation, and then looked at Arturo again.

In fact, she had long understood her daughter's feelings, although it was a little difficult to accept at first.