Reawakening: Primordial Dragon with Limitless Mana
Chapter 46: Caught

Chapter 46: Caught

"So you knew I wasn’t human?" Hades asked as they resumed walking down the quiet path.

He was now escorting his mother back home. It had already been over an hour, and he decided it was time to return.

Quintessa glanced at him with a knowing look. "That expression tells me... you’ve figured it out yourself, haven’t you?"

He gave a small nod, then quietly said, "I’ve recently discovered my other side, Mother. I... I’m actually a Dragon."

She was the first person he’d told.

Why?

Because he trusted her—completely and blindly.

Quintessa’s eyes widened—but not out of fear or shock. No, her surprise came from something else entirely.

"Someone who hated dragons so passionately..." she murmured, trailing off.

She didn’t finish the sentence, but Hades understood. He had always detested dragons. To think he would actually turn out to be one....

A faint, dry smile touched his lips. "My fate is awfully twisted, Mother."

She sensed the heaviness behind his words—the quiet sorrow that came with self-discovery. Her lips thinned, and she gently placed her hand on his shoulder.

"It doesn’t matter what your race is," she said firmly. "You will always be my child, Hades. If the burden ever gets too heavy to carry... come to me. Vent, scream, cry—whatever you need. I’ll be here."

His heart softened. He offered her a warm smile.

"I will, Mother."

He knew he would miss her terribly. In this world, there were only two women he had ever truly trusted: his childhood friend... and his mother.

And now, perhaps he could add Rinne to that list as well.

Just then, Quintessa’s tone shifted—lighter, playful. "Ah yes. That girl, Hades—the one who visited our house. Are you dating her?"

Her brows arched up and down teasingly, a sly grin tugging at her lips.

Hades chuckled. "No, Mother. She’s just a good friend. Someone who stood by me when the whole school turned against me."

He paused for a second before continuing, "Only she... and the Headmaster believed I wasn’t the one to blame."

Quintessa smiled softly. "Wish I could thank her someday."

"Ah... well, she wanted to come along," Hades said, "but then she suddenly changed her mind."

He had a feeling Rinne chose not to intrude—giving mother and son the time they needed.

Quintessa let out a quiet sigh. "I don’t know exactly what kind of relationship you two have right now," she said, gently taking his hand, "but one thing’s certain, son..."

Her voice firmed as she looked into his eyes.

"She cares about you, Hades. Deeply. The kind of girl who can’t stand hearing a single bad word about you. Passionate. Devoted. Just the kind of daughter-in-law I’d love to have."

Then, leaning in with a playful whisper, she added,

"Don’t let her go, okay?"

Hades chuckled, his smile laced with warmth, but he didn’t say anything.

A brief moment of silence was followed by a request, "Mother...can you keep this by your side all the time?" He said as he offered a pendant to her.

"It looks pretty...but why all the time?"

Hades revealed, "It’s an artifact Rinne made. If you crush the gem on the pendent, I will know you are in danger. So, please, keep it by your side all the time."

She briefly nodded, a warm smile on her face.

Her little Hades has all grown up now. Wanting to protect his mother. How cute.

Not long after, they arrived near the mansion.

But their steps slowed as their eyes landed on a familiar figure waiting by the gate.

A man with blonde hair, dressed sharply, his gaze hard and fixed on them.

Trevon.

He was staring at Hades—and the red-haired boy didn’t look away either.

Without a word, Trevon took a step forward.

"Hades, I—"

"It’s okay, Mom," Hades said, gently cutting in. He stepped forward, his mother trailing behind him, her fingers holding onto the hem of his shirt.

Quintessa’s expression had stiffened with unease.

It wasn’t just because she had snuck out of the house in the middle of the night. She had gone to meet the very person her husband resented. There was no way this would end without tension.

Now, the two men stood face to face.

Trevon’s eyes narrowed. His tone was cold and direct.

"I don’t like you meeting my wife."

Hades remained calm, shrugging lightly.

"She’s my mother."

"She didn’t give birth to you," Trevon snapped. "She only fostered you."

Hades tilted his head. "Are relationships only valid when they share blood?"

Trevon’s glare sharpened. "I want you to stop seeing her. This is my last warning."

Quintessa opened her mouth to speak, but Trevon silenced her with a glance and a cutting tone.

"I’m already angry with you. Please... don’t make it worse."

And just like that, she fell quiet—fingers trembling against her son’s shirt.

Hades took another step forward, his voice calm but unwavering. "We both want her to be safe. While I trust your skills... I’ll still come to check on her from time to time."

Trevon scoffed, folding his arms. "And what will you do if something happens? Can you protect her from the kind of threat that I can’t handle?"

Hades lowered his gaze, a faint smile touching his lips. "You know I can."

Trevon’s face stiffened. His sharp eyes flicked toward his wife, seeking confirmation of what he was thinking. And he received a nod.

A sigh escaped the man’s lips.

Without another word, he stepped forward and gripped Quintessa’s wrist.

"Don’t show your face here again," Trevon said coldly, his eyes like iron. "If you do—I won’t make the same mistake twice."

With that, he turned, walking away while gently tugging his wife along.

Yet even as she was being led away, Quintessa looked back over her shoulder. Her lips lifted into a soft smile, and she gave her son a small wave.

Hades smiled back—warm, content, and somehow lighter.

He stood there for a while after they left, letting the silence wash over him.

So much had happened. So many truths had come to light. And his perception of someone he thought he’d understood completely... had quietly, irreversibly changed.

A breath slipped from his lips as he gazed up at the night sky.

"Haah~... The weight on my shoulders... it feels lighter now."

Not so long after, he decided to return to the inn where he found Rinne still awake and waiting for him.

"How did it go?" She asked with her brows raised.

Hades smiled, "Better than I expected. Now, I can leave this place without regrets."

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.