Eternal Primordial: Tragic Soul United

Horo was currently having his last dinner with Valen and his family. Valen actually had a decent sized household. He had two sons and a daughter, with his daughter being the oldest at thirteen. Her name was Victoria. 

His son Benjamin is eleven, and his son Theodore is one. 

Valen's wife name was Alexia and treated Horo like he was her own son.

Horo had ended up stayed longer than he planned. This was due to the warmth he received from Valen and his family. While he dragged out his stay he also learned from Valen and a lot about his family. 

Valen also learned a lot about Horo and even sparred with him a couple of times, and he found that Horo was much more special than he could have ever imagined. His technique was so unbelievable to the point that he could keep up with Valen in terms of skill alone, he was actually superior in this regard, it's just that Valen was much more stronger than him being at the Lord stage. Even his battle awareness was flawless. 

Valen wondered how could a boy so young have such experience. It fit perfectly with his abnormal physique, that gave him the body of a well defined sixteen year old male. 

After about two days of being with Valen, the family treated him as if he was a part of them. Horo initially wondered if it was due to sympathy, but after asking he found that Valen hadn't told any of his family members for safety measures. 

Horo continued to enjoy the warmth he received from this family that didn't know anything about him, nor owe him any favors. He didn't know yet, but he would never forget the moments he spent with them and will cherish them dearly. 

On the eighth day with the family, Valen decided it was time to send Horo off, as he had told him everything he could and gave him the resources he promised. 

After dinner when it was nearly dark out, they were about to leave the house, but before leaving the entire family was at the front door to send him off. 

They all gave him hugs one by one, which showed how close they had grown with him, this made his heart melt and rejuvenated certain feelings within him. 

Victoria was the last to give him a hug which lasted longer than the others, and when they released each other her face was flushed red.

This put a smile on Valen and Alexia's face, they had already noticed their daughter held certain feelings within her for Horo, intimate feelings. They also knew that she herself wasn't even aware of what it was yet because she was too young and inexperienced. 

Horo was also oblivious because he never had any relations with a woman in any life of his. 

Victoria said "It was wonderful getting to know you Horo, I hope our family have the chance to see you again."

Alexia spoke next with a warm smile "Alright young lady don't make him feel obligated, I'm sure he won't forget about us anyways." 

Horo bowed deeply to her and said "Thank you for treating me like family, showing the hospitality you have, and providing me with a place I could stay in a time of need. I will definitely return to repay the favor.

Valen lifted him up by his shoulders and said "Alright kid enough with the superfluous words, you owe us nothing, just remember this kindness and bestow it upon others. Now let's go before it gets too dark. 

After the emotional goodbye Horo and Valen left the house. 

They took a secret underground route that was only known to the captains of the guard in order to maintain secrecy. 

They moved quietly through the tunnels as well just in case they were being utilized by others as well. 

When they reached the edge of the city they entered a separate tunnel. This tunnel led to a couple of miles out of the city.

When they exited the secret tunnels they came out of a tree in the middle of a small area of woods. This stunned Horo, he was surprised by the elaborateness of the secret tunnels. 

Valen gave him the general direction to head towards, not knowing that Horo had something like the soul module.

Horo had asked Valen to show him every map he could get his hands on, and using this Alma was able create a virtual map that contained a lot of details of the kingdom. 

There was a lot of details missing, but it is included in the map function, so it will update every time it receive new information on locations and terrains rather it's off of maps or places Horo have been. 

Horo nodded to his last gesture of kindness and they stared each other down for a few seconds. Valen didn't want to be to emotional, but he put his hand on Horo shoulder and said

 "I pray to the deities that you make to your destination, it's not going to be an easy journey but if you survive you'll grow tremendously. It was wonderful having you with the family for this short period of time, and we'll never forget you, if you can do pay us a visit when you have the chance." 

Horo smiled and replied "I'm definitely going to make that a priority after achieving the strength to accomplish my goals. Also, I have bestowed your children gifts, don't ask me what or how, just witness them grow beyond what you could have ever imagined." 

Valen wore a stunned look and before he could respond Horo had already turned and disappeared further into the woods.