By the te evening, Draco returned and called for a family meeting.

  As the family gathered around the campfire, Draco decided to start the proceedings.

  "First of all, it's amazing to see how you all have growhe past four years. I am sure that our departed family members and teacher would be proud of what we have aplished," Draco began, his voice ced with a range of emotions.

  "The time has e for us to embark on the chapter of our lives. Within the week, I will need you all to prepare for our jouro the city of Orario," Dranounced.

  "Finally, we leave this wild lifestyle behind," Cir ented, a tinge of excitement in her voibsp;

  "Hmm," Eleni, Dimitra, and Vasiliki replied in agreement, nodding their heads.

  Since reag puberty, they had begun to see living in the forest as a rather uncivilized way of life.

  "Well, it's not all that bad. We get to hunt, py with animals, train, and see many cool things in the forest, especially at night," Michalis interjected, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.

  "Hmm," Nikoos and Vasileios nodded in agreement, supp his viewpoint.

  "Of course you blockheads would enjoy such barbaric activities. Look at my beautiful skin, do you see how many bug bites are on it?" Vasiliki tered, her urned up in disdain.

  "Yeah, there aren't many sanitary things here for us girls. You boys are lucky," Dimitra added, her lips pursed in a pout.

  "Hmm, all you boys are satisfied with training and ag like wild monkeys in the forest. We girls need a lot more than that, Draii is an exception, of course," Eleni chimed in.

  "Ahem, that's enough," Draterrupted, sensing the argumeing.

  This had bee an almost daily occurrence during their mealtimes over the past two years.

  'Well, it's kind of my fault. We haven't ied with anyone else besides family members in more than four years,' Draco thought, a tinge of guilt creeping in.

  "Anyway, we will be moving out in around a week. We have enough Valis to get us started, so you all purchase what you need when we arrive at the settlement," Draco tinued, steering the versation ba trabsp;

  "If you say so, Draii," Nikoos replied, his tone somewhat resigned.

  "Draii, have you decided on which Familia we will be joining?" Vasiliki asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

  "No, not yet," Draco replied, his brow furrowing slightly as he recalled the dream he had had four years ago and the name of the goddess he had been instructed to meet.

  “But isn’t it going to be hard traveling during winter” Cir asked.

  “Hmm, it will be a bit hard but we have enough supplies for us and the horses. I want us to arrive in Orario before the end of winter” Draco replied.

  It was currently the month of January.

  “Is there any particur reason we have to arrive then” Dimitra curiously asked.

  “None in particur, it’s just that it would take us around 2 months of traveling to get to Orario. I simply want us to get there as quickly as possible” Draco replied.

  ‘Although a bit risky, we o get there fast and begin leveling up before the crazy stuff begins iy’ Draco thought.

  He couldly tell them that he knew part of the future, that could lead to a whole set of other problems.

  While he was lost in his thoughts, the argumeween the male and female siblings tinued, with the girls pining about the enities and the boys defending the joys of their forest lifestyle.

  "Ugh, the mosquitoes are driving me crazy! And don't eve me started on the ck of proper bathing facilities," Vasiliki huffed, scratg at her arms.

  "What do you expect, Vasi? We're living in the wild, not in a pace," Michalis retorted, rolling his eyes.

  "That's exactly the point, Michalis! We're not meant to live like savages," Eleni interjected, her tone ced with exasperation.

  "Savages? Speak for yourself, Eleni. I happen to enjoy the freedom and adventure of our forest home," Vasileios tered, puffing out his chest.

  "Freedom? Adventure? More like a never-ending struggle for survival," Dimitra scoffed, her arms crossed over her chest.

  “Hmm” odded in agreement.

  "Enough!" Draco's voied, sileng the bickering siblings.

  "We've discussed this tless times before, and I uand your s. However, we have to make the most of our current situation. Once we reach Orario, you'll all have the opportunity to explore new ways of living and pursue your individual is." he said.

  The family fell silent, reizing the finality in Draco's tone.

  They knew better than to challenge his authority, especially when he had made up his mind.

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  A week ter, the family had packed their belongings, taking only the most essential items.

  They had burned anything deemed useless, as they would be purchasing new supplies during their jouro Orario.

  Draco had hitched the horses to the carriage and was now waiting for his sisters and Cir, who were taking their time getting ready.

  "Really, must you all take so long? We o get moving if we want to depart for Orario before nightfall," Draco called out, his patience wearing thin.

  "Draii, you know how important it is for us to look presentable wheing new people. We want to make a good impression," Vasiliki replied, emerging from the tent, her hair carefully styled and her dress freshly pressed.

  Cir and the other sisters soon followed, eaeticulously groomed and adorned in their fi attire.

  In trast, Draco stood before them, dressed in a sleeveless fur vest and trousers, his feet bare, revealing his toned and muscur physique.

  Around his neck, he wore pure golden neckce, and his long hair was tied back, allowing his horns to be promily dispyed.

  His tail swayed gently through the opening behind his pants.

  It was not that he didn’t like dressing fashionably but most clothing got in the way of his transformation.

  He also wanted some earrings made of gold and precious gems he had stored in his special stash.

  But with no knowledge of smithing and jewelry making, he gave up on it till he reached Orario.

  Michalis, Vasileios and Nikoos dressed in a simir fashion but wore fur boots and a non sleeveless fur coats.

  It was currently the middle of winter and it was quite cold, they didn’t have resistao the elements as strong as Draco's .

  "As much as I appreciate your efforts, we o get going. We 't afford to waste any more time," Draco said, gesturing to the waiting modified carriage.

  The family quickly loaded their belongings and climbed aboard, the excitement and apprehension palpable in the air.

  They had spent the st four years iive isotion, and the prospect of entering the bustling city of Orario was both thrilling and daunting.

  As the carriage rumbled down the snow covered path, Draco kept a watchful eye on his siblings, his mind rag with the tless possibilities that awaited them in the neter of their life.

  He couldn't help but wonder what challenges and opportunities y ahead, and whether they would be able to make it safely through the dark period of Orario.