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Having realized that there was nothing particularly useful at home, Ida took a bath, had a snack, and changed into fresh clothes.
The conversation with her parents was brief; she didn't go into detail about all of her adventures. Her parents already knew that she was going on an expedition.
Allen was somewhat upset that she would have to part with her daughter again. Joseph, on the other hand, was proud and happy that his little girl was becoming part of something important. The man wanted Ida to achieve great things and be able not only to survive independently in this terrible world but also to be helpful to others. In the current reality, people must stick together and help each other. Useless freeloaders are needed by no one.
Besides, after Mahra's recent return, as if by coincidence, Joseph's merits began to be recognized at the Great Library, and the ordinary clerk suddenly received a promotion. Whether this was related to Ida's adventures or not, no one said. Nevertheless, it turned out to be pleasant. It was as if the family's life was getting better and better.
"I saw some warriors today who were settled in one of the houses," Allen remarked. "They're so handsome!"
"Maa-am," Ida rolled her eyes, knowing where this conversation was leading.
"What 'maa-am'? At this rate, you'll never get married!"
"I'm not going to pester busy people. We all have an important mission!"
Ida decided to remain silent about how she had been harassed in the settlement of sufferers and how much she hadn't minded it.
"No one is saying to pester! Well, maybe someone will fall in love... Look, Augur's apprentice, what's his name, Aritrah, Aristruk..."
"Aristarch," Ida corrected her mother.
"Yes, exactly! He's a smart boy! He snagged such a beautiful girl from the warrior clan! He doesn't leave her side for a second. But it could have been you..."
"It couldn't have been," Ida cut her off. Although Aristarch was a respected man, she had never had any romantic thoughts about him.
"Allen, leave the child alone," Joseph intervened. Unlike his wife, Ida's father wasn't too eager to marry her off, although he would be glad if she found happiness. "Ida has finally managed to show that she is capable of something. And you keep bothering her with your men."
Her mother continued the argument, trying to remind her how much effort she had put into teaching Ida in the past. She taught her daughter everything she knew: washing, cooking, and cleaning. And although the girl mastered all these basic things without problems, she didn't really like housework. Sharing responsibilities might be okay. But if marriage meant turning her into a personal servant during the day and a priestess of love at night, she would prefer to be single.
This did not mean that Ida was against marriage as such. On the contrary, she would very much like to find a reliable man with whom she could build a family where partners help and support each other. In her ideal model of a family, there is no place for consumerism towards each other. However, one can want anything, but so far reality has only given her a fun meeting with Kikki and an unpleasant end for her warrior brothers.
The conversation ultimately spoiled the girl's mood, and instead of resting, she decided to leave the house and go for a walk to the library to read some history books.
