Book 6: Chapter 28


    I was very ted to find out that Lucia was pregnant. I was so ted and excited I couldnt stop smiling all day at work.


    After Lucia found out about her pregnancy, she hugged me and cried tears of joy. She was so excited that she was quivering all over. While rubbing her abdomen, she kissed me non-stop, and then she began her official child-nurturing journey.


    As someone with experience, Vyvyan told Lucia what she could and couldnt do.


    Elven and human pregnancies were different. Elves didnt have to restrict themselves from too many physical activities. Probably because mana was continuously protecting their child, thereby decreasing the chances of them getting hurt.


    Vyvyan gave Lucia some of her mana, providing my child with a strong castle wall that couldnt be torn down.


    My child inside wouldnt get hurt even if you were to aggressively kick Lucia in her abdomen.


    Of course, if someone were to actually dare to do that, Id butcher them. I now felt an odd desire to protect. I want to stay by Lucias side and not leave.


    After I had written Lucias name for the nth time on a document, Freyas patience finally crumbled, so she called Lucia to my side to watch me work.


    But even then, I was still absent-minded. I couldnt stop worrying about something happening to Lucia. Even though she was just reading a book on the bench, I was worried that the bench was wobbly and Lucia could fall.


    <em>I think I should get Luna to stick closely to Lucia so she can inform me immediately if something happens.</em>


    Onii-sama, while I can understand your joy at being a father, could you please stop being distracted? Youve signed this document in the wrong ce for the seventh time now, and youve even stamped the table!! Freya lost it again.


    She angrily mmed her hand on my table and continued, Onii-sama! If this is how you are going to be, why not spend some time ying with Lucia. You are not going to produce any results, working like this! If I were to put a marriage certificate, with my name on it, in front of you right now, would you still sign it without hesitation?!


    I thought about it and then nodded.


    Freya let out a heavy sigh. She then ced her hand on her forehead and lethargically said,  Okay, that was a bad analogy. In any case, Onii-sama Her Majesty called for you, or rather, she called for you a while ago Go and see her. Leave this to me I can use your stamp and signature, right? Alright, thank you, Onii-sama. You go and readjust your mind first


    I dawdled for a moment before standing up. I asked, Mommy Elizabeth?


    Yes. I imagine it is to congratte you on your pregnancy ptoo, I mean, Miss Lucias pregnancy And tonight is the official banquet. I hope that you can prepare properly for it. Do not embarrass yourself at the banquet.


    With her hand on her forehead, Freya powerlessly grumbled, Why have I be so irritable and absent-minded after Miss Lucia got pregnant Could it be that I mind Onii-sama bing a father?


    Isnt that a good thing? I can understand you being happy for me. Im off, Freya. Work properly. I smiled, scrubbed Freyas head and then walked over to kiss Lucia on her cheek. I then grabbed my cape by the side and left the office.


    Freya watched me leave and shouted, I dont want to hear that from you!


    She then lowered her eyes to look at the stamp in front of her and muttered, But I dont feel happy In fact, like Miss Luna it makes me feel ufortable


    I opened the door to Mommy Elizabeths room. I then looked at Mom, who was sitting behind the desk reading a book, and made a small bow.


    Your Majesty, did you call for me? I queried.


    The Valkyrie behind her closed the door.


    Mom looked at a very formal letter in her hand. She then looked up at me, smiled and said, Ah, youre here, Son. First, congrattions on Lucias pregnancy. Youll soon be a father. My, that means Ill be a grandma. Things surely have changed. Im old now. Im old now.


    I pursed my lips and said, Mom, youre not even forty yet, are you? Youre not that old.


    Yes, but humans feel that theyre old when faced with death or new lives. More so than ever now, as I look at the two together.


    Elizabeth fiddled with the letter, then looked at me with a smile that exuded an ambiguous vibe and said, Son, the lord of Socina City is dead.


    Ah Socina City?


    <em>I seem to have some impression of Socina City. Oh, right, it was the city Elizabeth was almost married off to when she was fourteen.</em>


    <em>That city is in the north and to the east of the elvennds. The climate there is very cold, especially in winter. Its basically located on the north-east of the continent, which once fought with this nation.</em>


    <em>But this is only knowledge I acquired from books Ive read. Ive never been there. There are no conflicts there either.</em>


    <em>As Elizabeth gained momentum and power, she dered it a vassal state. They pay taxes on time every year and send presents every year when its the empresss birthday. Its aw-abiding city thats not exactly interesting.</em>


    <em>It can be considered one of the well-behaved vassal states.</em>


    Yes, Socina City. Elizabeth looked at me and continued, Socina City can be considered a very interesting city. Socina City and Rosvenor City have quite the close history. Their ruler, who just passed away, was almost my husband, and his sessor was nearly your wife.


    Wait. Wait a second, Mom. Why have I never heard about this? I dont know anything about that something something sessor.


    I looked at Mom dumbfounded.


    Ah, thats fine because that got dashed. I must say, I really liked that girl. Shes beautiful, gentle, graceful, generous, and carries herself in an elegant manner. Shes called the northern kingdoms Elizabeth. Unfortunately she married that ruler, who was twenty-years older than her, so that she wouldnt have to marry you. And because that old geezer doesnt have an heir, she became the next ruler of Socina City. Elizabeth looked at me.


    <em>It sounds like shes an amazing girl.</em> I dawdled.


    Mom rarelypliments anyone but she had nothing butpliments for this girl, which proves that she is indeed outstanding. However, I didnt feel it was a pity. Nier and Lucia are the most amazing girls Ive seen.


    Then the new ruler which is this girl will she affect us?


    No. Though she is verypetent and popr, shes too young and idealistic. Son, did you know? She wants for everybody to have their ownnd, to have everyone learn production skills and to stop merchants from exploiting people Shes always suggesting some businesses should belong to nations theory, and illustrating a beautiful world without inequality and oppression. But thats what proves shes naive to no end. Elizabeth wore a mocking smile as she spoke.


    But I was astounded by what I had heard.


    <em>Production materials belonging to the people,nd being divided, state-ownedmercial and industrial businesses, isnt this a socialism prototype? Thats no out-dated or stupid thought. Thats a new way of thinking where production abilities have reached an eptable level!</em>


    <em>Could Could she be a socialist like me?</em>


    Oh, but lets put her business aside for a moment. Lets talk about something more important. Son, Im very unhappy about Lucia getting pregnant first. Are you not trying hard enough with Nier?


    Mom do you still not know how hard I try? I tried to weep but couldnt shed a tear.


    <em>This definitely isnt my fault! Ive already done my best. Its not my fault Nier isnt pregnant! Im definitely innocent this time. If Lucia can get pregnant, but not Nier, then its not my fault, but Niers!</em>


    Alright then. But you mustnt let Nier be without a child. Vyvyan will get the upper hand if you only have an elf descendant! Whatever the case, Mommy hereby orders you: You must get Nier pregnant in the shortest amount of time possible! Ive prepared drugs for Nier already. Get started tonight


    <em>Please dont treat me like Im an animal! I want my human rights! I want my human rights! I want that I-dont-know-the-name-of socialist toe and give me my human rights! Dont hand me over to Nier! Dont hand me over to the current Nier! Youll lose your dear son! Im serious! You really will!!</em>


    <strong>Editorsment:</strong> Thanks to everyone who enjoyed the series. Thats all, folks. R.I.P Troy Gdriel Rosvenor