Book 6: Chapter 29


    Your Highness do you feel that Miss Lucias clothes do not look good? The designer held her clothes and looked at me as though she wanted to weep but couldnt shed a tear.


    Tonight is the most formal banquet. You could consider it the official announcement before our wedding.


    Nier is the star tonight. She will be announcing her identity as my wife, the princess, to the nobles tonight.


    <em>I reckon this news will spread to the entire continent real quickly.</em>


    But Im currently in Lucias room. I was not going to let Lucia wear these clothes, no matter what.


    If youre asking why I can tell you that its not because it looks ugly. To be fair, it would be very bing of Lucia. The colour and size all fit her very well. The smallponents and ornaments would really entuate Lucias cuteness and yfulness


    In short, its a perfect fit and deserves thepliment theres a reason the empress liked this designer


    But I just couldnt ept one thing, and that is that was designed to pull her belly in slightly.


    <em>I cant allow Lucia to wear this. Nier can, but not Lucia. Lucia is pregnant. I cant let her wear such dangerous clothing! No way!</em>


    I think its alright, Your Highness. Theres nothing wrong with it when I wear it. Lucia was currently in just her white pantyhose and under-shirt


    <em>Why does her under-shirt look like erotic sleepwear? Or is this some sort of vintage style?</em>


    I hugged Lucia and tenderly exined, No, its not about whether or not itsfortable. You might be fine, but Im worried seeing you in it.


    Youre too worried, Your Highness. Its fine. I think its fine. I believe that our child isnt so weak. Moreover, our child is protected by Her Highness mana, so I should be fine in this. My tummy hasnt started to protrude yet, either.


    Y-Yeah?


    And and if you dont hurry, we wont make it. If I have to change it now, Ill have to go nude. Your Highness, if you are going to be by my side, I want to show off my most beautiful side because Im your wife Lucia pressed her head into my chest and moved it around with a blissful smile as she spoke.


    I held her tightly in my arms and sniffed the clear scent of the forest and nts in her hair. I kissed her on her forehead and then said, Alright then. But if you feel ufortable, you must tell me. Dont force yourself. Leave right away if youre not feeling well and dont worry about a thing.


    Alright.


    <em>Lucia is very obedient now. Perhaps its because shes in a great mood after bing pregnant, as well as being considerate of our child. Lucia cant be all bouncy and lively now because shes pregnant. Her eyes dont look sleepy now either. As a matter of fact, she now often curls up and falls asleep on my thigh. Shes be clingier after getting pregnant as well.</em>


    I stepped outside while Lucia got changed. Just as I opened the door, I saw Nier standing to the side waiting.


    She had both hands in front of her. She was dressed in a light-purple dress. She stood erect gracefully like a purple rose.


    She didnt wear simple, faint makeup this time. She wore beautiful and formal makeup. Niers hair was done up in a bun and positioned high up, revealing her white marble-like neck. Her rosy cheeks and lips would give anyone a strong urge to kiss them.


    But she didnt wear a happy expression. Instead, she looked into my eyes with an obvious hint of sadness.


    Nier made a small bow while looking at me and then said, Your Majesty please prepare yourself


    I noticed that her eyes were slightly red. I tilted my head and asked, Whats wrong, Nier? You dont look too happy. Youre the star today. Could it be that youre not happy about something in regards to being with me? Or is it something else?


    No Nier gently shook her head and then walked up to me. She grabbed ahold of my hands and gently leaned her head on my chest. She took in a deep breath and, with a shaky, soft voice said, Sorry Your Majesty Sorry Please do not abandon me I will try hard I will definitely try hard


    I wont abandon you, Nier. Havent I told you many times already? I wont abandon you or Lucia no matter what happens. I embraced her. I sped her face gently and wiped away her tears. I went on, Dont cry, Nier. Your makeup will be spoiled, otherwise. It would be a pity to spoil such a beautiful look.


    Uhm. Nier took in a deep breath through her nose. She then grabbed me tightly and softly added, Your Majesty, I will work hard. I definitely will Please look forward to it. I will be able to do anything that woman can, so please do not give me the cold shoulder because of this


    Nier, what exactly are you worried about?


    Because because child Nier touched her t tummy and softly said, Weve already done so much and yet I havent gotten pregnant Your Majesty am I not trying hard enough?


    Oh, youve definitely tried hard enough! Youre already trying very, very hard!! You dont need to try any harder!


    <em>If you try any harder, Im going to die! Im not joking! Youre already trying very hard. Name me one night you didnt fall asleep after beingpletely satisfied. I suspect youre still not pregnant because you dont slow down or rest! So dont try any harder. I think we should now enter a buffer period!</em>


    I will take some drugs. I will eat appropriately. I will definitely carry your child. Ill eat anything, regardless of what it is. Niers eyes were full of determination, the same sort of determination she had when she was serving the empress with her life.


    I pulled her into my arms, stroked her head and said, You dont need to, Nier. You dont have to do this. Dont ruin your health with drugs with questionable origins. It doesnt matter if you dont get pregnant. The ones I love are you two, not the children you will give birth to. I will not love one of you more than the other for any reason. Lets take it slowly. Youll definitely have a child.


    Thats not it Your Majesty, its not just because Im afraid youll leave me. The most important reason is Im honestly jealous I want to be a mother. I want my own child I like children, so I want to have my own child.


    Still, dont go consuming those weird drugs. Ill ask Mom for the reason because it might be my problem. Im half-blooded, so it could be that my mana makes it hard for a human to get pregnant. But theres no chance you wont get pregnant because my father is an elf while my mother is the empress. So youll definitely get pregnant. Dont rush, Nier.


    Im seriously panicked now. I must persuade Nier. Im not worried about her doing something, but something happening to me! Im honestly scared. Ill bepletely dead if Nier tries any harder. I cant let my fighting spirit dim down because of this. Though, honestly speaking, it does feel great


    Ah! You two are cheating behind my back again! Lucias voice separated us.


    Nier snorted angrily and eximed, Im his main wife! Dont you forget that you lost our duel!


    Your child? Where?


    You lost the duel! And my body is better than yours!


    Your child? Where?


    I I Can we stop talking about children?


    You dont even have a child and you call yourself a wife?!


    Ill have one! I definitely will!


    <em>Please, Lucia, dont provoke Nier. Nier will be fine, but not me. Ill die!! Ill be the one who suffers!!</em>