Book 12: Chapter 32
Nier.
Dear
We released each other after kissing, and then I sat down on the side of the bed. I smiled: I dont need to do anything for theing month. You two will probably be giving birth next month, right? The doctor told me not to go anywhere this month; he said to wait for you and Lucia.
Nier pouted as soon as I mentioned Lucia. I smiled, and then gave her a kiss on her forehead: Dont be angry, Nier. Lucia needs me more than you at the moment. Shes in danger at the moment, and it was my fault.
Its not your fault, Dear. Shes your wife and she, too, wants a child. Its not your fault. But I dont understand how she was doing great when she left, yet her condition turned for the worse as soon as she reached the elvennds. Dear, what exactly is wrong with Lucia? Is that normal for elves?
I stroked Niers long hair and softly replied, Definitely not. Its my fault. Its due to ack of mana
She was fine when she was here, said Nier. She stroked her belly andined in a soft voice: Being an elf is so nice. Shes so small, yet shes pregnant with two kids. I worked so hard with you, yet I only have one child
One child is the same thing. To be honest, I feel as though Lucia would be better off without the child when I see her in so much pain. I would rather be without the child. Lucia almost lost her life for her child. My heart writhes in pain when I see Lucia suffering like that.
I grabbed tight hold of Niers hand and, with a smile, continued, Needless to say, if you were suffering as she is, my heart would also ache. However, Im so d that youre okay. If you were faring poorly, as well right now, I really would want to abandon the North and return to Troy City to take care of you.
Its the same in the North, honestly.
The living conditions in the North are inferior to Troy City. Furthermore, the people at Troy City are humans. If anything came up, I could trust them and know who to go to. We could also receive support from Duargana and Hilles City at Troy City. Worstes to worst, Ill send you back to Troy City.
But youre in the North, Dear. The ce I want to be isnt the safe ce or the prospering ce. I just want to be where you are, stated Nier. She gripped my chest tightly. Voice solemn, she added, Your Majesty, you have been busy away from home after we got married. You went to the desert in the South and to the North, while all I could do was watch you from behind. I really hope to be by your side. I dont trust Shusia or Tanya. I only believe that as long as I can be by your side, I can die together with you if I cant protect you! I dont want a world without you!
You have a kid, Nier. Dont say something so scary. Our child will soon be born. Ill be able to stay by your side in the future and take care of our child in peace.
I touched her belly to calm her down.
Nier was right. I didnt spend much time at her side after we got married. Something popped up almost every month. First, it was Troy City. Then, I went to the desert in the South. Then it was the war against the North. I was never by my wives sides when they had been pregnant for nearly ten months.
What about our childs name?
Smiling, I caressed Niers face: Leave it to Mommy Elizabeth. She could name me, so, naturally, she can name our child. Moreover, Im so lucky to have married you, and so I believe that our child will be just as lucky.
Dear, do you want a boy or girl? It appears that everybody wants a Prince.
I want a daughter, of course.
<em>Looking at Elizabeth and Vyvyan as they are now makes obvious the most terrifying w in my familys education. I wont copy my father and go to the West. Of course, I dont want a son!</em>
<em>Wait West West</em>
A daughter Hehe. Dear, I suddenly feel as though I have to fight for your love again now that you say that
Nier revealed a happy smile, but she soon noticed my sluggish expression. Puzzled, she asked, Whats wrong, Dear? Why do you look as though you suddenly spaced out? Did you think of something?
No I feel as though I forgot something very important About the West and my father
I massaged my forehead. I felt as though I was missing onest piece of the puzzle, but I couldnt locate it in my messy mind. My frustration irritated me a little. I took in a deep breath. I asked, Nier, have I mentioned my father to you or a dragon in the West or something?
Nier shook her head: No. You have never mentioned your father to me. Your father is the elf, Inard, right? I only heard about him from Her Majesty. You never mentioned him to me. Dear, have you thought of something?
No I didnt tell you, not because I hate him or something. Its just that I dont know anything about him. Honestly I want to make a trip to where he died. He died where the dragons reside. Im very curious. I want to know what exactly happened on his journ-
<strong>*p!!*</strong>
I suddenly received a p that was neither gentle nor hard to my face. I froze. I looked at Nier and she looked back at me. She whipped her arm and angrily eximed, What are you thinking?! Your Majesty!! What are you thinking?! That is where dragons live! Thats a creature that only exists in legends. Didnt you say that you wanted to take care of me and our child? Didnt you say that you wouldnt leave us from now? Why do you want to go somewhere so dangerous? Your father passed away there, and now you want to go, too?!
No I just want to take a look
Nier stood up feeling livid. She had her fists clenched tightly as she thundered, No! I wont allow you to go! Your Majesty! Youre now my husband and our childs father! You cant go somewhere so dangerous now! Do you want your child to never be with his father as you were?!
It was the first time I saw violence in her gaze. It had been a long time since I was so close to Bodyguard Niers gaze. She looked at me as she huffed and puffed. She didnt say another word.
After a moment of silence, I looked at her and solemnly said, All right. I wont go.
She took in a deep breath. She asked, Really?
I nodded: Really.