Book 12: Chapter 37


    Theyre seriously so cute,mented Nier.


    The children dropped out of Niers arms.


    Seriously, I thought Nier needed to learn how to hold a child. Otherwise, she might not haven been able to hold her own child.


    Nona and Vera didnt seem to like Nier too much, though. They kept reaching outwards when they were in her arms. They werent too willing to approach Nier. Nier clearly had no hostility for them, and she particrly liked kids, but the two of them were very vignt of her


    <em>Are Lucias daughters siding with her?</em>


    Nier gently stroked Nonas head. Slightly scared, Nona turned her head to look at me and reached out to me with her hand as though she wanted me to hold her. Nier lingered for a moment, and then sighed. She quietly bemoaned, She doesnt seem to like me.


    Its probably because shes an elf, so shes a little vignt of humans she hasnt seen before.


    I took over Nona. Nona buried her head in my chest as though she was released from prison. She tightly gripped onto my chest. She didnt dare to turn around to look at Nier, who was behind her. Nier sighed, and then gently touched her belly. In a blissful tone, she remarked, But our child will soon be born, Your Majesty. Itll be soon; itll probably be this month. Itll be noter than next month.


    Yeah? Your child will probably be very cute, too.


    Lucia pulled the door open and spoke before I could. Lucia only draped her shirt on to make it convenient for her to breastfeed. While only Nier and I were around, I was still slightly worried that others would see her. Lucia gave Nier a smile. She seemed much calmer and confident after giving birth, as she could finally peacefully converse with Nier.


    Lucia took Nona from me. Nona reached for Lucias clothes. Lucia smiled and pinched Nonas face. Then, she said, Youre hungry, too? Nona, your elder sister just finished having her meal, so its your turn now.


    I watched Lucia hold Nona. Nona pulled open Lucias clothes then began to happily suckle.


    Honestly I rememberedst night and I could seemingly taste it again as I watched Lucia and Nona


    <em>I drank it every day when I was a kid, so why did it suddenly taste so strange It doesnt taste good, either. I honestly dont quite get it I had a great appetite as a kid, so why am I a little bloated now?</em>


    Good girl. Good girl


    Lucia wore a blissful smile as she stroked Nona. I nced over to see Nier watching Lucia and spacing out. Her eyes were full of envy. Nier never envied Lucia in the past, but she genuinely envied Lucia after thetter gave birth. Nier liked children. That mustve be why Nier was so envious when she sees how blissful Lucia looked. I didnt think it was a big deal. After all, Nier was scheduled to give birth soon, anyway.


    I gently touched Lucias head. Elves didnt seem to need to recover. Lucia was vigorously bouncing around with life by the day after. I was very pleased to see her so lively after seeing her as weak as a dead woman. She could continue being lively by my side, and her children were safe and sound. I was very d.


    Nier was next. I thought I wouldnt be as nervous when it was Niers turn, since I had experience from Lucias experience. Mommy Elizabeth organised people to look after Nier. I just needed to let her give birth in peace. Nier was physically sound; her child was fine. Nier was in good spiritstely, so we were just waiting for our child to be born. Nier didnt want to stand much anymore, so the maids supported Nier back to her room.


    I turned my head to see Nona, who finished eating and was hugging Lucias head. I wanted to hold her, but she didnt seem to care about her father after her meal. Her mother was the one she loved most. As for her father, shed decideter.


    <strong>*Ssh!*</strong>


    Hmm?


    I heard the sound of water all of a sudden. I turned my head in its direction. I saw maids all around Nier. They sluggishly looked at her. I walked over frowning. Nier looked down with a dumbfounded look. Her legs intensely trembled. Water was pouring down her legs. My first thought was that she couldnt control her dder I immediately knew that it wasnt the case, as Nier was not that sort of individual. Her habits and pride wouldnt allow her to be caught that state


    Your Majesty Nier raised her head up to look at me while trembling.


    I looked at Niers face. I saw her terrified and dumbstruck expression I saw back then when she was locked up. She was very scared and had even started tearing up. I pressed my hand on her shoulder and took in a deep breath. I said, Its all right. Its all right, Nier. Calm down


    I-I Whats wrong with me? What is this? What is this?


    I I dont know, either Whatever the case Mm Send Nier back to her room first. Im going to go look for Mommy Elizabeth. Send her back to her room first!


    I patted one of the maids on her shoulder, and then ran off. Ipletely ignored the No running in the pce rule. I ran to Elizabeths room as fast as my legs could take me. Lucia watched me from behind bewildered. She had no idea what happened. I didnt know what happened, either, but I couldnt shake off the bad feeling I had.


    I pushed the door to Moms room open with one hand when Elizabeth was in the middle of pouring herself some tea. Her first reaction was to look at me confused. She then smiled and asked, Ah, Son, why have youe? Shouldnt you be spending your day with your children today? I was nning to go over in a bit.


    Mom! Nier started leaking water all of a sudden just now.


    Huh? Mommy Elizabeth paused. She was now even more confused. She asked, What are you saying? Nier isnt a fountain You cant tell Mommy about it even if that was true, right? You two have kids, yet you still dont know Niers body? Its not a good idea to be telling Mommy about this topic, right? After all its your private business Mommy also heard that it was supposed to be better that way, no?


    Thats not it!! I went red in the face, but forced myself to continue, What I meant was Suddenly Suddenly


    Suddenly?


    Elizabeth looked at me. Her gaze swiftly changed. She grabbed my arm with one hand, and then sprinted out of her room. I didnt have any idea what was going on, and therefore followed her. I struggled to ask, What happened? Mommy Elizabeth, what exactly happened?!!


    Your child is about to be born.


    Mommy Elizabeth gave me a simple response, and then rushed to the corridor. She shouted, Go to Niers room and prepare everything! Son, your child is about to be born! Prepare everything!