Book 12: Chapter 39


    Three monthster.


    Nona and Vera were easier to take care of than Daisy. It seemed as though the elven children were able tomunicate better with Lucia through mana. Nier wasnt able tomunicate with Daisy. In saying that, Nier seemed to be able to understand what every cry from Daisy meant. Daisy was very clingy toward Nier. Her gaze was always chasing after Nier. Daisy didnt seem to be too fond of me She pushed me away every time I went to hug her I was her father


    It seemed that elven infants developed faster than human infants, which I presume was due to mana. Vera developed a bit faster than Nona. Vera appeared to understand that I was her father and Lucia was her mother in just three months. However, the scariest part was that she seemed to be more affirmative that Nier was a threat to her.


    The girls vignce didnt seem to be due to mana, but Lucias thoughts transferring to them. It wasnt Lucias intention, but the two girls confirmed that Nier was a threat. They couldnt show their vignce, yet, but I was sure that their rtionship with Nier in the future, mm, wouldnt be too good. That said, Nier didnt look as though she nned to be friendly with them. She wasnt even willing to spare them a look after Daisy was born.


    I didnt perceive that to be a very good situation. Lucia and Nier shouldve been taking care of the kids together, since Vera and Nona would have to call Nier mom, and Daisy would have to call Lucia mom, as well. Otherwise, how could I be called their father?


    Nier has disappeared now, though. Yes, disappeared. Never would I have imagined that Nier would leave me. Could you imagine that? After dismounting me that night, she slept with me, but I never saw her again the next morning when I woke up. She left Daisy to Mommy Elizabeth and left. She didnt leave a letter or message of any sort behind. Her Valkyrie uniform, a set of light armour, her sword and a horse vanished together with her. I had no clue what happened after. I had no clue where Nier went or why she left.


    Nier wont run away, Son. Dont worry. Remember that she was once a Valkyrie. She will never leave you once she has chosen you. I wouldnt consider this running away from home. I guess she has something she wants to do. Werent you always hoping for her to have something to do?


    Mommy Elizabeth didnt seemed concerned in the slightest. She sat next to me with Daisy in her arms. It appeared that Daisy needed to be breastfed, as well. Fortunately, we had somebody prepared in the pce. I anxiously paced back and forth inside the building. I sent all of my guards out to search for Nier. It was the first time the Imperial City was under martialw. Nobody was allowed to enter or leave.


    I was ready to send the military out to search for her. I wasnt trying to capture and haul her back. I was just worried she meet with trouble. The North hadnt yetpletely settled down. What was I going to do if she ran into trouble? There was no doubt she was very skilled with a sword, but she hadnt used one in almost a year!


    Im very worried about Nier! I dont mind where she goes or what she does, since thats her business. Im just worried about her safety! Her safety is what I need to worry about most!!


    Mommy Elizabeth smiled when she saw how anxious I was. She said, You dont have to worry. Think about it, Son. A Valkyrie, whos just given birth, began to train with no restraints for three months. Then, picked up her sword and armour and left without telling her dearest husband a word. Do you feel that shed be in danger? No, no, no. Son, shes not running into danger; shes going to put others into danger.


    Who? Nier doesnt have any enemies, does she?


    I grabbed my hair and sat down to the side. Daisy nervously looked at me, and then curled up in Mommy Elizabeths arms. I suppose Daisy really liked her grandmother.


    I wouldnt be so sure. Nier considers Lucia her enemy. Son, bear in mind that Nier was originally a Valkyrie without anything. <em>You</em> are her everything, but Lucia wants to have you. If you didnt protect Lucia with your life and persist on your love for her, Nier never wouldve spared her.


    But Lucia is here Wait


    As soon as I went to say that Lucia was here I suddenly remembered there was one other person apart from Lucia I was wrong the entire time. Nier wasntpletely obedient. She may love me and obey me, but there were things she couldnt put down, and she wouldnt let me know about it. And that was that she wouldnt allow there to be other women around me. She knew that I would never allow her to kill <em>that </em>woman in front of me, because I would protect her as I did with Lucia. Nier wasnt stupid; she wouldnt say anything in my presence. She went off to do what she considered to be correct behind my back. She went off to kill the woman she wanted to kill.


    Son, did you go on a date with her with fox fur on you?


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    Current time at Ling Yues residence.


    Miss Ling Yue, what does this letter mean?


    My guess is that somebody ising for me. Ling Yue ced the letter in her hand down. She looked at the fragment of a de on the table and chuckled. She added, Previously, he told me that there was no need to worry about Nier, but by the looks of things, the one who wont ept me and would kill me isnt Lucia, but this crazy woman. Is the maid all right?


    She is all right. She was just grazed by the de. Do you want to write a letter, and have it urgently delivered to His Majesty? His Majesty is at fault, as well. How could he let that womane here? Is this not the same as letting her kill you?


    Theres no way he wouldve known, answered Ling Yue, wagging her tail. She looked at her belly that had yet to bulge to its full size: Nier is a Princess. The guards at our residence are men he left behind. Nier is their Princess. Theres no chance they wouldnt allow her entry. Therefore, its toote for us to send a letter. By the time he arrives to stop the maniac, wed probably all be dead. My house is going to be washed with blood again?


    What are we going to do, then?


    Receive our guest.


    Ling Yue looked outside the window. An individual in white approached from the end of the verdantwn at a fast speed. Her ck hair danced in the winds, and her overflowing murderous intent could be seen in her gaze despite the big gap between them.


    Ling Yue pressed her hand on the ss and softly said, The reason Im unwilling to use magic, isnt because I cant use it  our tribe does know how to utilise attack magic  its just that I would look very bad, and it would ruin my clothing. However, Im willing to do anything for my child.


    Ling Yue stood up and patted herself. She went to the main door and without looking back added, She came to me to kill me, so dont get yourselves involved. This is between the two of us. Its not good for us to hurt the innocent.


    Miss Ling Yue!! You are pregnant!! Why do you still want to fight with that woman?


    Some things have to be resolved sooner orter. I also want to end this. She was full of hostility for me the first time we met. This is our showdown. If they didnt know of my existence, wouldnt that make me a real mistress? Im not willing to be a mistress! Let here. Not only am I going to fight her, but Im also going to beat her or maybe, kill her!


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