Book 17: Chapter 5


    I was faced with a life-threatening danger. Correct, it was arguably the most serious crisis I ever had to face sinceing to this world. The crisis I speak of was the table of dishes that Mommy Elizabeth enthusiastically prepared for me. I had no idea who she learnt to cook from. If you ask me, Id say she didnt cook it.


    Put aside portion sizes and the issue with thebinations for the meantime. You cant serve up a table of all meat dishes, can you? Even if I ept that, there was still one more problem. The steak in front of me was still raw and was heated unevenly! Furthermore, Mom didnt seem to be patient with her preparations. The meat stew in front of us resembled ck magic. Judging from the fact that there was a half-cooked steak in front of me, I knew the centre of the meat stew wasnt boiled properly, either.


    I nced over to Nier, only to see her gleaming with gratitude. Niers reaction screamed, Being able to eat a meal prepared by Her Majesty is a blessing. But that wasnt the case for me!


    Mommy Elizabeth guaranteed that shed prepare an edible meal; however, I suspected I mightve died if I ate those dishes I couldnt bring myself to say it when I looked at Moms eager gaze, though. Plus, Nier already had a spoon of the stew and was still her usual stuff.


    I thought, Nier, I understand you are a Valkyrie who follows orders, but please, can you speak up for my sake?


    I picked up bread. Mom made the dishes, but she didnt bake the bread. The bread was the only normal food on the table. Actually, there were also the few mini-steaks that were smothered in flour and fried. Some were a little burnt, but some were fine. As for the meat stew, I needed to mentally prepare myself before I had it.


    Mommy Elizabeths serious gaze on me instigated my fear. I had no way of slipping my way out. I probably wouldnt get to leave unless I ate everything she made.


    The meal reminded me of my first time at Hilles City. At the time, I was scared of Mommy Elizabeth, which was why I ate however much she gave me. As a result, I nearly stuffed my face to death. Although our rtionship had changed, the same ordeal still gued me In my opinion, it was a most painful lunch.


    After I finished, Mom called for a maid to pack my utensils. The moment I rxed, my terror began. If I wasnt frank with her, there was a chance thatd shed keep on cooking for me In all fairness, though, Mom mightve improved with practice.


    I wiped my mouth as I came out from the restroom. I doubt Mom knew I went to the outer court to throw up.


    Mom nned to visit us in the afternoon. It was noon, so Mom was enjoying a break. I gave Mom the magical spring water. Mom was a little unhappy when I mentioned Mommy Vyvyan. I didnt tell her about what I went through in the elvennds.I asked Mom about the church; however, she didnt care about them or n to get involved. She did remind me that if the new church came and asked me to take Daisy to them for her baptism, then I had to refuse.


    I didnt n to let my Daisy get involved with the conflict between the religions, either. I knew their dispute was insanity. When religions fight with each other, it could erupt into catastrophic bloodshed and even war. I knew that very well, which was why I didnt want to let Daisy get dragged into it at all costs.


    To be honest, I was quite annoyed. Daisy was innocent. They just wanted to use my Daisy as a bargaining chip for their own gains. If somebody approached me and asked me to take Daisy to them, Id mercilessly kick him out the door.


    While I didnt have a good rtionship with the church, Mommy Elizabeth ensured security at the baptism location was tight enough. That, to me, was enough. It was just a procedure anyway. Mommy Elizabeth just wanted to let everybody know of Daisys existence. She was the next monarch of Rosvenor Empire, after all. She, therefore, had to make an appearance.


    I was an example. I was supposed to be the next monarch of Rosvenor Empire. Since I lived in the elvennds, nheless, the people didnt recognise me when I went to Hilles City. Even the people in the Royal Pce wanted to kill me And they eventually attempted to


    I returned to the room Nier and Daisy were waiting for me at. When she saw mee in, she gave me a light kiss on my face. With a smile, she asked, Your Majesty, lunch must have been delicious, right


    It was all right, I guess. I was served Moms cooking, so I had to eat no matter what.


    I pinched Niers face with a helpless smile. Then, I grabbed Daisy. Daisy looked at me. Her gaze was a bit weird. I wondered if she forgot who I was. I lowered my head to kiss her, but she pped me on my face. She wore a look of disdain. I hopelessly smiled. I ignored her resistance and tried to kiss her again. Daisy reached out to her Mom.


    Nier took Daisy with a smile and then caressed her daughters face. She looked at Daisy with an affectionate expression. She then looked up at me: Your Majesty, since you didnt get to eat enough, how about I cook you something?


    I hastily nodded: Thatd be fantastic.


    Niers cooking was delectable. They were admittedly ordinary, but they tasted absolutely delicious, nheless. Nier kissed me on my cheek. She ced Daisy into the crib to the side and left. Nier gently shut the door behind her.


    I turned back to look inside the crib. Daisy didnt cry, but she looked at me very vigntly. Dont you have too many emotions in your gaze for a kid? I thought.


    I pulled a funny face then pulled a chair over to sit down next to Daisy. I watched her. I tried to poke her belly with a finger, but she extended her hand out to try and stop me in an extremely irritable manner. I sighed and then smiled: Its just the two of us now, Daisy.


    I kept on poking Daisys belly. She failed to stop me in the end, so she cried, instead. I was so frightened that I jumped straight to my feet in shock. I had no idea what to do to cate her. Thedy-in-waiting who heard her cries came in and picked her up to gently rock her. Believing it to be better for me not to disturb Daisy, I decided to head to the dining hall to eat first


    Daisy do you not like me? Im your dad I silently bemoaned.