I Became a Childhood Friend With the Villainous Saintess - Chapter 168



168 – The Meeting (3)

[Excerpt from Saintess, Reverse Harem is Impure! (Complete) ????p]

Two years have passed since everything ended and peace came.

The wounds of the civil war that had torn the empire apart have largely healed.

In the Grand Duchy of Illencia, which had become an uninhabited territory, trade was taking place with the Demons, and exchanges with the Ashin Kingdom were gradually expanding.

Karzan was proudly crowned Emperor of the Empire. He was now fully displaying his abilities.

Of course, there was still noise somewhere.

Because not everything can go smoothly.

But that was the end of my story. Now, all I had to do was raise my child well.

While waiting for my man like this.

“Karzan? It’s been a while since you came this early.”

“I just wanted to see your face. You look comfortable. Do you like that chair?”

“Yes. Should I say that I feel strangely at peace? I feel very comfortable.”

“It was worth giving the gift.”

I was now sitting in a rocking chair, basking in the warm sunlight.

The soft light shining down. The gentle spring breeze caressed my hair refreshingly.

As the scent of flowers from the garden spread fragrantly above, a small rumbling spread from my stomach.

As I placed my hand on my bulging stomach, the corners of my mouth went up without me realizing it.

I was so happy that I couldn’t believe that I had life inside me. It was so unrealistic.

“Just now! Did you hear that? The kid just kicked his foot. What should I do?”

“Really?”

The baby who will be born soon kicks his feet vigorously.

He was so full of energy that when I placed my hand on his stomach, the vibrations were transmitted through my hand.

When I smiled happily, Karzan smiled back gently.

Dad’s smile, just like in a painting.

Now, I thought that even that person naturally made that kind of expression.

“Is my child a strong boy?”

“That’s how it is. Seeing you already moving your feet like this, I think you’re going to have a hard time. I’ll have to say something when I see you face to face.”

“What are you going to say to the child? Don’t say that. Just hold him with love.”

“If you say so.”

Karzan came to me and tossed my bangs.

The way he looked at me was deeper than usual.

On the surface, it looks like nothing is wrong, but now I know.

The shadow that warm expression is trying to hide.

“What happened? Who else is making your life miserable?”

“You’re making my life miserable? That’s not it. I thought you wouldn’t show it, so how on earth did you find out?”

“Do you think I don’t even know that? Now I can tell just by looking at it.”

There were times like this sometimes.

A day when Karzan is having a particularly hard time. A time when he is suffering from a pain he cannot tell me about.

Perhaps the Emperor of the Empire has various shades.

Would it have helped him if I had been a little smarter?

I don’t know. I wish it were, but it’s not possible right now.

I think it would be best for me to do what I can for now.

Even though I didn’t know what was going on, I was able to at least show him a smiling face.

Karzan held my hand tightly and bowed his head.

For some reason it looked to me like he was holding back tears.

“Was it a difficult experience?”

“A little. No, actually, it’s very painful. It’s even more so because it’s something I can’t even tell you.”

“It’s okay. You don’t have to say anything. Come here. Even if you can’t say anything, wouldn’t it be okay to borrow my arms?”

“Ellis… … .”

“Hey. Sometimes, lean on me too. Straighten your shoulders! Do you think it’s okay for a soon-to-be father to have hunched shoulders?”

Karzan smiled again, though with difficulty.

When I gently placed his hand on my stomach, the child kicked his feet again.

Could it be that the child’s cry brought about some change?

The expression that had been stained with agony suddenly stopped. It was as if time had stopped for Karzan.

He put his ear to my stomach with a much improved complexion.

This time I stroked Karzan’s hair and said:

“How is it? Doesn’t our child seem very energetic? Maybe he takes after me.”

“I see. The eldest of all children is a tomboy. I think the chief of the household will have a hard time. I… … I guess I’ll have to be a little more ambitious.”

“greed?”

“Yes. I guess I should be a little greedy. I thought I would be satisfied just by being with you like this, but my thoughts have changed. I guess people’s hearts are really narrow-minded.”

Words that sound meaningful.

Soon after, Karzan himself headed west.

Until then, I had no idea of ​​the sad news that was about to be delivered to me.

* * *

After the crown prince’s request, he had a light meal with the sword masters who had come with him at the palace.

People in the world think that since people who do nothing have gathered together, they are doing something great, but in fact, that is not necessarily the case.

Pulling out the sword energy from your hand doesn’t make you a special person.

Just because you’re better at wielding a sword doesn’t mean what you eat for dinner will change or anything.

Besides, people’s minds are all the same, so most of the stories that come out when people gather to have a meal are unpleasant.

“Is Your Highness having a formal relationship with Lord Rajen?”

“Oh, sir. You’ve been stuck on the front lines all day, and now you’ve even blocked your ears? Your Majesty, you’ve had such a splendid debutante.”

“Oh, I heard that too. Because of my age, I couldn’t go to places where young people gather… … After hearing the story, I think I should have tried something.”

“Arthur. What kind of crap are you going to get in trouble for in high society?”

“Ahem, big!”

Typically, people first reach Sword Master in their early to mid 30s.

Even among the prosecutors who are full of geniuses, those who show off their ‘talent’ develop their sword spirit in their 20s, and when they become sword masters in their teens like Isha, they are called monsters.

By the time you hear people call you an experienced person or a veteran among those people, you are usually middle-aged.

In other words, the sword masters of this place were at an age where they could act quite recklessly.

The story was now moving towards listening to young people’s love stories.

It was much more fortunate than showing jealousy, but it was inevitable that the person on the receiving end would become confused.

“Well, as soon as the debutante started, His Highness the Grand Duke immediately kissed… …!”

“Hahaha. I guess youth is great after all. I was just as passionate when I was your age.”

“Huh? Sir Norden, isn’t he far from passion? I’m sure your wife said last time that you bit your tongue during confession.”

“Ugh. That woman was talking nonsense.”

It’s usually Hilia and Norden who lead the conversation.

The other two sword masters would support the two and join in on the conversation.

The ones who were being hit were me and Isha… … and Sirien, whose face turned bright red, was no exception.

Since the topic is the topic, I guess we should say that Sirien’s weakness was exposed.

He is more bold than necessary, but then he feels embarrassed when his feelings are revealed.

Perhaps the gap was cute among those the same age as their aunts or uncles, but even the Grand Duke of Illencia was not exempt from their tricks.

If you think about it, it’s all a disaster that we brought upon ourselves.

However, there was one thing that Sirien overlooked.

It turns out that the Sword Masters aren’t the only ones who enjoy teasing Sirien for being a sandbag.

I was the one who teased Sirien the most from the beginning. I’ve been like that since we were little. Therion would take his pranks too far and get scolded in return.

“Why are you so embarrassed? Didn’t you like it back then because no one would dare set their eyes on you anymore?”

“Oh, how come you too!”

“Be happy. I won’t give you to anyone else.”

“Whoa!”

“Why? I am showing my single-minded devotion to the entire empire, just as you wished.”

“Stop! You don’t have to do it now. I know how you feel… … ”

Syria, fallen.

My lord decided to bow his head and concentrate solely on his meal.

Okay, this should keep the arrows from being pointed at me for a while.

Hillia also thought that Sirien needed time to recover, so she looked for her next target.

The next target designated by the Imperial Hunters was Isha.

Throughout history and the present, the position of youngest child has been one of both cuteness and persecution.

Moreover, Isha was still a shy person. She was the perfect person to tease as a nephew.

“Come to think of it, I heard that Miss Isha is close with Count Eshik.”

“Yes? Me, me?”

“That’s probably true. I’m a frequent visitor to Edelmarion, so I heard about it.”

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“Oh my goodness. So, how far did you go? Did you try the mouth?”

“Your mouth? No, not yet. So… … Dersian and I are like that… … ”

“Dersian? Oh my. But you still call each other by our names. You call me Dersian, not Count Eshik?”

“That’s true, but… … ”

It won’t be long before Ishado falls.

I helped Sirien out a little because she seemed to be unable to reach the plate.

The eyes that met briefly were filled with a sense of resentment mixed with a little bit of injustice.

As I burst into laughter, Sirien’s cheeks puffed out slightly.

I guess I’ll have to let it go before it gets too annoying.