episode_0300

Because all of the Priens had become monks, there was a desolate atmosphere in the Dawn Castle, but not all spaces had an inhumane atmosphere.

Bedroom located at the end of the hallway on the 3rd floor.

This was the space where Shiron Prien lived 10 years ago, but now it was being used solely for Yuma.

The walls were covered with wallpaper in bright tones, and the curtains covering the windows were fluffy and unbecoming of an old-fashioned castle.

A bed placed in the middle.

In a room that smelled more human than when Siron stayed, a one-horned devil was knitting.

snap-

“…”

After cutting the yarn with scissors, Yuma checked the baby’s clothes with utmost seriousness.

“I don’t like it.”

It was a work of perfection that would be praised as excellent no matter where it was presented, but the words that came out of the red lips were as cold as ice.

Grumbling-

The hairball that was judged to be rejected was eventually thrown into the fireplace in the corner.

Yuma has taken care of so many babies that she can make baby clothes with her eyes closed, but these days, all the items she makes have been reduced to ashes.

If she were the person she used to be, she would say it was a useless waste and would feel self-loathing.

but,

Considering who the item was for, it was not impossible to understand Yuma’s actions.

“I’m sorry, baby.”

Yuma muttered while stroking his prominent stomach.

What I wanted to make was none other than baby clothes for Yuma’s child. Since it was a baby born through love with his beloved master, Yuma burned many failed projects without hesitation.

Thanks to this, not a single baby item was completed, but Yuma didn’t think it was a big deal.

This is my first time having a baby, and I also learned that devils can have children.

Even so, predicting the date of birth is not that difficult.

It was three years ago that I became involved with Master, and it was only a few months ago that I found out that I was pregnant.

It will take at least a few more years before my now barely swollen belly reaches full term.

There is no need to fret now.

-smart.

As if I was just about to start weaving a new thread, there was a knock on the door.

-The maid master came to visit. may I come in?

“…Master?”

Yuma turned his downward gaze upward.

‘Why are you here…’

“Please wait a moment!”

-Yes~

The thoughts didn’t last long. Yuma quickly got out of bed and started cleaning up the mess.

I put in the wide open belt and smoothed out the wrinkles in the pillow I had been sleeping on all night.

Looking in the hand mirror, I comb my hair that has grown out here and there, and tidy it up with a not-too-excessive ribbon.

Only after removing the vulgarly exposed cleavage, Yuma was able to open the door with his own hands.

“It’s been a while since I saw you. Master.”

Place your hands neatly together and bow your head deeply in reverence.

Although he didn’t show his face in a rude manner, Yuma couldn’t hide his joy at their reunion.

*

“…I don’t think it’s too much to ask for a favor. Please leave it to me.”

The castle’s drawing room. After hearing Siron’s plan, Yuma looked determined.

Build a settlement using the Dawn Castle as a breakwater, and act as a babysitter while they settle in…

No matter how many times he thought about it, the demons’ one-sided sacrifice was foreseeable, but Yuma willingly accepted Siron’s proposal.

“Aren’t you taking it too easily?”

“Only 20 years, if you think about it, it’s not that long of a time. It will be a good pastime while the young master subdues demons.”

“Still.”

“You came with a group of people, didn’t you? In that case, the Master must have been planning to not give up his will even if he died soon. In that case, I think it would be better to end the story here.”

“…Thank you.”

Siron reluctantly nodded.

No matter how obedient a woman Yuma was, she assumed it would last half a day, but as soon as Yuma heard the story, she couldn’t hide her excitement and agreed.

Of course, this is welcome news, but for some reason, his expression doesn’t seem to be encouraging.

Yuma looked at that theory and asked with concern.

“Do you have anything else to say?”

“I have something to say…”

Siron kept looking downward.

“Shouldn’t you calm down? I heard you’re pregnant?”

“…Who did you hear it from?”

“Encia.”

Yuma sighed deeply after hearing the name.

“Why are you sighing?”

“…No. There has been frequent friction with that child recently, but don’t worry about it. It’s not something you would want to do.”

“Should I tell Encia to run around in a circle?”

“I feel unfair!”

Encia appeared from nowhere and shouted. Yuma held his forehead against the gust of wind caused by the disruptor.

“Master! Listen to me! I heard that the head maid tried to hide the fact that she was pregnant from you until the end?”

“Is that really true?”

“Yes, there is something really funny, right? As if she were some kind of tragic heroine!”

“Shut up, Encia. When do you say I did that?”

Yuma denied it outright, but his face was bright red as if he had been stabbed.

“If you don’t remember, I’ll tell you everything!”

Is it because Shiron is Yuma’s only superior? Despite his urging, Encia became even more energetic.

“I pray in the direction where you are, and say that it is my fault for seducing you with my shallow body, and that I will make people who see me suffer. I cannot put a burden on you, so I will wait until I am old enough to help you. They say they will raise great children, but make them say only boring things!”

“Tae, isn’t it common sense that swearing in prenatal education is not good?! And it’s crazy! What an indecent act in front of you…!”

“The maid is usually the one to do the dirty work!”

Yuma got angry and jumped up, but Encia was breathing medicine behind Siron’s back as if she was showing off.

Just like Yuma, Encia had aged quite a bit, but Encia must have been under a lot of stress and didn’t stop talking until Siron let her go.

“…I’m completely out of my mind.”

“Sorry. young master. There is no shame.”

Yuma repeatedly lowered his head, breaking into a cold sweat due to the unintentional commotion.

I was so excited to see the master’s face for the first time in a long time that I couldn’t even think about it, and my heart was filled with shame.

“No, Yuma, I’m sorry for making you suffer alone. I never dreamed that I would have a mixed race child.”

“Well, I didn’t know either. No, I had never heard of the fact that a devil could have children in the first place…”

“Um…”

“But please don’t pay too much attention to it. Yuma, I don’t know about giving birth, but one thing I’m confident about raising is my body. Because I raised your grandfather and your grandfather’s grandfather. Master, me, and my child too! I will raise others without being embarrassed!”

Yuma squeezed Shiron’s hand and spoke in a stern tone.

‘I was trying to give you some kind of comfort, but I ended up being comforted instead.’

Perhaps because there were only young women around me, I rarely had anyone to lean on, but perhaps it was different with an experienced woman, so when I was with Yuma, I didn’t feel embarrassed and actually felt at ease.

Of course, Seira was a mature woman, but… except for her because she wasn’t worthy of her age, and Latera was excluded because she was just getting older… and Lucia was also her age…

‘Now that I think about it, everyone except Siriel and Yoru is older.’

It was a fact I didn’t really want to think about, but I ended up remembering it.

“Why are you doing that? Suddenly his body shook like that.”

“…It’s okay as long as it’s pretty.”

“Yes?”

“It’s nothing. Can I touch your stomach?”

“Of course. Please…”

After speaking, Yuma gently took her in his arms and assumed a pose with his stomach out. The top of my head touches my nose and a pleasant smell comes out.

Shiron kissed Yuma’s cheek and stroked his stomach.

Although it is not that noticeable, it is curved enough to clearly show its opinion. I couldn’t feel the fetus moving, probably because it was still a long way away from coming out, but even so, I could feel the full energy of life.

‘You’re my father. I finally feel it.’

“Sir Siron. Sir Siron.”

At that time, a woman who had been watching the conversation approached. Perhaps thanks to the magical energy of everyone at Dawn Castle, Louise no longer complained of mild dizziness.

“I also had your baby, so why don’t you pat my tummy?”

“So?”

“That’s not true! Please pat me too quickly. Your child is lonely.”

With a distressed expression on her face, Louise went to the other side of Yuma and exposed her swollen belly.

‘…Should I ask to touch my stomach too?’

Yoru, who was watching the conversation, just sipped his tea, feeling a sudden sense of isolation.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the demons, but this was the first time I’ve seen so many of them gathered in one place.

Normally, if there were this many strong and numerous demons, the demon energy would be so unbearable that it would be difficult for an ordinary person to even stand…

‘That woman is really harsh too.’

It’s surprising that a person claiming to be the emperor’s wife followed her to this dangerous place, but she doesn’t care and is coquettish in front of the demons.

Yoru licked his lips as he finished his well-baked strawberry pie.

I didn’t like to eat sweets because I was bitten, but perhaps because of the arduous march, I found it easier to swallow them today.