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And the next week we headed into town for Remia’s magic lessons.

The gift requested by Cheshire was prepared, and more than anything, I couldn’t sleep last night because I was thinking about informing him of the news of Arna’s pregnancy.

I want to grab someone and brag about it.

“Cheshire, Larissa!”

“What’s going on?”

“Why are you acting like that all of a sudden?”

Looking at my bright appearance, Cheshire smiled as if he was anticipating good news, and Larissa was wary.

“My sister is pregnant.”

“Oh… ! Are you sure?”

“I told you it’s not easy for elves to have babies. Is this also the power of a hero? ?”

“Yeah, my sister is really amazing, isn’t she?”

Arna smiled shyly and nodded at my proud boast.

“Jihoo is amazing.”

“Congratulations. Haha, I haven’t done anything for you, but I feel proud for some reason.”

“Congratulations to me too! Then, the elf sister might not be able to come out for a while?”

Arna shook her head at those words.

“I can help.”

“It would be best not to overdo it. Your body will soon become heavier… .”

“Oh, then should I go see mom quickly?”

“Travel will become difficult as time passes. Even after giving birth, it will be difficult to go on a long journey with a young child.”

That’s what I saw when I heard that. Even if you’re an elf, when you’re a baby, you’re just a baby. They must be carefully cared for until they grow up.

After so much time passes, I might have to leave here… .

It might be difficult to get to where Carmene is, if not now.

“Then let’s go tomorrow.”

“Can I come with you on the way there?”

“Oh, that’s right.”

I took out a gift for Cheshire.

“Elves like it… I think my mother-in-law might like it too.”

“So this is a love potion.”

Cheshire raised his glasses and looked at the medicine.

“It’s a potion made with elf technology… I’m curious, but I can’t open the gift first.”

It was said to be a medicine that facilitates pregnancy, but regardless, it was said that older elves often drank it.

It is said to have the effect of causing excitement and allowing one to meet a loved one in a dream, so it is a support for old elves who have lost their will to live.

“I will help you in class today. Let’s assume we leave Cheshire tomorrow or the day after.”

“Yes, then work hard.”

Arna went to where Remia and Larisa were.

Today again, while I was waiting for Arna to finish work, I was bored so I decided to go out and explore the village.

As I was passing through the residential area of the village, I suddenly saw Isela and Serena.

“Uh, you are a warrior. Mom, look over there.”

Serena saw me first and waved at me.

“See you here.”

“Sure.”

When I saw Isela, I wanted to brag again. It’s the first time I’ve seen it since that day.

“Isela, my sister… I have my child.”

“Oh, really?”

“Really?”

Serena, who heard the story together, was surprised and clapped her hands, and Isella also smiled.

“Congratulations. Next time you have a baby, I’ll have to give you something as a gift… I need to make baby shoes from now on.”

“Ah, thank you.”

“I heard that Arna is also taking care of our Remia. He said he would also lend money for academy tuition… I already wanted to say hello. Thank you so much and congratulations.”

“No. Haha.”

Isella smiled shyly and grabbed my arm.

“Enter. I have a place to go. Should Jihoo talk as he goes?”

“Ah, yes. Really congratulations. Hero!”

Serena went home, and I went somewhere with Isela.

Without even telling me the destination, she took me with her, saying she had something to say, and went all the way out of town to a small hill on the outskirts.

It is a hill with a large tree. It was a place that was clearly visible from the village.

“Why did we go this far…? .”

“Congratulations.”

“Ah, yes.”

Why did you come all this way… .

It was a hill that gave a fairly wide view of the village. I don’t think I’m here just to celebrate.

“I’m jealous. Really.”

“Yes?”

“I envy you guys. I thought I was doing pretty well too.”

I’m jealous… . This is the first time Isella has said this directly.

Isela’s eyes looked somewhat sad as she told that story. She, too, has lived her entire life, so there are bound to be people she remembers and misses.

He is probably the ancestor of the humans he is currently caring for.

“I got scared when I saw my sister.”

“Ah… .”

“So we just remained friends without any feelings of liking. From the beginning until death.”

And I have spent my time taking care of those descendants. Isella smiled weakly, took a flower out of her pocket and placed it under the tree.

“Seeing you reminds me of the old days a lot. I’m glad things are going well for you, unlike your sister. Really.”

“Thanks to Ms. Isela. You helped me a lot.”

“That’s right.”

Isella laughed and patted my back.

“But why did you come all the way here?”

“I buried the person I liked here. I came because today is the anniversary. I’m sorry for making you come this far.”

“No. I also have nothing to do while my sister looks after Remia.”

At that time, I saw a man wearing a priest’s uniform coming here from afar.

It was Serena’s younger brother, Sedin.

“Godmother, you are here. Oh, how come there’s a hero too? My sister… .”

“I’m at home.”

“Ha, I really told you to pay attention… .”

Isella laughed and snapped her fingers, hitting Sedin on the forehead.

“I told you not to worry about it.”

“Godmother is sad alone. Every time.”

“Ha, I shouldn’t come here because of Sedin. I can’t even hear you.”

“Oh, no. I won’t come. Starting next year.”

Isella burst into laughter as she saw Sedin quickly change his mind and say he would not come. Sedin looked helpless, and Isella immediately grabbed Sedin’s arm.

“Just do your job well and live. Don’t worry about me.”

Even though she was sad and jealous, Isella also seemed happy now. There was no reason to mourn or deny Isela’s life.

“Since we met today, I’ll buy you something delicious. Do you want to go with Jihoo?”

“No. it’s okay. I have to go to my sister.”

–

When I came back, Arna was waiting for me after class.

Remia also returned, and Cheshire and Larissa seemed to be doing their own thing.

Arna, who was drinking tea alone in one corner of the store, smiled and gestured as soon as she saw me.

“Jihu, where have you been?”

“Isela came to see me for a moment. To show off that my sister is pregnant.”

“A… Why are you bragging like that?”

“We accomplished something really big.”

I sat in front of Arna and held her hand as she held the teacup. Arna smiled shyly and slightly turned her head.

“Cheshire and Larissa are busy today as they are in a hurry to finish their work. I heard I’m going to stay up all night today to leave tomorrow.”

“I see. Is there anything you want to eat?”

“Oh, I want to eat kiwi. Remia boasted that she ate it yesterday. It’s really delicious.”

It seemed like it was time for kiwi to start flying as it got slightly colder.

“I’ll buy it. Wait.”

When I told her that she would buy it, Arna did not stop me, but smiled and nodded as if she was looking forward to it. So I ran faster to the village fruit shop.

“Key, kiwi… !”

“Yes?”

The fruit store employee was just carrying kiwis and giving them to the person who came first.

And that person was Serena.

“Huh? Hero. Are you here to buy kiwi? Kiwi is delicious these days, right? Remia likes it too, so I bought it to give to her today.”

“But that was the last time.”

The fruit store employee smiled humbly and said.

“Huh? Oh, is it because Arna wants to eat it?”

“Yes… .”

“Then take this.”

Serena readily gave away all the kiwis.

“Uh, really?”

“Of course. You need to eat well when you’re pregnant.”

As a pregnant senior, Serena put a kiwi in my hand with a relaxed smile.

“Thank you.”

“Go quickly.”

I went back to Arna right away. While I was buying kiwis, Arna was making dinner for Cheshire and Larissa.

“Uh, are you here?”

“Whatever, I’ll do it. My sister eats this.”

“Uh, wow. looks delicious. This is a kiwi. I’ll eat well. Thank you.”

Arna smiled at the round green kiwi and kissed my cheek.

“Then, when it’s cooked, let the kids know. My sister will be eating this.”

“Okay.”

I took over Arna’s cooking and picked up the ladle and stirred the boiling stew.

“Wow, it’s so cool. It’s delicious!”

Arna’s voice was heard from behind, happy to eat kiwi.

“Isn’t it delicious?”

“Yes, Jihoo should try it too.”

Arna put a small cut kiwi in my mouth.

It’s actually more delicious than I thought. It feels sweeter and more refreshing than the kiwi flavor I’m used to.

“Delicious.”

“I really like it. Let’s buy it again next time.”

Arna looked happy as she cutely chewed the kiwi.

After I finished cooking the stew, I called Larissa and Cheshire over for dinner.

“Ah, sister. I’m going to stay up all night with Cheshire today, so you can stay in my room with Jihoo.”

“Is that so?”

“Don’t pay for accommodation for no reason, and it’s fun to be together. Isn’t that right?”

Larissa said while looking at Cheshire, and Cheshire nodded as if it was okay. As if the stew was delicious, his expression got better after he put it in his mouth.

“Please do so. I think we can go to Carmene as soon as our work is finished.”

After dinner, we decided to spend the night in Larissa’s room and went into her room.

Although there were some books scattered around, the room was cleaner than I expected.

I picked up the books and put them on the desk, and Arna lay down on the bed as soon as she came in.

“I asked today, and I was told that the constant pain and difficulties were all because I had a baby.”

“That’s right. Thank goodness.”

Those are the symptoms of pregnancy. I was just worried about a situation where I should have been happy.

“I felt stupid. We.”

When I said this with a smile, Arna also smiled and hugged me.

“Because you will know better from next time. Don’t worry.”

“That should be it.”

Arna pulled me closer, lying down next to me and coming closer to my arms.

“You won’t be able to do this for a while now, right?”

“Yes. Because the baby shouldn’t be surprised.”

“Please be patient.”

Arna pinched my cheek and laughed.

Because I can do it again like I did when I was young. There is a way if you look for it.

“Sister is really patient.”

“Hmph, that’s right. My sister will be more problematic.”

But today, I was able to fall asleep holding hands and feeling happy just by being next to you.