episode_0219

Ian Philip.

He already had eight children, but he was aging slowly.

However, time was not without its influence.

Over the past 11 years, he has matured, and his expression has become much gentler and softer than before.

“Bappa.”

“Yes, yes.”

Ian sat in his office and ate the fruit his youngest son gave him.

It is still called the office, but it has long since lost its function.

The children, who had no concept of an office, attacked Ian while he was working.

The women who had been admonishing him at first later joined him in attacking Ian.

It’s been 11 years since I killed the Demon King.

The number of capable vassals in Ian’s castle, which had already risen to prominence as the ‘Philip family’, had increased significantly.

So, just because Ian was having a bit of fun with his family in the office didn’t mean there was a problem with his territory.

Therefore.

“Pappa.”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

Ian also liked it now.

On one arm, a boy with pink hair resembling scarlet and black eyes resembling his own was feeding fruit with his small hands.

It’s already been several tens of minutes.

A fruity smell came out of my mouth.

Since Ian gave the fruit at his own pace, not at the pace at which he ate it, the next fruit came in before he had time to chew and swallow it all.

Lelian Philip.

It was his youngest son, now 2 years old.

“Pappu.”

Since he started babbling, he has been babbling all the time.

Since she never wanted to leave Scarlett or Ian’s side, someone always had to carry her.

And my daughter in the other arm.

She was Mia Phillip, the 7th of 8 children.

She had silver hair and cat ears that closely resembled my mother, Kati, but unlike Kati, she had golden eyes with normal pupils.

It has no tail and cannot transform.

My daughter shook the fishing rod toy as if she were watching Kati’s childhood.

Kati, in her cat state, pursued the end doggedly.

For your information, the reason that his child with his first marriage, Kati, is his 7th child is because of the circumstances behind the adults.

“nyang! Nyanyang-!”

It was a scene where it was difficult to tell whether the daughter was playing with her mother or the mother was playing with her daughter.

Anyway, it worked because they were both cute.

“Apppa.”

Mia, who was shaking the fishing rod, opened her mouth.

“Clappo.”

Ian laughed and kissed her chubby cheek for a long time.

Mia smiled and nodded with satisfaction.

Mia sometimes does this out of the blue, and I find it very endearing.

It also resembles Kati.

“Bappa.”

“Yes, yes, Dad is here.”

I’m in the middle of getting some fruit from Lelian again.

There was a commotion outside, and the door was opened roughly.

“Dad-!”

His children flocked in with a loud commotion.

The eldest daughter, Leah Philip, took the lead.

“Dad! This is it!”

Lia held out her dirty little hand covered in dirt.

It was a red flower preserved with its roots along with the soil.

“I brought it for my dad!”

Lia kept picking things up from outside every now and then.

The first thing I brought was a rock.

Ian received the flowers with the hand that held Lelian.

“It’s red and pretty like our Lia.”

After giving birth to Lia for the first time, Ian realized why he was called a ‘foolish daughter.’

No matter what I do, it’s just cute and lovely, and I just want to do everything for it.

Because her personality was exactly the same as that of her mother, Vivian, Lia was also very charming, which made her even more adorable.

‘I’ll have to ask Charles to get me the most expensive pots and rich soil.’

I treasured all the gifts I received from Lia as if they were heirlooms.

There were many gifts from Leah throughout this office and bedroom.

They may be things like rocks, nameless wild flowers, or seashells, but to Ian, they are things that he cannot dare to put a price on.

“Ummah-!”

Leah grabbed Ian’s face and kissed his cheek.

It was covered in dirt, but Ian didn’t care.

Second son, Snow Phillip.

It seems like a mix of half Sylvia’s coldness and half Ian’s indifference, giving off a cold impression for someone his age.

The sons of this family never allow themselves to be fools.

‘He was infinitely cute as a baby… .’

As he gets older and his head grows, he acts like he’s an adult.

‘Well, the kid is around 10 years old.’

Well, my son had his own cute quirks.

For example, if you make eye contact while smiling, you avoid eye contact because you are embarrassed.

‘They say it’s cute because it’s obvious.’

“Dad!

The third daughter, Berry Phillip, was passed around between her two younger siblings.

“You missed Berry, right? huh? Huh?”

Ian kissed Barry’s forehead and answered.

“I missed you so much. I was just waiting to see when it would come.”

“Berry missed his dad a lot too!”

Berry, who seemed to be clinging to Ian, kissed all over Ian’s face like a woodpecker.

Berry resembles Lucia and Ian only in their sly manner, and is also clever and a bit more mature than her peers.

However, in front of Lucia and Ian, he is just a spoiled brat.

“Berry, come out. It’s this body’s turn.”

“Yes! Lelian, do you want to come see your sister?”

Lelian grabbed Ian’s collar and shook his head gently.

“Ahh, let me hug you too!”

“Dau… .”

In the end, Ian had to hug Berry, and Berry had to hug Lelian again.

“Father. Doesn’t it feel good to see Hazel again today?”

Fourth daughter, Hazel Phillip.

It was an elf born between Mercy and Ian.

The black hair resembles Ian, and the blue eyes resemble Mercy.

Compared to their peers, they often play alone due to their laid-back and laid-back personality, like an older person.

At first, I was worried that Hazel didn’t seem to fit in with her peers, but that wasn’t really the case.

She was just fine with being alone and knew how to be shy with others.

“My father needs to see Hazel every morning, lunch, and dinner to feel at peace. Right?”

“I was already going to feel anxious, but I feel better now.”

Hazel, who snorted in satisfaction, kissed Ian’s cheek.

Then it naturally settles on the leg.

“Me too! I want to be hugged by dad too!”

Lia cried out as if she was whining, but there was no room in Ian’s body.

Eventually, Leah climbed up the sofa’s armrest and laid down on Ian’s shoulder.

Snow watched and quietly sat down next to Ian.

“Father.”

Fifth son, Colin Phillip.

The bright yellow hair inherited from Grace was luxurious, symbolizing the royal family.

‘To me, all I see is a showy chick.’

Rather than hugging Ian, Colin held out a piece of paper.

“Huh? What paper?”

Colin explained seriously, his deep black eyes shining.

“This is a plan to manage the family’s funds in a more productive and future-oriented manner.”

“Hmm… .”

Ian pulled the corners of his mouth down forcefully.

I feel like I’m going to burst out laughing.

Despite his serious attitude, the handwriting on the paper was very crooked.

‘More than that, the content… Are you asking me to buy you a toy?’

Ian recalled the marriage certificate that Grace had written for him alone when he was young.

‘This also resembles his mother.’

In the past, Grace was just a spoiled child to Ian, but she has completely changed since they got married.

She fulfilled her duties as the family’s mistress and princess.

After receiving education at the imperial court, she became strict in everything she did.

Of course, when I was alone with Ian, I became even more charming than before… .

This is not the first time Colin has been serious on his own.

Ian now knows how to please Colin.

“Yes. That’s great. Let’s take a serious look at it with Charles.”

I had to treat him a little differently than other children.

It’s like dealing with an adult who knows how to do one’s job.

‘They say they want it, but I have to buy it for them. It’s cute.’

Colin couldn’t hide his proud smile, unaware that he was being treated like a child in his heart.

“Thank you.”

Like Grace, Colin greeted formally.

“Wow, Colin looks like a gentleman!”

As Lia, who was hanging on his shoulder, admired him, Colin shrugged off his glasses and looked even more proud.

Colin, who walked gracefully like a noble, sat proudly next to Ian.

“Daddy-!”

The sixth son, Bethel, rushed in.

I couldn’t hug him.

This is because Hazel was sitting on Ian’s lap.

“Sister Hazel! Me too, dad too!”

“Hmm. I can’t help it.”

Hazel got down and leaned on Lia’s opposite shoulder.

“Dad! Today, I played hide and seek with my brothers and sisters!”

Bethel.

Orange hair that resembles an orange like Helena.

Like her, he is a confident, yet somewhat quirky, and very straightforward child.

“Okay, Bethel went out for the first time today. How was it?”

“Fun, uh, and then fun, fun! I was caught right away, but I still hid longer than Vivian!”

“That’s right! Bethel is amazing! He’s younger than me!”

Bethel, who was elated after hearing Leah’s praise, took up Ian’s lap.

Finally, a girl with sheep’s horns came hopping towards me.

Daughter of Galatea and Malion.

It was Zion who made me aware of the potential of humans and beasts.

“Uncle Ian.”

“Yes, Zion. Thank you for taking the kids with you.”

“Hehe. No, I had fun too.”

Thanks to the creation of an environment suitable for prisoners, Zion grew up properly in a healthy environment.

As she was older than Ian’s children, she volunteered to play with them.

Before I knew it, the office was filled with the sound of children chattering.

Mia, who had put down the toy, also burst out laughing as she listened to her sisters and brothers talk.

Kati felt cozy while being held in her daughter’s arms and made a pleasant sound.

Even when other children occasionally stroked Kati or played with her tail, Kati remained calm.

Originally, no one except Ian was allowed to touch it, but the children were an exception.

“Uh, excuse me while I speak. It’s almost meal time, and you and the ladies need to wash your hands… .”

The maid in charge who had been waiting outside cautiously came in.

Ian nodded immediately.

“Now, guys. I’ll go take a shower first and see you later for dinner.”

“Yes dad!”

“Yes!”

Ian hugged each of his children.

After saying hello, the children rushed out.

Among them, only two, Lelian and Mia, remained.

Katy, who came down from Mia’s arms, returned to her human form.

Mia extended her hand towards her, who was still wearing the unique maid uniform that distinguished her from the other maids.

“Ass!”

Katy smiled happily and hugged Mia.

“You ass!”

“Yes. It’s mom.”

“Ass!”

Kati stroked Mia a few times and then lightly kissed Ian.

“I’ll see you at dinner. Master.”

“Yes. See you later.”

As soon as Kati left, another person burst into the office.

Dressed in free-spirited dishevelment and with languid eyes.

Like the last Lelian left in her arms, her pink hair was as scarlet as cotton candy.

“Baby! My baby!”

“Mama!”

Scarlett sat on Ian’s lap and handed him Lelian.

“Oh my~ My baby did that~ I missed my mom~”

“Mama!”

Lelian extended his small, chubby hand to Scarlett.

Scarlett rubbed her face in her hand and kissed Lelian’s cheek.

“I wonder how hard it must have been because we missed ourselves too.”

“So you should have come sooner.”

Scarlett grinned as Ian spoke slyly.

“Sorry, sorry. You know what, we’re all going out together tomorrow. I didn’t want anything to malfunction, so I checked to be sure.”

“Can I use it tomorrow as planned?”

“Yes, yes. It will happen. But honey, what’s on your face?”

“Ah. I think Lia was buried earlier.”

Scarlett gently wiped Ian’s face with her sleeve.

“Hmm. That’s it now.”

“Thank you.”

“It’s dinner time soon, so my baby needs to wash her hands too. Should I go with mom?”

“Mama!”

“Okay, okay, let’s go together.”

Scarlett kissed Ian briefly before leaving.

“See you later, honey.”

After Scarlett left, Grace came in.

Ian, who had already planned to go to the restaurant, sat down instead of getting up.

“Ah, you. Are you busy?”

“Why am I busy? Our Grace does everything.”

“… Hmm! Anyway, good. I have something quick to tell you. I have guests coming over after dinner. Do you remember?”

“Of course.”

Afterwards, Grace briefly explained what Ian needed to know about the current territory and city.

“And I have plans for my entire immediate family tomorrow. Do you remember this too?”

“Isn’t that what Scarlett and Iris developed? I just received confirmation from Scarlett once more.”

“Yes. that’s right. Everyone remembers… . So Scarlett was just here?”

Grace glared at Ian.

“That… . I was just stopping by to take Lelian with me… .”

“Hmm… .”

Along with the documents, Grace took off her glasses and placed them on the desk.

Then he suddenly ran up to Ian and hugged him.

“You have to hug me as punishment!”

“I think it’s a reward, not a punishment.”

Grace took a deep breath, rubbing herself into Ian’s arms.

“Hmm… . I feel like all the fatigue I’ve had so far is gone… .”

Grace, who is not a superhuman, was no different from her past as a chick.

I was born with a baby face.

Although the body has become more adult-like.

Ian said while petting Grace.

“Ah. It looks like Colin is running out of dolls and toys.”

“Again?”

Ian showed Colin’s plan that he had saved earlier.

Grace read it and burst into laughter.

“Really. I wonder who I resemble like this… .”

“First of all, the crooked paperwork thing seems to resemble a certain chick… .”

“So you’re adorable?”

“It’s cute how a young guy acts like an adult for no reason. You can act like a kid.”

“Oh, Colin too. This is exactly what needs to be said.”

Grace smiled heartily as she put the plan in her arms.

“I think we should look at it positively. And I have to show it to you later when I grow up.”

After Grace left, Lucia came in.

This time, Ian had to sit down instead of getting up.

As a training instructor for the Manager’s Guild and the castle’s regular troops, she was drenched in sweat.

Wearing heavy armor, she stole Ian’s lips without saying a word.

Lucia nuzzled Ian’s lips as if she was going to eat him and kissed him deeply before pulling away.

“Huh… . I think I’m finally going to buy something… .”

What kind of rejuvenator am I?

Ian used to complain like that too, but now he’s gotten used to it.

“How about it? I didn’t wash it on purpose so I could smell the sweat.”

… No matter how much you have adapted, this is still difficult.

“I don’t think I’ve ever asked you to smell my sweat.”

“There is nothing that does not exist. Oppa, last time you smelled my sweat and licked me like a dog… .”

“Lucy, like a dog… ! Still, I saved my face as a human being!”

“Hmm, I don’t think so?”

Lucia smiled mischievously and pinched the cheek of Ian, who was grinning.

“You were very impressive that night, right?”

“It was impressive, but… .”

“Look, I like you too.”

Lucia playfully kissed him and quickly put her tongue in and out as if making a fuss.

“I should wash quickly before eating. See you later, oppa.”

“Phew… . okay… .”

“ When you heard the word washing, you had strange thoughts, right?”

“What if you imagined it?”

When Ian asked slyly, Lucia’s face came right in front of his nose.

“I definitely want to eat you, but… . Today is not my date, so if I do that, I’ll be in big trouble.”

“This is so disappointing, what should I do?”

“What should I do? I’ll have to kill him next turn.”

Lucia kissed her lips one last time and then stepped away.

“I really have to wash now. See you later, oppa.”

After Lucia left, Vivian came in.

“Honey!”

Vivian came in and immediately sat down on Ian’s lap.

As they kissed their lips like a promise, Ian naturally massaged Vivian’s side.

“Hmph. It tickles.”

Even as she twisted her body, Vivian did not try to fall.

“What about Lia? They said they came here as soon as they got home.”

“We all went to wash our hands together.”

“I won’t come to my mom… .”

“But you went to Vivi first last time.”

“Hehe, that’s right. What is this?”

Vivian asked, looking at the flowers gathered on the desk.

“Lia gave it to me, saying she brought it from outside.”

“Oh my, you’re so cute. It would be nice to plant it in a pretty flower pot.”

Just like Ian did when he received the flowers, Vivian thought the same thing.

“… But did you bring just one?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Well, there could have been only one flower… .”

“I can’t do it. I have to scold him with a hug.”

So Vivian set out to find Lia.

After Vivian left, no one else came.

Only then did Ian stand up with peace of mind.

I left my office to go to the restaurant first.

While walking down the hallway of the castle.

Whoosh, I was dragged somewhere.

There was no time to check what had happened.

With a strong pulling force, something soft and soft covered my lips, and something soft and warm was pressed against my body.

I think I briefly saw silver hair fluttering around.

“Master… .”

The tongue that pushed Ian into the wall and tortured his breathing for a long time was not able to escape until a long time later.

When Ian opened his eyes, feeling the sweet afterglow, he saw Kati, as expected.

She turned red and pushed Ian.

“Phew… .”

Katy let out a sticky breath and hugged Ian.

Ian asked, stroking his head where cat ears had sprouted.

“Where do you leave Mia?”

Instead of answering, Kati slightly turned her body as if showing her back.

Mia, who was carried on his back, was sleeping peacefully.

“So, you must be quiet.”

“What is that… .”

Without any time to reply, Kati pressed her lips together again.

As soon as they made contact, the lips parted and the tongue invaded.

The squishy sound only lingered in my mouth.

As Kati slid her thigh between Ian’s legs, Ian quickly buckled his knees.

“Hey… !”

“Today, the master is mine, isn’t he?”

“Still, there’s a lost child, and it’s not even a bedroom… !”

“It’s not the first time either.”

“Even so… !”

Katy smiled, looking at Ian who was embarrassed.

When he saw Kati smiling, Ian also forgot what to say.

Kati leaned against Ian and stroked his lips.

“Unfortunately… . It’s almost dinner time, so I’ll stop here.”

The rest later.

It was a soft declaration, like an assassination notice.

A pleasant shiver ran down Ian’s spine.

The two headed to the restaurant side by side.

Katy carried Mia forward.

As if talking in her sleep, Mia snuggled deeper into Kati’s arms.

The restaurant was busy as it was soon meal time.

Several people were busy walking around.

As Ian was about to sit down at the table, Mercy came out of the kitchen.

“You came early.”

“I’m the person with the least to do in my family. If you’re late, it’s not good.”

“Isn’t it more important to keep the central pillar in its place rather than being busy?”

Ian smiled and waved his hand at the pure praise.

“Well, not that much… .”

Tsk, Mercy’s lips swallowed the last words.

“To be ashamed. Even after 10 years, it’s difficult to still be this cute and lovely.”

“You don’t look troubled at all.”

“Heung, of course. You have no idea how happy I am every time I see you.”

Mercy kissed her briefly once more and left for the kitchen.

As soon as she disappeared, Sylvia appeared from hiding.

“Ian!”

“Actual cost? Where on earth are you hiding… . Eup!”

Sylvia responded with a kiss.

“I’ve been waiting to do this… .”

“Uh!”

When I parted my lips, there was a commotion at the entrance of the restaurant.

“Dad and Sylvia kissed-!”

Berry, who was standing at the front, shouted loudly.

Lia rushed over.

“Dad, me too!”

The children rushed in again, and Vivian and Scarlett glared at Sylvia.

And the eyes of Kati, who had been sitting next to Ian and watching him from earlier, were particularly deep.

She slowly stroked Mia’s head and looked at Sylvia with narrowed eyes.

“… … .”

This has been repeated for 10 years.

They are all the same wife, so I can’t say anything about her doing something like that with Ian.

However, it still bothered me every time I witnessed it with my own eyes.

Lucia and Grace arrived later, and Mercy, who had finished preparing the meal, came out and sat down with Hazel.

Mothers and children paired up to fill the seats.

The seats on both sides of Ian are always fiercely competitive.

I usually let my wife or youngest child sleep with me that day.

Today, Leah and Vivian sat on the left, and Mia and Kati sat on the right.

Helena arrived last.

Wearing a black nun’s uniform and several medals, she was dazzling and sacred for no reason.

“Mama-!”

Bethel ran towards Helena, her orange hair flying.

“Betheel-!”

Helena cried out as loudly as the child and ran away.

Before they collided, Helena picked Bethel up and spun her around.

“Mama!”

“Ugh-! It’s cute! Argh-!”

After kissing Bethel for a long time, Helena approached Ian while holding her son.

“Ian! I’m a little late because I have a lot of work to do!”

The eastern no-man’s land has almost been restored.

Because of this, there was a lot of work to be done at the Holy Church, and Helena, the archcardinal and saint, was also busy.

“It’s okay. I know you are the busiest these days.”

Helena, who kissed me, smiled brightly.

“Still, Ian ran quickly so that he wouldn’t be lonely!”

“You probably weren’t that lonely?”

Vivian answered calmly from next to me.

When Helena glanced at her, Vivian shrugged her shoulders.

Kati nodded silently.

“You interrupt me while I’m saying hello! You’re being rude!”

“I just corrected the facts.”

“Mom! You can’t fight!”

Lia, sitting next to Vivian, scolded.

“Ugh, no. Fighting.”

Ian just smiled kindly and closed his mouth.

Married life for many years.

When a war of nerves occurs between wives, you should not take anyone’s side.

I learned that if I just shut up and stay still, I would get halfway there.

After Helena and Bethel sat down, the workers served food.

A dinner was prepared.

With the meal filling the table, Ian was the first to pick up his spoon.

As the head of the family, he must take the first bite before anyone else can touch the food.

Ian found it very burdensome, but now, 10 years later, he thinks so.

“Let’s eat.”

A lively dinner followed.

“Dad! Eat this too! It’s delicious!”

Lia, who was sitting next to him, rolled up the noodles and handed them to Ian.

“Lia, mommy-doo, feed me mommy-doo.”

“Mom, you’re here too!”

When Vivian urged her on, Lia gave Vivian the same noodles.

Sometimes, Vivian and Ian looked after Leah.

On the other side, Mia silently puts food on Ian’s plate, Kati puts food on Mia’s plate again, and while eating, Mia puts food on Ian or Kati’s plate… .

Amid the meals we exchanged, everyday conversations also took place.

What the weather is like these days, what flowers are blooming in the garden in the castle, what the children are learning these days and who they are having fun playing with, what they want to do in the future, things like that.

“Oh, indeed.”

Grace said.

“The potatoes used in this potato soup were sent to me by my father.”

“You are now a professional farmer. My father’s skill in growing and selecting crops improves day by day.”

Ian found the taste of soup in his mouth new.

I also remembered the last time I upset his potato field.

After that, Julianus did not make Ian work in the fields.

Except sometimes carrying luggage.

“Is that so? My father was also very proud.”

“Grandpa?”

“I miss my grandfather!”

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you!”

The children often went to play with Julianus.

One of his pleasures is seeing children like cute puppies.

“See you soon.”

Even after dessert was over, the family did not leave.

In a conversation that continued to bloom, Ian smiled and responded appropriately and felt abundant happiness.

In a heart filled with family, there was no room for anxiety or nervousness.

The meal ended quite late, and Ian headed to the living room with Sylvia.

At that place.

“Ian. Sylvia.”

Kylie, Aria, Beatrice.

The former first warrior party, and the current leader in pioneering the eastern no-man’s land, was waiting.

Living mainly in no-man’s land, they would return every year to rest.

They came to visit Ian every time, and Ian also welcomed them as guests.

“It took a bit longer this time.”

Ian said as he sat down on the sofa with Sylvia.

“Has it been almost two years? The cycle is longer than last time.”

Beatrice smiled like a sigh.

“Don’t even talk. There is so much to do. We made it safer by reducing the number of monsters, but now people fight among themselves. ”

Aria added, shaking her head.

Her short platinum hair was flowing.

“Maintaining security and order cannot be ignored. As we intervened and intervened again, this vacation was delayed a bit.”

“Two years in that no-man’s land… . I really hate it.”

Sylvia shuddered.

In the early days of uninhabited territory, fruit warriors, including Sylvia, were sometimes deployed there to help with operations.

A place full of pitch-black wilderness where it seems completely impossible for people to live well.

It was a bleak hell, filled with monsters like the wild grass of a meadow.

Even though we didn’t fight, I remembered seeing Ian from afar.

“You are having a hard time. Wherever you go, humans are ultimately trouble and the most difficult people to deal with. … So.”

Ian turned his head to the mountain of gift boxes next to them.

“Are there more gifts as it is late?”

Kylie rubbed under her nose.

The neatly tied up hair suited her quite well.

“Well, well… . Hmm. It’s been a while since I came here.”

Although it is not completely safe, several trade routes connecting the west and east have been activated.

Every time the first warrior party came to Ian, they brought lots of gifts.

Rare and amazing things from the East that cannot be found here.

Or unusual spices, food ingredients, tea leaves, etc. Anything worth giving as a gift.

In particular, the most gifts were given to children.

“Colin said he wanted dolls and toys.”

“Toy?”

Beatrice scanned the pile of presents.

“Hmm… . I think there was a toy modeled after a carriage and something else. There are so many, I don’t know where they are.”

“Should I ask the kids to come and take it?”

Sylvia asked.

“Oh… .”

The first party hesitated.

All of Ian’s children are extremely cute.

When I look at it, my fatigue from the battlefield melts away.

However, it is so small and insignificant that it is very difficult to deal with… .

That’s not all.

From some point on, whenever I looked at Ian’s child, a part of my heart felt complicated.

It’s been that way since I saw Snow, whom Sylvia gave birth to.

“Okay, okay, okay, um… .”

“It’s been a while, so it should be nice to see you… .”

“Not being honest.”

Ian called the children through the video mirror.

Soon the door burst open and small children came rushing in.

“It’s Aunt Bea!”

“Uh, uh… ! Yes, Bethel. It’s been a while.”

The children are divided into those who like the first hero party and those who do not.

The first hero party is history itself, active from the time of the Demon King until now.

It is difficult not to admire that heroic story.

However, there are also children who dislike them because of what they did to Ian in the past.

The eldest of the children are Lia, Snow, and Barry. These three are like that.

However, Sylvia is an exception.

It was widely known what sacrifice she made when Ian and the Demon King fought.

And since she married Ian, wouldn’t it be okay to make an exception for Sylvia?

The three thought so.

“Hello, aunts.”

Leah, Snow, Berry. All the three of them did was politely greet the first party.

“Yeah, right. It’s been a while.”

On the other hand, Hazel, Colin, and Bethel loved the heroic stories of the three.

Mia isn’t interested, and Lelian is still 2 years old, so she doesn’t know anything about it.

“My aunts bought me a gift.”

Sylvia said.

“Can I just open it anyway?”

“Uh, uhh. Yes.”

Kylie answered Sylvia, glancing at Colin, who was looking at her with respect.

“All the yellow boxes piled up over there are gifts for the kids. You can open it here.”

The children said their thanks cheerfully and rushed towards the pile of boxes.

Barry picked up Lelian, who was still waddling, and carried him around.

The three of the first warrior party forced the corners of their mouths to hide their joy.

The children each chose a gift they liked and went home.

It was decided to store the remaining gifts in the warehouse through the recipient and check them gradually.

After a quick chat, before leaving.

“Ian, this.”

Kylie handed me a book.

“Penny has finally finished it.”

penny.

Still serving as the head of the Manager’s Guild, she is helping to pioneer the eastern no-man’s land and maritime trade routes along the west coast.

The main task is how to distribute and manage warriors.

Marie’s job is to keep a close watch on Penny.

And Penny wrote a book every now and then for 11 years.

“… Title: ”

Ian only read the gold text on the black cover with his eyes.

[Ian’s biography]

This book is a detailed account of Penny following Ian’s footsteps.

When Penny previously asked if she could write this book, Ian said yes. This title too.

However, seeing it in person is much more embarrassing than I imagined.

“He said it was still difficult to come to him in person, so he asked me to deliver it to him instead.”

“Yes. Please tell me I received it well.”

After saying a brief hello, the first party left the reception room.

They decided to rest in this castle for a few days.

This had been allowed for several years, so neither Ian nor his family was too upset.

While Sylvia left to chat with them for a moment, Ian remained alone and opened the first chapter of the book.

[I dedicate to Him the honor of being able to spread the word of the book throughout the world, following His holy traces when He descended to earth.]

“… … .”

I couldn’t finish reading it and closed it.

‘Why did you exaggerate it so grandly… . If I use this kind of expression, won’t I get into trouble in Seonghwa Church?’

It seems like it will take quite a long time and a lot of effort to get to the next chapter.

When Ian returned to the bedroom, Kati was sitting at the dresser drying her wet hair.

Her smooth body was visible through the gap between the woman’s gown.

“I have already washed, so master, please wash too and come out.”

Kati, who was staring blankly, frowned and winked.

“What about Mia?”

“I said I would sleep with Barry and Lia today.”

Some children practice sleeping separately from their parents.

Leah, Snow, Berry. Among the children, the three are the oldest.

Sometimes, the younger siblings join in and practice sleeping separately from their parents.

Today was that kind of day.

When Ian, grinning, was about to enter the bathroom… .

-Knock knock knock.

Someone came to visit.

“Who is it?”

When I opened the door, there was a smiling maid and Mia in her arms.

“Ass! Appa!”

“The lady said she wanted to sleep with the two of you.”

“… … .”

Mia, beautifully dressed in a fluffy pajama, smiled confidently.

Kati became sullen and dropped her ears, but Mia couldn’t see them because they were covered by Ian.

Ian smiled and took Mia in his arms.

“Yes, if Mia wants to sleep together, then so be it. Let’s go in.”

It was unfortunate, but things like this happen when you raise a child.

It’s not that I don’t like sleeping with my daughter.

“Apppa I like it! Asshole!”

My regrets melted away in front of my lovely daughter’s charm.

In fact, just because I had a daughter didn’t mean I couldn’t share love.

*

Early morning the next day.

The large garden of Ian Castle.

The wife and children, including Ian, were all busy.

The maids were also very busy.

“Master Snow, the color of your tie doesn’t match!”

“Ms. Berry is so tall that the hem of her dress is not enough! My ankles are exposed! Is there anything else?”

“Mom, how do I wear this?”

It was a battlefield to dress up to the fullest with fancy dresses and suits.

Ruby was at the center, handing out the clothes she had brought to prepare for emergencies.

There was a two-tiered chair that looked like stairs in the garden, and Ian sat in the middle first and waited.

He finished his preparations earlier than others and was dressed in a neat and solemn suit.

Sitting right next to them were Katy and Mia, who dressed up quickly after Ian.

“Ass!”

“Yes, yes. It’s mom.”

“Ass.”

“That’s right, I’m Mia’s mom.”

“Ass.”

When Mia cooed, Kati copied her words and placed her forehead against hers.

Ian smiled in satisfaction as he looked at the silver-haired mother and daughter with cat ears.

One by one, a fully dressed wife and child filled the space, with Ian at the center.

Opposite there was a large mirror that contained them all.

To be exact, it was an improved version of the image mirror invented with the participation of Iris, Scarlett, Vivian, and Sylvia.

It is a magic tool that can save moments of reflected scenery.

This is the camera that Scarlett envisioned 11 years ago.

Although it was invented early, this was the first time such a large camera was used.

The price was enormous, but it didn’t matter to Ian.

Before we knew it, the chairs were filled with families.

Kati, Mia.

Sylvia, Snow.

Vivian, Leah.

Grace, Colin.

Lucia, Barry.

Mercy, Hazel.

Helena, Bethel.

Scarlett, Lelian.

Everyone uses Philip’s last name.

And at the center of it all, Ian, the head of the Philip family and owner of Ian’s family, sat with a confident smile on his face.

Iris said as she adjusted the video mirror.

“Everyone, please look in the mirror and see if you like it!”

The Philip family looked in the mirror and changed their posture and facial expressions little by little.

A few times, Ruby walked around and straightened her disheveled clothes and hair.

Everyone nodded as if satisfied.

“Then I will fix it like this! Don’t move!”

One, two, three.

The burn mirror flashed and radiated light.

Soon the family in the mirror stopped moving, just as they had just seen.

The moment was stuffed.

“Wow, it’s amazing!”

I jumped up and down when I saw Lia fixed like in the picture.

Mia also looked at the saved photo in fascination, and Kati came closer and allowed her to get a better look.

That moment when everyone is excited, amazed, and happy.

Ian caught that moment from a step away.

Images of the family saved in the video mirror.

And even the current family that is having fun in the rest of reality.

‘… … .’

A corner of my chest felt itchy.

For some reason, my eyes got hot and I raised my head.

The spring sky was blue, and the clouds were lazy.

I couldn’t think of any words to express this feeling.

It was just vague, so I accepted that vagueness as is and laughed.

‘Good.’

Every day, unforgettable moments were repeated.

The struggle to survive.

That’s why I decided to stay here.

There was not a single regret or regret left.

‘… happy.’

One by one, the family looked at him quizzically.

Ian shook his head once.

He smiled as he walked towards them as if nothing had happened.

There was no reason not to smile.

There were so many reasons to smile.

This place where he was happy with his family was his home.

So, he laughed.