episode_0525

Although I did get a hint from Lilia about the wind bird, unfortunately, I was not in a position to leave for the northeastern grasslands right away.

Reuniting with Seiwa. Of course, it’s important. It’s been about a year since I broke up with her, so if I don’t reconcile and bring her back within the next two years, I might end up with this half-assed contract forever.

But even if I had to endure that, what was important right now was raising Eris.

Seido is important, but the most important thing is spending time with Eris, who I haven’t been able to take care of properly because of my studies. And if things continued like this, Eris might mistake Isabel for her mother instead of me.

So, while I had time, I put Iris in the stroller and went out with Ethan. I thought it would be a chance to spend some time together as a family.

“Eris, how do you feel about being outside after a long time?”

“Kyahehe, hehe… .”

… He’s really cute. I guess it’s because he takes after Ethan.

After about 7~8 months, I could feel that Eris was growing by the day. She suddenly started crawling on all fours in the cradle, and out of nowhere she would look at me and call me ‘Mom’ in a babbling tone.

Of course, unlike other mothers who can’t afford to pay, I don’t get upset when people say “Mommy, mammy” with an awkward pronunciation.

“Mmmuah! Ugh… Maa!”

“Yeah yeah, Iris. Mom’s here~.”

Fortunately, Iris’ pronunciation was clear, so I didn’t really get confused or anything when I heard her.

A family outing to give Isabel, who takes care of the children for me every day, a vacation.

The weather was nice and it was a leisurely day, enough for a family of three to spend leisurely.

Until, while I was walking near the lake, a princess suddenly spoke to me.

“Ms. Release, you’re still at the Academy…?”

“Princess Mezlen?”

… I think the palace carriage departed the day before yesterday.

I couldn’t help but be a little taken aback when Mezlen, who I assumed would naturally return to the palace with Antonio, suddenly appeared.

“Are you still at the Academy, Princess Mezlen?”

“Yes… . Mr. Harold hasn’t confirmed yet whether he will spend time with me this summer vacation… ?”

“… Why is your father spending time with the princess?”

“Is it strange that future spouses are together…? You shouldn’t look at your mother with such suspicion, Prince Blackwood… .”

“I’m sorry to say this, but I only have one mother in my life, Princess Mezlen.”

Princess Mezlen, who shows up today with delusions that get worse day by day, and who starts showing signs of illness.

Actually, I didn’t really care whether Harold and Mezlen did well or not, but Ethan was a little wary because he might have a new mother who was younger than him.

“Ah, anyway, the production facility for the magic blood sclerosis treatment is almost complete. Oh, if Mr. Harold is interested, I was just saying that I would like to show you the facility briefly during this summer vacation… ?”

“Then say so from the beginning, Princess Mezlen.”

“If you think about it, Harold and I have been one since we gathered African grass together in the highlands. In that sense, the cure we are making this time could be practically our first child… .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

I was heartbroken that I had no choice but to listen to this nonsense just because she was the princess. Honestly, if she wasn’t the princess, I would have already left her and gone somewhere else by the time she started talking nonsense.

Kate, the servant, was the only one who kept bowing her head behind her, sending her an apologetic look in her eyes, so it seemed like she was quite used to this situation.

“At this point, it would be like they are practically a married couple, except they didn’t stamp the marriage certificate. They say that men’s reproductive functions are active even at an older age, so it’s possible that Prince Blackwood will have a younger sibling soon… .”

“Tyaah, taaah… !”

“Yeah, yeah. Eris. What’s up?”

“Oh my… ! Amaaa… !!”

“Yeah, yeah, should I hug you? Come here, Eris~.”

Still, Iris definitely helps in times like these.

It was Princess Mezlen’s nonsense that was properly interrupted by Eris’s voice, so I also hugged her and felt grateful to Eris in my heart.

“Gyaah, gyaahah… !”

“Is that child the child of Miss Lilith and Prince Blackwood that I heard about last time…?”

“Yes. My name is Eris.”

“I guess it’s a girl. It definitely seems like the two of them are strangely still there… .”

“Well, she’s Ethan and me. I’m telling you this just in case, even if you’re the princess, I won’t allow you to touch or anything like our Eris.”

“What kind of person do you think I am…? As someone of noble blood, I should expect that level of courtesy…?”

… Look at how he secretly pulled his hand back. I didn’t say anything, and he was just trying to touch it with his finger.

However, Princess Mezlen had at least a modicum of conscience, and after giving her a warning, she just watched Eris obediently. At least, she didn’t make any unreasonable demands while asserting her royal authority, so it was probably better.

It seems like he’s become a bit more docile overall since the kidnapping incident last time. And seeing as he doesn’t leave Kate, whom he used to leave often because she was annoying, I guess he’s learned something from that.

“You said Eris, right?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Miss Iris… .”

“… What?”

“Ahem, ha, should I call you grandma, Miss Iris…?”

“No way.”

“No.”

Where did this crazy bitch get the idea to establish facts?

⁎ ⁎ ⁎

-Ttubbang, ttubbang, ttubbang.

“Mommy! I’m a mommy!”

“Yeah, yeah, Eris. Are you hungry?”

“Eww!”

Summer vacation is almost over, and Eris is already in her 9th month.

Her babbling, which was awkward at first, was now clear enough to be considered conversational, and she was growing so quickly that she could even walk around the dormitory on her own two feet.

Of course, he’s still a little slow at walking on two feet, so he goes back on all fours when he gets frustrated, but even considering that, you can’t deny that he’s growing really fast.

‘Is Ethan Ira really a genius?’

Anyway, since he inherited one-fourth of Harold’s blood and one-fourth of Thanasia’s blood, it seems like his ability to speak and walk quickly compared to other children his age may have had some influence.

Or maybe I’m just overthinking it a little.

“Come here, Eris~.”

“Ugh.”

“Yes?”

“Don’t say “Cheese”, give me “Mommy”. Mommy.”

“… … .”

… No matter what, it’s a little disappointing that you’re doing this all of a sudden.

Lately, whenever I breastfeed, I’ve noticed that the amount he eats has strangely decreased, but I never thought he’d be weaned this quickly.

I was a little taken aback when, after bringing him to the academy and raising him for breastfeeding, he suddenly announced that he would be weaned.

It’s true that it’s relatively easier to take care of her if you don’t need to breastfeed her, but I thought I’d still be feeding her until the end of the year.

I was preparing baby food while feeling regretful about Iris’ bitter weaning.

“What kind of momma would you like to eat? White momma? Green momma? Yellow momma?”

“Yellow Mamma!”

“Yeah, yeah. Ethan, would you mind playing with Iris for a bit? I think it’s going to take a while to boil the eggs.”

“Okay. Eris, would you like to play with dad for a bit?”

“Dad!”

Ethan bends down and approaches Eris, who immediately calls him her father and hugs him.

When I see this kind of scene, I really get the feeling that it’s a peaceful family. It’s like a father playing with his child and a mother cooking.

… Of course, when we return to Blackwood Manor, Ethan will be busy with work and the chef will take care of all the cooking.

‘Well, let’s say it’s a pleasure that can only be felt for a moment.’

I guess it’s okay to feel like a newlywed couple in a remote village for a year or so. After all, it’s something I can’t do if I don’t do it now.

Next year, I was going to go back to Lilia’s hometown and look for the wind bird, and I was going to be busy with various things. This might be the last time I could enjoy this leisurely family life.

“Eris, Momma is ready~.”

“Mommy… !”

When she heard that the meal was ready, Iris quickly ran to the table and jumped up and down under the chair.

I sat her down in a high chair, brought her to the table, and gave her a mashed boiled egg and a spoon.

“Abup.”

-Muck, muck.

Since I fed him boiled eggs for breakfast, I guess I’ll have to make him broccoli porridge for lunch.

It was a day where I felt proud of Iris growing up so quickly, but also felt a sense of regret.

… You could tell Ethan to eat the remaining breast milk later or something. After all, the father has to get used to eating the baby’s leftover food.