Mom… Two of Them? (2)

The air changed drastically as Hajin entered. A thick smell of Semen, and the scent of a slutty female’s Vaginal Fluid. Aileen and I sniffed simultaneously. I’ve been eating Semen for 24 hours and have even tasted it, so it didn’t bother me, but Aileen seemed uncomfortable and made a subtle expression.

“Should I just leave?”

Hajin hesitated, looking at me. It seemed she was nervous because her daughter was right there. I stepped off Aileen and snapped my fingers.

“――「Become Clean」”

– Hwareureuk!

My clothes shrunk and disappeared. All the Semen and Vaginal Fluid on my body were completely gone. It was so clean that it even smelled like fresh morning sunlight. And while I was washing Hajin, I also washed away the filth on Aileen.

“Wow―! I’m clean!”

“A little, what a waste.”

Aileen’s eyes sparkled as she spun in place, and Hajin leaned against the wall, giving a comment that was very much like me.

“I have two moms! Two!”

Aileen looked back and forth between Hajin and me, shouting.

“Is having two moms something to be happy about…?”

Hajin tilted her head, then scolded me, asking what kind of person uses their own clone as a daughter’s maid. But Hajin didn’t seem to want to refuse either. For some reason, she looked like she wanted to leave. Maybe she liked the irresponsible mating with the Hairak.

“So, what do you want me to do? Really just be a servant? Sometimes, um. So, there will be ‘free time,’ right?”

“What’s going on? Huh?”

Hajin and Aileen said at the same time. They seemed very curious about what I was doing and why I came. I paused my answer for a moment and pulled up a nearby chair to sit down. Where should I start? The plan is long, and there’s a lot to do.

“First of all, I can’t stay here for long.”

Aileen’s eyes, which had shot up, returned to their place.

I continued in a slightly apologetic tone.

“I’ve decided to attend the 3rd Prince’s birthday banquet. With Shuriel-nim.”

It turned out this way because I was cleaning up, but I’ll tell them later.

“You’re going to a place where nobles gather?”

Hajin’s eyes widened.

Wasn’t I the one who hated nobles? I should have known when I saw you getting along with nobles and even having a child.

…She frowned with that look.

“I’m going because of a contract.”

After finishing the visit to the Imperial Palace, it’s back to Demon subjugation.

That damned Demon subjugation.

I said with a slightly tired face.

“Now that I’ve gained land and become a noble, I can’t live in hiding. When you have power, you naturally attract attention.”

“That’s awful.”

“I agree. It’s frustrating because I’m just being dragged around. It’s a slightly different feeling from being tied up and left alone.”

Aileen looked at me with pity, knowing what I truly wanted and having no choice but to sympathize.

“Haa…”

A frustrated sigh escaped. There was no way to avoid a passive life. In the first place, if I have no purpose or will, how can I have motivation? But I realized it at Hairak. If I live like this, it will become even more troublesome. To get what I want, I need to be a little more assertive.

“Hajin.”

“Yeah?”

“You are now officially affiliated with Lecanter-nim. I’ll give you my seal, so keep it. You’ll have plenty of use for it soon when letters flood in. Do you know how to handle paperwork?”

“…Damn it. Troublesome office work? I know how, but I’m not good at processing it quickly.”

“You just need to have the brains to judge the situation. And Aileen.”

Aileen perked up her ears.

“Take this. It’s a bit shabby for a gift…”

I took out a handkerchief from my pocket. A pure white handkerchief embroidered with gold thread. The Lecanter family seal was engraved on the lower right corner. I carefully handed the handkerchief to Aileen, whose eyes were shaking like crazy.

“Carry it with you. It would be even better if you used it where people can see it.”

“Th, that’s―!!”

The corners of her mouth rose so high they almost reached the sky. Aileen held the handkerchief with trembling hands.

“――Papa’s handkerchief!”

Aileen, with a blush on her face, immediately brought the handkerchief to her nose. It was an unconscious action. It seemed her hand moved before she thought.

“Sseuup―hueueu―… Haaaa…♡”

Her waist trembled. Her eyes glazed over with a slightly dangerous look. Aileen smelled it with a blissful expression, then coughed awkwardly, aware of Hajin’s horrified gaze.

“Keum, heum. Yes, yes! Handkerchief! I’ll treasure it! I’ll never lose it even if I die! Thank you, Mom! Hehe…”

―Shibal, what did I just see? Hajin gaped and was horrified. I could read her thoughts. I looked at Aileen, who was fidgeting with a reddened face, and felt complicated. Does she even know that such excessive love will cause Shuriel-nim to avoid her?

Shuriel-nim sometimes gags and frowns. It’s hard to explain the reason specifically, but it’s been that way since ‘that night.’ I think she feels a sense of guilt. I’m not shameless enough to not think anything while watching that.

Anyway.

That’s a separate story, so let’s put it aside.

“Soooo. What do you want me to do, giving me a seal and a handkerchief? It sounds like something serious.”

“I’m going to make it public. I’m going to let everyone know that the owner of Lecanter-nim is moving. To avoid being swayed, you have to bare your teeth so they can’t even dare to approach. There’s a limit to sticking to the mysterious image.”

“You talk a good game. Do you have a plan?”

I looked at Aileen, who was fiddling with the handkerchief, and said.

“We need to have a ceremony.”

* * *

Hajin left to enjoy her ‘free time.’ Tracing her movements, she was in the North Hall. It seemed she intended to enjoy the little time she had left, anticipating that she would soon be busy. But to go back again without even a day passing. Did she like the irresponsible slutty mating so much?

So, only the two of us were left. Aileen and I set aside official matters and talked about ‘family.’

Aileen was very depressed when she heard that her father hadn’t come, but I couldn’t keep someone who was a count by my side all the time. Usually, even if children from noble families live in the same house, it’s difficult for them to meet their parents.

From the beginning, it was unusual for Shuriel-nim to play with Aileen. But thanks to that, while others were struggling with books as part of their heir education, Aileen was able to be with her parents. Where else would you find a father who plays with his child by running back and forth to Kardrasil?

The small innocence that was created in that way was etched in her mind and remained as a memory. That’s why the longing pierces her bones even more. Aileen imitated her parents to soothe her chilling emotions. Just like her father did, just like her mother did, she destroys evil and does not forgive sin.

That’s how she endured. Aileen didn’t seem to harbor any resentment about that fact. She wasn’t immature enough to whine about not being able to see her parents. In the time I hadn’t seen her, Aileen had become quite detached.

As her emotional maturity was fast, her mental growth was also fast. It wasn’t surprising since she was a perfect personality from birth. It was just that I, as a parent, hated myself for not fulfilling my responsibilities. I said to Aileen, who was expressing her longing, in a sorry voice.

“I’m sorry. I should have come to see you sooner. Hmm, should I give you a hug?”

“Can I hug you?”

“If you want, as much as you want.”

Aileen grabbed my waist and put me on her lap. And she did things like stroking my hair or hugging me tightly and shaking me. It was more like treating me like a younger sister than a mother. Aileen, who was playing with me like that, said.

“How was the North?”

“The air is heavy. That’s how much your father suffered because of it. You get used to it if you stay there for a long time, but…”

“Ehehe… I can never go there. I heard that the North is stuffy because of the fraud.”

“Come to think of it, how’s the air here? Can you handle it?”

Aileen shook her head. She was the child who frowned, saying that the air quality wasn’t good even before entering the academy. To Aileen, who had only breathed the fresh air of Lecanter-nim and Kardrasil, the air of the outside world must be no different from sand dust.

“I was very stressed because of that. …Hmm. It’s also the reason why Mom and Dad are worried.”

Aileen put her chin on the top of my head and said in a subdued voice.

“Thank you for helping me. I also feel sorry for causing you trouble.”

“It’s a parent’s duty to help their child in trouble. I don’t know exactly what I helped with… but did it work out well?”

“Yes. All the kids who were bullying the commoner students were crushed.”

Aileen gave a creepy smile and twirled her wrist. I was reminded of Shuriel-nim’s smirk at this familiar déjà vu.

“I heard from Hairak before I left. That you were called to the Dispute Council was also simply retaliatory.”

“If their thoughts are petty, their actions are also petty. Status doesn’t necessarily mean an increase in conduct.”

But, crushed. I thought the things I was worried about wouldn’t happen, but I asked just in case.

“You didn’t kill them, did you?”

“Of course not. I made them leave the academy on their own.”

Um um. I see.

It seemed Hairak had taken some action.

Aileen smiled shyly.

“And, I made a friend too.”

My heart dropped.

Why do I get so nervous when I hear these words?

“Her name is Amelda, and she’s very pretty, has long hair, and makes a lot of muffins for me.”

“Haa… That’s a relief.”

“Huh? What is?”

“It’s nothing.”

Is it a woman?

I was less anxious for now.

“I can send you muffins every day. If I make an exclusive contract with a nearby high-end bakery…”

“There’s no need for that. A friend named Lena knows how to make delicious muffins.”

“Lena?”

“Lena Skyler, Amelda’s exclusive maid!”

Skyler? If it’s Skyler, it’s a subordinate family that clings to the Cecilia family. They made a name for themselves by producing high-quality rubies, but they are in a situation where they are wearing a dog collar. I kept the name Amelda in my head and asked.

“Is that child’s last name Cecilia?”

“Ah, yes! She doesn’t like to be called by her last name, so I only call her by her first name.”

• Knock knock.

That was then.

“Hmm?”

“Wait.”

I stopped Aileen, who was about to run out. Then, the voice of the person knocking began to be heard.

“Haa, haa… Aileen, Aileen? Are you there?”

A voice that sounded very tired.

Judging by how breathless she was, it seemed she had run.

“Amelda, it’s Amelda.”

Aileen whispered, her face brightening.

‘Why did the daughter of a Marquis approach her?’

On the other hand, my face was full of caution.

“Wait a minute. I’ll go out.”

I calmed my emotions and put on a prim expression.

A slightly sulky and immature look.

In that state, I grabbed the doorknob and opened it.

• Squeak.

“Aileen! I was surprised when you suddenly flew away! What were you in such a hurry for――Huh? Little kid?”

Amelda Cecilia was quite tall. A little taller compared to Aileen? Judging by the fact that she had Cecilia’s unique sharp white hair, she was definitely a direct descendant.

‘Anyway, let’s try to get some information first.’

I hid behind the door, only showing my face, and said, acting with a cautious expression.

“What business do you have with my sister?”