505 – Holy Honeymoon – 3

Wizard, priest, doctor. Occupations where each person’s unique characteristics are so strong that it is difficult to find common ground, or occupations that have a unique point of contact in that they are the first to understand and acknowledge the fortunes of a couple and their family.

As a person who walks the magic path, I can immediately tell whether a woman is pregnant or not, and feeling the first snow growing in the arms of the horse became a daily pleasure. However, wizards who are quick to detect whether others are pregnant cannot easily determine whether they are pregnant themselves.

It’s contradictory, but it can’t be helped. Wizards who feel mana every day tend to be insensitive to new mana that forms within their bodies. Isn’t he a wizard who strives to increase his mana every day and come into contact with the mana in nature? Even if you feel new mana in your body, you may think, ‘Yesterday’s meditation had a good effect.’ It often goes beyond this level.

‘I thought so too at first.’

However, as the new mana grows, you can’t help but notice something unusual. He said new life had appeared in his body. The new mana is not the mana you carry, but the mana contained by a new life.

As soon as I saw the possibility of having a child like that, I almost cried. My parents worked hard for many years to have me, and I was determined that I would have the same amount of time. But you already have a child? It is an irreplaceable gift from the gods in the sky and our parents.

However, he remained silent, not even telling Karl about this auspicious possibility. As a wizard, when I could guarantee that I was pregnant, I kept silent so that I could call a priest and a doctor to cross-verify. If I called before that and it turned out to be my mistake, how disappointed would Carl be?

…Actually, I did it because I was afraid. Having a child is certainly a joy, but objectively it is close to impossible for a mixed race elf to have a child this quickly. It’s similar to the probability that I, who is called a magician, misunderstood mana.

So I kept my mouth shut. I’m afraid that if I’m hastily happy, I’ll break down when I realize it’s not true. I’m afraid that Karl, who was so happy, might not even be able to show his disappointment because he was trying to comfort me.

“There are five that came in, but only two are visible.”

Then, from an unexpected place, I heard something I couldn’t ignore.

I heard from a former archbishop that my thoughts were correct.

“Can you tell me what you just said in more detail?”

After that, my body moved before my head. He quickly sat down in front of the archbishop and took out as many silver coins as he could from his pocket.

‘…Five?’

But what does five mean?

Isn’t there just one child inside me?

***

Trixie looked as if she was possessed by something and listened to the former archbishop’s life advice – no, advice.

“Wizards can judge only when the child in their arms has grown to a certain degree, but priests are a little different. A few priests like me can intuitively know that God has sent a new life to earth.”

“Intuition…”

“Of course, it’s not just intuition. Priests have their own way of making judgments, but what’s important to you right now is not such trivial things.”

At those words, Trixie nodded repeatedly. As if he wasn’t interested in the mechanics of the priests.

I’m a little embarrassed. Isn’t Trixie very curious about the unknown and with a strong desire to explore? Normally, I would have asked detailed questions about how the priests exercise their abilities.

However, what is even more embarrassing than that is,

“Congratulations. Three blessings have been placed in your arms.”

Trixie is pregnant.

And that’s triplet.

‘Is it a dream?’

To my horror, I even had that thought. Having a child is a joy that cannot be compared to anything in the world, but Trixie is half human and half elf. Unfortunately, the species composition is somewhat different from that of pure-blooded humans.

So, I, Trixie, and the vassals of the Duke of Catovan had assumed that it would be several years before they would see the Duke, but they had a child less than a year after getting married? Not even one, but three?

Too much information flows in at once, making me dizzy. Which conman said that it is difficult for a human and an elf to have children? Newlywed triplets, which are rare even among humans, have been born.

“Hey, old man.”

“Something.”

When I put aside the confusion and cautiously opened my mouth, the archbishop, who had returned to his role as a scolder, answered bluntly.

“If what you said is true, there would be no greater joy, but it is too sudden. Is it really true that Trixie is pregnant with triplets?”

“If you don’t trust me, trust your Excellency.”

“Yes?”

What does that even mean? If it’s related to a child, of course you have to trust the obstetrician and gynecologist, but who trusts pregnant women?

“His Excellency also guessed that you were pregnant. I don’t think he knew that there were three.”

However, the next words made me turn my attention to Trixie.

Now that I think about it, that’s true. There’s no way Trixie, a wizard, didn’t know she was pregnant.

“The embarrassment you feel is something that His Excellency must have felt first. So don’t feel bad for keeping it a secret until now.”

Ah.

It was a short sentence, but I felt like I could understand how Trixie felt. If it were me, I would have stayed silent for now.

“Thank you for the advice, old man.”

“You’re good at greeting people on a regular basis. I won’t be told that I’m rude wherever I go.”

After bowing slightly to the smiling Archbishop, he carefully hugged Trixie, who was still looking blank.

“Ah, Carl… “

“Let’s go back. We’re not alone, so we have to be careful.”

Trixie’s face turned red at the direct words.

“I never thought I would come to the Holy Land and hear such good news. Thank you.”

“Thank you. It’s not just me who has it.”

Trixie smiled awkwardly and patted her stomach with a somewhat bewildered look.

Right now, the awkwardness will be greater than the joy. No matter how much I guessed, I was just wondering if anything, and until just a few minutes ago, the couple was enjoying their honeymoon in private. It would be even weirder if nothing happened since it was confirmed that she was pregnant during her honeymoon.

‘Three.’

To begin with, I also have complex and nuanced emotions, so if I add Trixie, I will add more, never less.

No matter how many times I think about it, I am impressed. How did not just one but triplets come down?

‘Is it like a gift from God?’

Enen is one, Eternal Blue Sky is one, and Constantina is one. It may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are only three.

‘My birth name has been decided.’

Anyway, if you think of it as a gift from God, your birth name will be determined automatically. The sun, the sky, and the plants are perfect.

I am fortunate that there are no gods of war or death among the gods I am related to.

***

As I get older, I feel like my body, which was stiff and tired, is getting healthier.

No, it’s not just a feeling, it’s the truth. With the birth of the Duke of Katoban’s wife, the stability of the duchy has increased, so as the head of the House of Catoban, I have no choice but to let go of all my worries and become peaceful.

‘It’s clear.’

As I looked up at the sky while drinking tea, I couldn’t help but smile. Even the sky was clear without a single cloud, as if celebrating my joy.

It’s a really nice sky. Was the sky such a beautiful and noble being?

‘I can’t believe I’m so comfortable just because one flaw is gone.’

And who would have thought that that only flaw would disappear after 100 years?

Of course, the Duke is still married, so it will be a few years before he can see his children. Strictly speaking, the succession to the Catovan duchy is still unstable.

But what does that mean? Your Excellency is a little over 20 years old, and the Duke has lived longer than your Excellency, and he cannot be expected to live any less. The future duke who will lead the Katoban duchy is bound to be born.

That’s why you can laugh. The greatest magic expert in the empire and the number one contributor to the founding of the empire, the bloodline of Seolgeomgong will continue in the future─

‘Hmm?’

The communication port placed next to the teapot began to glow.

“I am the Count of Sicilla.”

It was a call that interrupted a peaceful tea time, but it wasn’t unpleasant. Because I feel good, my mind doesn’t get distracted no matter what I go through.

– It’s me.

Moreover, if the person who contacted me was the Duke, it would be a happy thing.

But I’m a little puzzled. Your Excellency, you certainly went on a trip to the Holy Church. Since you took the time to contact me, did something important happen?

– I’m sorry for contacting you suddenly. There is something I really want to tell you.

“It’s okay, Your Excellency. It is my duty and honor to follow your orders.”

I answered, bowing my head to His Excellency, who smiled softly.

Even if it’s something serious, it doesn’t matter. It is an honor for the family that a vassal who serves the Duke of Catovan is devoted to His Excellency. Even if an order is given in the middle of the morning, it is right to carry it out willingly.

– Hehe, so?

His Excellency’s smile grew even deeper, as if my answer showed such determination.

– Then, please tell this to other children. Actually─

The duke’s vassals quickly gathered in the conference room.

“Ten months—no, there is a possibility that you may be born earlier than that, so you should clear your schedule after 7 months!”

“First of all, how about giving commemorative relief to the poor in the duchy?”

“Isn’t that what you do after you’re born?”

“I don’t know. It’s been over 100 years since someone was born in the Catovan family.”

And of course, the atmosphere in the conference room was hot.

“We must first prepare a room for the little masters! There are as many as three, three! Even if they stay in the same room when they are young, even when they are five years old, they will want to use a different room!”

Some of the retainers even shed tears at the loud cry.

Actually, so do I. I never would have thought that His Excellency the Duke would have three small lords.

“By the way.”

While making plans for rooms, clothes, toys, etc. For the small lords, the chamberlain opened his mouth.

“Who is the nanny?”

A lie-like silence fell in the conference room.