513 – Last Semester – 1

The last vacation of my life is over. From now on, you won’t hear the word vacation until First Snow becomes an academy student. When I think about it that way, I feel something regretful and empty.

“Are you sure it’s okay to go? Wouldn’t it be better to send another wizard?”

“I can’t ignore the students who have gathered to see me. Besides, I’m the one who said I would be the instructor until this year, so I have to take responsibility for my words.”

And I tried to persuade Trixie right before I left for work, but I failed.

It is truly sad. Her wife is pregnant with triplets, and instead of letting her rest at home, they make her go to work. There is no husband worse than me in this world.

“Don’t worry too much. I know my body best. If I have to, I can throw in a discussion topic and just sit and watch.”

Still, since Trixie was this confident, it was difficult to push her harder. Ignoring your wife’s wishes in the name of protecting her is a contradictory act, isn’t it?

Of course, I am convinced because I am in the early stages of pregnancy, but even if it were only mid-trimester, I would not have even tried to persuade her. Once you pass the middle stage, you will definitely have to live in a mansion.

“Okay, let’s go now. If we keep doing this, we’ll be late for the school opening ceremony.”

Trixie must have read my eyes and smiled and held my hand. It’s as if we shouldn’t talk about this anymore.

“Okay, let’s go.”

In the end, I smiled softly and held Trixie’s hand

If you think about it, Trixie is probably worried about her own body just as much as I am worried about her body. Trixie’s body her is no longer just Trixie’s her her her, but mine, the future of the Katoban duchy, and the fortune of the elves. Trixie is not careless enough to treat such a treasure carelessly.

It’s arrogant to think that I’m the only one who has to worry about everything and solve everything. Let’s trust Trixie and move on.

Just until the second trimester.

It’s a bit of a cliché, but if eyes had physical power, my body would already be torn to pieces.

‘It stings.’

I touched my arm her, which felt like it was tingling for no reason, and slowly raised my gaze to the ceiling.

The whole academy is paying attention to me. I thought I was used to receiving attention by now, but this kind of excessive attention still makes my heart tremble no matter how many times I experience it.

Still, because it was something I was determined to do, I was able to maintain my calm demeanor as much as possible. Since Trixie’s pregnancy had already spread across the continent, it was natural that Academy students and faculty also heard the news. So, I was prepared to be a spectacle like a wild animal in a zoo throughout the school opening ceremony.

‘Ugh.’

But as soon as I lowered my gaze from looking at the ceiling, my resolve almost collapsed. Because I met the burning eyes of wizards.

‘When I look at that, it looks like a person’s eyes.’

It’s the look in the eyes of an animal or a fanatic.

This is the first time since the Khagan cub that I’ve been bothered by the look in a person’s eyes. Even though it’s plural and not singular, I never thought the day would come when I peck at someone again.

‘Fortunately, it’s not the look in the eyes of a sasaeng fan.’

First of all, the wizards’ crazy gaze said, ‘How dare you do something like that to our Excellency!’ It didn’t convey the same emotions. Rather, it was closer to a tribute to the hero who gave birth to triplets to His Excellency, whom he respected greatly.

It is common knowledge that Trixie has elf blood flowing through her body, and it is also a fact that anyone who pays a little attention can immediately see that it is difficult for a human and an elf to have children. There is already a case of Trixie’s father, Tammyeonggong, so it is impossible not to know.

Thanks to this, the people who celebrated Trixie’s marriage with me thought that it would be a long time before we had an heir. People who were concerned that the blood of Catoban, the empire’s most famous magic family, would be cut off, sighed in relief and made promises for the future.

And voila. As soon as I got married, I had triplets.

‘He is a hero.’

A child who inherits the blood of Duke Majong, the pinnacle of the magic world, and a child who will carry on the name of Duke Katoban.

I, who created such children, am considered a hero and an honorary magic tower lord among wizards. It’s also an amazing thing…

“This concludes the school opening ceremony.”

Just then, the principal’s declaration of the end of the school opening ceremony rang out, so I quickly got up from my seat.

If I think objectively, I fully deserve the hot gaze of wizards, but if I think subjectively, I’m afraid of when those crazy things will attack me.

Please don’t let them invade the club room.

***

The atmosphere at the academy was quite noisy.

“I heard that the Catovan family had precious children for generations, but each one was born with talent.”

“The former Duke of Serbet was also the greatest wizard of his time. Nowadays, there is no paper that is not influenced by his theories.”

To be precise, a serious discussion took place centered around wizard students.

In fact, it has no choice but to be like that. A wizard is someone who has chosen the path of magic on their own, and a wizard is someone who is filled with respect and awe for Majonggong, who has reached the end of that path. Regardless of nationality, age, gender, or status, any wizard pays attention to Majong Gong’s remarks or actions

However, the person whom the wizards fear more than anyone else had a child. It is even an auspicious event for the continental magic world, considering that the members of the Catoban duchy have always been outstanding wizards.

“This is not a blessing bestowed on one family or a nation’s blessing. It is a continental blessing that does not respect borders.”

“Trilets? Then it’s enough to prepare three times the gifts!”

Yes, it is the auspicious event of the continental magic world. That’s why the members of the Magic Council raised their voices when they heard the news of King Ma’s pregnancy.

As if that wasn’t enough, he also looked at me with secretly envious eyes as school was about to start.

‘No matter how much you don’t know what’s going on in the world.’

Isn’t this too much?

It was so absurd that I felt like I was going to laugh. It was clear that he chose to enter the Imperial Academy with the intention of going into exile so as not to threaten his brother’s right to succession, but it soon became a wise choice that earned the envy of the members of the prestigious Magic Council.＜ Br﹥

Fortunately, the wisdom is that of a wizard, not that of a politician. If I was misunderstood as the latter, what did I spend three years for?

‘Three years thrown away.’

Of course, that’s what it says. I have truly loved someone, made good friends, and received the teachings of King Mahjong, so I can’t say it was the time I wasted. Rather, a more rewarding and enjoyable time in my life will never come again.

‘It’s the last semester.’

The corners of his mouth that looked like they were about to burst into laughter were now showing a bitter smile.

Although I wanted to become an assistant teacher and remain at the academy, I enjoyed my school life because I was with other students. There is no point in me remaining in the empire alone, and I shouldn’t.

‘Who will win this match-up?’

Suddenly, the class competition, which can be said to be the only event of the second semester, came to mind.

If I win the last battle, I won’t be able to forget it even after decades. Let’s try sincerely this time.

“Just as Duke Majong surpassed Duke Tammyeong, won’t the next Duke of Serbet surpass you, His Excellency?”

“It is difficult to imagine a wizard better than His Excellency Majong Gong.”

Meanwhile, the wizard students were having a very interesting conversation.

It’s definitely a topic of interest. It’s unlikely, but if a wizard superior to Lord Majong appears, what title should we give him?

‘The emperor will have a hard time.’

I don’t know if it’s the current emperor or a later emperor, but it’s going to give me a headache.

As I got closer to the club room, I heard a loud voice.

Even though I couldn’t see the face, it sounded like I knew who it was. I was hoping to get some relief from the heat during the vacation, but instead of taking advantage of the heat, I came back stronger.

“Congratulations on your triplet pregnancy! Your four children are already waiting to meet Mr. Advisor and his wife His His His!”

When I opened the door, as expected, Ryutis was bursting out laughing. Other than that guy, there’s no one else who can speak with that kind of voice.

“Oh, and this is a little gift.”

“I get something every time I see it. Thank you.”

Eventually, Ryutis handed the small box to the advisor as if he had remembered it too late.

‘Oh my.’

This time too, I was one step too late for that guy. I also prepared a light gift─

“…Tofu cake?”

The hand that was trying to take out the gift froze at the voice of torture.

‘Crazy guy.’

I quickly looked back and forth between the face of the advisor and Lutis. The advisor’s face naturally frowned slightly, and Lyutis’ face was smiling as always.

Can’t believe it. You give a gift like that to an advisor who has bad memories of tofu? I thought I came back stronger during the vacation, but did I come back broken from the heat rather than stronger?

“Armain uses a variety of tofu cakes! It’s a healthy food and has a mild aroma and taste, so pregnant women can eat it without any burden, and it’s a culture of eating it in the hope that the unborn children will be born flawless and pure!”

However, the problem is that Ryutis’ subsequent explanation is quite plausible. It feels like a really well-intended gift to get angry about, and it takes a memory of the past to move on.

“Okay, thank you.”

Among the horribly bizarre options, the advisor chose the former.

It’s a sad thing for anyone who sees it.

***

I looked down at the tofu cake with trembling eyes.

‘Cowardly b*stard.’

I silently closed the lid, cursing a certain red-headed b*stard in my mind. I can’t even get angry because it’s used in the name of being a healthy food for pregnant women.

What’s even crazier is that I was half persuaded by Ryutis’s cause. It certainly seems like food made from tofu would be good for pregnant women and their fetuses.

“Hey, advisor.”

“Oh, why are you doing that?”

While I was unconscious due to mental shock, I heard Later’s voice and raised my head.

“I also prepared a small gift. I’m still preparing an official gift from Juven, so it’s a really light gift—”

“It’s okay. When it comes to gifts, it’s all about the heart.”

He quickly glanced at the items Rater handed him and smiled faintly.

Unlike the ugly tofu cake, it was a luxurious rattle with a soft blue tint.

‘As expected, this one is more normal than rheumatism.’

Of course, the peak of a wizard’s insanity is enormous, but considering average madness, a wizard is better than a knight.

I decided to think that way starting today.