581 – Our Youngest – 1

Tanian, who gave the evil gods new names and turned them into holy beasts, began making pilgrimages to holy places located within the empire.

He said he would come back to say hello once the pilgrimage to the imperial shrine is over, and if he is the next saint who has even given blessings to his children, he is a distinguished guest who can be visited at any time. Let’s prepare a heartfelt banquet with gratitude.

‘Now that I think about it, the Spirit King’s blessing remained.’

When I saw the triplet whining and turning over, I suddenly thought of the Spirit King of Fire.

Immediately after the Council, when the divinity of the World Tree became stronger, he went to the elven residential district to assess the situation and was told to bring the triplets to the Fire Spirit King. He said that since he is a spirit king, he can at least give a blessing.

I had been putting off going out with children who couldn’t even crawl yet, but sooner or later these children would be able to move around the mansion under their own power. By then, I think I will be able to show my great-grandmother to my great-grandchildren.

Of course, my maternal grandmother was there when the triplets were born, but at the time, the triplets were lumps of blood that couldn’t even open their eyes. Only when you make proper eye contact will you feel like you have great-grandchildren.

“Bye!”

While she was thinking about the date to go to the elf residential district, Maria, who had just turned over, burst out laughing.

“Our eldest daughter is turning over well now.”

It was a cute sight that made me laugh, so I gently stuck out my finger. Those chubby cheeks and cute hands. I don’t think I can survive without touching it.

“Byeow!”

However, my small desires did not come true. Because Cecilia, blinking her eyes next to Maria, snatched my finger.

I was a little embarrassed. My second daughter, your hands are faster than I thought.

‘It’s a good phenomenon.’

Eventually, a sense of satisfaction came over me. I don’t know whether Cecilia will take after me and become a swordsman, or whether she will take after Trixie and become a wizard. However, no matter which route you choose, the importance of quick hands remains the same.

She is also our daughter. I can already see the qualities of a master.

“But you can’t take it from your sister, understand?”

“Byaa?”

Cecilia tilted her head at my little admonition.

‘It’s cute.’

It was such a fatal sight on her chest that her hair turned completely white. Okay, what does this kid know? I guess she just took it because her dad gave her his hand her her her.

That’s why she smiled and stretched out her other hand to Maria ─

“Bye!”

This time, Cattleya caught it.

“…Uuuh…”

And Maria, who had been robbed of her father’s touch twice before her eyes, her smiling face darkened and she began to cry.

I feel resentful. Why don’t humans have three arms? Shouldn’t there be a spare arm or two just in case you have triplets like me?

I resent the process of human evolution. Just as the tail degenerated because it was no longer needed, it would have been nice if one more arm had evolved.

“My daughter, would you like to look here?”

“Huh…?”

She quickly contorted her face and made a funny expression. I don’t know why, but young babies like this.

“Awww!”

Even Maria, who had been crying over my soulful facial art, began to smile again.

Thank god. If my daughter can be happy in exchange for my dignity, isn’t it a cheap deal? I could give up a hundred times for the sake of my children.

“Guys… Dad is having a hard time now… “

“Aww!”

“Bwaa!”

“Boo!”

“Okay, I’ll keep going, don’t be angry.”

But she had no idea she would be performing facial art for two hours.

I guess I’ll have to endure this too, thinking it’s my daughters’ love…

The days continued with Peddie running around the mansion with the two animals who were stingy and jealous – no, they were now charitable and kind, and the triplets were laughing at my hands and face.

The season has arrived, when the colorful autumn leaves seem to have done their job and you lie down on the ground and the cold knocks gently.

“I was definitely full.”

“Now it doesn’t feel strange whenever I come out.”

I smiled at Rize, who was stroking her stomach and laughing.

Autumn has already reached its peak. No, it was past the peak and getting closer to winter. This means that Rize has reached a point where it is not strange to call her full-term, and it will not be long before the cherry blossoms come to us.

“There are no inconvenient places, right?”

“I’m fine, but I’m moving around as if I want the cherry blossoms to come out quickly.”

After hearing those words, I gently touched Rize’s stomach

I was worried that the kids wouldn’t come out when I had triplets, but I’m glad that won’t happen with Cherry Blossoms.

“Cherry blossoms’ birthdays will be similar to pedis.”

“Isn’t Pedi Mar similar to her sister’s birthday? She will always be in a fuss at her mansion around this time from next year.”

“That kind of noise is always welcome.”

Then, Rize nodded with her smiling face.

It’s terrible if there’s a fuss because of something that’s bothersome, but a fuss to celebrate a family member’s birthday is a happy thing. There is also the intention to make the entire month a ‘happy birthday month.’

But then I feel like all 12 months will become celebration months, so I’m holding back. Birthdays have a special meaning because they happen once a year, so celebrating them all 12 months and 365 days is a bit weird.

“By the way, brother.”

Rize, who continued to stroke her stomach, opened her mouth as if she had belatedly remembered.

“Isn’t it time for your mother to give birth to her youngest child?”

“Oh, that’s right.”

I nodded at Rize’s words

The youngest. An intuitive name for our youngest child, who has finished growing in his mother’s womb by now and is waiting to be released into the world.

‘Why is there no news?’

When I think about it, it’s strange. The time when my mother had her youngest child was slightly earlier than when Rize had Cherry Blossom. So, there is a high possibility that the youngest child will be born before Cherry Blossom is born.

But there is still no news. Isn’t it normal to start showing signs of something?

“…Well, there are cases where people are born later than expected, so if you wait, you’ll hear the news.”

I tried to ignore the slight anxiety.

Yes, the human body is not a machine. The pregnancy period is different for each person, so the youngest child may be born later than Cherry Blossom.

And just as there was no news about when the baby would be born, there was no news that anything was wrong with the mother’s body. It means she doesn’t have to worry at least.

***

As her wife’s stomach grew, she felt a feeling that was difficult to express in words.

Even when she had Karl and when she had Erich, she felt happy. But this time, even the word happiness could not fully express my feelings. To the extent that I have never felt regret over my lack of literary knowledge as much as I do these days.

“Well, I knew that the Crasius family was truly innocent, but…”

“The eldest grandson of Crasius will have an uncle who is younger than him. No, he may not be an uncle, but an aunt.”

And Georg and Walter, who, like me, had retired from their titles and were unemployed, were busy making fun of me every time they saw me.

Damn things. Rather than congratulating your friend on his happy birthday, you are so eager to make fun of him. Isn’t this a truly pathetic sight?

However, if I had been in the opposite position, I would have been the same, so I just had to be patient.

“I sincerely congratulate you.”

“It is truly the red robe of the Crasius family.”

In any case, the most fatal thing was not the gaze of distant friends, but the gaze of nearby users.

Every time I passed by, the sight of the retainers looking at me with happy expressions and the maids whispering with excited eyes was enough to cause me mental pain. Of course, I’m not saying they were disloyal or rude, but it was just embarrassing. This is an emotion that all people can’t help but feel.

“Thank you. This was all possible because of your dedication.”

However, it is not the duty of a noble to give a harsh answer to vassals and servants who rejoice in the family’s happiness as if it were their own. Therefore, I responded appropriately to all congratulations,

“They say tofu is good for pregnant women!”

“They said we can’t ignore green leafy vegetables either.”

“If you’re feeling bored, eating nuts is a good choice.”

The interest and advice from people around me became more intense.

I was out of my mind. I have one pair of ears, but there are dozens or hundreds of mouths giving me advice. Even reflecting just a portion of it, the wife would have had to eat eight meals a day.

“Where can you find employees who care so much about their former owners who have already resigned from their positions?”

However, the wife smiled and was delighted at the attention.

This interest is proof that the Crasius family has moved in the right direction, and that her youngest child will grow up receiving love.

“I guess I was short. You’re right.”

So I too began to accept the attention happily. If you can’t avoid it, you have to accept it, and if you have to accept it, it’s right to enjoy it.

A day, a week, and a month passed like that. As time passed, it became the border between fall and winter.

“Huhhh…!”

“Madam!”

It’s time for the youngest to come to us.

“Everyone, don’t panic and move as planned!”

As the lady fell down clutching her stomach, her maid Jean shouted to her maids and servants.

Unlike me, whose hair was completely white, she reacted quickly. If she hadn’t had her maid, she would still have been neglecting her whining wife.

“Rain, Billy…”

“Say! I am here, ma’am!”

“Don’t tell Karl and Erich. They’ll just worry for no reason.”

“What?”

Since it was an unexpected request, she looked at her wife blankly.

“It’s not my first time giving birth… It will be over soon and safely. I want to give only happy news to those children, not worries…”

But when she saw the woman with a faint smile, she couldn’t bear to refuse.

***

While I was playing with Pedi, my youngest brother was born.

She heard from her nanny that it took just two hours from labor to birth.

‘What is this?’

I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t say anything. Mar and Trixie had to stay up all night to give birth, but the baby was born in just 2 hours?

‘What is different about experienced people?’

This is truly amazing speed. She wondered what would happen if something happened to her mother, but she was worried for no reason.

…

‘She couldn’t even be by my side when my youngest child was born.’

It seems like he has somehow been reduced to an unfilial person who has no other place in the world.

My parents didn’t call me on purpose, but it still feels strange.