489 – The sun is hot, the sky is high, and the plants are green – 2
After the school trip ended, it was almost until vacation. At this time the year before last, the members were making all sorts of claims to remain in the empire, and last year, there was chaos in the north. No matter how many times I think about it, it is clear that this year is a year full of tranquility.
Of course, there was a final exam right before vacation, but I’m not the one taking the exam. Since you don’t need to be around to give advice like a ghost baduk king, it’s okay to just pretend it doesn’t exist.
“It’s summer, so there’s nothing to do if I return home. Can I stay here? As a student, I’d like to see my advisor’s wedding in person.”
“Will it work?”
In the meantime, he shook his head resolutely at Ryutis, who was spewing out outrageous remarks. It is very strange that among the guests are royals from another country who are not even members of the royal family of their own country.
If this guy even sets a precedent of attending Trixie’s wedding as a guest, there is a high possibility that he will attend the next four weddings as well. Royalty from a foreign country who visits once every six months? It’s scary to even imagine.
“Regardless of personal relationships, it is not good for royals to attend the wedding of a foreigner. I will only accept your feelings, so just go back.”
“Then there is nothing we can do.”
When I explained the reason directly, Lyutis muttered regretfully and understood. It seems like this guy didn’t really intend to stay either.
“Instead, this time I will send you a gift that will satisfy you.”
“Okay. Thank you.”
He nodded his head appropriately at those words. You can somehow prevent them from coming as wedding guests, but you can’t refuse gifts because they can only be sent unilaterally.
In addition, Lyutis had already sent a gift at Marwa’s wedding. It would be strange if I sent it then and didn’t send it now. For no reason, it can give the image that Lyutis and Armaine look down on Lord Majong because she is his second wife.
That is difficult. There is nothing more funny than when things become awkward between the two countries simply because of the presence or absence of a gift.
“Well, whatever I send, it probably won’t be as good as Laterer.”
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I turned my gaze to follow Lyutis, who smiled and turned his head.
“I sincerely congratulate you as a wizard, not a royal. I am not qualified to represent wizards on the continent, but I am sure everyone feels the same way.”
Then I saw Laterl bowing deeply and congratulating Trixie.
He was so polite and polite that I was impressed. As you said, you stand before Trixie as a mere wizard, not as royalty.
“I understand that the Magic Council is also preparing a gift. Anything in front of Majong’s name will be meaningless, but I would appreciate it if you consider it as a small sincerity from the younger generation.”
“Of course. How can I take it lightly when people are happy about my personal happiness as if it were their own?”
Trixie also smiled at La Terre’s low posture and raised his voice. No matter how much the other person humbles himself, Laterer is a prince, and since it is not the middle of the semester, the relationship between instructor and student has temporarily dissolved. So mutual respect is appropriate.
“Hmm.”
Lyutis, who was watching, smoothed his chin and then looked at me.
“Why are you doing that?”
“Oh, it’s no big deal. I wondered if I would be treated like that if I lived another 100 years.”
Ryu Tis may have said this as a joke, but he was shocked for a moment.
It is definitely a future that cannot be overlooked. If I become a figurehead in the industry who has reigned for over 100 years like Trixie, there is a high possibility that royal families from other countries will bow their heads in front of me.
“If you just look at the numbers, there are more knights than wizards, so the advisor may be treated better!”
Then he smiled bitterly at Ryutis, who burst into laughter.
Does that guy really know? Among the many futures in front of me, there is one that that guy was talking about.
‘The best sword on the continent that is 100 years old.’
Just imagining it makes my heart feel grand. No, if I choose to extend its lifespan, it will be the best sword on the continent that is 400 years old, not 100 years old.
There is no such deep-rooted evil.
When we returned to the mansion, we were greeted by Titi, who was panting while being sprayed with water by the gardener.
– Woof!
“Why are you outside?”
I was a little surprised. If I see this guy who hates the heat in the garden, it seems like he was waiting for me to come.
Every time I see it, I doubt its intelligence. That seems to be at the level of a child.
‘Have you received a spiritual gift?’
I was seriously concerned as I held Titi, who had already grown up, standing on her hind legs. I should have suspected this from the moment I was raised, but this person may not be just an animal, but a spirit creature or something.
Yes, it is definitely a spiritual object. Aren’t the other animals raised by Sang-Gang also popular stars in the imperial palace? If they were ordinary animals, that would be amazing, and if Titi, who grew up among them, was just an ordinary child, it would be even more amazing.
‘It’s a spirit thing.’
When the time comes, I will have to find a good partner for Titi. If there is a spirit in our house, we must let it protect our house from generation to generation.
“Welcome, master.”
While I was imagining the yellow Injeolmi running around with my children, the gardener who was playing with Titi came over and bowed.
“Yes. It’s a hot day and it’s a lot of hard work.”
He patted the gardener on the shoulder and offered a small compliment. Working indoors in the summer is tiring, so how hard can it be to walk around outside the mansion?
But you can’t ask them to stop gardening in the summer when plants are in full swing, so there is no other way than to give them these kind words and rewards.
“It’s lunch, so take a nap and come back when it gets a little cooler. Then you’ll pass out.”
“It’s okay. I’m not the only one suffering.”
“I’m doing this because it looks like you’re the only one going to collapse outside.”
I entered the mansion, holding the shoulder of the needlessly stubborn gardener. I feel like I can close my eyes obediently if I have wine with my lunch.
I just received a lot of wine from Servet, so I guess I can give you a bottle.
‘If you’re fine, two bottles.’
It is a contest to see who is stronger between the gardener and alcohol.
***
The sound of footsteps got closer and closer. Since the academy’s vacation ceremony is over around this time, it looks like Carl has returned.
I wanted to welcome her in the garden like Titi, who quickly went outside, but as each week passed, I was worried about my stomach, so I couldn’t go out.
To be exact, I couldn’t go out even if I wanted to.
“Ma’am! You’re not alone, but you’re going out!”
“We can’t make you suffer in this heat. Please rest comfortably!”
Even if we tried to move even a little, employees came out from all over and tried to stop us. Where do people who are invisible when resting come out like that?
Of course, it wasn’t like this until a few weeks ago. I refrained from going out for long periods of time as much as possible, but it was possible to take a walk outside the mansion if the maids accompanied me.
However, as time passed to the point where it was obvious that my stomach was full even when wearing loose-fitting clothes, the employees began to react sensitively to my every move. Is there a difference between vaguely assuming that you are pregnant and actually seeing your stomach full?
‘…It’s different.’
I gently patted my stomach. Actually, I, the person involved, feel different.
Recognizing that there is a child in my arms and actually seeing it are bound to be different. It’s amazing to see your belly getting bigger day by day.
There is a child inside here. My treasure, me and Carl’s first child.
“Ah.”
Then, I felt the first snow kicking me.
Did she notice what her mother was thinking? She’s smart too.
“Mar, I’m here.”
As she thought about that, she smiled slightly, and it wasn’t long before the knife came in.
Beatrix, Louise, Irina, and finally Titi come in after them.
‘It’s like a family from a fairy tale.’
It was like a family in a fairy tale with a happy ending.
“Welcome. Dad said he missed the first snow too.”
…The family was monogamous, but the form is not important, so don’t worry about it.
***
After the vacation, the mansion turned into a meeting place.
Fortunately, it was a familiar feeling, so it wasn’t particularly unfamiliar. She was like this even before she married Mar.
“Oh, oh oh…”
And the first person to come to me upon hearing that I was on vacation was my first father-in-law.
‘I didn’t even send an invitation.’
When I saw my father-in-law carefully stroking Mar’s stomach, as if he was moved, a thought occurred to me. My father-in-law definitely said he would come when I sent him an invitation, but he came on his own before I even took out the invitation paper.
I’m confused. Did I, by any chance, reserve an invitation without my knowledge? No, I don’t really remember anything like that.
“I’m sorry, son-in-law. It came so suddenly, right?”
As if she sensed her feelings, her mother-in-law, who came with her father-in-law, opened her mouth.
“Please understand. She was particularly fond of her youngest child, Mar, but this time, she said she was at a loss when she told me that he even had her youngest child, her grandchild. It’s a wonder she’s endured it until now. To that extent.”
“I completely understand. I would have done the same.”
“Thank you. I’m glad that my son-in-law has a big heart.”
Hearing my mother-in-law’s words with a chuckle, I secretly turned my gaze back to my father-in-law.
“Is there anything uncomfortable? Are you eating properly? If the bed is unfamiliar to you, go to Ulken—”
“It’s okay, father. My first snow is also doing well.”
“Then that’s a good thing…”
Contrary to her usual strict and solemn mood, her father-in-law never left Mar’s side, constantly wiping her eyes with her small handkerchief.
Indeed. That’s fatherhood.
‘My future.’
Her mood was complex and subtle. I think that’s what my daughter would do when she says she’s pregnant with her grandchild, but I never thought she’d experience it beforehand. I wonder if the preview is too fast.
“Now that I think about it, how is your appetite these days? When you’re pregnant, you often can’t eat things you like.”
“There are times when I remember things I didn’t eat, but I still eat the things I liked.”
“It’s a case of being blessed. Enen seems to find the blessed person cute.”
After nodding her head in satisfaction, my father-in-law did not take his hand off her belly after that.
She was strange because she felt like something had been taken from her.
‘I took it first, though.’
Maybe that’s why she couldn’t push her father-in-law away.