Translator/Editor : Léabyss
Sometime after that night and after being terribly scolded by Gale, we found out that I was expecting a baby.
The testimony of the curse of the sex slave that remained as a huge tattoo on my skin, completely disappeared. It was even confirmed by the guild tag information.
It was a very gratifying moment for me, it seemed that a heavy rock had been lifted from me.
However, the days after I discovered my situation were very difficult. Instead of leaving the room as usual, they kept me lying on the bed all the time, although I actually refused with a very loud voice.
It was obviously useless.
Albert and Cyril came to see my situation a couple of days later and Gale’s parents visited me to give me their most sincere blessings. I was allowed to go to the guild a few weeks later, although there were several conditions that I had to follow to the letter. The staff, including Alex, seemed surprised every day to see my two spouses tirelessly following me here and there with tremendous frequency.
Today, however, there was a person with blonde hair waiting for me right at the entrance to the health department.
“Mintz-san!”
“Oh, Chika-kun! So much has happened … Are they feeding you properly? They treat you well? Do you want me to kick them for you?”
“No, no … We are doing very well together. But it makes me very happy to see you again !!”
Tears spill down my cheeks after the nostalgic words Mintz offers me. It was a long time, really a long time.
“Don’t cry, I’m also happy to see my friends again. Also, I’ve heard a rumor that you are expecting a baby …”
“Yes … He’s Douglas’s boy. I still can’t think properly about that, but I guess I have to get used to the idea that there is a new life growing in me …”
“God, Chika. I am really happy for you! But you say he’s Doug’s son? That barbarian. Is your body okay?”
I still remember when Mintz told me that everyone called Douglas the “Guild Stallion.” Is that … Did everyone know about the “sexual freedom” that Douglas had? Did they know about the way he behaved at night? Are there really so many rumors about him? I know it was many years ago, but I always feel slightly angry when I start to think like this.
“Oh yeah. Of course it’s okay! Actually, he is very cute to me.”
“Yeah, it’s a bit hard to believe … Well, obviously when it comes to Chika-kun there shouldn’t be any problem! Congratulations again !!”
“Thanks! … By the way, is everything okay with Mintz’s baby?”
If you look closely, Mintz’s stomach is already quite bloated. It was certainly true and it took about a month to enter a stable period, but now it seems that the product has grown rapidly.
“Yes, there is no more danger. I guess … Is he going to be born in less than a month? It was a heavy process.”
“Oh, Parish isn’t here?”
“Parish had to go talk to the king. There appear to be various political issues directly related to the Catalton Guild. He likes to act as a go-between and all those things that seem complicated to me.”
“Is it … something related to me? For leaving?”
“No, I don’t think that’s the case … You don’t have to worry about that because you’re the victim. You are the one who suffered there. You didn’t do anything wrong and they don’t have to punish you for anything. Agree?”
“I’m sorry.”
I feel like maybe I’m being dramatic, but I can’t help it after I’ve been through that situation. So what if it really is something against me?
“Now, you just have to worry about yourself and your baby. It’s the only thing you have to think about.”
“I’m more excited for you. I really want to see your son soon.”
“Yes, your wish will be fulfilled. This kid is strangely energetic. It moves all the time, all day. Glenn’s characteristics are so noticeable in him that I have a bad feeling about it …”
In that case … I wonder if my son will be just like Douglas.
“Speaking of which, I wanted to ask you something important … In my case, I think it would be normal if I was born a human or a lion. I’m not worried about their appearance, but growth after they are born … Is the speed with which they develop accelerated?”
Given the common sense of my world, then it would make sense for the beast child to grow up quickly and the human child to be slow to grow and need a generous asylum from around the world until they reach a reasonable age.
“I’m sorry, I’m not very familiar with that. It depends a lot on the species.”
“You’re right, Chika. I heard from my father that it took me much longer to grow up than it did for my brother.” Alex suddenly appeared and started talking to us in a rather open way. “It takes a human baby a long time to grow after it is born. You know, lions have to be much more awake from the start in case there is a predator prowling around. So … Well, it’s not a very good story, but I heard that’s why they were very careful about people who were forced to have children of beasts. Many did not have the patience and if they had humans … Well, then they killed the children immediately after they started crying.”
I completely believed Alex’s words.
Surely, there were many people before and after me who were used as simple tools to give birth to the children of the beasts. If so, then it was obvious why the human race shrank considerably in a relatively short period of time.
“But it is something we must not remember today. Mintz has returned just in time! My grandfather wants to have a celebration for Chika’s pregnancy this afternoon. Doesn’t it interfere with your jobs in the guild?”
“A pregnancy celebration? I think I’ve had enough.”
“Well, that’s an excuse from my grandfather. He wants to play with Chika without making it look too obvious. He is very excited and ended up inviting many more people than planned.”
“I don’t think it’s my style …”
“But you’ll be with Mintz, right? I think it’s a great opportunity for you to have fun with everyone.”
“Oh, I’m concerned that there are too many” VIPs “for a simple health worker to deal with. “Mintz seems to be thinking the same thing as me. But hey, this is a special occasion.
“Thank you! I promise you won’t be uncomfortable. The guests are obviously Chika, Gale, my uncle, my grandfather, my brother, Virgil-san and his husband, Glenn, Mintz, ah, of course I’m going to be there. I really wanted my parents and Parish to participate … Maybe they will come later.”
Although I pretended to be sad about the absence of the kings, I honestly felt a bit relieved. I am a commoner, no matter what my current condition is.
“Oh, by the way, you don’t have to worry about the food because it looks like Sebastian will do all the prep. He said he’s going to make your favorite sandwiches.”
I don’t remember teaching him that much so is he really going to cook cutlet sandwiches?
“Anyway, Gale and Douglas won’t let me use the knives or handle the oven.”
“To what extent are they being overprotective?”
“Too much”.
That’s something I don’t know either … But I have no doubt that their actions are absolutely exaggerated. They are even standing guard at the gate right now!
“So you’re not going to like this … My grandfather got you an escort.”
Shooting guard. An escort.
Why would you need an escort? What do you think I’m going to give birth ?!
“Surprise?”
After working in the guild all afternoon, the three of us decided to go out to visit a seemingly popular café in the capital of Leonidas. This coffee seems to be very well known because you can choose the leaves for your tea, the fruits and the herbs with which to combine and make your own tea.
I don’t know much about tea leaves or herbs, so I rely solely on Mintz’s recommendations. The base of the drink is light, but has a sweet, berry-like fragrance. After drinking it, I realize that this tea is truly very delicious and refreshing.
“By the way, did you tell him?”
“What? Tell me what?”
Alex is very concerned about the idea of spreading my medical knowledge with the people of this world, so he suggests that this be our topic of discussion. I told Mintz everything we talked about with Albert. All his proposals and his plan for a more favorable future for the country’s patients.
Mintz listens to me with interest.
“What do you think, Mintz-san? I think you are the smartest person I know in this world, and I could not accept any ideas or think of anything else if I did not consult with you first.”
“Yes. It’s just my personal idea, but I think that, if there are people who have knowledge that I don’t know, and that knowledge can help many others … Why not share it? Do you remember the parents of the child who was very ill? It would be nice if you could turn more worried faces into relieved faces.” Mintz smiled at me and continued sipping his tea. “A health department worker, aide, a pharmacist, or a healer like me is in that job because he wants to save as many people as possible. Sick or injured people … So there is only one option to make.”
“Even if everything is in the hands of a man from another world?”
“Naturally, my current knowledge can’t even compare to Chika’s. That’s why I want you to tell me, to teach me until I understand. I have no doubts about your intelligence.”
“Chika-san, I feel exactly like Mintz. I haven’t worked much with you yet and I’m not as knowledgeable as Mintz and Parish-san, but … I want to learn from you. I want to help the people next to you.”
I feel a lot of enthusiasm and drive from Alex. Even though he looks like an adult, he is still fifteen years old and his young mind wants to absorb the new knowledge quite avidly. Also, I understand Mintz-san’s feelings very well.
I’m sure they had a lot of patients who couldn’t help, even if they really wanted to.
“Thank you. Now, I am definitely more determined. I would like to tell Albert that I will, as long as you are with me. Can you help me make it happen?”
“I’m looking forward to getting started.”
The day began to wind down, and the night lights made it possible for us to hear a different kind of bustle in the market. I tried to look around, leaned across the table, and then searched the nearby places.
I’m sure that even though I can’t see them, Douglas and Gale are standing guard somewhere next to me.
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