After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 24
Chapter 24: What’s Going to Happen?
“Regrettably, Your Majesty.”
“This, Lutz!”
“I don’t mind. Let me speak.”
This monarch should understand. While my mother is flustered, I’ve decided to say what I want at this moment.
“Why do you speak of me as if I’m a villain? What crime have I committed by just fulfilling everyone’s orders to procreate?”
“None.”
Easily dodged, I feel a bit let down. However, when the queen, abandoning her feathered fan, stands up, her face is frighteningly serious.
“Yes, you have no fault or crime. However, your power is too strong. We cannot leave it unchecked.”
“That’s a bit exaggerated…”
“Now, let’s ask the wise Lord Ludwig. How were the reactions of the various houses when they learned the results of the baptism today? Was it not a reaction like mad joy, as if they were willing to offer anything to you?”
Uh, I can’t deny that. I was squeezed so tightly by Herminé that I thought I might be strangled. The head of the house also thanked me repeatedly, bowing his head as if worshiping the ground. From other houses, along with exaggerated words of gratitude, some offered to make their sons servants, others offered side branches… well, it seems like a faction thing… and some even proposed changing their main house to our Earl’s house. Of course, my mother, as the head of the house, politely refused all of them, except for the loyalty of Ayaka and her “Dark Clan.”
“Now, sooner or later, the results of today will be known throughout the country. When that happens, how will the nobles move? If someone declares that you belong to them and will only share your precious seed with their chosen concubine, what will happen? That faction will quickly grow, and its influence will surpass even the royal family.”
Ugh. I can’t deny that. I swallow more words.
“So, will you punish Lutz? Hey, Elisabeth!”
Surely, my mother, who lifted her face, shouts, abandoning etiquette. Come to think of it, I heard that my mother and the queen are close friends who fought together, but… my mother wouldn’t do something like an ambush, right?
“No, not to that extent… Let’s first talk…”
“Please, Elis, save his life! Even if he has to live in seclusion or a monastery for the rest of his life!”
No, Mom. I don’t want seclusion or a monastery. While thinking that, if I look at the queen again, it seems that my mother’s unexpected rampage has slightly bewildered her.
“Oh, Hilda, calm down. Anyway, please listen to the story. I apologize if I scared you, but indeed, Lutz’s talent is dangerous, but it is a power that can greatly strengthen and protect the country. It’s not so easy to cut it off.”
My mother, who seems to have calmed down after realizing that “my son’s son” won’t be cut off, nods approvingly.
“Reluctantly, Lutz’s procreation will become a matter requiring royal approval. Only those approved by the royal family can pair with him.”
“If Lutz is safe, that’s fine.”
With a quick approval from my mother, in this world, my opinion is like nothing. The moment my mother, who is the head of the house, gave the okay, I was decided to become a dog… no, a domesticated stud for the royal family.
“Thank you, Hilda. The royal family will take responsibility for Lutz’s position and safety… To do that, we need a visible form that everyone acknowledges as natural, which is why Lutz’s procreation must be under the jurisdiction of the royal family.”
“If it ensures Lutz’s safety, that’s fine.”
My mother gives a prompt approval. This is a dangerous turn of events. The easiest way to ensure that no one objects to the royal family having authority over me is to make me a member of the royal family. And the quickest way to do that is…
“Oh, Hilda looks clueless, but smart Lutz seems to have figured it out. Yes, to solve this issue, the quickest way is to make Lutz a son-in-law of the royal family. In that case, the only suitable match is Beatrice. So, you two, get married.”
“Eh…”
While I let out a dumbfounded voice, Beatrice, who is two years older than me, remains composed. Without changing the expression on her terrifyingly perfect doll-like face, she quietly spoke.
“If that is for the sake of the country and for Mother, then yes.”
Wait, did she just agree?