After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 51
Chapter 51: Is it Really the Seed of a God?
“What does that mean? I’ve never heard of using the magical power of the child in the womb.”
Beatrice wore a puzzled expression. Well, that makes sense. If pregnant women could freely draw out the magical power of the fetus, someone would have noticed it by now. If there were such cases, information would surely have reached the royal family.
“Yes, I was aware of that common understanding. However, without a doubt, the magical power I used in the recent battle flowed from this child. It permeated my body as if it were the magical power I had from the beginning… and I could use it without any discomfort.”
“So, what was different from the usual understanding?”
“Gretel-sama, I pondered that seriously, too. And I figured it out.”
“Tell us!”
Gretel pressed with a desperate look. Indeed, her versatile light magic consumed a considerable amount of magical power. For a combat mage, running out of magical power meant death. If there was a way to avoid that, she would be willing to offer anything in return.
“It’s because of Lutz-sama’s seed.”
“Huh?” “What do you mean?”
Ignoring our foolish responses, Ayaka-san calmly continued.
“I spoke with those who received a child through Lutz-sama’s ‘baptism.’ Then I understood. From the moment they received Lutz-sama’s seed, everyone said their magic abilities increased unbelievably. Especially those who use magic to its limits every day for their work noticed it early on. Hermine-san from the Ministry of Agriculture mentioned that the cultivated land area she could maintain tripled after becoming pregnant. Even Priest Daniela, who bestows healing miracles, said the number of believers receiving her blessings more than doubled… It can only be considered as the power of Lutz-sama.”
Beatrice and the others confirmed the surprise on their faces. And with a gentle smile, Ayaka-san, who seemed to enjoy our reactions, took a deep breath and dropped another bomb.
“Furthermore, combining your stories, Gretel’s and my own experiences, I discovered the ultimate fact. Even after giving birth and the child is no longer in the womb, the increased magical power remains almost the same. In other words, the magical power of the child created by Lutz-sama’s ‘divine seed’ blends with the mother’s and dramatically enhances their abilities.”
“So, the abilities of that bureaucrat and the priest…”
“We had them measured at the church. Hermine-san was originally D-class, and Daniela-san was C-class… but currently, the magical power they possess is equivalent to A-class for both of them.”
“Ayaka. And what about you?”
“Yes, it seems to exceed S-class. However, since I’m receiving magical power from my child, I don’t know exactly how much my own magical power has increased.”
Oh, seriously? Just having a child with high abilities is already dangerous, but if the mother’s abilities can be enhanced as well… if that becomes known, I’ll probably be targeted by aggressive women again. In fact, even now, Gretel is directing predatory eyes at me.
“Lutz, let’s make a child!”
“No, that’s something we should do officially after I become an adult and we get married…”
“I can’t wait, let’s do it right away. Come on, Lutz!”
“Gretel. Do you, as a noble young lady, realize how embarrassing the things you’re saying are?!”
“Ah…”
Ignoring our awkward conversation, Beatrice intervened, pouring cold water on Gretel who was pressing on forcefully. Gretel, who only now realized the meaning of her own words, blushed all the way to her ears.
“I-I didn’t mean that about… you know, the bedroom, but I just thought that to become stronger for the sake of protecting the kingdom, I lost myself in the moment… Sorry, Lutz, that was inappropriate.”
Gretel, who usually looks tough, appeared surprisingly cute as she hesitated and blushed. Instead of replying, I gently wrapped her cool hand with both of mine, and her expression gradually calmed down. Eventually, a smile bloomed on her face, like a large rose opening. Ah, I feel happy.
*Cough*
Oh no, I inadvertently created a world for just the two of us. Beatrice’s cough brought me back to reality, and I quickly released Gretel’s hands.
“Being on good terms is truly wonderful. However, isn’t it inappropriate to flirt so openly in front of the main wife?”
“I have no face.” “Sorry, Beatrice.”
“I forgive you. Both Gretel and I will look forward to Lutz turning fifteen. But now, choosing a partner for Lutz’s seed has become even more challenging…”
Certainly, that would be the case. This fact is no longer concealable. Those harboring ambitions will undoubtedly compete to seek my seed. However, if there are such remarkable benefits to that “seed,” the recipients should be limited to those who have sworn loyalty to Beatrice and will never betray her. However, if I allow seeding only among my own associates, opposition will likely intensify.
“It’s truly troublesome, this stud, Lutz.”
Beatrice’s words sounded reluctant, but given the awareness of causing trouble to the royal family, it couldn’t be helped.
“I’m sorry.”
“But being tightly embraced by Lutz, I quite like that unexpectedly.”
When she said such a thing, blushing unexpectedly, I, who is easily swayed by affection, easily fell for it. I pulled her slender upper body close, feeling her warmth. Oh, my wife… or whatever you call it, my Beatrice is cute, and I feel very happy.
Two hours later, I was abducted to the training ground by the blushing Gretel, and I was subjected to a punishment named training, involving lightning strikes and iron fists, to say the least.