After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 95
Chapter 95: First, Peacefully
I explained the circumstances of how I ended up here without hiding anything. Since Beatrice would easily see through any clumsy lies, I couldn’t afford to insert any fakes. I told the whole truth.
Probably no one besides Sieg had been told the truth before about how I spent my previous life in Japan, an island country with no connection to this world, until I was over sixty, with a wife and children. In that country, there was no magic, but we lived a high standard of living thanks to advanced scientific advancements. Then, after drinking too much at a retirement celebration, I ended up waking up in Lutz’s body for some inexplicable reason. I hadn’t told anyone else before because I didn’t think anyone would believe such an absurd story.
“With Sieg’s help, I managed to cover it up as amnesia and finally got used to life in this world. But I can’t keep deceiving the woman I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. Sorry, everyone… I’m not the real Lutz.”
There was silence for a while. Eventually, Gretel broke the silence.
“So, it means the Lutz I played with since I was little is no longer in this world?”
“I’m not sure about that, but at least I think he’s no longer in this world. Maybe I’m possessed by my former self from another world…”
I braced myself for Gretel’s angry outburst, but there was no anger in her gray eyes, only sadness. She sighed deeply, looked up at the ceiling, closed her lips like a clam, and immersed herself in thought.
“Then, is the strange knowledge that Lutz has been showing off recently from something called ‘science’ in Japan?”
“That’s pretty much it. In their world, even commoners and children all go to school to learn about science.”
“I can hardly believe there is such a rich world… I want to say that, but Lutz wouldn’t lie.”
Despite hiding such an important thing until now, for some reason, Beatrice believed me. Her steadfastness or tolerance… It touched me deeply. I felt like pulling her slender body closer, but if I did that now, Gretel might go berserk. I had to restrain myself.
“Hmm. Anyway, I only know the current Lutz, unlike Liese or Gretel. And even though you are my mother’s chosen fiancé, I still want to be with you forever and always liked Lutz. I’m a little annoyed that you kept it a secret, but should I be angry about it?”
“Sorry, I won’t do it anymore.”
Beatrice, who declared that she would continue our relationship easily, surprised me slightly. Well, Beatrice is a rational girl. She must value the worth of my “seed of God” and the ability of “magic mobile battery” that I possess. Thinking about such things, Beatrice shook her head clearly.
“It’s not for that reason. I’ve always been puzzled. When I’m with Lutz, I feel strangely at ease… I don’t know my father, but I sometimes thought that this might be what it’s like to be with a father. I finally understand. Lutz’s spirit is much more mature than mine. I don’t intend to give up this peace.”
At Beatrice’s words, Ayaka, who had been sitting at the lowest seat, nodded deeply. When Beatrice gestured to her, she hesitated for a moment, then spoke decisively.
“I, too, have only known the Lutz-sama after the fall from the horse. And it is Lutz-sama who has given me, who should be the treasure of our clan and the happiness of a woman, both blessings. If possible… I would like to continue to be by your side from now on.”
As she said that, bowing deeply, her figure was truly that of a 19th-century Yamato Nadeshiko. And in her swollen belly, my child, who would soon be born, was growing. Ayaka-san, who is like that, says she wants to be by my side forever. I can’t help but feel happy about it.
“Now, Ayaka and I have made up our minds. What about you guys?”
As Beatrice said this, her gaze fell on Gretel, who was lost in thought, and… Liese, who was silently sending me a warm gaze.