After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 124

Chapter 124: Finally Reunited, Yet!

“Your height has increased again. Lutz, you’re cheating.”

Such words were spat out from the ceramic doll’s mouth. This was her first remark to her fiancé after meeting him after so long. Confirming that Beato was still her usual self somehow brought some relief. The ceramic doll remained expressionless as she buried her face in my chest, sniffing around like a puppy, checking something.

“You still smell good, Lutz.”

Huh, I took a bath before going up to the palace though. Was I still a bit sweaty?

“It’s not that.”

“Huh?”

“I felt lonely. The capital without you felt like a world devoid of color.”

Emotions overflowed from her jade eyes as she looked up.

“Of course, becoming the crown princess and your success have made many people more favorable towards us. So, I’m subjected to less overt malice.”

Less overt… which means there are still opposing forces to some extent. Beato deflects them daily with a mask-like facade, yet both tangible and intangible arrows of malice keep piercing her heart… causing her pain.

“I’m strong, but sometimes, I yearn for comfort. Mother is kind, and Lisa often dotes on me… but they don’t envelop me like this, offering solace. When I smell you, Lutz, I feel so calm.”

Saying such cute things, Beato pressed her face against my chest. With her petite stature and my recent growth spurt, our height difference made me feel a bit protective, so I hugged her fragile upper body tightly.

I guess I’m seen as a father figure to Beato after all. To be gentle, listen quietly, and protect… I’m sure she trusts and loves me in that role, but is it okay for me, in that role, to engage in making children with Beato, who’s in a daughter-like position? Wouldn’t such a relationship with a father-figure man like me hurt Beato?

“That’s not true.”

A voice emanated from within my chest. Unlike the usual cool voice, it was an emotional alto with a moist tone.

“Perhaps, as you imagine, I might be seeking a father figure within you, Lutz. But please don’t misunderstand. What I seek from you as a male is without doubt. I want to love you as soon as possible, Lutz, and have that proof growing inside me.”

Unexpectedly poignant words were spun from the ceramic doll’s cool face. Caught off guard by this contrast, I hugged her tightly… intending to transition my hands’ movements to the next stage.

“Not here. We’re not alone… Lutz, you really are like a monkey after all.”

Sensing the return of her usual calm tone, I snapped back to reality. Oh right, that’s true. Today, I only came during a spare moment I made amid busy official duties to report the safe return to the fiancée, the princess. The secretary and maid standing beside Beato were looking at me, almost turning into beasts, and this is bad. As expected of the leading stallion, it seems like they’re always expecting me to be like that. It’s certain that rumors like “Baden’s Stallion” will spread throughout the palace, teasingly.

In a rush, I released her slender body. Beato, who smiled faintly at my panicked state, seemed to be trying to stand on tiptoe. When I bent down to her height, she whispered in my ear.

“I’m looking forward to the wedding night.”

Then, a soft sensation and a light lip sound on my cheek. This is too much to handle. Even if people are watching, I don’t care. At least her sweet lips… When I tried to pull her small skull closer behind my neck, Beato’s cherry-colored lips parted.

“Lutz. I apologize for bringing this up just after returning to the capital, but I’ll rely on you for the seeding work.”

Huh, saying that in this situation? Just when we finally met again and confirmed our feelings, creating such a great atmosphere…

When Beato says such things, her expression becomes as rigid as a doll. She seems to have left the cuteness of when she’s doting behind somewhere, maintaining a cool demeanor.

“It’s okay, there’s still a week until the wedding. Seeds will be sown during that time.”

“No, it’s not about that… In a week, I’ll become Beato’s husband, right? Do you expect me, as that man, to embrace other women?”

“Yes, I do. I love Lutz and want to spend my life with him. I certainly don’t want him to share a bed with other women. However, Lutz’s ‘seed of god’ is too valuable… There are times when I have to swallow my own emotions and accept demands.”

Even the next queen, Beato, has to “accept demands”… In my mind, I flipped through the pages of the Kingdom’s High Nobility Register, diligently memorized.

“The partner for the seeding is Adeleheid, the second daughter of Prime Minister Eisenberg.”

Huh, isn’t that… Isn’t that from the enemy’s family, from Beato’s perspective?