After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 155

## Episode 155: At the Royal Palace

In the audience hall of the royal palace, where I had not been for a long time, I kneeled before Her Majesty the Queen.

“Lord Ludwig, you have done well to develop the undeveloped land. I have heard about the rapid development of the Baden territory. You have managed to control tens of thousands of enemy prisoners and swiftly clear the Demon Forest. The prospecting of the magic silver mine seems to be going well too. This will surely strengthen our nation’s mages even further… Your achievements shine brightly even after the war.”

Well, that might be the official evaluation, but personally, I can’t help but tilt my head. The reason we’re managing the prisoners well is thanks to Max’s charisma, and the rapid clearing of the Demon Forest is due to Gretel’s skills. The discovery of the magic silver mine, though not publicly acknowledged, is Clara’s achievement… When I look at it this way, I’m just there, not really doing much. Being praised by Her Majesty feels a bit awkward.

“I must bestow some reward upon you, but I cannot find anything suitable at this time. For now, we shall increase the support supplies to the Baden territory as a token of gratitude.”

“Yes, we have already received more than enough rewards.”

There are many things I would like to say to Her Majesty, but this is in front of the civil and military officials. I should be formal here. Well, if there’s a chance of receiving something later, maybe I’ll ask for a barony for Max. Then I can leave the territory to him without hesitation and spend time in the royal capital with Beato.

“It seems you are thinking of something strange again. Very well, enjoy the Founding Festival in the royal capital. Also…”

“What is it?”

“First, visit the residence of your legal wife today. It is your important duty to taste Beato’s tea.”

At these words, Beato, who was sitting next to Her Majesty with her usual porcelain doll face, rarely smiled.

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Beato, breaking her ironclad cool face, happily made tea for me herself. Her belly wasn’t showing yet, but the dress she wore was soft and non-restrictive. After placing the tea set, she eagerly sat next to me instead of her usual seat across the table.

“Lutz, touch it.”

She took my hand and placed it on her belly. It felt somewhat warm, but I couldn’t yet feel the presence of the child inside.

“You may not understand it well, but the proof of your love is definitely here.”

Hearing such sweet words and seeing her jade-green eyes looking straight at me, I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed. I savored her sweet lips fully, then gently stroked her belly again.

“Oh… I can feel the magic power…”

Oh, right. I am a large-capacity mobile magic power battery with touch capability. Pouring too much magic power might affect the child, so I need to be careful.

“It’s okay. Lutz’s magic power won’t cause any harm.”

Beato, who seemed to read my thoughts naturally, bluntly reassured me.

“I’m happy. In a few months, I’ll be holding an irreplaceable treasure in my arms.”

Her eyes softened gently. Seeing the porcelain doll-like beauty now with a motherly expression made me deeply emotional.

But suddenly, Beato returned to her serious face and fixed her jade-green gaze on me.

“Is there still no sign of Gretel bearing your child?”

“No, it seems not this month either.”

“I see… Lutz, you have managed to impregnate every woman you’ve been with on the first month, but it’s been four months with Gretel… I guess it’s difficult for someone with S-class light attribute. She desires your child more than I do.”

Beato’s eyebrows lowered sadly. She genuinely wants to fulfill the wish of Gretel, her few friends and a sisterly figure.

“The legendary hero of light couldn’t leave behind children either. The strong endurance that could withstand even the Demon King’s attack probably affects the ability to conceive.”

“I see… Is there nothing we can do?”

Given such a fantasy setting, my modern knowledge is of no use. It’s unfortunate, but we can only watch over her. Feeling helpless, I gazed at Beato’s lowered eyes and long eyelashes, when suddenly her eyes widened and her jade-green eyes shone sharply.

“What’s wrong, Beato?”

“I just had an idea. Maybe we can help Gretel have a child.”

“What… how?”

“In the Baden territory, there’s a woman with a large chest who pampers you, right? That’s it.”

Beato, as always, was lacking in words, but I instantly understood what she meant. As expected of the princess of a fantasy world.