After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 228

Chapter 228: The Hero of Light

“Well, since I can’t take the day off, I suppose I should go chop some wood.”

“Hey, hey, wait a second!”

The energetic girl, of all things, seems to be planning to go work outside on the very day she gave birth. There’s no way I can let her do that.

“Well, I’ve cast the best healing magic in the continent, so I’m fine. Actually, now that my belly’s lighter, I can move around even more freely.”

That’s true. Since she is the strongest light magic user, her body is already healed. I can understand why she’s itching to get back to work. But still, I want her to rest and take it easy, at least today.

“Yeah, I get it. But how about we relax today, just for once?”

“Well…,” she hesitates.

“Then let’s think of names for the kids. We haven’t decided yet, have we?”

With those words, she immediately reacts. When it comes to her children, she’s all in.

“You’re right. I’ve already decided on the girl’s name…”

Oh, she had already decided. I was trying to stall, hoping she’d change her mind about working today, but it looks like I’ve missed my chance.

“What’s the name?”

I need to keep her busy with a conversation about names, at least to stop her from rushing off to work.

“Hehe, this girl is destined to become the strongest light magic user. So, the name is the only one that fits — ‘Wilhelmina’!”

“That’s from the legendary hero, right…?”

“Of course! The light magic hero Wilhelmina, you know…”

And then, the lecture about the hero Wilhelmina continues. Even though I’m from another world, I know the story well. It’s a legendary tale sung by bards, written in novels, and a statue of her stands in the central park of the royal capital. The name “Wilhelmina” is known by everyone in Berzenbrück.

She wielded a holy sword granted by the goddess in her left hand, and she could freely control invincible light magic. Just hearing her name conjures her image in the minds of the people. The term “hero” used by my mother carries a completely different weight from the legendary “Wilhelmina.”

“This child will definitely become the greatest light magic user on the continent. And I’ll raise her to be the strongest warrior… a hero worthy of the name ‘Wilhelmina’!”

Grüethel’s pride in her child is overwhelming. Well, after wanting a child for so long, having waited for marriage, and then struggling to conceive… it’s understandable that she would get so excited when she finally had a girl.

“But… there’s no guarantee that this child will have the power of a ‘hero.’ Isn’t it too early to be so sure?”

“No, no. I’m certain she will be a hero. Before I gave birth, the church measured my magic… it was equivalent to SSS class. Every time you, Lutz, fathered a child, the mother’s magic class would increase, and so would the child’s magic. This child is definitely going to have SSS-level magic!”

Oh, I see. While in my heart, I still hope that my child will live a normal, happy life, from what I’ve seen in the past, what Grüethel is saying is likely true… my child was born with the potential to become a hero.

And unlike me, Grüethel has no resistance or doubt about her child being special. She’s actually overjoyed by it. I guess that’s the difference between a commoner like me and someone like Grüethel, who comes from a noble family with blue bl00d.

“But… even if this child has the magic power of a ‘hero,’ it doesn’t necessarily mean she will want to face something terrifying like a demon king…”

“She will definitely want to fight,” she says, firmly.

She says it with certainty.

“Light magic is considered to be a ‘holy attribute’ or a ‘hero attribute.’ The magic affects the person’s mind and influences their actions, to some extent. When you have high-level light magic, you are almost forced to devote yourself to something.”

Yeah, I remember reading that in the Freudenstadt family’s library. Those with light magic are affected by its power, which shapes their mental state, making them extreme in their beliefs and actions, whether for good or evil.

“That’s why, most people either become holy people who dedicate their lives to loving the supreme god, or warriors or knights who fight against evil for the people or their country. This child won’t escape that fate. So, I’ll train her to be strong enough to fight off any heretics or demon kings that come our way. Of course, I’ll protect her with my life.”

Grüethel smiles as she says this. She’s so cute.

But then, a question crosses my mind. Lately, Grüethel has become more gentle and considerate, not just toward her subordinates, but also toward the women around me. Even though her light magic power has increased, she doesn’t seem to have been affected mentally. I wonder about that.

I voice my concerns, and Grüethel gives me her brightest smile of the year.

“Of course, light magic still influences my mind. I can feel the urge to serve someone even now. But… I’ve found the one I’m meant to love and protect with my life, so I’m unwavering.”

Ah, so it’s the child, then. I thought I had figured it out, but then Grüethel shakes her head.

“No, it’s not just the child. The person I’m meant to serve for life… is you, Lutz.”

Seriously? To hear those words from Grüethel… I’m so happy, truly happy. As she says those words, her face turns bright red, and I embrace her tightly, feeling overwhelmed by her affection.