After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 231

Chapter 231: Nicole’s Child

Finally, I had a peaceful moment with Nicole, and we talked about her hometown for a while. Come to think of it, we always talk about appraisals, and I’ve never really asked her about herself. Even though she became my officially recognized lover at Gretel’s request, I should know a bit more about her personal life.

“It was a port town, so in the early morning, if you went to the dock with a bucket, they’d give you fish until the bucket was full.”

The fishermen would give away the fish that were caught in the net but weren’t good for selling. As a former Japanese person, I couldn’t help but envy that. There’s no sea in Berzenbrück… Of course, there are fish in rivers and lakes, but I can never get used to them.

“That sounds great. I love fish from the sea. Fish from lakes have this… particular smell, though.”

“Yes, I couldn’t get used to the smell of fish in Berzenbrück either.”

As soon as we started talking about our shared love of food, we both got excited. It’s a little strange that, as a landlocked noble, I eat sea fish, but Nicole, who doesn’t seem to think deeply, happily shared my tastes. She’s someone I don’t have to worry about being careful around, which is nice. Most of the women around me, despite having different directions, are all heavy with their love, so someone like her is rare.

“I wanted to stay in that port town forever, but I was drafted,” Nicole continued.

She was the second daughter of a not-so-wealthy merchant and had the rare “gold” attribute and an appraisal skill, which was quite unusual in the empire. Thanks to her skills, her family business, which was on the decline, had made a big comeback. But her “appraisal” skill caught the attention of the military.

As soon as the empire decided to invade Berzenbrück, she was drafted without question and sent to the military. Since they relied on her “appraisal” skill, she ended up staying in the rear. In the end, she was captured at the fortress that Beatrice destroyed.

“I hope I can go there someday. I want to eat delicious fish with you, Nicole.”

“Hehe, I’m looking forward to it.”

Even though I said that, it would be difficult for me to visit her hometown. Unwillingly, it seems I’ve become the most useful man in Berzenbrück… If someone like me appeared in a frontier town of the empire, I could only imagine being caught and either imprisoned or killed on the spot.

“Oh my, that sounds like fun. Can I join in too?”

“Ah, Zeri! You came!”

Nicole’s words suddenly became more casual. Yes, this priestess who nearly killed me is the same age as Nicole, and they both have the “Gold Lilac” skill… So, it’s no surprise that they’ve gotten close. Despite being from the empire and the kingdom, Nicole and Zeri share a near-friendship, thanks to Nicole’s laid-back personality and Zeri’s ability to not worry about the small stuff or the past.

“I’m also Nicole’s midwife. When Lord said that Nicole was still working in the mine, he told me to come along.”

“Lord, you’re exaggerating…”

“It’s no exaggeration, Nicole. You’re carrying a precious… a precious child who is the apostle of the Supreme God. No matter how careful you are, you can’t be too cautious.”

“Yes…”

Zeri suddenly switched to her religious mode, preaching about the glory of God, and all I could do was look at her absentmindedly. I’m grateful that she cares for me, but it’s a bit… rather, it’s quite heavy.

Meanwhile, Nicole, shrinking under Zeri’s scolding, looked rather cute. These two, despite being the same age, felt more like an older sister and younger sister, though of course, Zeri is the elder one.

“Come on, Nicole, drink all the milk. After that, we’ll welcome Lord’s child.”

“Huh? Can children really be born that conveniently?”

“Of course. With the help of the apostle’s great power… Now, Lord, you know what you must do, don’t you?”

Yes, this is the usual thing. I’ll take care of it. I reached my hand toward Nicole’s belly after she hurriedly finished the honey milk, being as gentle as I could.

Two hours later, I was face-to-face with yet another “child of mine.”

Of course, it was another girl, just like always. She had chestnut-colored hair like her mother’s. It was still flat now, but as she grows, her hair will likely become soft and wavy, just like Nicole’s. As she reached out, making little sounds as if seeking something, it was clear she would grow up to be a woman who knows how to be pampered.

“As expected of Lord’s power. For such an easy delivery,” Zeri said.

“No, you should be praising Nicole for giving birth,” I said.

“No, this is undoubtedly the grace of the Supreme God. Lord, you must understand your own greatness better.”

She said it firmly, and I couldn’t argue back. I lowered my head, and Nicole chuckled. Her face was filled with the joy of becoming a mother.