After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - Chapter 246: Liese’s Child

Chapter 246: Liese’s Child

“Annaliese’s labor started. Hurry and go to her.”

Adel, seemingly satisfied with teasing us, hugged me tightly as we teleported to Beato’s office. A corner of the room had a dedicated teleportation space, kept clear of objects. Experiments showed that if an obstacle existed at the destination, the weaker entity got pushed aside. Unlike the ◯izardry game I played obsessively in my original world, there’s no “You’re inside a rock!” message with a party wipeout. It’s a safe design.

“Adel, release my husband already.”

Beato’s exasperated voice came because Adel continued kissing me for about two minutes, claiming magic replenishment. Well, as for me, kissing the striking beauty Adel was stimulating and quite pleasant, stirring excitement… but doing it under my wife’s piercing gaze felt like a Tuesday ◯uspense drama.

“Phew. Lutz’s lips are delicious as always… Oh, Your Highness, don’t make that face. This is merely magic replenishment, magic replenishment!”

“Ugh. I’d fire this little devil right now if I could…”

“Find a new secretary, and I’ll leave willingly. But you won’t find anyone in Berzenbrück more capable than me.”

Adel deliberately provoked, and Beato pouted. They’ve done this risky banter in front of me several times; it’s their playful interaction. A third party would be shocked.

“Enough teasing Lady Beato… I’ll guide you to Lady Annaliese.”

Led by this odd confidante who openly teased her lord, I, feeling pathetic, headed to the Ministry of Military Affairs where Liese waited.

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“Lutz, you made it safely. It’ll take a bit longer here.”

Liese, sweating on her forehead but calm, greeted me.

This was the military’s hospital. Like most high-magic women, Liese worked tirelessly until labor, coming straight from her office.

“Yeah, I know it’s tough. I’ve attended several births already…”

“That’s right. I’m happy to give birth to my beloved man’s child with Lutz watching.”

“Sis…”

I couldn’t help but take her delicate, pale hand—so unlike a soldier’s—and held it with both of mine, wishing for a safe delivery.

“Ah, it’s coming… Ouch!”

Oh no, I forgot. Supplying my magic to a woman in her final month speeds up labor and hastens birth.

“It’s fine. There’s no bad effect. Keep encouraging her.”

“Lutz’s magic could never harm me or this child.”

The military midwife and Liese reassured me as I paled, thinking I messed up. I’m hopeless; the people I want to support end up supporting me.

“It’s okay. That’s just Lutz.”

Liese, reading my thoughts, gave me a compliment that was hard to tell if it lifted or lowered me. Her kind eyes made it okay.

“Oh, this will be a quick birth, Lady Annaliese. Just a bit more.”

“Yes… ugh… okay!”

I could only grip Liese’s hand tightly, praying for safety.

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Less than an hour after carelessly holding her hand, I faced a girl who was both my daughter and niece. What kind of ability do I have… Is there such a thing as easy-delivery magic?

As expected, she looked nothing like me. Her light blue hair was exactly like Liese’s. Despite being just born, she energetically reached her hands toward me.

“Lutz, touch her.”

Urged by Liese, I extended my index finger to her soft cheek. The baby, eyes still closed, stretched both hands, somehow accurately grabbing my finger tightly, refusing to let go. Hmm, this pattern feels like déjà vu.

“Sis, is this…?”

“Yes, surprising. Just born, and she’s a girl drawn to Lutz’s magic.”

Her clear, refined beauty saying such raw things made me flustered. I’m not unhappy my child is attached to me, but this “liking” doesn’t feel like a daughter’s affection for her father. It’s more like an instinctual, dangerous thing. Though I “did it” with Liese, there’s no way with my own child. I can only hope Liese raises her with strong morals.

Unaware of my inner conflict, the baby happily clutched my finger.