The Villainous Son Loves His Mother - Chapter 19

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“That’s what happened, Mother. But is the House of Alphaid known for its liberal customs? That inferior fellow behaved so unaristocratically, addressing me with such unwarranted familiarity.”

“Hein, you mustn’t call your friends ‘inferior.'”

I was scolded.

“That’s cruel, Mother. Which of us do you love more—me or that inferior fellow?”

I rubbed my cheek against her chest.

“Of course, it’s you.”

Mother stroked my hair with a troubled expression.
I felt a pang of guilt, but perhaps I secretly enjoyed seeing her flustered.

“Anyway, I’ll be attending the Sword Tournament. Show me how cool you are, Hein.”

Until now, I’d dismissed the Sword Tournament as a childish game where inferiors waved sticks around. But it seemed I was mistaken.
Come to think of it, the path of the sword isn’t just about honing swordsmanship; it’s about refining the heart as well.
In other words, the winner of the Sword Tournament could be considered the most virtuous of heart.
Mother’s words have changed my way of thinking!
The question now was how far I could go.
My swordsmanship was self-taught, but I believed my skills, honed through studying the principles of combat, are more than adequate.
I had no intention of falling behind my peers in magic, and even though swordsmanship wasn’t my specialty, I refused to lose in that arena either.
But!

“That eldest son of House Alphaid seems quite capable. I’d dismissed him as just another mediocre noble, but it appears he’s been concealing his true abilities. Now that I look closer, his footwork and other details reveal more. To put it plainly, one or two life-or-death battles wouldn’t produce such skill.”

“How unusual, Hein, to hear you say such a thing.”

“I wouldn’t say this to anyone but you, Mother. I never want to lie to you.”

As I spoke, I snuggled closer to Mother, settling into a position where she could cradle me in her arms, and indulged in her affection.
It’s truly pathetic, but I love indulging in this way with my mother.
I cherish both physical and emotional connections with her.
Feeling loved brings me a sense of security.
Perhaps this is what love truly is.
Maybe love isn’t about lust, but about the bond between hearts.

As I pondered this, I suddenly noticed a faint smile on my mother’s face.
The corners of her lips curved slightly, like a crescent moon—a maternal moon.
The crescent moon symbolizes new beginnings, and by extension, motherhood.
After all, every human life begins with birth from a mother.
And mothers are precious beings who shower us with boundless affection.
A naughty being who can grant even the most naughty wishes──

“Perhaps you’re feeling a little insecure? Then I—Mama—will help you regain your confidence.”

As Mother said this, she slid her pale hand smoothly down to my lower abdomen, slipping beneath my undergarments.
In the blink of an eye, I was in Mother’s hands.
Her slightly cool fingertips felt pleasant, making me twitch involuntarily.
The sensation, like wind caressing grass, was incredibly soft, gentle, and yet strangely erotic.
Ah, I wonder why.
I’d shown Mother my genitals countless times before.
Overcome with sudden embarrassment, I buried my face in the valley between her br3asts and inhaled deeply.
The sweet scent of Mother filled my lungs, rapidly calming my mind, but—

“Are you shy? But your little friend here is being quite honest.”

Mother’s hand slid up and down my genitals, stroking and caressing.
Without thinking, I latched onto her br3ast.
Her fingernail scratching the underside of the tip was too intense!

“Oh? Did that hurt? I’m sorry. Here, drink from my br3ast and calm down.”

Though no milk flowed from Mother’s br3ast, I instinctively suckled at her n1pple, filling my mouth with imaginary Mama’s milk—in other words, with love.
Yet her hand continued to stimulate my genitals, and I shamefully released my semen.

“Ah, aah… I’m sorry, Mama… –Wi-Puru Repulsion Field.”

I hastily designated coordinates for my semen, which was about to soil my mother’s hand, and forcefully repelled it away.
Then I opened the window.
–Go, beyond that star.
Freed from the shackles of the Great Power, my seed soared into the heavens, bursting into flames before vanishing completely.
This was, admittedly, a kind of deception.
After all, I had indulged in the ecstasy of love alone, with nothing but her hand, and without satisfying my mother.
Even if it had come from within me, being burned to ashes and obliterated was a fitting end.

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That day, the imperial citizens of the Imperial Capital Kainesfried witnessed an inverted meteor—a celestial body streaking upward from the earth toward the sky.
Some claimed someone had unleashed magic into the heavens, while others speculated that a sacred being had returned to the heavens.

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The scene shifts to the Imperial Astrology Institute, a crucial institution located in a towering structure at the heart of the Kaines Empire. Its primary function is to divine the nation’s future.
The Institute is renowned for its meticulous observation of celestial movements and planetary alignments. Based on these observations, its divinations are bolstered by various magical theories, resulting in remarkably accurate predictions.
While the frequency of these predictions is low, their accuracy is astonishing. The Institute has foreseen numerous historical events, playing a significant role in guiding the Empire’s course.
The Astrology Institute boasts a roster of distinguished magicians and scholars, all leading experts in diverse fields such as astronomy, magic, and divination. Their profound knowledge and advanced techniques are highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
In particular, Gregor Altman, the Chief Astrologer, is widely known and respected for his exceptional insight and predictive abilities.

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“Have you reviewed last night’s observation results?”

Gregor asked, pressing a hand to his deeply furrowed brow. His voice was weary.
Though Gregor, at seventy, still possessed remarkable vigor, the strain was beginning to show. It was hardly surprising, considering he had spent the entire night deciphering prophecies without a wink of sleep.

“Yes, but… this is almost unbelievable,”

Marian Lou, the young astrologer, replied with a tense expression. A prodigy of the Lou Clan, she was widely expected to lead the Imperial Astrology Institute in the coming era. She also shared an intimate relationship with Gregor.
Marian pointed to the star chart and continued,

“This matches the ‘Star of Defiance’ recorded in ancient prophetic texts.”

A heavy silence descended upon the room.
Gregor quietly spoke,

“That’s right. There’s only one possible explanation—the resurrection of the Demon Lord.”

“Impossible…”

“No, it makes perfect sense.”

Amidst the murmurs of anxiety and agitation, Marian asked anxiously,

“What should we do?”

“Report this to the military immediately. We have our duties, and they have theirs.”

Gregor’s voice brooked no hesitation.
The report from the Imperial Astrology Institute was swiftly relayed to the military, sharing the growing sense of crisis: the resurgence of the Dark Era… a harbinger of its return.
In the “original history,” when the old Demon Lord’s Army launched its full-scale offensive, humanity underestimated the threat, constantly reacting too late and suffering immense losses.
The primary causes were complacency and war-weariness.
The Kaines Empire had long enjoyed prosperity, shielded by its geographically advantageous terrain that made it difficult for other nations to invade.
As a result, its people had little resilience to the psychological strain of wartime.

The only clear threat was the Demon Lord’s Army, but even their recent activity consisted merely of sporadic raids by remnants.
Even the Ormund raid, which caused significant damage to the Imperial Capital, failed to rouse the Empire from its inertia.
In essence, the Empire’s citizens’ war-weariness and lack of a sense of crisis had paved the way for catastrophic losses when the Demon Lord’s Army resurfaced.
But what about this parallel world? Having received the prophecy from the Imperial Astrology Institute, the Kaines Empire resolved to gradually transition to a wartime footing.
A multifaceted response was rapidly implemented, including expanding military capabilities, developing new weapons, fortifying borders, and strengthening cooperation with Allied Nations.
No one knows yet what results this response will bring in the future.