I was on my way to Langley territory right now at a high speed. I'm in a hurry to arrive on my five-day itinerary in three days. It's a blast.
I was too busy last year to pass home. Not this year.
I took an urgent two-week vacation ahead of schedule, which I was supposed to visit in a month. Three days ago, I woke up in the morning, and I was forced to leave within that day. The schedule is too tight to follow, so there is no maid or caretaker. I took only a few guards and a few of your men, and just jumped out lightly and with a handful of skill.
It's a busy time to sell new winter products from Impact, but we can't just take them off here.
Because I'm having a baby!! Tristan and Enid's son. You split blood with me, sister!!
I've been waiting for you since I heard about your pregnancy about six months ago. I bought clothes and toys in King's Landing and just packed them in a carriage. Still, it's not enough, so I have to send it later.
The expected date of delivery is a month away, but it should be soon. I can't tell anyone that I'm going to give birth sooner, but I'm sure some of the people around me know why I moved so suddenly this time of year. My uncle hurried to get ready and sent me out.
Today, too, the morning sun rose to ensure visibility and departed. I plan to change horses for each location and arrive this evening.
While I was awake, I was shaken by a carriage and my body was tight, but my mind was distracted.
Looking out the window, I was able to observe Langley Castle much farther away, illuminated by the sunset. One more breath.
As he was running, he saw a group of horses and infantry returning slowly to the castle just ahead. Looks like the Tristans are on their way home from work.
Don't mind if I overtake you.
Give instructions to the Emperor, and slip through the side of the group. The horses of Tristan and Max appeared in the view flowing directly beside them. He ran through the window and raised his voice.
"Both of you, hurry up!!
At that moment, their faces changed. I immediately escaped from my companions and lined up the horses in my carriage, which I overtook once.
"I'm on my way!
The Tristan ran through silently, and Max, who followed him, called out and left us behind.
The Tristan didn't make it when I was born, so there might have been something I thought about.
This time, it's okay.
In my heart, I made a voice that I could neither pray nor be sure.
It feels strange to be thrilled about yourself. The habit of switching emotions is gradually changing.
At these moments, I realize it. If it stayed the same, I'm sure it didn't upset me. I know the result anyway.
Yeah, but I'm not in a bad mood.
With a strange feeling, I finally walked through the castle gate. Ride the carriage as far as possible and jump off the moment it stops.
"Gladys, this way."
I was picked up by the family order I was waiting for, and soon followed.
"Your wife just gave birth."
We made it! No, but we can't be alarmed yet.
I continued walking early and was guided to a room instead of a waiting room. Tristan is sitting on the sofa. Max stood beside it.
Where's your stepmother?
"Next room"
Max answered worried. Beyond the clash of open rooms, people are busy going.
I will return to Tristan first. As usual, it's not my fault you feel uncomfortable.
Dad, it's okay.
"Thank you, Gladys. Thanks to you, I made it this time."
Put me on my lap and hug me.
"There's nothing else I can do."
"When you're born, you'll be the first to hold up and thank your mother-in-law."
"Oh, you're Julius first."
"This is a great opportunity to start over."
We wait for it now or now, and have a long conversation between parents and children. It's hard to have a chance to discuss this closely with Tristan.
Max has been quiet for a while and seems to be walking around the room restlessly. It's okay, because the baby will be safe.
I have a few caveats.
I was surprised to hear the baby cry. Oh, it's my sister's birth!! The rising Tristan entered the room, holding me in her arms, shouting in her heart. Max keeps rushing.
"It's premature, but she's a healthy girl."
A midwife entrusted a small newborn child wrapped in cloth to Tristan. It's unusual and looks very happy. Enid looks happy after a day's work.
But try harder.
A waiting healer approaches Enid to heal the wounded part of the mother.
In fact, the world has healing magic, so the maternal mortality rate is not surprisingly high. Since it can be cured if necessary, there is no case of poor postpartum fattening.
"Wait. It's still early."
The magician who tried to apply healing magic was stopped immediately. If it's normal, the timing is fine here. Full healing begins when the placenta comes out, but magically removing minimal pain can be done as planned.
Conversely, when it comes to why we can't reach here, the waves of magic that touch directly from the outside can have a negative impact on the fetus. Especially likely to cause mental disorders. That's why I can't help you with any magic until after the birth. In the case of Grace, the cure was delayed due to the exhaustion of efforts almost simultaneously with childbirth.
"Eh? No way!?
Max, who realized the meaning of my actions, raised his voice blankly.
Soon thereafter, Enid will suffer again.
There is no echo in this world, so I don't know exactly what's going on in my stomach. I can't use magic to keep my baby safe. Sometimes there is a surprise in the stage of childbirth. Hang in there. We're almost there.
And soon another baby was born. My brother!!
"You're a twin of a man and a woman. They're both fine."
The midwife entrusted the other to me. I was used to holding my baby during the Zachariah era, so I took it with my familiar hands.
……
I don't know, like this. I compare my brother in my arm to my sister in Tristan's arm. It's an unfamiliar feeling that comes from the momentum of rage just now.
Max, who was peeking at his sister and brother next door, was a little surprised to see me.
"I've never seen your happy face like that."
"... yeah. I was born in this world, and I'm most happy now."
Like Tristan, there are no signs of previous life. Born of course, it is simply a blood-connected existence. It's like a wedge of blood connecting my spirit, which has always been like a grass root, to this world...
I was born with my younger brother.
You look stupid. It's too late for that.
I felt like I could finally become part of this world without confusion.