< Side story 1. Good parents >
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“Ugh… it’s been a while since I’ve been here.”
Ronan reached the top of the hill and stretched. Fluffy clouds, like flocks of sheep, were playing in the blue sky. As I looked down, the familiar sight of Nimburton came into view.
‘Nothing has changed. So that’s a good thing.’
It has been almost half a year since I returned to my hometown. The smell of grass mixed with the wind was familiar. Ronan turned his body and placed his hand on the oak tree that grew on the hill.
“I was so busy that I couldn’t come. “How have you been?”
A small monument was placed beneath the giant tree that had overlooked Nimburton for hundreds of years. The name clearly engraved in the imperial language was engraved by Ronan himself. With careful movements, he brushed away the dust and leaves on the tombstone.
“huh? father.”
No answer came back. It was natural. saver. No, it’s already been two years since Cain died. Ronan put down his backpack and sat down next to the tombstone.
“So, how do you like the view here?”
Ronan asked. After the war with Nebula Clazier, he built Cain’s tomb here in Nimburton. It was the exact same spot where he watched the sunset with his family under the sunlight.
“It’s definitely a nice town. Although I failed to educate my younger brother, I managed to find a house quite well. “I’ll admit it.”
Ronan, who moved his gaze down the hill, nodded. The emperor offered to bury the body in the main shrine where previous public servants were buried, but Ronan refused.
The green vegetation and the river winding through the village had not changed since Ronan was a snotty child. He suddenly felt his buttocks getting wet and he let out a curse.
“Ah shit. “I forgot it was a school uniform.”
The frost came in the morning and then melted, leaving the grass wet. The school uniform pants that Adeshan had ironed were probably soaking wet at this very moment. Ronan, who was pondering, sighed deeply.
“Ugh… I don’t have anything to wear anymore anyway. “I hope you won’t get scolded.”
Ronan eventually decided to sit still. If I wanted to experience something different with Adeshan, I could take it out and wear it again, but that was something to see at that time. While stroking the tombstone, he opened his mouth.
“Well, if nothing else, I graduated today. “And co-chief with Schlieffen.”
Ronan was rummaging through his backpack and took out his diploma. The luxurious paper was decorated with a gold border symbolizing the senior position in the martial arts department.
“That bastard is so strong. “I don’t know if it was the power of love or something, but I almost lost.”
Ronan, who was recalling his graduation sparring with Schlieffen, burst into laughter. Schlieffen, who had crossed swords for the first time in a while, had become so strong that it would be rude to compare him with before.
‘Crazy guy. No matter how much I want to look good to my sister, there is a limit. ‘To wrap the entire Phileon in a whirlwind.’
Even thinking about it again, it was an insane match. For the first time since the war, Ronan even activated his Aurors to compete.
All wizards in the academy were mobilized to prevent the two’s attacks from leaking into the audience. After giving all their strength, the match was ruled a draw due to time limit exceeding the limit. Ronan muttered as if he was tired.
“I guarantee you, that bastard will defeat Jaifa within a year. It’s not the best sword in the continent for nothing. Well, for now, this is the end of the first business… let’s see.”
Ronan, who was suddenly rummaging through his backpack, took out a bottle of alcohol. A lump the size of an egg came out and fell to the floor, but he didn’t notice. He said.
“Now that I think about it, the two of us have never had a drink together. “Come on, let’s have a drink.”
It was a perennial fragrant liquor that I had received from Jaipa some time ago. Ronan opened the lid and poured half of the contents onto the tombstone.
It was an expensive item that could be exchanged for four or five horses, but it didn’t matter. Ronan took a swig of his drink and said, wiping his mouth with his sleeve.
“Haha, it tastes good, right? After all, there is nothing like this.”
It felt like my esophagus was on fire, but that was the charm. Ronan sipped her drink and looked around at Nimburton.
There was no change in the scenery itself, but it was noticeable that the number of people walking around had increased significantly. If you listened closely, you could hear them talking excitedly.
“My goodness, three heroes were born in such an ordinary village. “Is there a dragon buried in the ground?”
“They say this is the potato field that Lady Iril herself managed. Ugh, when will I get to try his stew? “They don’t even take reservations.”
“Oh, are there still potatoes left? In that case, just take a peek…”
“Arthur. From what I heard, this place is protected by Asher’s magic. “Do you think her whole body will freeze the moment she steps in?”
Most of them were people who came to see the hometowns of Ronan, Iril, and Asher. The three people had already become heroes who saved the world and were famous people on all continents. Ronan, who was watching the scene, laughed.
“I said there was something to see.” “They really have nothing to do.”
The house where Ronan lived in the past was crowded with tourists because it was the hero’s birthplace and all. He took another sip of alcohol and lay down with his back against the tombstone.
Perhaps because the wind was strong, the flocks of sheep in the sky were moving quite quickly. I felt like I could talk now that I was sober. Ronan, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth to her.
“You know. “I also became a father.”
Shoot, the wind shook the leaves. It was a month ago now that Adeshan found out she was pregnant.
“To be exact, I have to wait a little longer… but anyway.”
I couldn’t remember exactly how long it would take for the baby to come out of the womb. She could still see Ade Shan jumping up and down with joy. Ronan took out a pipe and put it to her mouth.
“Damn, I was thinking about having a baby, but I didn’t think it would be this soon. We should get married before our stomachs get bigger. It would be difficult for Adeshan to be the subject of strange gossip… Oh, don’t misunderstand. Because it’s absolutely not something you have to do. “He is someone I really love.”
Ronan exhaled white smoke. In fact, it would be no exaggeration to say that the days after living with Adeshan were the happiest parts of his life.
“Anyway, if things continue this way, I will get married before my sister. Damn it, can you believe it? “This idiot who used to drink and urinate in the barracks has become a married man… So, there is one thing I want to ask you.”
Starting a family? It was something I could not have imagined in my first life. Ronan finished the rest of his drink and spoke as if he was vomiting.
“Can I be a good father?”
This time too, there was no answer. It was natural since Cain was already dead. No matter how much I tried to talk to him as if he were a living person, that fact did not change.
In the silence that followed, Ronan smiled bitterly. There were times when I resented him, but looking back, Cain was a good father. During their short time together, he left behind memories in Ronan’s heart that can never be replaced.
The thought of what would have been if there had been a little more time was creeping into my mind. For a moment, Ronan’s vision became hazy.
“Eight, damn it.”
Ronan shifted his gaze to the sky and blinked. She couldn’t show embarrassment in front of someone who had met a better end than anyone else. After staying in his seat for a while, he got up.
“···Then I’ll go quickly. “Because Adeshan is waiting.”
Ronan packed the empty liquor bottle into his backpack. After tidying up the surrounding grass, he walked down the hill.
“Next time, I might come with my grandkids.”
Ronan waved his hand without turning his head. I didn’t notice the sphere that fell from my backpack until the very end. He was going down the hill. A familiar voice came from not far away.
“Ah, Ronan!”
“ok?”
Ronan turned his head. Adeshan was coming up the hill. His black hair, down to his waist, was fluttering like a brush dipped in ink.
“Why did you come up when you said it would go down soon? “My body is heavy.”
Ronan frowned. She told me that she would be back for a while and that I should have a cup of cocoa at the tea house.
He walked up to him, took off his coat, and draped it over Adeshan’s shoulders. She smiled as she adjusted her collar.
“Oh my, I’m still okay. Anyway, Ronan is too overprotective.”
“Still, you have to be careful. “What if I fall?”
“But I wanted to show my child my father’s hometown. right? “You missed me too, right?”
Adeshan smiled as he stroked his lower abdomen. She usually enjoyed wearing tight-fitting clothes, but after having her child, she always dressed loosely.
‘Is this my mother?’
Ronan let out a silent exclamation. I’m not even full yet, but I can’t believe this kind of sincerity.
Ronan, who was thinking about something, took out a cigarette pipe from his inner pocket. Then he took hold of the ends with both hands and broke them. Kwasik! Adeshan, surprised by the cheerful sound, raised his eyebrows.
“Why all of a sudden?”
“It’s not good for you and the child. “I need to quit soon too.”
Ronan said. Adeshan, who had been dumbfounded, smiled brightly. The two walked towards the village with their arms linked.
“I never thought we would get married first. “I thought Schlieffen and Iril would be faster.”
“That kid has come a long way. “He doesn’t even live in the same house yet.”
“Hehe, but where are you officially engaged?”
Adeshan pulled his arms tighter. The relationship between Iril and Schlieffen was one of the greatest gossips that caused an uproar not only between them but also throughout the entire empire. Ronan, who was thinking about her friends, chuckled.
“The one who has more potential is Asher. Is Marya a normal kid? “To think that I’ll be getting squeezed by those huge tits every day…”
Ronan, who had been speaking, suddenly closed his mouth. I could feel a creepy gaze right next to me. When she glanced around, she saw that Ade Shan was glaring at her with his eyes raised.
“···Okay, I’m sorry. chest. “Tits, not tits.”
“huh. “That’s how it should be.”
Adeshan’s eyes softened at Ronan’s hasty correction. For a moment, she forgot her promise to refrain from using profanity in front of the child. Looking down at her own breasts, she pouted and muttered.
“It’s not like what I have is not enough or something like that, right? “Even though I’m not as good as Instructor Nabirose or Marya, I’m pretty good…”
“No way, ma’am. “If it’s too big, it will be a burden to your child.”
“good. “That’s an answer I really like.”
Adeshan giggled. The two soon arrived at the riverside. Trout were swimming in groups under the water, which was the same color as the sky. I was just about to board the raft.
“Yes. Ronan.”
“ok?”
“Can I be a good mother?”
Ronan turned his head. Adeshan’s eyes, looking at the river, were dripping with worry.
She commanded 100,000 Allied forces and saved the world together, but becoming a mother was another thing. Ronan’s eyes widened at her intense sense of déjà vu.
‘aha. ‘Is this what it felt like?’
It was the same question he had asked a moment ago. Ronan, who was silent for a moment, laughed. Unlike her father, she was alive and could answer that question.
“then. of course.”
Ronan took Adeshan’s hand. The anxious expression eased. He continued speaking after getting on the raft together.
“We can be good parents. maybe.”
