Evan D. Sherden, Preparing for a journey. (1)

Hey Bernard?

Hmm? Whats wrong, Illoin?

On a clear morning during May, a big bomb exploded at the Garcia residence.

I think Im pregnant.

Oh, my God.

A little over a year after the Indian rainmaking ritual, heavy rain finally poured over the dry land!

[Humans are uncomfortable creatures. To continue the generations, you have to have a stomach ache for months.]

Rose, its hard to understand, so stop crying and tell me.

[Ah, I didnt cry. Why will I cry about that? Youre saying something I cant understand.]

Illoin just cheered, and Bernard was blinded by the thought of seeing a child at the age of seventy, saying that he was not sure what to do with the overwhelming emotions rising, and after seeing the two, Rose ran straight to Evan and cried.

[I really didnt cry. I dont know what crying is in the first place. I dont even understand it. Okay, Evan?]

Yes, yes. Its okay, its okay.

[Well I thought you said you didnt cry]

Evan lifted Roses body for a while and changed her wet handkerchief with a new one. Roses tear glands did not dry out. Evan didnt know how much tears could fall out of this little fairy-like body.

[This, this body is strange. It wasnt like this when I had the strong body of the Mahwa people, but weak humans bound me. Thats why its like this.]

He could understand this.

Evan smiled bitterly, gently sweeping her little head with his index finger. He couldnt believe that this was the last boss of Yo-Ma Great War 2.

Wasnt it because Rose had changed under the influence of Bernard? Evan, who had seen Roses vulnerable state, was now unlikely to be intimidated by her.

[BerBernard is bad.]

Finally, she had become a little honest.

[I want Bernard so badly... But he made a child with some other lowly being.]

I knew from the beginning that it would be like this.

[I was always wanting Bernard. I hated him enough to want to kill him. But I also liked him enough to want to be killed by him.]

Your taste is really dangerous.

Evan heard this scary confession for the first time. However, it was clear that she had a love for him. In a sense, he was infinitely right. He gave her a bitter smile and patted her.

What are you going to do? Then, will you give up?

[My fate is in his hand, so how could I give up]

But someday, another love may appear. Thats what emotions are like. Its like fate when you come, but when you leave, its a mistake.

[Evan says funny things sometimes. He has only lived 15 years, and he says something that surprises me.]

I think its just because youre ignorant of humans.

Other than that, there was also a saying that love was more than a state. For reference, it was even more reliable here, and some high-ranking monsters and demons had a state of fascination, led by the succubus race. It was treated as a curse, so if you only developed curse tolerance, you could prevent it without problems!

[But Evan, maybe youre right.]

Huh. Thats because nothing is forever.

[I cant let go of my destiny just because I might be mistaken.]

Well Well, thats also true.

Evan was trembling and agreed. Roses fate wouldnt disappear even if the person she liked married another woman and even made a child.

[Besides, if I were destined to leave because of an illusion, I wouldnt have caught it in the first place. I am confident in my eyes. No man is as good as Bernard.]

Ha ha ha ha ha.

Evan burst into laughter at the appearance of her praising Bernard, opening her heart up to the subject when she had just been depressed because of him just a while ago. He spoke, looking at the open door.

Thats what she says, Grandpa.

I really cant control you kid, can I?

[Huh? BerBernard!]

Rose lifted her head, and she screamed silently as she looked at Bernard standing in front of the open door. She was very cute as her cheeks turned red in an instant. If she were human-sized, she would have definitely knocked out a bunch of guys in her horror.

I struggled to find you, you wretch. Lets go back.

[Cant the two just be together? Im not that clueless. That elf girl wouldnt want to share with me the joy of having a child.]

Of course, I think so, too. I cannot separate you. Im just worried about you harming humans.

[Uggghhhh-]

Rose looked so angry that she was about to cry again. Evan knew very well the pain when a persons heart was not understood by the person they liked.

Ill hang out with you until you leave me. So come here.

[Youre mistaken! Its an illusion. Who would like you? You are like a cruel man! Fooling around with her while Im staring at you!]

Evan, who didnt want to see inappropriate words coming out of her, blocked her mouth and delivered her to Bernard. Bernard hugged her, and Rose, who had been struggling, soon became calm.

Grandpa, you have had a lot of trouble.

It aint as bad as yours.

Evan kept his mouth shut. He wondered if Bernard knew that Maybell tried to break into Evanss room last night, then got caught by Belois and was almost turned into barbecue.

Anyway, this topic was not in his favor. He quickly changed it.

Anyway, congratulations. When can I see my nephews face?

Why does my child become your nephew? Just make it your younger sibling. If a girl comes out, make her your wife. The child is a mixed elf, so she must be pretty.

Grandpa, I sincerely ask, but please do not bother me more than this. Really sincerely.

Oh, come on. Im sorry.

Bernard said it quite sincerely, but it seemed to hurt Evan all the same.

Anyway So she must leave the dungeon city for the time being.

Huh!? Why!?

It seems that there is a custom for elves to practice for prenatal education in the ancient forest. Moreover, if you have a child, they must be baptized by elves in front of the world tree.

Its the day after tomorrow.

It was like thunder in the dry sky.

What if you dont come back? Like Grandpa Leo.

After giving birth to the child, and when the childs body becomes strong, I will return. So, do not worry.

But I heard that elves are slow to grow.

Even so, Evan psychologically leaned on Bernard more than his real father. However, when he suddenly said that he was leaving the dungeon city, he could not control his feelings. Bernard patted Evans head, but he was already starting to shed tears.

Youre all grown up now, so you arent supposed to cry so easily.

But

I will return. Arent I doing Elixir research with you? Do I look like someone to abandon such research?

Grandpa?

Bernard spoke once more as he stroked Evans head a little roughly, Ill come back before youre 18. Its a promise.

If you dont come back, I will curse you.

Yes, I will come back.

[Hey, Bernard!]

Then Rose, who had escaped from Bernards arms, cried as she climbed the top of his head.

[No way are you going to leave me apart too! I cant!]

I told you that I cant separate from you, Rose. You are always with me.

[Ugh!]

[This is a weak spirit! Weak! Where did the Rose Queens fame go? This is weak, weak! To be pleased with the words of such a stupid man, like a fool! A lowly girl!]

Dont take it too far, Rose.

[Uggggghhh!]

Then, as she slapped herself on the cheek and swore at herself, Bernard sighed and put her back in his arms.

I am going now. I have quite a few people to say goodbye to besides you.

Everyone will be sad. Especially Sister Hannah.

Its not like Im not going to see everyone again.

Bernard waved his hand and left. Evan suddenly realized that Bernard had come to say goodbye to him before anyone else and became a little happy, but soon fell back to the thought that Bernard really was leaving the city

Two days later, the day came when Bernard and Illoin left the dungeon city for a while. On that day, the North Gate was stocked with people who had come out to see him off.

Sir Bernard, I have been in great care. I will never forget your grace of raising Evan into a wonderful adult.

The Marquis, Sorain, bowed his head to Bernard. Bernard grinned as he helped him stand back up.

I didnt raise him. He took care of himself. You must have felt it too. Do you think hes a boy thatd be raised by someone?

Haha, our Evan really is great.

Im sure its been a hassle for you to take in an old man like me. I am not leaving forever, so I will return soon with a present.

Thank you, Sir Bernard. Many people in the city have been favored by you.

Lord Bernard!

Didnt you know that he continued to be a mercenary because of his father? Dont go and die. Make sure that you come back!

I love you, Illoin!

Grandpa Bernard, Im not going to forgive you if you let this young one cry! Here and there, people threw blessings to Bernard and Illoin. There was also a mixture of harsh words, but he decided to move on.

Evan, I was able to have Bernards child like this because you moved his heart. Thank you.

I didnt do anything.

Meanwhile, Illoin lovingly touched her belly, which had not grown at all yet. And then she thanked Evan sincerely.

If you were still the Bernard before you met Evan, you would never have thought of making a family with another person. Right, Bernard?

Bernard did not deny this, either. It was also because of Evan that he decided to settle in one place.

Even though we cant pay back Evans grace, Bernard and I will make a promise that we wont take long.

Yes, Illoin. Ill be waiting.

And Jhin.

Yes, Master.

Jhin, who would turn 11 this year, was the only child in the Dungeon Knights who grew up quickly and had an adult-like impression.

Jhin approached the teacher with a dignified expression, but Illoin understood a lot about him during a long time with him. He was one of the few who still knew he was a child.

You are a child who can do anything on your own. But that is why I will tell you. Never try to do anything on your own.

Yes.

Good. This is your homework. As soon as I return, I will check your growth, so never forget my words.

Mmm!

Although Jhin responded vigorously and looked like he didnt know what was going on, Evan seemed to know roughly. After all, he has a great teacher, he thought.

Then, I will go.

Everyone, please stay healthy. Hannah, Im going to leave the Brotherhood Pharmacy to you. Do a good job.

Hmm, grandfather, just dont forget to watch your step while walking. And dont stumble anywhere. When you return, you need to be healthy so that you wont leave the pharmacy to me again without any remorse.

Hannah replied while wiping her tears with the sleeves of a man that was standing next to her. Raihan felt embarrassed because he had just become Hannahs handkerchief. As for Serpina she let her get away with that just for today.

Alright. Thats it.

What do you mean thats it? Without you, the pharmacy will not operate properly, so come back as soon as possible.

Hannah cried out at Bernard until the end, blowing her nose through Raihans hem. Raihan quietly and continuously cleaned his hem with divine magic.

Its a really nice city, Bernard.

I think so too.

Yes, so let us come back quickly with our child.

[Bernard, I just came up with a good idea. While this elf is busy raising a child, can I solve your sexual desire with me?]

Youre really only picking sounds that are good for prenatal education, you rot.

Evan wanted to keep holding his hand, but the moment they had to leave came.

Come back, grandfather.

Okay. I will come back.

Ill be back too, Evan.

Bernard and Illoin once again hugged Evan. Tears came out again because it was really goodbye now.

[Evan, you are the only human I accepted other than Bernard. So take care of yourself.]

Thank you, Rose.

[When we meet again, I will bring Bernards child with me.]

Rose remembered something. As if she had a change of heart after the incident that happened the other day. She asked Evan to give her one of his fingers.

[Give me your hand.]

[Yes, the middle finger should work.]

Rose grabbed Evans middle finger and whispered something small. At that moment, she grew a rose vine, and she settled in a ring on Evans middle finger.

What is this?

[Its an artifact. In terms of grade, it will be about a legendary grade.]

Thats the top level!

[Well, it is. As Bernard grows, my strength is quickly returning, so I could create something like this.]

Rose had just said something scary.

[There is a defense function that you like so much, and there is a function that boosts mana. But thats just a side leg. The real ability is the demon specialty.]

What?

It would help with inflicting an effective attack on a specific target. In other words, if you wear this ring, you could attack the demons more effectively!

[There is no problem with Bernard because hell be next to me, but Evan might meet the Mahwa tribe and suffer harm while Im not present. In that case, you will be able to find and punish them with my power as a queen. So always wear this.]

A woman who was once the Queen of the Mahwa had created an artifact that made it easy to deal with the Mahwa! Evan and Bernard were staring at Rose with expressions of surprise, but she looked confident.

[Bernard and Evan are more important to me now. Its just you guys.]

Oh yeah Thank you.

[You better be thankful.]

Rose nodded her head proudly, and she climbed back onto Bernards head. Evan touched the rose vine ring with a complex expression.

The fact that I received this means that there might be a moment when I need to use it.

Of course, that only happened in games, not in reality. It wouldnt happen.

Would it?

Evan sent Bernards group away with anxious thoughts. It was a truly sunny afternoon in May.