You Two Will Give Birth To Me In The Future

2. This Time, a Saint

Within an hour of the appearance of the oracle, the child of the God it mentioned was found.

The Holy Knights and priests, who followed His Highness, couldn’t help but be moved by the fact that they had seen the child of God. The maids, who were nearby, rushed there when they heard that the child of God had appeared.

A strange scene unfolded before the people, who were inflated with anticipation and excitement.

“S-Saint⋯⋯.”

“Are you asleep?”

The child of God was asleep.

Because the maid carefully wrapped her up for going out, the baby, who was wrapped with a white cloth, had her eyes closed. Her eyes that were red from crying diligently touched the hearts of the viewers. Her plump cheeks, which twitched as the baby licked her lips in her sleep, were so lovely that it hurt their hearts.

No matter if she’s a child of God, she is still a baby. It is natural to fall asleep when tired. That wasn’t the problem. The problem was, where the baby slept.

The baby was asleep in the arms of the Second Prince.

“Oh, my.”

“Oh my gosh.”

People immediately looked at the prince’s expression.

Ainzbern de Reinhardt, the soon-to-be pope, was the pride of the Imperial family. Yet he couldn’t be said to be a friendly person even in words. A model of a perfect saint, with all aspects of principle and so forth. In the Temple, people regarded integrity and innocence as the virtue of a saint, but he was a imposing figure as a subordinate who had to serve him.

Everyone respected Ainzbern but had a hard time. So, the people of the Imperial Palace were two or three times more careful about their behavior in front of him, and were cautious with each step they took.

The combination of His Highness and the docile baby, who was an angel when alone, didn’t go well together, like water and oil.

‘Of course, it’s nice to see⋯⋯.’

His platinum blonde hair which shone like gold silk in the golden sunlight, and his blue-gray eyes that glistened even as he stood still, were looking down at the baby. She’s just a baby sleeping soundly, there isn’t any particular reason to look at her, but it was dazzling to see the beautiful His Highness holding a cute baby. The motions of the people, who were excited by the appearance of the saint, were in high spirits as if they all were ascending to the sky.

‘But, what if the baby goes to the toilet?’

It would be a natural disaster if the baby dirtied the white, holy uniform resembling the owner. The baby saint must be brought back into the Imperial Palace as soon as possible, and it is also out of the question to entrust that role to the Second Prince. In the end, the maid who was closest gathered up the courage.

“Your Highness, I’ll take the saint.”

The maid hurriedly reached out to Ainzbern’s arms. But just before she touched the baby, Ainzbern took a step back. 

“⋯⋯ Your Highness?”

The maid looked at Ainzbern with a puzzled face.

‘He avoided it.’

Everyone in the room watched carefully as the Second Prince takes a step backwards in order avoid giving the baby to the handmaiden.

It was a skillful evasion, like a striker protecting the ball from a defender. The knights were flustered by the agile reaction speed, and the maid was perplexed.

“Your Highness? It must be uncomfortable, but if you give me the saint⋯⋯.”

“No.”

Then, Ainzbern spoke up.

His charismatic deep and neat voice had the power to move the hearts of the listeners. It could be said that it was the voice of a person born to become a pope. With his appealing voice, Ainzbern said,

“I will carry her.”

“⋯⋯.”

People doubted their ears.

It was as if the maidservant was trying to steal a precious relic from him. With his decisive attitude, the handmaiden could not suggest any further and took her hand away.

Ainzbern has broader shoulders than other knights, since he always trains diligently because of his values ​​on principles and integrities. The small baby compared to his large body looked like a bundle of cloth rather than a child.

Ainzbern held the bundle of cloth in his arms preciously like expensive jewels, and after much consideration, he opened his mouth.

“This baby.”

He looked down at the baby with a delicate face and declared it as if it were a matter of course.

“If her parents don’t come to take her, I’ll take care of her.”

“⋯⋯!”

People were shocked by the bombshell of a declaration. In front of the bewildered people, Ainzbern, who was always alone and calm, headed to his castle with the baby in his arms. Although he was accompanied by many knights and priests to assist him, he did not let go of the baby until he returned home.

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It’s already been 6 days since I turned back time. 

‘So this is ⋯⋯.’

When I opened my eyes, I saw a mobile spinning above my head.

Bees and butterflies, made of soft crochet yarn,  spun around meant to spark my interest and develop my brain. As I followed the movements of the imitation insects that fluttered as if they were teasing me, I thought,

‘What is all this?’

“Baby, are you awake?”

During that moment, a warm voice greeted me.

“My baby is so well-behaved. Even when you wake up, you just watch the mobile.”

It was Linda, who had been taking care of me from the moment I woke up here, that had said that. With her light brown hair and her soft impression, she looks at me and loosens more gently.

“Would you like to eat?”

Holding the bottle she gave me, I drank skillfully.

In the last six days I’ve gotten used to alot. A baby’s young physical abilities and the many humiliating situations that result from it. Also the time and people back from 22 years ago.

But still, I didn’t understand this situation.

I looked around the baby’s room, which was too fancy for an improvisation.

A white floor with soft carpets, gold ornaments in several places. A baby bedroom with a large window, a large multipurpose drawer, a dressing room, and a second bedroom with an adult bed.

The baby bedroom door was a large arch with curtains, so I could see the living room at any time. The window on the wall was small and the curtains were thick, so it was a comfortable atmosphere to take a nap at any time, and the living room was flooded with dazzling golden sunlight through another long window.

Three days ago, I met my father and fell asleep crying profusely. And when I opened my eyes, I was here.

‘No matter how I look at this place, it looks like the Sun Palace⋯⋯.’ 

The Sun Palace was my father’s castle.

It is said that in the year my father was born, the former Pope received an enormous oracle.

The contents of the oracle are astounding, ‘The sun is coming to the sickly land!’

In the oracle, which was like the beginning of a legend, my grandfather couldn’t control his joy and ordered the most famous architect in the Empire to build a castle of the sun. Thus, this castle was built.

The Sun Palace, which was specially built at the orders of my grandfather, who had an extraordinary love for his second son, was splendid and large, living up to its name. All parts of the castle were gilded, and the floor is covered with high-quality white marble. It was built in the area with the highest amount of sunlight in the Imperial family. So, when the sun was rising in the middle of the sky like now, the light really poured into the castle as if the sun had come down.

After my father died, I didn’t dare to step inside it.

How did I end up here?

Wherever she turned her eyes, with the divine background behind her, Linda said in a cheerful voice.

“I changed the formula today. I think the baby eats everything well. Even if it tastes a little off, it’s nutritious. But as expected, you eat well. I’m proud of you.”

Linda said a lot even though she thought I couldn’t understand her. Maybe it was to learn  the language quickly. But there was another piece of information I was curious about.

‘Why am I here?’

“Ou ae oni nyamyu.”

I wondered how I happened to be in my father’s castle, and why he doesn’t even show his nose. Linda’s eyes widened as she took the bottle from my mouth. A bright smile soon appeared on her face.

“Oh, my. Is the changed formula that good?”

“Ae?”

“Yes, yum yum.”

Linda looked at me like she was looking at a lovely little animaland brushed my hair. Judging by her kind face, it seemed that she didn’t understand what I was saying. I looked at Linda’s soft smile and opened my mouth as if possessed.

“Nyamunyamu⋯⋯.”

“Yes, enjoy your meal.”

As Linda said with a small smile, I put the bottle to my lips again.

Soon, both my cheeks turned a bright red.

What did I just do? I like your gentle touch towards me, without even knowing it⋯⋯.

‘Calm down, Evenna. you are all grown up You are 16.’

I reflected on myself by pressing my red cheeks with the back of my hand. After finishing my meal, I burped before Linda patted my back.

But Linda, who has a good eye, quickly noticed my change.

“You burp well on your own.”

“⋯⋯.”

“My smart baby.”

Linda’s pleasant voice made me lower my head naturally.

Everything I said about getting used to my young body for six days is all undone. I will never get used to being praised for burping after eating.

I organized my current situation by pretending to sleep so that Linda couldn’t talk to me.

In this era, my grandmother had already passed away. So now, most of the political affairs were handled by my grandfather and his aides, who are weak.

Normally, the Crown Prince would take the place of the Emperor at this time, but my grandfather hasn’t appointed the Crown Prince yet. He was hoping for his second son to take over the throne, not his legitimate firstborn. This is because his second son will become the next pope and he hoped that the Imperial family and temple, which had similar roles and composition, would be completely merged into one.

As a result, only half of my grandfather’s plan was completed. My father, the second son whom my grandfather loves dearly, becomes the Holy Emperor, who is both the Pope and the Emperor and succeeds in making the Empire united, but he died after a short reign of six years. His young daughter he left behind became a puppet monarch, and eventually uncle Rivel, my grandfather’s first son, took control of the Imperial family.

‘But not anymore.’

‘Cause I’m rewriting history.’

I clenched and then stretched my hand. I could feel magic pulsing in my palm. During the past few days, whenever I was awake I spent my time recovering stamina and mana. I had made up my mind. With this power, I will protect everyone.

“Hey, baby.”

Then Linda called me in a surprised voice. I was startled and looked up at her.

What is it? You won’t be able to feel magic unless you’re a witch. Did Linda notice something weird like Sophia?

“Are you having fun?”

“⋯⋯.”

“Shake your hands, it’s fun.”

Linda said, putting her hands together in front of me and spreading them out. I think she saw collecting mana as a kind of effort to help me develop my hand muscles.

‘Hey, I’m glad⋯⋯.’

As soon as I was relieved, Linda’s gaze bore into my face.

‘Ugh.’

Her green eyes sparkled like jewels. My temple was sweating profusely, full of anticipation. Unable to overcome that strong push, I finally clasped and opened my hand twice.

“Daedae.”

“Oh, my. My baby is so smart”.

Linda lifted me up and hugged me tightly as if she couldn’t stand it. I smiled and flinched, but buried my head in her shoulder.

What is more important than training my magic core is training my body.

Being praised was only an additional effect and not my purpose. 

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