The Escort Knight Who Is Being Obsessed Over by the Villainess Wants To Run Away - Chapter 228



82. The Gift of Life (2)

We had a third child, and then a fourth.

It was an unexpected gift.

With two children, the hardships of raising them were also great.

Fortunately, it wasn’t exactly twice as hard.

The third son was Spey Duck.

According to the comparison between Judah and Elijah, who had already raised the first son, Amor, and the second son, Fides, Spay resembles Amor.

I don’t cry much, and I don’t wish for much.

It’s just so infinitely pure.

To be exact, Amor resembles Elijah, and so does Spey.

On the other hand, the youngest daughter, Donum, resembles the second daughter, Fides.

There’s a lot of crying, a lot of tantrums, and a lot of wishing.

The appearance was also similar.

The most notable feature is the eyes.

Just as Amor, who resembled Elijah, had red eyes, so did Spey.

On the other hand, just as Fides, who resembled Judas, had golden eyes, so did Donum.

Through that appearance, Judas inferred something about his past that he could not remember.

‘… Was it like this when I was young?’

I don’t remember anything.

Because I don’t remember when I was a baby.

There was no one to tell me what it was like when I was young.

So, it’s just a guess, but it seems highly likely.

Anyway, raising two children at the same time wasn’t as difficult as I worried.

‘Roughly 1.5 times more than when I was using Fides?’

It was also thanks to Judah and Elijah that they became skilled at raising children.

Above all, since I had already raised a spirited child named Fides, I felt like I could handle a similar type of child, Donum.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Elijah asked.

Judah had just finished playing with the donkey and was handing it over to Elijah.

“No, just….”

Twins Spey and Donum.

When their feeding times overlap, the siblings each share one breast on each side of Elijah’s body.

Judas felt strange whenever he saw that sight.

“It was originally mine….”

It feels like something has been taken away from me.

When I had one child, it was bearable because I only had one side.

‘But since I take both sides… somehow, I feel empty.’

Elijah looked up at him and smiled faintly.

“Anyway, you’re going to declare exclusivity as soon as the kids are weaned.”

“of course.”

The husband also needs to be careful while the baby is breastfeeding.

Because tooth decay bacteria can be transmitted.

For similar reasons, you should also refrain from kissing your toddler.

Judah, who had been bored during that time, cannot express how happy he was when his two children were weaned.

“Ugh… .”

The baby whined as he took a sip of his milk.

Judah immediately hugged Donum.

Donum, the youngest daughter, strangely liked her father more than her mother.

Always trying to stick to Judah.

“Are you full? I guess I should burp.”

Judas lightly patted Donum on the back.

Amor is a self-confident and calm person, and has an age gap with his siblings.

So I’ve never been jealous of my younger brother.

Fides is different.

A baby who is very picky and has a similar age gap to his younger sibling.

I’m jealous of my younger siblings.

The first time I saw Spay and Donum being held by their parents, I even cried.

Very sadly.

It was so hard to comfort and appease him.

These days, I’ve gotten used to it so I don’t cry anymore.

Instead, he looks at me warily.

In the meantime, another problem arose.

“hmm….”

Elijah began to feel secretly jealous of his youngest daughter, who was always with her father 24 hours a day.

Judah glanced up at Elijah, who was staring intently.

“…Why are you looking at me like that?”

“No. Nothing.”

Of course, that’s what they say.

Because I can’t express my feelings in front of the kids.

Instead, he whines freely at night.

Even though they have many children, the couple tries to make the most of their loving time.

In fact, you can love even if it’s not necessarily at night.

“Is Fides with Sir Galahad?”

“Yeah. I’ll be playing with you.”

As I have more children, I often receive help from people close to me.

Mostly Maria.

Even now, Amor is taking a nap with Maria.

Sometimes Galahad also helps.

In particular, Fides is very popular with Galahad and the Royal Guard because of his strong stamina.

He clearly has the potential to become a great general in the future.

“It would be uncomfortable if I went with you. Can you go and get her? It’s almost evening.”

Elijah was going to get Mary and Amor.

“Yeah. I will.”

Judah gave Elijah a light kiss.

“See you later.”

“Yeah. You have to come quickly.”

Even though it’s only a few minutes away, Elijah always misses her.

Judah also understands that strange feeling.

Because it’s the same for you too.

Judah kissed his cute wife, who always wanted to be with him, once more.

Spey waved to Judah, who was in his arms.

“Abu-bu-bya.”

It’s so cute to see them babble in a way that doesn’t even sound like words.

Judas gently pinched her chubby cheek.

“Dad, I’ll be back.”

Judas smiled and walked away, leaving Spey with a short, plump hand waving behind him.

*

“Woo-roo-roo, peek-a-boo! Woo-roo-roo-rook, squeak!”

“… … .”

Judah watched Galahad from a distance.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Fides play peek-a-boo.

But every time I see it, it feels unfamiliar and scary like the first time.

I can’t approach you right away.

Above all, Fidesz is past the age of peek-a-boo.

‘Um… I can’t come later… .’

Even though the time has passed, Fidesz still likes to play peek-a-boo.

Every time I do peek-a-boo, I laugh out loud.

Then Galahad shows a melting smile, one he has never shown even to Judah.

‘I feel like a grandfather who loves his grandchildren so much that he goes crazy… But is it true that it’s not the same feeling?’

Galahad spoke to Fides in a lisp.

“Oh my, was that good? Did you like it when I did peek-a-boo?”

I have really complicated feelings.

I appreciate you playing with my child and loving him so much. I truly appreciate it.

But the feeling of experiencing that sight firsthand, what can I say?

inconvenient.

It feels like I’m seeing someone else’s dirty work that I shouldn’t be seeing… .

Anyway, since he had come to take Fides away, Judas had to do his duty.

“Sir Galahad.”

I called him calmly, deliberately making loud noises.

Galahad looked up, startled.

“… Ah. Judas.”

Galahad’s expression changes as if he is wearing a mask.

Before I knew it, I had become a dignified middle-aged man.

While he was hesitating for a moment, Fides came running towards him.

“It’s dad! Dad!”

Now three years old, Fides speaks well and runs even better.

Judas crouched down and hugged Fides, still holding the cross.

It’s the size that fits comfortably on your shoulder when held in your arms.

Fides, who was being held in his arms, glared at Donum, who had been holding him.

‘I wonder when I’ll stop being jealous of my younger siblings.’

It’s a relief that he doesn’t cry like he used to.

On the other hand, Donum was quiet and hugged his father’s arms, regardless of whether Fides was looking at him or not.

Galahad looked at the sight with pleasure and said.

“You have come to take His Highness the Crown Prince away.”

Judah decided to protect his pride.

We already know enough to know that he is a sentimental middle-aged man.

But there’s no need to say out loud what you know.

Sometimes, it’s polite to pretend not to know even if you know it.

It is also a way of living in the world.

“It’s almost dinner time.”

“Um. Yes. Eating is very important. Especially for children.”

“Daddy, Daddy! Habu is playing with me!”

He speaks well, but his expressions are somewhat awkward.

Still, I can understand it to some extent.

Fides seems to think of Galahad, who often plays with him, as his grandfather.

“Thank you, should I do it?”

“Thank you, Sub.”

Galahad smiled as politely as he could and nodded.

Judas looked at him blankly.

There is nothing that resembles me in appearance.

Reddish brown hair.

Green eyes.

Still, in this world, he is someone who can be called a father to himself.

The next thing I said was a bit impulsive.

“Would you like to have dinner together?”

“…huh?”

Even though they are close, Galahad is not royalty.

I have never been to a family dinner.

“Well, unless you have a separate engagement….”

Judas, feeling embarrassed after saying this, added vaguely.

Galahad smirked as he looked at his disciple who had now become the eldest.

He’s so honest, but then he can’t be honest at times like this. He’s such an interesting guy.

“This is His Majesty’s proposal, so I cannot refuse.”

At Judah’s witty nod, his embarrassment subsided.

*

Elijah and Mary had no objection to eating with Galahad.

Rather, I thought I deserved it.

Galahad played with Amor when he was young.

Even recently, that still happens occasionally.

As such, Galahad was quite close to the royal family.

“You can make yourself comfortable.”

Before the meal comes out.

Elijah pointed out.

“Yes… Your Majesty.”

I came because Judah told me to.

But he still finds it difficult to deal with Elijah.

The guards see Elijah quite often because they are busy talking to Judah.

But Galahad did not see Elijah very often.

It was hard to get used to, but Galahad tried his best to make himself comfortable.

“Habu-da, habu!”

Fides noticed and waved.

Thanks to that, it became a lot more comfortable.

… But, Donum, who was in Judah’s arms, stared at Galahad.

Twins Spey and Donum are about eight months old.

Because Judah and Elijah were still at the time when he had to take care of them with utmost sincerity, Galahad was not able to properly become acquainted with them.

So, Donum was now looking at Galahad as if he were a stranger.

Judah said, stroking the donkey.

“Sir Galahad. He is the commander of the Imperial Knights. He is also my father’s teacher. You will be seeing him often in the future.”

Even though I said that, Donum just stared blankly.

Golden eyes shining from a round face.

Galahad awkwardly greeted the girl who resembled Judah, locking eyes with her.

“Um, ahem. Your Highness the Princess. Oh, hello?”

“… … .”

Donum blinked his eyes, then turned his head and buried his face in Judah’s shoulder.

“Sigh… .”

“It’s because the child is secretly shy.”

“It could be so….”

From noble mtl dot come

Galahad felt a bit sad for some reason.

Judas laughed inwardly as he watched him trying to act calm.

‘If you keep doing this, you’re going to cry, you’re going to cry.’

Soon Maria and her servants brought out the meal.

The dining room, filled with children, was, as always, quite noisy.

Galahad blended naturally into the warm scenery.

“Amor. Eat this too.”

“Yes, Hammi.”

Maria put some meat on Amor’s plate.

Judah thinks his mother-in-law must have thought that Amor was thin.

‘… I’ve lost some weight. I could have gained more.’

Judah also seemed to agree.

Meanwhile, Elijah, holding Spey in his arms, was feeding Fides.

“Ah~”

Fides is now 3 years old.

He can eat with a spoon by himself, but sometimes he whines and asks his mom and dad to feed him.

Today was just like that.

“Chew it well. Okay?”

Elijah wiped Fides’ mouth and said,

Fides chewed and swallowed the food, dipped it in meat, and offered it to Elijah.

“Mom, eat it too!”

“Thank you.”

Elijah smiled and ate the meat.

“It tastes better when my son feeds it to me.”

“Why doesn’t Dad feed me?”

Judas, who had been watching, shamelessly intervened.

“Dad, eat it too!”

Then Fides offers the meat again without saying a word.

“Hmm. It really tastes better when Fides gives it to you.”

“I want to feed Mom and Dad too!”

Amordo also joined the fight as if he had been waiting for it.

These days, Amor’s hobby is feeding Judah and Elijah.

Originally, I only received things from my parents, but it was fun to give them back to them.

“Oh, you’re so kind. Who do you take after to be so pretty?”

“I look like my mom.”

“You’re smart, so you know. Your mother is pretty, after all. … Hey, Donum. Don’t touch that. You can’t eat it.”

Although it was such a hectic time, the atmosphere was cozy and friendly.

Judah, who was chewing the noodles that Amor had given him, suddenly looked up at Elijah.

A happy smile while holding a quiet Spey, eating food, and interacting with children.

A wife who I will love and cherish for the rest of my life.

The most important person who allowed me to be in this kind of scenery.

Judah wiped his lips lightly, then wrapped his arms around Elijah’s waist and kissed him on the cheek.

Elijah asked at the sudden kiss.

“Why all of a sudden?”

“Just because I like it. Do I need a reason?”

“Huh. That’s true. I like it too.”

Elijah openly placed his lips on Judah’s.

It didn’t matter to the two of them whether anyone saw it or not.

“I love you, Judas.”

“I love you too, Ellie.”

“Just the two of you kiss! Kiss me too!”

Amor got in the way, and Judah grabbed Amor.

“Come here. I’ll kiss you until you say no.”

In the meantime, Maria spoke cautiously.

“When you eat, you have to concentrate on eating….”

There was no one in particular who followed him.

In the end, Maria also laughed.

I’m so happy, so I guess it’s all a good thing.

All she wants is Elijah’s safety and happiness.

If that happens, other issues don’t matter.

A harmonious meal.

Galahad looked at the disciple sitting in the center.

Suddenly, my first impression comes to mind.

How was it?

At first, he seemed nervous and confused.

Soon, with a look of venom filled his face, he proved what kind of person he was.

From all that tests him and hinders him.

I still remember the tenacity of that little thing that would get up no matter how many times it fell, ever since I took it in as a disciple by chance.

It was a persistent spirit that made me nod my head.

In that way, he became Elijah’s bodyguard, and now he is her husband who has become the emperor.

I know a lot has happened.

It must have been tough.

So, it was nice to see him resting so peacefully.

Galahad, who was smiling proudly, happened to make eye contact with Maria.

The Empress Dowager is difficult to treat lightly.

Galahad reflexively lowered his head, but Maria smiled awkwardly and waved him away.

As if that wasn’t necessary.

At this, Galahad also showed an embarrassed smile.

The noisy and harmonious dinner continued.

*

The year Amor celebrated his 9th birthday.

Fides is four years old.

Twins Spey and Donum are two years old.

Judah and Elijah, who turned 29 this year, are less burdened by parenting than before.

It is only comparative.

At least the number of times I wake up suddenly during sleep has decreased significantly.

Winter, the season when Fides was born.

Elijah, who was performing his duties as emperor, received interesting news.

“It’s a hot spring….”

Large-scale groundwater flow discovered in the North.

In some of them, hot springs erupted.

It has developed into a fairly large-scale industry and is being used for tourism and medical purposes.

“Hmm.”

Elijah looked out the window.

The shyly falling snow piled up thinly.

‘There will be more snow than this in the cold north.’

I wanted to soak in a warm outdoor hot spring while watching the sleet.

With my loving family.

‘I should talk to Judah.’

A companion that you miss as soon as you lose sight of it.

Elijah smiled happily as he thought of his husband playing with the children.