Fluttering Of Life, Words Of The Dead?

The High Queen may be the second in command, but she looked like a mess in front of me. The poor woman was scared to lose her child again; I felt her pain. There were many times I've faced the danger of telling a mother the bad news when I had pregnant ladies during tasks.

Women are at the most vulnerable when they are pregnant. This is because another life was in them, and they are trying to continue with daily things while growing another person in them. And to tell an expecting mother that she was going to lose a kid again? Hell no, I'm not doing that!

"You have my permission, and I found the word to describe the sensation I'm getting. It's like a fluttering of some sorts," said Ysabeau.

The moment I heard the word of fluttering, I instantly felt the burden lift off my shoulders. I smiled as I gently rubbed her abdomen. It was a bit weird for such a thing to occur early on, but maybe Bahamuts grow faster in the womb. Everyone looked at my smile with confusion.

"Why are you smiling?" asked Z.

I shook my head as I gently patted Ysabeau's head like how I comforted Mavislin when she fell.

"There's nothing to worry about! Oh, sweetie..., this sensation is a blessing. It's a good thing, High Queen Ysabeau. It's great, and you should remember this sensation and ask Gillian to feel it with you. Because it's the feeling of the miracle in your belly," I explained, confusing the boys.

"Your baby is kicking. Your child is kicking Mama to let her know that they are having a great time in your belly. The baby is alive and energetic as ever. When you reach the end of the pregnancy, the kicks would be stronger, so best train yourself to get by that."

I grasped Ysabeau's hand and placed it on her growing belly.

"That's... My baby kicking..." murmured Ysabeau.

I nodded as Z wiped the sweat off his forehead. Then, a loud beep alerted us back to the central table. Z went ahead and listened to the audio file while I helped Ysabeau sit up. After a few moments, Z's posture went from slouching to backing away from the table.

"How's that possible? There's no way he's still alive. And what the hell is he doing?" asked Z.

"What's wrong? What are you hearing?" I asked, moving away from the Bahamut to see why Z sounded like he was freaking out.

The Galaxian Mage then played the fixed audio file, leaving Bryan and Ysabeau speechless. On the other hand, I was left in the dark of how I was supposed to react.

"That's the ex-leader of the Five Kings' voice! How could he be talking to Vernice?!" yelled Bryan in disbelief.

"Maybe the file I've pulled out from was from the old database? Perhaps it's not even related to the incident we've got in our hands now?" I remarked, trying to listen to what the audio was saying.

"No, it is relating to the Major Mission you're going to participate in tomorrow. Because of the words, they are using."

Great. I've felt the flutterings of life being created, and now I'm hearing the words of a person presumed dead for months. Talk about having a conflicted day...

This was the conversation that occurred between the Duchess and the mysterious man.

'Do not let the Arks know about my appearance. Or else I can't keep the casualties at a low level. FB has got eyes on me, but they take rests at times, so you're the only one I can communicate with now. FB says that he needs more kids,' says the male voice.

'But why does he need so many children? And why are you asking me only to tell Bryan about this problem? He can't do this alone. He can't rescue you from the hands of this Mage... Fabian is too powerful after consuming those 'soups' of his!' yelled the Duchess.

There was a pause in the recording before the male voice spoke up again.

'Darling, if you don't get external help now... FB is going to aim for the Urnsfield Domain next. There are still kids alive in the mansion. These children are not from the streets as you've believed from your twin. Vincent is lying, and you know it better than anyone.'

'I still don't get how Vinny is alive... But, of course, it could be all a prank...'

'Yet you believed that I'm still alive and talking to you. Darling, FB has given multiple wrong turns for the Arks to cover up his tracks. I am guilty of half of those detours. This Mage has invited Susanna to dinner, and I need someone to stop her or else she'll get turned into those 'Dolls.''