Part 17

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Paul put his palm to his cheek and looked at me resentfully.

- W-what are you w-what are you doing?

- I knew you'd sent me to Roa so I wouldn't interfere with your left-handedness!

- No, I didn't.

At that moment, the door of the room opened and Zenith looked out into the corridor. Her face was red and crying. So it made me feel uncomfortable too. But when she looked at me, she gave me an even more pitiful face and before I knew it, I was in her arms.

- Rudy!

- Mum... - I hugged her back. - I missed you.

- Rushi... I told you not to worry...

Zenit looked at him from behind, squinted his eyes.

- I'm not... I'm not... - His father looked away.

- Rudy... - Mum said softly.

I just stroked her back and didn't hurry to say anything yet.

For some more time the woman just calmed down, hugging me. But, finally, her grip weakened, she stopped periodically whimpering. That's when I myself already a little removed and, taking Zenith by the hand, led her into the room.

- And that Norn, has already become quite big?

The girl looked at me suspiciously from her cot.

- Oh, you don't recognise your brother? - I raised my eyebrows. - Norn, how could you? I held you in my arms when you were first born!

The little girl made a pitiful face.

- 'Rudy...' Zenith said worriedly.

- Ohhh, okay, how about this? - Tilting my head, I create a small light.

The red sparrow flapped its wings and soared above the cot, bursting into a small colourful firework display. Norn opened her eyes in a daze and opened her mouth.

- Woah... - She reached her arms out to me.

- Oh, hehehe... so you like magic tricks?

Lowering my hand to her, I let the girl grab my finger.

- Look, you can also do this...

Raising the index finger of my other hand, I created several water spheres, then changed their shape. I twirled my finger, sending these figures into flight, and now, above Norn's head are already flying various exotic fish from the water. Very detailed figures, requiring a huge amount of mana, despite the insignificant, though beautiful, appearance.

- Täya! - Norn's eyes sparkled with delight.

- She seemed to like it. - I nodded contentedly.

- Rudy. - Smiling, Mum stood opposite, leaning her elbows on the cot walls.

- Yes, Mum? I see things haven't been going well for you since I left.

- It's not your fault, Rudy.

- Ha-ha-ha-ha! - Norn laughed.

- Oh, sister's laughing at our troubles.

- Rudy...

- Let's wait till the baby's asleep. Then we can talk. We'll talk about it. OK, Mum?

- Yes... - Zenith nodded.

I didn't have to wait, though. I myself, when I was Norn's age, slept a lot and got tired quickly. And for a little girl it was doubly true. Zenith and I played with her, but, in the end, the girl was tired, and the swimming magic fishes made her tired and the little girl fell asleep.

After that, leaving the girl in the nursery, we went downstairs.

- I had already heard from Lilia roughly what had happened. The neighbour got the father pregnant?

- Yes.

- Zenith, I'm sorry... - Paul spoke up.

Half of his face was blue and a little swollen by this point.

- Who gave you your word? - Zenith hissed coldly.

Her glare made the man flinch and he immediately backed away.

- Ahem, let's just discuss this now what's going to happen. Mum, what are you going to do next?

I pushed back the chair in front of her, inviting her to sit at the table.

- Thanks Rudy.

- Right, we should get Lily, it's her business too.

- Rudi. - Zenith frowned.

- Um... Rudy, is it true that you and Lilia... - Dad hesitated.

Without answering him anything, I just went and called the maid to sit her at the conference table too. The atmosphere in the living room became even more tense. Also, while I was away, my father seemed to have backed himself into a corner. Well, that is, distanced himself from Zenith to a safe distance, taking a seat on a chair away from the table, just in one corner of the room.

- First things first. - I say, sitting the maid down. - 'Mum, Lilia's not guilty of anything, you don't need to be angry with her.

- But Rudy... - Zenith glanced at the maid unhappily.

- Though she blames herself now, we were both quite aware of what we were doing. And she's part of our family too.

- Rudi, you just don't understand. You're just a child!

- This is my fault. I was careless with magic and thought I could be safe from Lilia's pregnancy, but... yes, I miscalculated. Nevertheless, I can take care of Lily and the baby. So, Mum, if you have a problem with Lily... I'll take her to Roa.

- What? How?

- I can rent a house or get land for the first time. The lord owes me a favour, so he'll go along with it. I'm paid enough to support my family, and I have an extra income.

After all, now I could sell figurines through more than just Roxy. And it might even be more convenient with Lilia as my representative. My appearance doesn't inspire confidence in merchants. My maid, on the other hand, is always so serious.

- But, that would be sad... - I sigh. - You and Lilya always got along so well. And the children could be friends.

It's worth noting that both Paul and Zenith looked at me strangely during this speech. Yes, and Lily seemed surprised.

- It would be great if you two could make up. But if not, it's okay... And what about my father... I don't know anymore. He's not a kid and he knows what he's doing. Honestly, I don't know if he's justified.

- Rudy." Paul groaned guiltily.

- What? If you wanted to live happily with lots of women, you shouldn't have married into the Milis faith. I'm not defending you to Mum. This situation is entirely your fault.

- Ugmh... - He lowered his head.

- Mum, what do you say? If you want, we'll kick him out of the house. I understand you invested in this estate together. If we split the value in two, I can buy Dad's half and leave it to you.

- Huh? What? Paul's stunned.

- If he refuses, I'll bury him and beat him until he gives up.

- Rudy. - Zenith smiled weakly.

She clearly liked the fact that I was completely on her side.

- But it's up to you, he's your husband. For now. - Sighing, I shook my head.

- Sweetheart... I'm sorry...

- Rudy... - Zenith looked at me. - What if... I... no... I'm sorry.

- What did you want?

The woman lowered her head.

- 'I thought I could go home... to my family. I would take you and Norn with me. Perhaps even Lilja...

Mum glanced glumly at the maid. She was still staring at the table, awkwardly rubbing the edge of the sleeve of her dress.

- But, my parents are... very strict... and Lilia... no... - Zenith shook her head.

- If you want, I can take the three of you. You, Norn, and Lilia to Roa. If you don't want to stay here so much...

Sighing, I looked around, feeling a strong sense of nostalgia. After all, I had grown up here.

- Are the Boreas really paying you that much?!? - Outrage erupted from Paul.

- Not that much. - I shook my head. - But I also sell statuettes made with magic and simple artefacts. You can get good money for them.

- Uhhh...

- Anyway, we have options on how to handle this whole situation. Mum... if you need time to think about it, that's fine. You and Dad have been together for so many years...I really don't know what's better, if you forgive him or if you separate. It's your decision. But I'll support you either way.

- Rudy. - Zenith raised her eyebrows pitifully.

The only thing left to do was to hug her mum.

And, for a while, there was silence in the living room. Everyone was absorbed in their own thoughts. Except that Paul might have wanted to say something. But he wasn't allowed to speak, so he kept quiet for fear of provoking Zenith into a quarrel.

And after a while I let go of the blonde-haired woman, then gently embraced Lilia, and finally....

- I'll leave you two alone for now. I want to meet Sylphie, and Roxy.

- Roxy? - Zenith looked at me in surprise.

- Yes, I came here with my mentor. She wanted to see you too. But she didn't feel comfortable interfering with your fight.

- Ohhh... sorry Rudy, we...

- It's okay. I'll get Sylphie's parents to take Roxy in for a while. And then she'll go to Shiron.

Leaving my parents and Leela at the mansion for now, I went out into the village.

It didn't take long to find the girls. They were on the very outskirts of the village, where I used to practice magic with Roxy and then teach Sylphie. And what do you think? The sorceress, as if out of habit, began to teach the girl water magic. The quarter elf listened attentively.

- I see you two are getting along.

- Rudy! - Sylphiette rejoiced.

And, forgetting about the lesson, she rushed straight to me, all I had to do was stretch out my arms and catch the girl in my arms. And how tightly she clung to me.

- Sylphie seems to love you very much. - Roxy said with a smile.

- I love Rudy. - She confirmed.

- Good, good. - I stroked her soft green hair.

Still, it's nice to be hugged like that when you meet someone. The atmosphere of being reunited with Sylphie was completely different from what I felt at home. There, I spent some time with my student and my mentor. We chatted more, discussing different things from what was happening to us, but also so we showed each other some new spells. And afterwards, as I had intended, I asked Rawls to host Roxy in his home, as the atmosphere at Greyrat's was a bit inhospitable at the moment. And the sorceress would give Sylphie a few lessons in magic. The girl's parents agreed.

And by late afternoon, I was back home again.

- О...

- Please, sir, I've made you some tea.

Lily saw my return from the window and prepared herself.

- You shouldn't have... you're in a position.

- It's my job.

- Ohhh, Lilya... - I shook my head. - I'm the one who's supposed to be looking after you right now.

- No. - The girl objected sternly. - It is my duty to serve you. And I can do it for now. And in the future, I swear I will raise my child to be your loyal servant.

- Erm...

That promise stumped me. I mean, is that even normal?

Well, in a way, it's kind of normal in this world. At the Boreas Mansion, I got to know the servant culture a little better. In a way, it's even honourable to belong to the hereditary servants of a noble house. And, it's not uncommon for maids to have children with noblemen. They usually stay in the servant line. But on the other hand, that doesn't have to be the rule, especially in my case.

- My child can be whatever he wants to be. I'll try to give him that opportunity. - I've made up my mind, after all.

- You mustn't, sir.

- Rudy, you're a child yourself. - Zenith came down from the first floor. - Don't worry. Leela and I will take care of the Norn and your baby. In the meantime, you should mind your own business.

- So, you've already decided something, then?

The women looked at each other.

Although, Lily clearly felt awkward in front of Zenith. But, at the same time, there wasn't that oppressive tension between them like there was between my parents.

- We're staying here. - Said mum.

- And Dad?

- And he-" Zenith looked at me guiltily. - Going to Ada's...

- Are you sure?

- Yes. And you don't have to pay anything for the house! - She added quickly.

I suppose if things turned out this way, Paul himself decided to leave the house to Zenith. Still, he feels responsible for this situation too, and for his family. Although it may not be the best option. My parents were adventurous and actually invested in this house together. But, it's usually the man who is considered the breadwinner and provider in the family, at least in these parts. In general, the locals might start to look at Zenith with a sour look, saying that she drove her husband out of the house and appropriated everything for herself. However, she had her reasons, and she gets along well with the locals, as she often helps them with their health in the hospital.

But, it's not really fair to Paul himself. Yes, he made a mistake, but....

Anyway, it's their decision.

- Okay, but I'll still send you money. And I'll try to visit you from time to time.

- Rudy, don't worry about us. - Mum rolled her eyes. - Come here.

- No! You're not going to subordinate me with a hug. And you're not gonna get rid of my help.

- Rudy, don't make Mum angry.

- Mr Rudeus, as your loyal servant, I would advise you to obey Mrs Zenith.

- And you, Lilya!?

The two of them teamed up against me.

And, in the end, all I had to do was surrender and find myself in the arms of my mother, who began to squeeze me and pull my cheeks.

- Silly Rudy. You become a saintly wizard, start seducing maids, and you think you're all grown up, don't you?

- Mum!

Actually, that's what they decided.

Zenith and Lily and the kids stay in the mansion. And Paul's moving out, although he's staying in the village for the time being. And it was bloody weird watching your family break up. But, it wasn't a traumatic experience. I was less attached to my dad than I was to my mum and Lily. So, the family didn't even break up, but, you could say, a not-so-great piece of it got separated.

As for my maid, I didn't want to bother her much at first. But, nevertheless, looking at how her already not small breasts had grown because of pregnancy, I simply could not deny myself the pleasure of fondling them. And Lilia just couldn't refuse me, even though she was very embarrassed.

- Ohhh, they're so heavy now... perhaps it was worth it!

- Please... mister... they are very sensitive... ohhh.....

They're just huge milk cans.

And her belly has a strange perverse attraction. I mean, not the belly itself, but, how shall I put it... you look at a pregnant woman and on some animal level you realise that she's just perfect for bearing children, which makes your dick stiffen. It's a pretty weird feeling.

Achievement "The Wonderful World of Fetishists."

You have discovered a new fetish in yourself, discovering that you find pregnant women surprisingly attractive

Reward: New facets of pleasure.

I took it stoically.

And, although I didn't initially want to do anything with Lily at this time. But after groping her, I also found that she became more sensitive. I mean, so much so that--

- Ahhh... - With a shudder, the girl arched up in my arms.

Bringing her legs together, she leaned sensuously towards me and, holding her like that, I could directly feel Lilia continue to shudder in orgasm. And all I did was massage her breasts. And maybe stroked the maid's thighs a little.

In the end, I couldn't resist.

- Won't that hurt the baby, Rudy?

- Not at all. Unless, of course, we do it in some extreme way.

- But... sir... I'm not in the best shape right now... do my bloated body make you want to....

- Oh, it does!

And the girl herself didn't mind spending another night with me, even in her position. She was more embarrassed by the fact that she didn't think she was attractive enough in her position. But, at the same time, she clearly really enjoyed my attention, which made her feel desirable again. It only made the whole thing more savoury. But, of course, I remembered to put up a barrier to isolate the sounds and block the door.

In the morning, we acted as if nothing had happened. No need to bother Zenith with that.

A day later we got together again, but without Paul, but Roxy came to see us, and Zenith was very happy to see her. She didn't know that the sorceress was my fiancée.

- And don't worry Rudy, I'm a healer too, and I can deliver Lilia. She helped me too.

- Am I sure I can leave you now? I'm just not sure the house won't fall apart without me again. Leaving you unattended.

- Rudy! - Zenith pouted indignantly.

- Mister, I wish you would name your child.

- It's bad luck. - The mother shook her head. - You can't give a child a name before birth when you go somewhere.

- Yes, I'm sorry...

- I'll try to come back before he's born. - I sighed.

As a matter of fact, I was on my way back to Roa. But, before I left, I still met separately with Paul. My father had already gone on patrol several times out of turn, just to get away from family problems. That's where I found him in the woods.

- What's the matter, father? I pulled you away from Lilia, and you run to that neighbour?

- I'm sorry... Rudy... I didn't mean for it to happen like that... it's just... ohhh... well you must understand!

- Nope.

- Crawling under Lilia's dress, and you're hitting on Sylphie! - He pointed his finger accusingly at me.

- What are you trying to say, I don't understand? Well, in the future I'll have a nice elf wife and a personal maid in bed. I want Roxy for myself, too. So?

- You... how can you judge me then! - He was indignant.

- None of them professes Milice's faith. And they don't demand marital fidelity from me. I'm not going to build my future family on a monogamous pact. And you've already done that and broken the terms.

- Ughhhh... You don't understand! I love your mum! Like no one else.

- Yeah, I don't understand. - Sighing, I shook my head. - It was a betrayal for her.

- Ohhh... it's true... I've failed as a husband. And as a father, it seems, too.

- Okay, don't touch Lilya, don't bother Mum.

- Of course I will. - He's got his head down.

- Really, do something about your life. I hate to see you like this. I'll take care of Mum, so you can have a harem and enjoy your life.

- Huh?" Paul looked at me in confusion.

- I don't think she'll take you back now. - I shrugged. - But it's up to you, anyway. Get on with your life. Or, you can drink yourself to sleep and drown in self-pity and guilt. It's your life, and it's up to you.

- And you don't want to strike me with lightning? - Dad said hesitantly.

- Oh, so you're so filled with guilt that you want to get a beating? I can certainly provide that, and ease your mental anguish, my dear father.

Sparks of electricity danced on my hands.

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! I'm not serious... Gods, no... Rudy... I've raised a monster... - Paul backed away from me.

- Okay... - Sighing, I lowered my hands. - That's too much. But, Dad, next time I come back, if you're still snotty like that, I'll beat you up.

And so ended my weekend in Bueno. It was time to get back to teaching Eris.

But, in a couple of months, I was going to come back to help Lilia with the birth. Yes, and it must be an important moment to be present at the birth of your child. Although, I didn't really feel a sense of fatherhood. You can't guess right away with labour, though. I'll have to take an even longer holiday later.

In the meantime, Roxy travelled even further afield, to Shiron. I had high hopes for her to share her knowledge of more advanced methods of barrier magic. Actually, in this regard, it may seem like I'm getting too hyped about the different branches of magic, and in fact, I am. But at the same time, the methods of different schools of witchcraft sometimes overlap, allowing me to find a new approach to magic. In particular, if I hadn't started learning the basics of barrier magic, I wouldn't have been able to advance in artefacting to my current level. So the different directions of elemental magic sometimes complement each other. But my perception of the physical laws of the world also plays an important role here. If for an ordinary magician water and air, for example, are something completely different and incompatible, except in special spells, then I perceive it more like a liquid and a gas, in fact, different states of the same thing. So too is earth and fire. Solid state, liquid state, gaseous state, and finally plasma. And then there's the magic of lightning, which is also, plasma, though of a different nature than fire. But, if we go deeper, the magic of lightning, it is not so much about lightning itself, but about electromagnetic interaction as one of the fundamental forces of the universe.

In general, broadening your horizons in magical disciplines is really useful. Because the spells of different schools, while differing in effect, are very similar in their foundation and can be used to create even completely new types of magic.

And, so, I soon returned to Roa.

Need to prepare Eris's birthday present already.