The Half Elf [Pt 1]

Elves could control many things during pregnancy.

That was one of the reasons why women were superior to the men in their society.

Various factors pertaining to the child were decided by the mother. However, that wasn't all.

The length of pregnancy was also something they could control.

"Over a hundred years. Emilia carried that child for over a hundred years."

I was still recoiling from one shocking discovery when I heard of another.

"What? That's possible…?"

"Yeah, but not for everyone. It's probably because Emilia was very powerful and skilled at Mana that she was able to pull it off…"

I was even more amazed. Holding a child—my child—in for so very long…

"… Why?"

I couldn't comprehend it.

"She most likely didn't want to burden Lewis. Their relationship soured over the course of time. But, that wasn't the only reason…"