Book 15: Chapter 7
I decided to take a detour, not because I didn’t want to quickly return to the North – I was actually very eager to head back there. After all, my wives and children were there. I was also aware they were very eager for me to return. The reason I decided to take a detour wasn’t to do it with Luna in more places, either.
Honestly, I wanted to see Elizabeth more during my return, as the Inard she yearned for day and night actually spent his days in bliss and joy with a dragon for a long time. I had an urge to enjoy the misery of another. I wanted to tell Mommy Elizabeth about Inard and Dragon Mom. While I didn’t know why I had the urge, I still wanted to tell her that she didn’t need to wait any longer, because the man she loved most was no longer alive.
I took a detour solely because I wanted to visit Ling Yue before I went back. If I went to the Imperial Palace, I might end up stuck there for a long time. My wives, children and two moms were there.
Ling Yue’s little fox should’ve grown already. She should’ve been about as big as Vera, Nona and Daisy already. She could probably call me “dad” already. I thought it was worth celebrating. Being able to return to their sides before they could call me “dad” meant I wouldn’t miss out on life’s most blissful moment as a man.
Luna hadn’t met Ling Yue before. She was eager to meet the noble and graceful fox, while Liu Yue would be the first child she saw, so she was slightly nervous. She was concerned as to whether or not she should prepare a gift. I patted her shoulder and explained, “It’s all right, Luna. You don’t need to prepare anything, because you’re my personal servant. Ling Yue is a very approachable individual. Although she’ll be a little haughty at the start, that’s just her habit as a noble. In truth, she’s a very nice girl.”
Luna nodded. With a smile, she responded, “I believe Miss Ling Yue is a nice person, for she is your wife. I trust your judgement, and I believe she is most definitely a kind woman.”
I led Luna over to the red house. The mouths of the guards at the entrance were gaping. They probably didn’t expect me to suddenly visit, thus were just as shocked as the guards at Troy City. My recent whereabouts had been a mystery to them, so they were absolutely surprised by my sudden appearance.
“Your Majesty!” the guards saluted.
I waved my hand to indicate they could rise. They courteously inquired, “Your Majesty, shall we inform Miss Ling Yue?”
