Chapter 57: Return to the Frontier Counts Domain

Were finally back. It feels like it took us forever to return, right Bea?

Yes, Zest-sama. I wonder if this is Toto-chans first time here.

(Hmm. I kind of remember and dont remember this place.)

After quite a long time, we were back on the Frontier Counts domain.

I somehow missed the view of the castle town.

After all, an entire month passed until we could finally return. It was an unnecessarily long trip.

The Adventurers Guild and the soldiers asked me to train them, while the maids kept on ambushing me, saying they wanted to work on my dukes domain.

..I kind of enjoyed the maids ambushing me though.

(Mom, this face Dad is making now, it means he is thinking of other women.)

Stop it Toto. Bea dont look at me like that.

You always had this kind of expression on your face before.

Bea, I was only thinking about what to do with those maids. This grimace is a waste for your beautiful features.

I embraced her and brushed her hair lightly.

In the beginning, she was indeed looking pretty much angry, but little by little her expression changed into a soft, tender smile.

Well, I know this is how you always manage to deceive me, Zest-sama.

She returned my embrace, while saying those words.

At the same time, the fragrance of flowers reached me, and I felt weightless.

You always smell so good, Bea.

I watched her ears gradually getting redder and redder, but I didnt separate from her.

I also likeZest-samas scent.

She looked up at me with cloudy eyes.

I kissed her lightly on her forehead

Hmm? Zest, arent you forgetting about us?

Haha, lately, hes become more.challenging, hasnt he?

..Sorry master, I forgot.

Bea seemed shehad forgotten about her parents too. She hurriedly repositioned herself on the carriages bench.

Right. We were travelling together with my master and my mother-in-law.

That was a bit.

Good grief, youll be getting married soon. After that, you can enjoy each other as much as you like.

Beas face got even redder.

Yeah, I want to see my grandsons face soon.

Stabbed by masters finishing blow, Bea seemed to be sinking.

(When will the children making process start? Can I help too?)

Wait Toto, what do you wanna help with anyway??

Moreover, dont ask about this stuff!..I have no idea what to answer you.

Both Bea and I got extremely flushed, as the carriage continued to clatter and advance.

I was standing in front of my mansion.

Bea and her parents went to the Frontier Counts castle, while I was returning to my own mansion.my foster fathers mansion.

After making a few preparations, in the evening Ill be participating in a party, held at the Frontier Counts Household.

We werent married yet.

I started to think it was natural for me and Bea to be together.

With Toto on my shoulder, I brushed her hair and entered the mansion.

I was home again, after such a long time.

Welcome back, your Excellency, the Duke.

Ah, Im glad everyone is still the same here.

I gave some souvenirs to the maids who welcomed me.

They looked after me, so I was grateful to them.

The extremely pleased maids saw me off, and I was walking towards my fathers room now.

First of all, I had to greet the head of the family after all.

I just returned home, father, mother.

Gahahaha. Im glad youre looking good.

My foster father started attacking my shoulder.

The stone paving under my feet was starting to break.

(Are these Dads Mom and Dad?)

I nodded, and Toto, now sitting on a desk, made a cute little bow.

My name is Toto. I am a spirit created by him and Bea together.

The first one who snapped was my foster mother.

Well, well, such a cute little thing. She looks exactly like Bea when she was little.

Smiling, she took Toto captive and started offering her all sorts of sweets.

As I thought, all the women who knew Bea had this sort of reaction.

However, who would have thought youd become a duke! It seems youll be getting married to her Highness, Princess Tsubaki as well.

They tried their best to look normal, but it was obvious they were worried.

Dont worry about it. My official wife will be Bea. I dont intend to neglect Princess Tsubaki, but, after all, Bea is the one I love.

It was a love marriage, so obviously they were worried about us.

.Gahahaha! As expected of our son. If you wouldve made young lady Bea cry, I wouldve chopped you down after all. That was the agreement.

The attack on my shoulder continued more vigorously now..Father, it will soon start to really hurt.

I was strengthening my entire body with magical power, but for some reason I was still receiving damage..I wonder why?

Youre right. If Zest wouldve done such an insincere thing..I dont really know what I could have done to him out of sadness.

Mother, your face is all smiles, but your eyes are scaring me.

I looked at the two of them having such a good mood, so I offered them the souvenirs.

I bought some souvenirs for you. For father, I got this sake and this thing.

I gave him the sake and the magical tool I bought in the imperial capital.

As for the magical tool, it was a plate that could reflect an image that it recorded.

My foster father was already drinking

This is for you, mother..

What I took out were the clothing materials and some beautifully embroidered swaddling clothes for the soon to be born child.

Of course, I couldnt forget about the cosmetics she asked for.

These materials are soft and have high water absorbency, they are quite valuable. As for the swaddling clothes, I choose them for their smooth texture, so that..

My foster mother hugged me closely.

Ah, did something just move in her stomach?

ZestYou are so kind. Im really happy, thank you.

A kind smell.

I was embraced closely and got my head stroked.

So this is what feels like to have a mother?Was my mother in Japan the same?..

Since I never experienced the love of a mother before, I got speechless.

Gahahaha. Zest, you really got us something good. The swaddling clothes look warm, and some of the materials seem great for making underwear. My sake is delicious too. Still, what is this plate?

I gently separated from my foster mother, and answered.

Yes, its a new magical tool that can store images and figures, and reflect them the same way as a mirror.

My foster father grew serious.

.What? Was it a bad choice?

Then, I can look at Celicas naked body anytime I want!

The great atmosphere completely vanished in an instant, and my foster fathers back was seized by my foster mother. She had a demonic expression on her face.

It was very, very sorrowful to watch.

Father, Ill give one more plate afterwards