Chapter 53. All My Daughters Were Born as S-Rank Ability Users?!
Chapter 53. All My Daughters Were Born as S-Rank Ability Users?!
I galloped like a wild horse, racing across plains and paths until I arrived at Hush Forest in an instant.
Since I rarely get to unleash my power like this normally, even when gaining strength, I couldn't fully grasp how much stronger I'd become-so I kept startling myself with my own power.
Upon reaching the church entrance, I roughly shook off the dust clinging to my body from the frantic run.
I brushed off larger dust particles by hand, then expelled a light burst of magic power to cleanly flick away the finer dust that wouldn't come off.
After twisting around to confirm I was sufficiently clean, I nodded and headed toward the church.
As if welcoming me, two figures stood waiting at the brightly lit church entrance.
"Wow, you really came! Triae!"
It was Cecilia. She greeted me with wide, surprised eyes.
Huh? How did Cecilia know to come out exactly when I'd arrive?
And who's that behind her...?
"She arrived right when you said she would! How did you know?"
"Merely a meager talent stemming from the grace inherited from my mothers. Mother Cecilia."
A golden-haired girl around nine years old-the spitting image of Cecilia-bowed politely.
I immediately recognized who she was, and a smile bloomed on my face.
"Welcome, Mother Triae. Allow me to formally greet you for the first time."
"Lyco... Lycoris?"
"Yes, Mother. I am Lycoris."
The girl was our second daughter, Lycoris.
Like Camellia, Lycoris had grown rapidly, but unlike her sister, she carried herself with mature dignity and proper etiquette.
Yet her excessive maturity made her seem emotionless-somewhat lacking in childlike charm.
"I apologize for the belated greeting. Unlike Sister Camellia, I was conceived and born from Mother Cecilia-a human-so my growth took time..."
"Oh, no. As your mother, I'm just happy to see you grown so well."
"Is that so. Thank you, Mother."
Conversing with Lycoris felt like talking through a wall.
It resembled a lord-subordinate exchange rather than a parent-child conversation.
Worried about her potential emotional detachment-a concern since her infancy-I opened her status window.
- - -
<Familiar Lycoris Mailly's Information>
Name : Lycoris Mailly
Race : Half-blood Demon Tribe (Succubus + Human)
Gender : Female
Age : 1
Level : 20
Rank : Succubus Princess Second Royal Daughter
Occupation : Prophet - Future Seeker
Emotion : Triumphant, Arrogant, Confident
Inner Thoughts : Mother Triae must be peering into Lycoris' mind right now. Lycoris knows everything because she's a genius.
<Stats>
Strength : 11
Agility : 12
Intelligence : 300
Health : 23
Magic Power : 128
<H Status>
Lust Level : 0 / 999
Virginity Status : Virgin
First Experience Partner : None
Pregnancy Status : Not Pregnant
Experience Count : 0
Masturbation Count : 0
Orgasm Count : 0
Sex Count : 0
Oral Sex Count : 0
Anal Sex Count : 0
Special Sex Count : 0
Orgy Count : 0
Creampie Count : 0
External Ejaculation Count : 0
Semen Ingestion Count : 0
Anal Creampie Count : 0
Pregnancy Experience : 0
Childbirth Experience : 0
Mouth Development : 0 / 5
Breast Development : 0 / 5
Pussy Development : 0 / 5
Anal Development : 0 / 5
<Active Skills>
『Future Sight』
Focus your mind to see the near future. The scope of visible future expands proportionally to magic power used, with a maximum range of six months. Excessive magic consumption forces sleep until magic recovers.
『Prophetic Dream』
While asleep, view the future through a specific person's first-person perspective. Consumes magic power during viewing. Excessive consumption forces sleep until magic recovers.
『Knowledge is Power』
Temporarily convert Intelligence stat into Strength or Agility.
<Passive Skills>
『Perfect Memory』
Never forget anything once seen. Can choose to forget if desired.
『Speed Reading』
Read books rapidly while fully comprehending contents after one reading.
『Ignorance is Sin』
Deal double damage to opponents with lower Intelligence stats.
- - -
I gasped at one overwhelmingly high stat.
Genius.
The only word fitting Lycoris.
300 Intelligence? For a child less than a week old?
And future-seeing abilities... She seems aware of my powers-can she really discern that much through future vision?
As if sensing my curiosity and shock, Lycoris nodded.
"Yes, Lycoris knows about Mother Triae's abilities too."
"Through your... power?"
"Correct. Though I don't fully comprehend their nature. I only know it allows understanding others' information and inner thoughts."
I wondered if Lycoris could analyze my power's true nature, but she immediately shook her head.
"Though a genius, Lycoris clearly states she doesn't know what she doesn't know. I'd gladly demonstrate my genius given research opportunities, but I refuse to pretend wisdom without proper learning."
"Oh... I see."
"Having greeted Mother Triae, may I withdraw? As a newborn, my knowledge remains severely lacking. I wish to finish reading church books to show my mothers Lycoris' genius."
"Of course. No need for permission-leave whenever you wish."
"Thank you, Mother."
After a proper bow, Lycoris hurried into the church.
Cecilia and I exchanged glances as I sighed deeply.
"Whew... That drained my energy..."
"Haha... Right? She's still awkward at casual conversation. It'll improve with time."
"But she's adorable. Resembling you helps, but hearing such a tiny thing call herself a genius is precious."
"She's astonishingly smart. She grew overnight, picked up a book, skimmed it, then memorized everything instantly."
After sharing impressions about our extraordinary second daughter, we finally focused on each other.
Cecilia-now mother to two children-smiled warmly with mature grace.
Though recently enjoying lover-like moments, Cecilia remained my only sister-like, motherly figure despite no blood relation.
Seeing her radiate married woman's charm was irresistibly attractive.
I gently pulled Cecilia's waist toward mine, naturally kissing her.
"...You look beautiful today."
"What? Pfft... Where's this coming from?"
"Just... what can I do about your beauty?"
"Hehe... I don't hate direct compliments. Though hearing them often might feel burdensome."
Miss Rita loved this praise style-Cecilia's clearly different.
With our family growing, remembering everyone's preferences will be work. Ugh.
"So, work went well?"
"Ah, yes. She'll visit soon-lots to settle."
"Rita, right? Must be remarkable if you chose her. Don't play favorites-I'll get angry?"
"Never. I'll love everyone equally."
"Good, good. Well done."
More vassals meant one convenience-our souls being interconnected.
Since all vassals connect through me, they sense each other too.
Hence Cecilia welcomes Rita without jealousy-they'll feel like half-sisters.
"Enough couple time. Should head in now?"
"Huh?"
"I'm always loved, so I'm fine-but a princess awaits her prince tonight. I'll yield."
Ah, right. My promise with Camellia.
Cecilia gave an "I can't believe you forgot" look.
"She's been waiting in her room since Lycoris predicted your arrival. You should've seen my shock when she asked me for makeup tips!"
"Camellia did...?"
"She's probably dressed up with makeup, anxiously waiting. Go in. I'll watch Lycoris."
"Got it. Thanks, Cil."
I briskly passed Cecilia and entered home first.
Camellia's location was obvious-an intense sweet pheromone scent flowed from her room.
After a careful knock, I calmly entered.
"Camellia...?"
But instead of Camellia, a young woman sat facing away on the bed.
At my call, she turned.
"...You're here, Mother?"
There sat Camellia-now a fully mature young woman in her late teens.