Chapter 153: Females Hanging from One Pillar
Chapter 153: Females Hanging from One Pillar
“I have no intention of giving up my right to the throne.”
I had rushed over to meet Serna, but her response was calmer than I expected.
Still exuding the noble grace of an Imperial Princess, she took a leisurely sip of her tea.
“And I have no intention of giving up you, either, my dear Commoner.”
“That’s a relief to hear.”
I let out a small sigh of relief.
To be honest, I was worried. I thought if given the choice, Serna would a hundred percent throw away her title and come running to me.
Of course, I’d be grateful if she did, but her becoming a commoner after tossing aside her succession rights would be problematic for me.
“Then, what do you plan to do moving forward, Imperial Princess?”
Citre, standing beside us, poured tea into an empty cup. She moved with the perfect poise of a maid.
“First, I’ll have to discuss it with Mother, won’t I?”
“By Mother, you mean... Viola?”
“Yes. Her Majesty the Emperor.”
At the mention of Viola’s name, Citre’s eyes glared at me.
“...In this entire Empire, you are likely the only one who calls Her Majesty by her name as if calling for a lover, 6.9.”
“She’s my female, so what’s the problem with calling her by her name?”
“Sigh... No. There is no problem. None at all.”
She shook her head as if I were beyond help.
Serna, who was sitting on my lap, turned her head slightly.
I pinched the Imperial Princess’s nipple, which I had been fiddling with.
“What are you going to talk to her about when you meet?”
“Hmm... A declaration of victory?”
“A declaration of victory?”
What the hell was that supposed to mean?
The Imperial Princess gave me a sly smirk.
As if she had already grasped everything in her hands.
“There is such a thing, my dear Commoner.”
*
“So, if I wear this crown, I can tell if I am pregnant? Saintess Irene.”
“Ah...! Yes, that’s right, Professor.”
“Hmm...”
Bern let out a long breath as she stroked the ring-shaped crown.
Beside her, Angelica leaned in curiously.
“Would you like to check, Mother?”
“Well, of course. I received the Commoner’s seed... so I am curious about the result.”
“I am... also a bit curious.”
“Me too, perhaps...”
Angelica, Lisa, and Bern each stroked their own lower bellies.
Seeing this, Saintess Irene closed her eyes tightly.
‘The Sword of the Empire and even the Commander of the Female Knight Order...’
The strongest female knights in the Empire, names known to everyone, were stroking their bellies and trying to confirm a pregnancy.
It wouldn't be strange if the country turned upside down over this, but Irene couldn't say a word.
After all, she was an accomplice herself.
“Shall we start with you, Angelica?”
“Me, Mother?”
At Bern’s words, Angelica blinked. She had assumed her mother would go first.
“Since you were likely the first among us to meet our Husband, it’s best you check first.”
“...Understood.”
Angelica sat carefully in the chair. Her hands, resting on her knees, trembled.
She hadn't been this nervous even when heading into battle, but now her body was shaking uncontrollably.
It wasn't because she was afraid of being pregnant. Rather, she was terrified that she wasn't.
‘The Imperial Princess is already confirmed, and likely the other women too... If that’s the case...’
The thought that she might fall behind in her Lord’s priorities if she failed to conceive right now consumed her.
Ssh.
Her mother, Bern, carefully placed the ring on her head.
“Oh Mind-Body Unicorn, how do you view this female?”
Irene then chanted the incantation. Simultaneously, the ring flashed brilliantly.
“Ah...!”
Angelica scanned the reactions around her. All three women had their mouths slightly agape, but they didn't look shocked.
“What is the result?”
At Angelica’s question, Bern gave a faint smile.
“Red.”
“Pardon?”
“Congratulations, my daughter. You are carrying our Husband’s child.”
“.......”
Bern squeezed Angelica’s hand tightly.
“It’s frustrating to feel like Angelica-nim is being taken away... but if it’s that man’s child...”
Lisa also seemed a bit piqued, yet she looked happy.
‘I’m pregnant.’
She was born a female knight and had vowed to spend her life swinging a sword.
But now, she found herself genuinely rejoicing over carrying her Lord’s child.
“Angelica-nim!”
“Tears are...”
Tears streamed down Angelica’s face.
They weren't tears shed as a female knight, but tears of joy at becoming a true female.
And it was the joy of knowing she wouldn't fall behind the other females.
After comforting the weeping Angelica and receiving Irene’s blessing, Lisa took her seat.
“...I think it’s still too early for me to be pregnant.”
“But Lisa, didn't you make many memories during the last vacation?”
“Professor...”
Lisa’s face flushed slightly. Her mind filled with images of what she had done while following the House of Pedeia.
She remembered doing all sorts of shameful things, howling like a sow even in front of Angelica and Bern.
‘...How embarrassing.’
It was something a female knight should never do, but since it was with that man, maybe it was okay...
‘No, what am I thinking!’
Lisa shook her head vigorously. She didn't want to admit she had fallen for that man’s cock.
But what if she had succeeded in getting pregnant?
After being ejaculated into so many times, after giving up both her pussy and her butt... what if she really had conceived?
‘If I have that man’s child, I...’
“Oh Mind-Body Unicorn, how do you view this female?”
With Irene’s incantation, the light flashed. Simultaneously, Angelica and Bern’s eyes widened.
“Lisa. You too...”
“Congratulations. You’re pregnant.”
“.......”
Lisa was speechless. It wasn't because she couldn't believe it. She had expected it to some extent.
“As I thought...”
“Lisa?”
“Angelica-nim. I’m sorry.”
“?”
“I think... I like that man more now.”
Hearing Lisa’s words, Angelica let out a soft chuckle.
“I thought as much, Lisa.”
“Pardon?”
“You always used me as an excuse, but your gaze was already fixed solely on our Lord. I noticed it back then.”
“Ah...”
To hide her true feelings, she had always grumbled while using Angelica’s name.
But in the end, she had followed every one of 6.9’s commands.
Her body already belonged to 6.9; she just hadn't wanted to admit it to herself.
But now, she could finally accept it.
“Congratulations on the pregnancy, Lisa. Let us serve our Lord together.”
“...Yes! Angelica-nim!”
With a joyful heart, Lisa carefully touched her belly.
Inside was the fruit of the love between that man and herself.
“I am next, then.”
Bern sat in the chair with an elegant posture. However, her expression was slightly tense.
“Mother.”
“I am still in my prime, am I not, Angelica? I was still having my periods. If so, our Husband’s child...”
“As I told you then, Mother, I want you to find your own happiness.”
“...I have a wonderful daughter. I am happy, Angelica.”
Even if she gave birth to a new child, Angelica would still be her daughter.
Because from now on, they would be the same kind of females serving the same husband.
“I hope we can feel the joy of giving birth and raising children together, Mother.”
“Let us serve our Husband well together.”
Angelica and Bern nodded at each other.
“I will begin, Professor.”
Irene carefully placed the ring on Bern’s head and chanted the incantation.
“Oh Mind-Body Unicorn, how do you view this female...?”
The light shone. Angelica and Lisa, who had closed and then opened their eyes at the flash, looked at the top of Bern’s head.
If all three mother and daughters were pregnant...
“......Eh?”
“?”
Angelica’s jaw dropped.
“What is it? Angelica.”
“Mo...ther.”
Angelica looked up at the top of Bern’s head.
The crown, which should have been glowing red...
“......The pregnancy......”
Angelica couldn't finish her sentence.
The ring on Bern’s head was emitting a brilliant, dazzling orange light.
*
“Ah. Imperial Princess.”
Late at night. As the Princess stepped out of her room, Citre, who had been waiting, greeted her.
“6.9 is currently...”
“The Commoner is sleeping. He seemed very exhausted from the journey; he only managed to do it three times.”
“I am envious.”
Citre spoke with genuine envy. The Princess smiled.
“It’s alright, Citre. Tomorrow, we’ll do it together.”
“Is that true?”
“It will be much better for Citre to get pregnant as well. For Citre, and for the Commoner.”
The Princess’s words might have sounded like she was simply looking out for another marginalized female.
But the quick-witted Citre caught the hidden meaning behind those words.
“Imperial Princess. Do you perhaps have a plan for the future?”
“What do you mean?”
“Marriage with the Commoner. The nobles will surely never acknowledge it.”
The Princess had vowed to marry the Commoner no matter what, but reality was not so simple.
A marriage between an untouchable commoner from god-knows-where and the only Imperial Princess who would inherit the throne.
If the nobles did not accept it, it was a grave matter that could even spark a rebellion.
“Do you... have a way in mind?”
“I’ve thought of a few things.”
“Really?”
Citre asked back in a voice louder than usual.
“Fufu. It seems Citre was worried about the Commoner as well.”
“Ah...”
Citre quickly covered her mouth. She was embarrassed that her feelings for the commoner had been exposed.
“It’s fine, Citre. We are all in the same boat... no, we are all bodies hanging from the same pillar, aren't we?”
“That pillar is quite a massive one, though.”
“I want as many women as possible to hang from that pillar.”
“......Pardon?”
Citre looked at the Princess with a meaningful gaze.
The Princess’s eyes were full of confidence.
“So that no one can ever dare to lay a finger on that pillar.”