Chapter 245
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Chapter 245: I Am Going to Be a Dad!
"Hey, you don’t have a newborn at home, why are you buying? One or two?"
Rin glanced at the vendor’s sly smile and fidgeting fingers, quickly reached out and patted Waste Hero’s head, "Don’t waste your money, silly!"
Emilia tilted her head slightly, her focus still on the amulet, her lips moved as she tried to force a happy smile, but her talent suppressed it back.
"A daughter, tundere, two…"
Rin was initially confused, then his mind was struck by lightning, his heart pounded, his pupils shook, twisting his neck like an old machine, gradually stopping to face Emilia.
"Da…daughter? Your…meaning is, I…my child?"
After that, his two eyes opened like swirling whirlpools, forming an OZL shape as he lay down, unable to snap out of it for a long time.
Me… Am I going to be a dad?
What on earth!
I-I haven’t even graduated yet!
Even in a different world where people marry and have children early, this doesn’t seem quite right!
I’m from Earth! Wouldn’t there be reproductive barriers between Earthlings and creatures from another world?
Even if… even if there aren’t any, why is there a child now?
What did I do exactly?
Emilia thought about making plans for the future, but seeing Rin lost in his own delusions and not paying any attention to others, she decided it was best not to disturb him for the time being.
Emilia took another amulet and stared at the pattern on top, feeling like something was missing.
Should we ask the goddess to bless these two amulets when we go to the Goddess Temple for baptism to unlock their divine power?
It seems like a feasible idea.
On the other hand, Rin was still in extreme shock, his thoughts revolving around why there would be a child.
Initially, the idea that kissing leads to having a child was overturned, which seemed unlikely as they only kissed once or twice on average every day.
Later, the notion that having no clothes on and lying together… was also dismissed as nonsense.
So, was it something that happened in a dream?
But that was just a dream!
Or maybe it was because of accidentally breaking a taboo by sleeping together with Waste Hero before?
Oh no, I am going to be a dad, how can I focus on studying now!
Wait, with my talent, having a child shouldn’t affect me at all.
Why did Waste Hero know it’s twins, and both girls? Could it be her hero talent or guidance from the gods telling her?
Whether they are identical twins or fraternal twins, I wonder which daughter they will resemble more.
Hmm, as pretty and cute as Emilia…
Well, maybe not so good, being too naive and trusting might make them an easy target for naughty children, or get tricked by bad boys, or sneak into other people’s dorms…
It’s fine if they look like her, but they should still be as smart and exceptional as me in their heads!
Ahh, a beautiful, clever, sweet and lovable baby girl, calling me daddy and melting my heart just thinking about her.
Luckily, I have some savings, so raising two children shouldn’t be a problem.
No, my daughter should live in a castle, receive the best education, invest in her talents and hobbies, take trips in her growth.
This little money doesn’t seem to be enough, we need to find ways to earn more, or maybe we can try to empty out the Fenix family?
Also, if the two girls look like Emilia, they will have a more Western style, so their names should also be more Western, not some strange mix of Eastern and Western names like mine.
The elder one should be lively, let’s call her Lumiya, and the younger one, who is soft, gentle, and obedient, let’s call her Yaqi…
Why do these two names sound familiar?
At this moment, Emilia had already made up her mind, asking, "How much?"
The vendor took one look at Rin’s luxurious clothing and thought he was a wealthy person. Though he seemed young to be a parent, that’s just how things were in noble circles, all chaotic.
It’s better to be younger, as they are the cream of the crop, easy to profit from.
So, he mischievously extended a finger and said, "This is a talisman blessed by the sea god, it’s worth at least one gold coin each."
Emilia glanced at the stall owner, feeling a bit unhappy.
Although she didn’t like bargaining, it was because the price wasn’t too high. But now, the price has increased by a hundred times, which made her very displeased that being a pushover is not okay.
"Then I, no…"
"Buy! Buy buy buy! I can’t afford to miss out on my daughter’s money!"
Little did she know, Rin suddenly came to his senses, immediately took action, confidently took out two gold coins and threw them onto the stall.
Waste Hero was instantly troubled, "But…"
"There are no buts."
Rin looked dignified and profound as he glanced at Waste Hero, whose suddenly appeared ‘resolute’ aura of being the head of the family caused Waste Hero to be a bit distracted.
Not knowing what Rin was up to, Waste Hero naturally let him be in charge of such matters and didn’t say anything more.
Rin grabbed one of the talismans and thought about having it blessed by the church in the Holy Empire before going.
Rin couldn’t help but smile goofily, but quickly composed himself, coughing lightly.
"Let’s go, we still need to pick out things for the children, and for your parents as well."
"Meow."
Waste Hero stopped worrying about the gold coins, held Rin’s hand with one hand while holding the talisman in the other, walking side by side like a newlywed couple, completely unaware of the old father standing not far behind them.
The old father’s gaze followed them closely from behind for a long time before retracting.
Without calling out to his daughter, his face calm, he walked towards the vendor.
The vendor was happily biting the gold coins, muttering about hitting the jackpot with a fat sheep, but felt a dark shadow in his peripheral vision, looking up to see a tall, muscular middle-aged man.
Seeing the man’s strong muscles and serious expression, the vendor put on a pleasing smile and asked, "What can I get for you, sir?"
The middle-aged man said softly, "The one just now, is my daughter and… son-in-law."
When he mentioned his son-in-law, he seemed somewhat unwilling and said it through gritted teeth.
The stallholder paused for a moment, then realized what was happening. He stamped his foot in anger and shouted, "What’s this all about!? Are you jealous? You’re her dad, I’m her grandpa! Go away, don’t disturb my business!"
The middle-aged man didn’t get angry, but the young man next to him was furious, "Watch your mouth! What are you muttering about? Can’t you see my brother’s blue hair? You dare mess with our people, do you want trouble?"
"Oh no."
The stallholder scoffed and shouted towards the two men squatting behind the stall eating sunflower seeds.
"There are troublemakers here, why haven’t you kicked them out yet?"
These two were enforcers from a small gang in Bicester City. They hung around here when they weren’t collecting fees and would step in whenever needed.
The Blood Panther King and Emperor of the Sea both wanted to take over the market, but neither could overpower the other. Since they fought under the banner of justice, it was difficult to crush other gangs or force them into submission.
After mastering the production and sales of most of the sea salt, they handed over the market’s profits to other groups. They only maintained the basic order and balance of the market.
Countless small groups entered, as long as the vendors paid enough protection fees, they would act as bodyguards for the stalls.
Of course, there were also those who came from other places, forming factions to help each other from the same hometown.
For example…
Seeing two fierce looking thugs, a young man following the middle-aged man showed no sign of fear, but instead made a unique sound that resembled a bird yet also a kind of fish.
Then he shouted loudly, "Someone is taking advantage of our old man Ye!"
People emerged from all directions in the entire market, with dozens of people appearing in total.
These people quickly gathered around.
"Hmm? Familiar face, from the Nameless Village?"
"Yes, are you both… from the West Village?"
"And what about us, from the Harpoon Village, what’s going on? Who dares to take advantage of our old folks?"
A dozen people exchanged greetings and immediately stood together as if they were long-lost brothers.
The term "old folks" refers to the people of the Xingzhi Islands in the southern reef islands, who have deep connections with each other.
Around four hundred years ago, an island called Old Folks Island sank, and the people of the tribes on the island settled in nearby islands, forming villages.
The ancestors of the people in that area were all old folks, so they formed their own group, helping each other for a while. Even though several hundred years have passed and their relationships are not as close as before, they may not see each other often, but when needed, everyone will stand together.
Emilia’s father only goes out to sea to fish, while activities like trading are done by others. After his daughter became a hero, he became even more low-key and rarely visited the market.
So, these people at most found the young man familiar, but did not recognize the middle-aged man as the rumored hero’s father.
Seeing the tough men gathering around, the two gang enforcers immediately backed off, and the vendors were trembling with fear.
The marketplace is not unmanaged, but he doesn’t want his cheating to be known everywhere, or else no one will dare to buy his things.
"How much were those two things originally?"
The middle-aged man still had a serious face and asked lightly.
"O… one silver coin?"
"Hmm?"
"Twenty copper coins each! I’m not lying! I came from Whitebird Island and this was the price there."
The middle-aged man thought for a moment, reached into his pocket, took out a cloth pouch, counted out fifty copper coins, and placed them on his stall.
"Here you go, these are yours. Give me those two gold coins."
"O… okay."
The vendor’s face twitched a little, obediently handing over the gold coin.
Although losing two gold coins was a bit painful, at least there was still some regular income, which was considered fortunate in a stroke of misfortune.
The middle-aged man carefully took the gold coin and grumbled, "Hmph, spending money recklessly. Running a household is not easy. Even if you are wealthy, you shouldn’t waste money like this. Let’s return it when we see them again."
The elderly people gathered curiously and started asking questions.
The young man chuckled, "It’s nothing, just that my niece and her husband were shopping. My brother was worried and followed to keep an eye on them, only to catch this thief trying to scam us."
The middle-aged man corrected him disapprovingly, "Not followed, they came to the market to shop and happened to see it."
"Alright, alright, you’re right, my brother. I heard the news that the ship will arrive at Bicester City at four in the morning. It was me, right? The hotel was empty and I wandered to the market like a lost sheep."
After he finished speaking, he saw his elder brother’s face turning dark like ink, so he quickly put his arm around the neck of the person next to him and said cheerfully, "Thank you all for being here today. It’s rare for us to gather like this, let’s have a drink together."
"Okay, I’ll go pack up my stall."
Over ten people agreed and patted their chests before packing up. The young man happily followed behind one of them.
The middle-aged man stayed silent for a while, then walked towards the direction Rin and the others had left.
Watching his daughter from afar, he had a complex and inexplicable expression on his face.
At that moment, Emilia covered her face and walked the streets with her beloved, not looking like a hero at all, but rather… appearing very joyful.
It seems like it’s been a long time since she has been so relaxed.
…
In a secluded and uninhabited valley, purple demonic energy enveloped the surroundings in circles.
The animals had long fled the valley in fear, and even the plants, under the influence of the demonic energy, appeared somewhat distorted and wilted.
In the middle of the valley, about two to three meters above the ground, there was a cluster shrouded in demonic energy.
The dark, powerful energy became black, like a black cocoon.
Suyu was covered in red fruit, hugging her knees inside a cocoon, trembling occasionally.
With black hair, black wings on her back, and snowy white skin, she shimmered with a sinister demonic energy, looking especially beautiful.
Like a black angel crawling out of hell.
Well, to be precise, she has the bloodline of a fallen angel.
"Hmm."
Magic surged through her body, causing a hint of pain on Suyu’s flawless face.
Luckily, she quickly calmed the magic, her expression softening.
Instead of the chaotic magic, she was more worried about a strange, small magical formation appearing in her lower abdomen.
The magic circle was too small, she couldn’t notice it at all unless it absorbed some magic from time to time.
It felt like it was connected to her, yet not really hers, making her uneasy but strangely familiar.
Lord Demon King thought that this suddenly appearing small magic circle might be a side effect of her breaking through the 89th level barrier without any precautions.
However, she didn’t know how to deal with this thing.
Although she could easily get rid of it with a wave of her hand, that mysterious feeling tugged at her heart and made it difficult for her to act.
It was strange that just a small disturbance could create such a peculiar sensation.
Another burst of chaotic magic, mixed with impurities, was challenging her Magic Ring. Suyu had to calm herself and work on smoothing it out.
It wasn’t until she finally calmed down again that she realized she had lost track of time.
What astonished Lord Demon King was that after absorbing her demonic energy a few times, that small magic circle seemed to gain a hint of life.
What’s, what’s going on?
Suyu felt very anxious inside, but no matter how she tried to sense it, that life force unexpectedly didn’t respond again.
It was unclear whether it was because of being too small, lurking beneath, or just her own imagination.
But this new discovery was enough to make the Lord Demon King’s emotions a bit more chaotic, along with a hidden glimmer of hope deep inside.