Chapter 188
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Chapter 188: Has It Grown Larger?
Two more days elapsed.
Dig One and Dig Two had escorted the two rogue adventurers deep into Granville Forest’s territory.
Having fully entered the Ant tribe’s domain, they no longer needed to worry about detection by the human race, allowing Dig One and Dig Two to accelerate their "escort" pace.
Presumably, they would deliver the captives to the castle within another two or three days?
Meanwhile, during these two days, through consumption of Magic Recovery Potions, the Magic Value had been completely restored once, enabling the successful bestowal of both "Proficient in all Languages" and "Disguise" skills upon Lvzi.
The Magic Value was depleted again.
This was unavoidable – taking potions in too rapid succession would drastically diminish their efficacy. Thus, after consuming one or several potions, a waiting period was necessary before the next dose.
Consequently, only one full Magic Value Limit had been restored over these two days.
Originally, having acquired these skills, Lvzi could have departed for town immediately, but…
"I’ll wait until sister lays her eggs before leaving!"
Lvzi declared from a three-meter distance.
This cautious positioning stemmed from her fear that proximity might trigger an irresistible urge to pounce, which would inevitably lead to overexcitement-induced fainting.
Having collapsed numerous times recently, she’d finally learned some restraint.
"Mhm."
Lin Yu nodded approvingly.
Her gaze drifted toward the young girl standing pensively on the balcony.
Approaching quietly, she inquired,
"Something caught your attention?"
"Just observing. Doesn’t Mother always stand here watching the world outside?"
"Trying to emulate me?"
"Mm."
The child responded with a honeyed smile, tiny hands encircling the maiden’s right arm.
Contact prompted Lin Yu’s eyes to drop, settling on the girl’s swollen abdomen.
Two days had transformed the previously flat belly into a pronounced curvature, now so substantial the child required assistance to climb into bed.
"My belly feels so full now. Was this how Mother felt carrying us?"
"Does it trouble you?"
"The constant sensation is somewhat bothersome, but knowing it’s Mother’s child makes it bearable."
An unexpected pang of guilt surfaced…
I’m not completely negligent! At least I ensure Red Pupil is properly fed daily!
Ah, ‘fed’ in the literal, nutritional sense.
For a lazybones like me, cooking daily already shows great dedication!
I even personally assist with hygiene matters.
Since bathing becomes troublesome during pregnancy, we’ve been making do with simple wet towel wipes these past couple days.
I feel particularly guilty when wiping Red Pupil’s body…
Foot washing is also my responsibility!
Red Pupil’s feet feel even more petite and delicate than they appear, with an incredibly soft texture – they’re so adorable that I accidentally spent too long washing them.
But Red Pupil seemed to thoroughly enjoy it.
Hmph! Normally you should be washing your mommy’s feet! Though… if you actually did, I’d probably feel awkward instead…
…
News of Red Pupil’s pregnancy has reached not only Lvzi and Little Liquor, but also several ants who returned to the castle recently.
Purple Cloud and Purple Mist were brimming with curiosity to touch her belly, but reconsidered upon noticing Lvzi nearby. After stealing a few more glances at the young girl’s swollen abdomen, they fluttered down for their customary head pats from Lin Yu before contentedly flying off.
Though mischievous, they’ve learned restraint – having fully matured to Class B, their enthusiastic leaps into Lin Yu’s arms like newborn days would likely injure the white-haired girl.
Then there’s Weak Sound.
She rejoiced upon learning her dear sister-friend Lvzi had transformed.
Lvzi proudly showed off before scooping up Weak Sound for castle adventures.
This unexpectedly sisterly side of Lvzi felt refreshingly novel to Lin Yu.
Yet beyond Lvzi and close friend Little Liquor, Weak Sound reverted to her shy self around other sisters.
She couldn’t even approach Red Pupil to touch the pregnant belly, much less get near Lin Yu.
Without physically capturing her, closeness remains impossible.
Now that she’s reached Class B with "Speeding" skill, catching Weak Sound without harm has become exceptionally difficult.
Only "Unique Skill – Queen Ant" possession, Lvzi with her "Paralysis Attachment", or Darkling Stalker’s "Shadow Manipulation" (which binds with shadow-ropes) could manage it.
Even now, Weak Sound remains hidden in the corner, secretly observing the trio on the balcony.
She’s not alone there – several Stealth Ants meld into the shadows as Lin Yu’s rotating guards.
The Stealth Ants expressed surprise about Red Pupil’s pregnancy, though mostly they felt admiration and joy. While distant from other ant clans, they maintain good relations with both Red Pupil and Magic Rainbow.
If forced to choose who’s closer, perhaps Red Pupil edges out?
Incidentally, Magic Rainbow visited recently.
Red Pupil’s pregnancy visibly shocked her.
"Sister… you’re ahead. But I won’t concede. No, I haven’t lost yet."
After these cryptic words, she fled.
I’m still unaccustomed to Magic Rainbow’s voice – its mature tone resembles a college student or fresh graduate’s, making her seem more pregnancy-appropriate than Red Pupil…
…
Returning to our main subject.
Given Red Pupil’s current belly size, delivery will likely occur today or tomorrow.
Then we can send Lvzi away.
Truthfully, aside from her occasional drooly tackles, I’ll miss Lvzi – her departure may mean prolonged separation.
Though technically only she won’t see me; through Army Lady or Stealth One’s connection, I could still observe her.
Red Pupil’s delivery timing matched Lin Yu’s prediction.
That very night.
Rocking…
"Mom…"
Rocking…
"Mom, wake up…"
"Mmm… Little Pupil?"
Bleary-eyed, she saw the nervous yet expectant young girl.
"Mom, I… I think I’m going into labor."
