## Chapter 1366 – ##18_Family Event
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Today is an important day.
It’s Parents’ Day.
Strictly speaking, in Gehenna, it’s known as ‘Teacher’s Day,’ but since a teacher is essentially like a parent to a witch, it’s similar in context.
For Siwoo, Parents’ Day had been a rather bitter day for a long time.
When he was still on Earth, he would visit the charnel house where his deceased parents’ bones were enshrined and ramble on, and after being kidnapped to Gehenna, he would sigh deeply with guilt for not even being able to do that.
That’s why it feels so new.
He has started a new family, and now, instead of being someone’s son, he’s a father, celebrating this day.
Malika, Seoyeon, Hina, Rapi, and Sasha.
His five daughters had prepared a talent show to commemorate Parents’ Day.
If they had held a large-scale talent show, countless people would have flocked to it.
There are now so many witches in Gehenna who want to connect with Siwoo in some way.
However, since it was a family event, they only sent invitations to a small number of close people.
The event was also held in a small theater in Lenomond Town, not a large place like the Hesed Academy seminar hall.
Siwoo, as the host, greeted the guests at the entrance.
The first guests to arrive were the Takasho couple.
“You’re here?”
“Wow, you look as radiant as ever, Mr. Shin.”
“Welcome, Count Adonai.”
“Hello, Duke. You look handsome as always.”
Takasho with his easygoing smile and Count Adonai, as expressionless as ever.
“There are name tags on the seats, so please go that way.”
“Before that… can you share the secret to making babies with Takasho too?”
“Hmm… I’ll look into it…”
“Honey, why don’t you go ahead?”
Adonai, who had sent Takasho ahead, leaned in and whispered.
“I discussed it with Takasho, and he said it’s okay if you impregnate me first and we raise that child.”
“Ahaha, I don’t think that’s going to be easy…”
A surrogate father instead of a surrogate mother, the Count certainly has a shocking side.
“Just kidding.”
Count Adonai left after showing an ambiguous reaction that made it unclear whether he was really joking or not.
Well, Siwoo’s magic, which has transcended realms, is explosively growing even at this moment, so there might be a day when he sees the two of them have a child.
“Hello.”
“Ah, it’s been a while.”
“……”
“……”
The next guest was Yebin.
The atmosphere was somehow awkward.
She was the doctor who had healed Siwoo with her body, but whether it was due to timing or someone’s intention, they had grown a bit distant from each other.
So, even when they occasionally met, there was a somewhat awkward air between them.
“Thank you for coming. I hope you have a good time.”
“Congratulations again. You’ve become a very wonderful father.”
However, Yebin, as if she had made up her mind about something, smiled and gave a sincere greeting before entering.
What is this? This melancholic feeling like 5 centimeters per second.
“Mr. Siwoo, you look very neat today?”
“I’ve always been neat.”
“Sister, stop bothering your son-in-law.”
“Lady Deneb, Lord Albireo, you’re here early.”
The next guests were Albireo and Deneb, the mother-in-law duo.
Since completing their succession, the two have been enjoying very leisurely days.
The business operations have been handed over to Odile Odette, and these days, they are traveling to resorts around the world, taking a break from their hectic lives.
“I’m just eagerly waiting for the day I can see my grandchildren. Haha.”
“I hope our twin daughters will also have a talent show here someday.”
The next guests were quite unexpected.
“Hi, Duke!”
“Hi, hi!”
“We didn’t think you’d invite us too, you know?”
The figures who greeted him cheerfully were Alice, Manya, and Malisha, the trio who had been kidnapped together during Hexennacht.
“I sent out the invitations, but I didn’t really expect you to come.”
“Of course, we had to come. You’re our benefactor. If you had given up on us, we wouldn’t be in good shape now, would we?”
Seeing the three of them still together, they seem to be maintaining a close relationship.
Wait, it’s not three.
Next to them was Zlata Yusticia, the witch of freedom, the master of low-price purchases, and a regular at host bars, who had provided a temporary shelter with tears during the Hexennacht escape.
“…Have you always been a group of four?”
“…Well, it turned out that way.”
Seeing Zlata blushing and hiding behind Alice, it was clear.
She used to complain all day about being a bobbin, but now she has joined the yuri party.
“We’re going to have a joint wedding soon, so we’ll send you an invitation.”
“Oh, I’m looking forward to the congratulatory money.”
Alice, this older sister, seems to be quite the alpha girl.
“Have a good time… and please refrain from excessive displays of affection.”
“Who do you think we are?”
Alice chuckled and headed into the theater with a click-clack of her heels.
The next guests were a bit burdensome.
“Oh my, oh my! Duke Siwoo, you look so handsome today!”
“Hello, Duke.”
Duke Tia Calliostro, famous for her rolled bun hairstyle, and Cindy Calliostro, an apprentice witch who has started external activities since there was no need to hide her succession.
Cindy bowed deeply, almost touching her forehead to her knees, and maintained a docile demeanor throughout.
In fact, they weren’t close enough to be invited.
However, Duke Calliostro had been circling around him all day recently, giving him hints like, ‘Oh my! I heard Duke Hesed is having a family event?’ ‘It’s strange that I’m the only one who hasn’t been invited…’ so he had invited her out of courtesy.
“Ahem, Duke Hesed. Cindy, why don’t you go in first?”
“…Yes.”
In fact, Cindy is already past the age to succeed.
But she still hasn’t succeeded, and that’s for an irregular succession.
“Of course, I know our first meeting wasn’t good. But, the situation was what it was, right? You remember how I worked hard to support you when you were awarded your countship, right?”
“Ah, yes, yes. Let’s talk about that later…”
“Duke, look at our Cindy. She’s so simple and docile. She’ll treat you well too.”
Count Calliostro, who was clinging to him, moved her lips.
“Of course, I will also serve you with all my heart.”
Duke Calliostro, leaning forward and emphasizing her cleavage with her off-shoulder dress, winked.
For reference, a Calliostro feast is scheduled for about a month starting next week.
“That’s already scheduled, so you don’t have to do this every time we meet…”
“Is it a mother’s heart that wants to get a confirmation before Duke Hesed changes his mind? Ohoho! Anyway, thank you so much for the invitation today!”
“……”
Duke Calliostro, who was fluttering her fancy fan, walked away.
That Duke… I wonder what she’s like in bed… I already feel like my energy is being sucked out.
The next guests were two quiet people.
“Greetings.”
“Librarian, thank you for coming.”
“It’s nothing. I like children.”
Metis Gregory, the librarian of the Secretarial Office who had conducted the old thesis audit, and Teacher Sua.
For reference, Siwoo has maintained a good relationship with Librarian Metis since then.
Even when the Hesed Academy was still a lackluster academy, she readily granted him access to the Secretarial Office for research purposes.
Siwoo had not forgotten her kindness and had been donating a considerable amount to the Secretarial Office every year.
“Duke Siwoo, it’s been a while. How have you been?”
“I greet the leader of the Witches.”
“Duke Siwoo…”
Teacher Sua became suddenly gloomy when he playfully bowed.
For reference, even though the Witches have declared the end of their activities, their fans in the present world are still waiting for their comeback.
“I’m just kidding. How have you been lately?”
“I’ve been meeting with professors of history in the present world.”
“Oh.”
It’s a common phenomenon for witches, who are living history books.
Among them, Teacher Sua, who often interacts with the public, is invited as a guest on educational broadcasts and cultural programs.
“I heard that your cultural program recently had a viewership rating of over 50%?”
“Yes, but I wish they would stop writing ‘Former Witches Leader Boksua’ on my name tag. Could you possibly convey my opinion to the broadcasting company?”
“I will.”
As quiet as they are, Teacher Sua and Librarian Metis, who are surprisingly close, entered the theater side by side.
“Mr. Siwoo.”
“Countess Lucy and Diana are here too?”
“Oh my, our Diana is a countess now.”
“Ah, that’s right.”
“……”
“……”
This was also a slightly awkward combination.
Diana also officially became a countess around the same time as the twins.
Of course, they had a passionate relationship, and especially on the day the last succession ended, it was a truly… devastating Yesod feast.
It was so vivid in his memory.
“Diana, say hello to Mr. Siwoo.”
“……”
“Hey, Diana!”
“……”
Since that day, Diana turns bright red and doesn’t say a word when she sees Siwoo.
It’s not a lie, she really doesn’t say a word.
Diana bowed her head and quickly went inside without saying anything.
It seems like it’s the first time I’ve seen Diana run so fast.
“Daughter! How can a countess run around so carelessly! Mr. Siwoo, please take care of our Diana. I’ll talk to you about this next time! Diana!”
Even Lucy, who has now become Lucy Mama instead of Countess Lucy, left in a hurry, and many other guests arrived.
Researchers from the Hesed Basic Academy who had been with him for a long time, the Boxzuna goddaughters, and Sister Sophia.
For reference, Gretel did not come despite the invitation.
Well, I kind of expected that.
“Chairman, I’m sorry for being late.”
“No, there’s still time before the performance.”
“I was a little late because I was buying snacks that your children would like.”
The last guests to arrive were the ever-expressionless Secretary Blanche and Yvonne, who looked half-crying.
Since Blanche is always with him, he casually greeted her and let her in, but Count Kohab, who stubbornly remained, hesitantly spoke.
“Duke Shin Siwoo…”
“Yes?”
“Blanche, please… don’t take her away from me…”
“Huh?”
“If you promise me that… I’ll even offer myself… I came to ask for this favor.”
“What?!”
What kind of nonsense is this on such a joyous day?
While he was flustered, Count Kohab bowed her head and said, ‘Excuse me,’ before quickly walking away.
“Anyway… I think everyone who’s coming has arrived.”
Leaving the slight commotion behind.
Finally, the joyous Hesed family talent show began.
