Chapter 322 – Epilogue
Kaela spent quite a long time with Klaus.
She had been by his side since the beginning of the First Continental War, so it was well over ten years.
During that turbulent period, I never saw Klaus fret.
Even when I was put in front of the enemy’s offensive, and when I couldn’t see even an inch ahead of the nobles’ slander.
Other than that, he didn’t show that kind of appearance even at a time when he could be nervous in so many areas.
“…”
So now, the figure of Klaus walking around in front of Yulia’s room with a nervous face on his face.
For Kayla, it could be said that it was a shock itself.
“Klaus. I’ll make you a cup of tea.”
When Klaus showed a nervous expression, Planche offered to serve the car.
It means that there will be nothing special, so there will be no big trouble, so put your mind at ease.
Then Klaus nodded his head as if he finally understood and stopped in his seat.
‘I can’t get used to this no matter how many times I repeat it.’
As a woman, giving birth to a child is definitely a great blessing.
But at the same time, it is also a dangerous moment when a woman’s life may be in danger.
Do you feel that the woman you love inside me is going through the pain of her childbirth.
Even Klaus couldn’t help but be nervous.
Yulia’s moaning from time to time overturned the mind that was barely calming down.
As I repeated the episode, I thought I would be able to get used to this part.
I still hated seeing someone next to me suffer this much, and I couldn’t adapt.
How long has it been?
Suddenly, a long scream was heard and a commotion erupted from within.
Immediately after, her door was carefully opened, and the lady-in-waiting cautiously poked her head out.
“Klaus.”
Hearing that, Klaus jumps up and enters the room.
He tries to get right to Yulia’s side, but her maids-in-waiting stop him.
Looking over them, I saw Yulia holding her hand up to restrain herself.
It must be that I need time to sort out my messy appearance.
“You are a pretty princess.”
In the meantime, the maid shows her child who has just seen the light of day.
It is normal for a newborn baby to be a bit unpretty.
Even so, the child her maid was holding was so pretty.
To the extent that I wonder if it would be like this if I looked at Yulia’s childhood.
Klaus smiled and looked at his child.
Looking at my daughter, who was crying loudly as if declaring that I had come into this world.
I imagined the things I wanted to come true one by one.
“Klaus. The Demon King says you can approach now.”
As soon as permission was given, Klaus went right up to his wife.
It was Yulia, full of her usual majestic appearance, her dazzlingly charming appearance.
The pain of her childbirth and the rugged journey had eaten away at them a little.
But the slightly sickly appearance was beautiful in its own way.
You look so fragile, even knowing that the ladies-in-waiting are by your side.
I had to struggle very hard to hold back the feeling of just wanting to hug her.
“Don’t die. You don’t have to look at me like that. It’s just that I’m a bit tired.”
Did he notice the worry in my partner’s eyes?
Yulia whispered in a hoarse voice.
Afterwards, he said, ‘Let’s look at the high treason that made the king so hard.’
I was able to embrace a young life that was like my own alter ego.
“… It’s my daughter.”
“It is my daughter.”
“Then my name must be Claudia. I was expecting a son from the bottom of my heart.”
“I am good because I am a daughter. Because he looks so much like His Majesty the Demon King.”
“You look like me, I’m already worried. How messed up it will be.”
Her tongue is tsk-tsk, but the corners of her mouth are raised as if they would ascend to heaven at any moment.
Seeing the tears welling up in her eyes, to my daughter who came out to this world without any harm.
Thank you so much, nice to meet you, he seemed to be saying that.
“Baby. My daughter my daughter Claudia. Nice to meet you. Do you know who your mother is? It is the demon king who holds this continent in his hands. And you are the future king who will inherit that huge land after me.”
Then, as if it were a response to those words.
Her child wiggles her tiny hand and grabs Yulia’s finger.
Whether the behavior of her child was intentional or happened by chance.
None of that mattered to her parents.
She was Julia, who seemed even more delighted than the moment she unified the continent.
She loves the most, because with this she has acquired something precious that she will love just as much.
She was able to show off a very innocent and bright smile after a long time.
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“Claudia!!!”
If only I could go back to that time.
If only I could go back to when I first met my daughter.
Julia would have said this.
Please listen carefully to your mother, and don’t turn inside out.
“Huh!”
She was a child who looked just like him, though she was a little worried.
At the same time, she was also Klaus’ child, so I knew she would have a serious look.
However, when she reached the most terrifying and ugly three and four years old, it was truly crazy.
“You! What kind of habit are you talking to mom! Say it again!”
“Huh!!”
In front of a child, he is a king and does not need anything.
There are just angry mothers and disobedient children.
Throw away everything and wow!! She was just an angry mother.
Klaus let out a small sigh of hers as he looked at it.
As expected, my daughter seems to have a lot of fun with my mom.
I was already worried and looking forward to what would happen later.
“Fool! Stupid mother! Fool!!”
“Is this guy for real?! Klaus! Won’t you scold him!? Look at the habit of talking to mom!!”
“… Mmm.”
Normally, Klaus would have been the first to scold my daughter.
No matter how young you are, ignoring your parents already is something you should never get over.
But if you think about the reason, if you think about why that cute and pretty child is so angry.
It was impossible to recklessly scold the child, or just side with Yulia.
“Yulia. You know we’re on vacation right now, right?”
“Absolutely. That’s why you don’t care about other people’s eyes.”
“But you also work here. Until just before that.”
“It is urgent…”
“As for the urgent matter, I already saw it with you before leaving for vacation. And there are plenty of talented people out there. These are things you just have to trust them for a while. If it was a world that would collapse if the king took a break for a few days, he wouldn’t have even started.”
“…”
“Did you know that Claudia was happy a few months ago at the thought of being able to hang out with her mom all day?”
Although it seems that the positions of mom and dad have been reversed.
I fall in love with the fact that I have a lot of time left because I work secretly behind the scenes.
Julia was living a busy life as a king.
Thanks to that, Claudia was held more in her father’s arms than her mother’s.
Otherwise, she was living in the arms of Planche, Caella, and Lire’s younger sister, who was acting as Claudia’s direct handmaid.
“…”
Yulia cautiously approached Claudia at those words.
A child slumped in her seat with both her cheeks puffed out in a pout.
She went a little closer and looked at her face, and it seemed that she was very disappointed in something.
She wants to cry right now, but it seems like she can’t because of her pride.
She was a very little princess, trembling.
“… Claudia.”
Looking at her, Yulia felt that she was similar to her old self.
Even though she desperately wanted something, she ended up with her former self, which she couldn’t reach.
That’s why she tried to give her everything without lacking for my child.
However, it could be another wound to this child in reverse.
“Baby. My baby.”
“… Yeah.”
“Would mom give me a hug?”
“…”
Instead of answering, Claudia nodded her head.
Because of the king’s majesty, and because of work, and because of time.
For those reasons, Yulia couldn’t hug her daughter as much as she thought.
Thinking of her foolishness, Yulia treasured her own treasure, which was more precious than anything else in her world.
I held her partner and the fruit of love that I had achieved tightly into my arms.
“My princess, what do you want to do with your mother today?”
“… Are you really going to do it?”
“Yes. I will do it for real.”
“… I want to take a nap with you.”
A very insignificant request, but a wish that the child really wanted to fulfill.
Julia nodded her head and, holding Claudia, sat her down in her armchair.
And she muttered, “Baby, baby,” As she lovingly stroked her daughter’s hair, her face.
“…”
Meanwhile, Klaus came and sat right next to his mother and daughter.
I promise to stay by your side while you sleep.
I’ll take care of everything no matter what happens, so have a good night’s sleep and good dreams.
It seems to say that Yulia has been with her daughter for a really long time.
She fell asleep next to her own loved ones, in the cool breeze, in her warm sunshine.
“… Have a nice dream.”
Looking at my wife and her daughter, both sleeping with happy smiles.
Klaus smiled brighter than any smile he had ever shown.
Yeah, maybe all those times.
For this very moment, for this one scene.
To keep that image in my eyes, to embed it deep in my head
Maybe that’s why I lived so desperately.
‘No more… There’s no need to go back.’
Klaus kissed my wife and daughter on their foreheads and on their cheeks.
I hope once again that it will be the happiest and most enjoyable dream.
– Complete –