Chapter 1074 – Afterword ─ Hedone Asks Venus for a Ridiculous and Perverted Request.
“Was I also born on such a tumultuous day?”
On the day of Minos’ birth, which was 100% confirmed with the help of Saint Grace, and on the day of Hedone’s birth, which finally came, Venus was having a very busy day.
Empress Agrippa, who was giving her a gentle smile and filling her missing hands, immediately nodded her head in response to her remarkable daughter’s question.
“Is that so? It was even more tumultuous than this when our daughter was born. That means a lot to her successor.”
“I know that’s what Momma thought, but has she ever been more upset than this?”
“Everyone who sat in a meaningful position in the Empire where the sun never sets was in attendance. Not only the advisory council, but also the Order of Saints, governors from the south, and even people from distant lands in the east.”
Venus didn’t invite that many people, so he smiled bitterly.
“I never imagined that so many people would see me being born in my mother’s womb.”
Hehe, it’s inevitable. The heir to the empire on which the sun never sets will be born, right? There are quite a few nobles who want to make a mark and remember that they congratulated them, right?”
“There were definitely nobles like that this time too.”
Venus pressed his right hand gently to his temple and let out a long sigh. Venus’ first plan was to intimately help Hedone give birth. Grace was enough for him to celebrate the birth, and Diana and Arisa were enough for him to receive the baby.
He was planning to invite Amilias as well, so there would be no problem if lightning struck during childbirth, so Venus was really planning on inviting just that many people.
‘Shouldn’t you give birth naked in the first place? No matter how much Hedone likes sex, she wouldn’t want to show numerous nobles giving birth…’
Based on his common sense, Venus tried to spend today feeling like it was a ‘family event’, but that would never, never, never! It was a sweet dream that was impossible as long as Venus was emperor.
“Your Majesty, Minerva says she has confirmed all invitations.”
Venus nodded her head at a word from Ceres, who appeared not from the shadows but from the usual crowded crowd. Today, only those who received an ‘invitation’ and those who originally worked here were allowed to enter the imperial palace.
Since it was not any other day but the day when the successor, Minos, was born, it was natural that security was tight, and the nobles hoped more earnestly than anyone else that only invited guests would come.
“May the happiness of all things be with you, Your Majesty!”
“Hedone was really beautiful today too!”
“Congratulations! Your Majesty!”
The nobles standing in the hallway waved their hands or bowed to appeal. Venus gave them a warm smile and greeted them appropriately, and started walking down the hallway while talking to Ceres.
“Have all those invitations been recovered?”
“Yes, every single one of you came to the imperial palace. Your calculations were accurate.”
“We have prepared as many seats as possible… But I hope that Hedone’s birth will not become a spectacle.”
Ceres shook his head calmly and patted Venus on the back.
“Your Majesty. It is not something to be a spectacle. Everyone here wishes for a safe delivery for Hedone and good health for Minos.”
“… Isn’t it meaningless if Hedone feels ashamed even if everyone else thinks so?”
“Hedone is actually happy that so many people have come.”
Venus touched his chin once and then nodded. It was Hedone who showed a potentially shameful appearance.
‘If Hedone is okay, it will truly be a place full of blessings, just as it was intended to be.’
Although it couldn’t be said to be refreshing, Venus cleared her throat as her anxiety had quite disappeared.
“Hmm! I’m not even giving birth today… I was worried for no reason.”
“Hehe, that’s possible my daughter. Is Hedone really happy? Remember that no wife hates her husband who cares about her.”
Thanks to his mother’s warmth, Venus was able to smile peacefully once more.
“Are Deanna and Arisa’s preparations going well?”
“Yes, in your case, Hedone, I really hope you will give birth without any problems, but the worst case scenario is always possible.”
“Uh, hmm! Yes! Considering the worst case scenario, I asked the two of you to help me receive the baby…”
Venus nodded and walked out into the garden, waving to the nobles who welcomed him.
“But then. What is the worst-case scenario? Shouldn’t I know and prepare for it?”
“This means that the umbilical cord gets caught in the baby’s neck or that it comes out from the body instead of from the head. Or does the bleeding in the perineum become too severe?”
Venus felt a tingling sensation in her groin from her mother’s extremely detailed explanation.
“Chu, are you bleeding?”
“In the past, giving birth to a baby was really difficult. It’s not for nothing that many women died during childbirth.”
“Uhm…”
“You don’t have to worry, Your Majesty. Hedone will indeed give birth to a healthy child.”
Because it was his first time experiencing this, Venus was so nervous that he was busy covering his mouth with his hands and swallowing because his throat was constantly burning.
“Yeah… I shouldn’t be this worried as I’m supposed to be a great husband.”
Venus, who consoled herself, quickly moved to the room where Hedone was resting. Even though Grace could only predict ‘inaccurately’ what time and minute she would give birth today, she could definitely predict the date of birth itself.
Therefore, Venus planned to spend all day next to Hedone, who was suffering from the upcoming birth. Even today, the countless eyes and ears of the empire could not point a finger at Venus for not doing the emperor’s work.
“By the way, Ceres, have you heard anything from Hedone?”
“What do you mean?”
“Um… Ten days ago. Hedone told me that she wanted to ask me a favor.”
Ceres thought for a moment and shrugged his shoulders with a bright smile.
“I am sorry, Your Majesty. I have not received any special information from Hedone.”
Venus nodded and entered the door opened by the maids.
“Welcome~ Venus.”
“Isn’t it too late? I heard I had no choice but to do breakfast, but thanks to Hedone, I was alone!”
Arisa and Diana were sitting to the left and right of Hedone, who was wearing only a pure white gown.
The two were truly helping Hedone, who was scheduled to give birth today. Since there were two excellent wizards and maids who helped him on a daily basis, Hedone only had to endure the pain rising inside his body.
“Welcome, Your Majesty. You are having a hard time because of me.”
“What are you talking about, Hedone? Aren’t you the one suffering the most today?”
“Still. I saw a lot of nobles bustling around outside.”
“Everyone gathered here to see you give birth and to congratulate Minos, who will be born today.”
Hedone covered his mouth with his hand and burst into happy laughter.
“I’m glad everyone gathered together.”
“Is this a fortunate thing? I’m not giving birth… But it would feel very strange to think that people came to see me in pain.”
“I feel like so many people are congratulating me on giving birth to the precious child I created with His Majesty.”
He Donne smiled and gently stroked her lower abdomen.
“I am a woman who has nothing. It feels really amazing that so many people come to me and hope that I will give birth to Your Majesty’s child well.”
“If Hedone accepts it so kindly and feels truly happy, I am truly happy!”
Venus lightly kissed her Hedone’s cheek and patted her and stroked her Hedone’s lower belly.
“Ah… Venus. Don’t touch me too openly and profanely. Hedone is wearing only this robe on her naked body right now.”
“Well, is that okay?”
“Of course it’s no problem. I’m maintaining my body temperature with a blanket, and later when my water breaks, it’s much better than taking off my panties and a dress.”
Arisa and Diana were eagerly helping Hedone based on the stories they heard from her numerous wives and ladies.
“Um, um…! It makes me smile to think that everyone is helping Hedone like this.”
“Now, please don’t worry too much, Your Majesty.”
Looking at Hedone’s eye smile, Venus nodded her head.
“But Hedone, what exactly was it that you tried to ask me to do last time?”
In response to Venus’ innocent question, Arisa and Diana suddenly turned their heads without saying anything, as if they knew what it was about.
“Hehe, it’s a wish I thought your Majesty would grant unconditionally.”
“If it’s Hedone’s wish, shouldn’t we grant it? And isn’t Hedone pregnant?”
Venus squeezed Hedone’s hand and held it with an expression telling her to tell him anything.
“Then, please listen, Your Majesty.”
“Speak comfortably.”
“Today… When I give birth, it will be very painful, right?”
“Isn’t it natural? A baby is born in your narrow hole.”
Hedone laughed.
“I hope you can turn that pain into joy.”
“Ah…”
Diana was the first to express her sighs.
“With joy…?”
“Yes! Your Majesty. I read in a book that there are definitely cases where sexual pleasure is experienced during childbirth!”
“Ugh…”
Arisa covered her face with both hands.
“… What…”
“So. When I give birth, please have sex with me. Your Majesty! If I am so loved by Your Majesty’s cock, the pain of childbirth will become nothing in front of the burning happiness!”
Venus looked blankly at Hedone, smiling brightly and speaking, then slowly turned her head and looked at Ceres.
“Hmm… I’m not saying that there is no basis at all.”
“Ceres!! Did you know?! If you had, shouldn’t you have stopped it in advance?!?!”
Venus grabbed her head with both hands, as if she had said that she would unconditionally grant an absurd wish.
“Three, my goodness! What kind of woman! Does she wish to have sex while giving birth to a baby? Ahhh…!?!?”
Venus was truly embarrassed, but Hedone just held his hands tightly and smiled as if she wanted to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime ‘opportunity’.
