Chapter 68: Daddy

Chapter 68: Daddy

After hearing the news, Airael’s mood was quite complicated.

Arthur now knew his true identity.

So, would he come to find her after arriving at the Elven race?

Should she hide from him?

Without a doubt, Airael felt guilty for leaving Arthur’s side back then.

She knew he had feelings for her.

They had spent so much time together and even shared some intimate moments, even having a child together, so she held some special feelings for him as well.

But she had pushed those special feelings down for the sake of the Elven race.

Moreover, Arthur’s arrival involved not just her.

There was also their daughter.

Airael had no intention of hiding Anna’s existence from Arthur.

When she left, she didn’t mention it because she feared she wouldn’t be able to leave, so she only hinted at it in the letter she left for Arthur.

After that, there hadn’t been an opportunity, or rather, she’d just overlooked it.

After returning to the Elven race, there was so much for her to deal with.

She had to handle political affairs and care for the child.

While dealing with political matters, Airael asked her companion Celia, “Celia, do you think I should meet with Axi?”

Celia’s eyes widened in surprise.

She didn’t expect Your Majesty would suddenly bring this up.

After a moment, recovering from her shock, Celia replied, “Your Majesty, just follow your heart in these matters. Whatever you decide, Aurora and I will support you and provide cover.”

Aurora nodded in agreement with Celia.

“With the way you’re saying it, it sounds like I’m about to do something scandalous.”

Although Airael’s situation with Arthur was indeed a bit scandalous at the moment, she still found it somewhat amusing.

“Your Majesty, that’s not what I meant…”

Celia hurried to explain herself.

Airael smiled and stopped her, saying, “You don’t need to explain. I was just joking, and my relationship with Axi really isn’t something we should expose right now.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

A sigh of relief appeared on Celia’s face.

Feeling much better, Airael continued to handle her duties.

At the same time, she was starting to clearly think about what to do next.

In the afternoon, after her nap, Airael turned to look at Anna, who was still sleeping beside her.

The little one’s adorable sleeping face was one she could never grow tired of.

Plus, this little one could really sleep—she would go to bed earlier and wake up later than Airael.

Because she rested so well, the little one could be full of energy when it was time to play.

Just as Airael was admiring Anna’s cute sleeping face, the little one woke up.

As soon as she woke up, her big eyes met Airael’s.

“Mommy!”

Softly calling out, the little one climbed up to snuggle into Airael’s arms.

Knowing what she wanted, Airael willingly wrapped her arms around the little one as Anna began to pull at Airael’s loose sleeping gown, preparing to nurse.

After a while, the little one was full.

Airael tidied up her own gown, then helped Anna wipe the milk residue from her lips.

“Such a little troublemaker! Make sure to eat clean next time, okay?”

Looking at Airael’s smiling face, Anna beamed back with joy.

Clearly, she didn’t quite grasp the meaning of Airael’s words.

Of course, Airael didn’t expect her daughter to understand.

Seeing her daughter still smiling at her, Airael playfully pinched Anna’s little nose and said, “You know wasting food is a shame, right? And Mommy is a rare treasure.”

Thinking Mommy was just playing, Anna laughed even more.

Her happiness only made Airael even happier.

After playing with her daughter for a while, Airael got up with Anna.

In the royal palace courtyard, Airael walked around, holding Anna.

It was just the two of them; everyone else had been dismissed by Airael.

After a bit of walking, Airael stopped and asked Anna in her arms, “Do you know about Daddy?”

“Daddy?”

Anna repeated in confusion.

“Yep, that’s right, Daddy.”

“Daddy!”

The little one echoed back, her face full of joy.

Airael couldn’t help but lightly frown.

Although Anna was calling for her father, Arthur, she had never met him.

While she bore some responsibility for that, it was also due to circumstances.

Meanwhile, Arthur was looking forward to his upcoming visit to the Elven race.

He not only wanted to win the championship but also to see Ailia.

There were some things he wanted to clarify face-to-face and to really hear Ailia’s explanation.

If there were complications, he wanted her to speak up.

Just before Arthur left, Shadow approached him.

“Shadow, did you need something today?”

Arthur asked, looking at Shadow.

He knew Shadow wouldn’t come without a reason.

“Master, I know you’ll be heading to the Elven race next. I just wanted to remind you to keep the bigger picture in mind, and don’t act rashly. Otherwise, Your Majesty’s impression of you might deteriorate.”

“Thank you for the reminder, I’ll be careful.”

Arthur took a deep breath, calming himself as he replied.

He realized he had indeed been a bit too hasty.

Seeing Arthur’s demeanor, Shadow felt much more at ease and smiled, “Then I’ll wish you success in your endeavors, Master.”

“Thank you, Shadow!”

Arthur expressed his gratitude.

After finishing his conversation with Shadow, Arthur set off for the Elven race, accompanied by his maid, Karina.

He needed to reach Bruz City in the west of the continent first and then travel from Bruz City to the Elven race.

The upcoming competition was said to take place in the Grand Arena of the Elven Royal City.

Therefore, for some, the outcome of this competition was becoming less important.

Fighting here itself was already an honor.

What they pursued was glory.

Of course, that didn’t apply to Arthur.

For him, achieving final victory was the only victory.

Otherwise, it would be a significant failure.

On the sea, Karina entered Arthur’s cabin and said, “Master, the sailors say we’re almost at the Elven race.”

Upon hearing this, excitement flared in Arthur’s eyes as he said, “Thank you for your hard work, Karina.”

Arthur was not good at socializing; almost everything was handled by Karina.

“This is what I should do, Master.”

Karina replied with her head lowered.

After that, Arthur didn’t say much more to Karina.

Once they arrived at the Elven race, they hurried towards the Royal City.