Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 32: A Father’s Conversation
“What’s the situation with the war between Weimar and Admos, by the way?”
Since that day, Ivern had moved in as a houseguest at my place, following Yulia’s persuasion. He’d started a life of commuting between town and here.
As a result, I had to prepare a house for Ivern and Yulia. I’d been using magic to build it, but when Ivern returned, I took a break and casually asked about the war, as it came to mind.
“Ah, seems like Weimar has the upper hand. Their soldiers are highly motivated, and it looks like Weimar might win if things continue this way.”
“Hmm, I see.”
“…Seriously? You ask about it, but then act like you don’t care? And let’s not forget—you’re the one who started this mess!”
Ivern’s frustration was clear, but to be honest, I didn’t have the slightest interest in the war’s outcome.
“Well, you know, this whole thing was just punishment for both Weimar and Admos. As long as both sides suffer, I’m satisfied. I couldn’t care less about who wins or loses.”
When I said this, Ivern slumped his shoulders dramatically.
“Right… That’s just the kind of guy you are. Lately, with you building a house for us and all, I’d almost forgotten how ruthless you can be.”
Ivern glanced up at the partially built house.
“Well, I’m only doing this because Yulia asked. She’s Meyleen’s best friend, and now…”
Before I could finish, loud, overlapping cries of babies echoed from the house.
“Haha. As usual, our little ones are full of energy.”
Yes, a few months had passed since then, and Yulia had given birth as well.
She’d had a baby girl, and they named her Ayla.
With two babies in the house now, life had become lively.
Meyleen and Yulia had transitioned from being best friends to “mom friends,” supporting each other as they raised their children. Their bond deepened, and as a result, I couldn’t be happier.
“But still… Hey, Kenta.”
“What is it?”
While I was imagining the chaotic bustle inside the house from the crying and hurried footsteps, Ivern suddenly addressed me with a serious expression.
“There’s no one around here, and it’s probably the safest place in the world, isn’t it?”
“Huh? Where did that come from?”
“Well… I was just wondering why you let us live here in the first place. It’s a little strange when I think about it.”
“Oh, so that’s what you’re getting at.”
At the moment, the only people who could set foot on this property were the Ivern couple and Bennett.
“Well, you bowed your head to me, didn’t you?”
“Oh, you mean when I apologized after hearing why you became a wanted man?”
“Exactly. You immediately admitted your fault and apologized. Since coming to this world, you were the first person I met who could sincerely apologize.”
At my words, Ivern seemed like he wanted to retort but ultimately stayed silent.
“…I never thought I earned your trust with something like that.”
“Well, I didn’t trust you right away. I just thought, ‘Maybe this guy’s trustworthy?’”
“I… I see.”
“Of course. I’ve only ever harbored strong distrust for this world. Back then, the only person I truly believed in was Meyleen.”
“…Is that still the case?”
Ivern asked cautiously. What’s with this guy asking something so obvious?
“I’ve told you before. If you ever betray us, I’ll eliminate you immediately.”
“…Right. You did say that.”
Ivern let out a resigned sigh, his shoulders drooping.
“Well, as long as you stay an ally, I’ll protect you. You’re Meyleen’s best friend’s husband, after all.”
“!?”
Ivern turned to me with a startled look.
“Wait, what?”
“What are you even asking now? I’m literally building your house next door, aren’t I?”
“Kenta…”
“Well, it means you’ve earned that much trust from me. Though, honestly, the biggest reason is that Meyleen trusts you two.”
As I spoke candidly, Ivern burst into laughter.
“Haha. Your entire social circle revolves around Meyleen, huh?”
“Of course. What else did you expect?”
The only other person allowed on this land was Bennett, who had supported Meyleen during childbirth and continued to help with childrearing. From my perspective, Bennett was nothing short of a lifesaver—a truly indispensable figure.
As for Ivern, he was my go-to for gathering materials.
“So? Why are you suddenly asking about this now?”
When I asked, Ivern glanced at the house.
The babies’ cries had subsided, replaced by occasional bursts of laughter.
“Well, I was just wondering… What’s your plan for the kids as they grow up? Are you going to raise them here, let them go into town to make friends, or bring others to live here? Have you decided yet?”
“Oh, that.”
“We’ve already decided that.”
I said, referring to a discussion Meyleen, Mona, and I had earlier.
“We’ll raise them here. Meyleen is a former queen, and Mona used to work as a maid in the royal castle. They’re both highly educated, so there’s no issue with the children’s upbringing.”
“Ah, right, I forgot about that.”
Ivern replied.
“And you haven’t forgotten something else, have you?”
“Hm?”
“Leon is the child of a former queen of the Demon Kingdom.”
While Leon inherited my skin and eye color, he also got Meyleen’s silver hair, her pointed demon ears, and now, even his facial features are beginning to resemble hers.
“And most importantly, it’s been a few months since his birth, and his face is starting to look more and more like Meyleen’s.”
The hair color, the ears, and now his facial structure—anyone with the knowledge might recognize Meyleen’s traits in Leon.
“If that happens, it could expose Meyleen’s existence to the Demon Kingdom. In fact, Mona figured it out with far less information.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
I still couldn’t believe Mona pieced it all together just from the embroidery on a handkerchief.
Though Mona’s help has been invaluable since, it was purely a stroke of luck. I won’t make such a mistake again.
“On top of that, Leon is my son. Even now, as a baby, it’s clear he’s brimming with potential.”
“You sure this isn’t just parental bias?”
“It’s not! You, as a human, wouldn’t understand, but Leon’s magic power is already immense for his age. Even Meyleen and Mona agree on this.”
“So, you’re saying…”
“Exactly.”
I pictured Leon as he grew older.
“If he keeps developing like this, he’ll become a massive spark for the Demon Kingdom.”
“You realize that, and yet…”
Ivern trailed off, but I understood his question.
“You’re wondering why I had a child with Meyleen despite all that?”
“Yeah… That.”
“Why do you think?”
I looked him straight in the eyes and answered.
“Why should I care about the Demon Kingdom? Why should something as trivial as their politics stop me from loving Meyleen? If the Demon Kingdom dares to meddle with Leon or Meyleen…”
I paused, letting my words sink in.
“They’ll have sealed their own fate.”
Hearing that, Ivern’s face turned pale.
“…I’ll pray the Demon Kingdom doesn’t act recklessly.”
He said solemnly.
“You do that.”
A few months later, Ivern informed me that Weimar had emerged victorious in the war, claiming part of Admos’s territory and a hefty war indemnity.
All I could muster in response was a disinterested “Huh.”