The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor

Chapter 298 - 264: The Children’s Father (Part 2)

"That’s true, baby be good~~"

Hearing her sister’s loud shout, Hilvy had a second thought—perhaps it truly was like that.

She withdrew her listening belly and instead gently stroked her own stomach with her fair, jade-like hands.

"I’ve already told you it’s not that fast! How come you understand even less than I do?"

Seeing her usually suave and sharp queen sister foolishly caressing her belly with a silly smile, Xiya couldn’t help but feel frustrated.

After all, she is the distinguished Elf Queen, virtually ruling a nation. How could she behave like a little girl after it was all done? Even if you haven’t eaten pork, you should’ve seen pigs run, right?

At the very least, she shouldn’t be more "pure" than me, her inexperienced, naive sister, right?

Clearly, last night you were quite skilled in seducing Lynn... How come after practical experience you’re acting so silly?

"Of course, normal pregnancy wouldn’t happen so easily, but don’t we have the Lady Goddess secretly assisting us? You just became Her Divine Envoy; how could you understand the magnitude of Lady Goddess’s powers!"

Listening to her sister’s complaints, Hilvy’s hand showed no signs of stopping on her belly; instead, she stroked it even harder, with a bright smile on her face, indicating her current happiness.

How could she not be happy? She conceived a child with the help of the Lady Goddess—a grand achievement destined to help the Lady explore the mysteries of life’s origin. Initially, this task was exclusive for this term’s Saintess and Life Divine Envoy. But since Xiya was too inexperienced, the Lady couldn’t trust her fully, so She enlisted Hilvy, the Nature’s Messenger, to play a part.

The great Goddess of Nature and Life seeks to explore the mysteries of life’s origin and the essence of birth through the shared experience of life creation. Throughout the Divine Protection Continent, only Her Envoys can bear a fragment of Her divine thought.

Initially, this should’ve been her exclusive task; however, her power is inclined towards nature, and while usable, it’s not ideal. Thus, the Lady had to urgently select a Saintess to act as the Life Divine Envoy.

The Life Divine Envoy’s power is granted by the Lady Goddess, naturally aligned but likely unstable, as it was elevated from the common Saint Tier. Hence, it created room for Hilvy, the Nature’s Messenger, to find purpose... um, find her place?

Anyway, everything is great now, going smoothly, except for the two times Lady Goddess fainted during the life creation process last night. No hiccups otherwise occurred.

As for why the Goddess fainted, it clearly couldn’t be attributed to the mere process of creating life. After all, She is a renowned Virgin Goddess yet, a mighty Main God ruling over the Law of Life; how could She be overwhelmed by something as trivial as the reproductive process?

"Well, it does make sense, haha. However, Lady Goddess really cherishes Her followers; previously, when experiencing the secrets of life creation through me, She intentionally exhibited a delicate demeanor to align with my character. Truly considerate of Her!"

Upon hearing the queen sister’s rebuttal, Xiya didn’t stubbornly humph but rather recognized the greatness of the Lady Goddess, deriving a conclusion from her personal experience that the Lady cherishes Her followers.

After all, She stands so high above, Her divine might reaching the heavens, yet to protect the followers’ minds from damage due to abrupt personality shifts, She willingly conceals Her pride, accommodating Her follower’s weakness even at the cost of losing Her might, ensuring they end smoothly.

"Huh? Really?"

Hilvy was momentarily taken aback by the statement, realizing that the Lady’s delicate demeanor was meant to protect them?

She initially thought it was to excite Lynn even more...

Clearly, she wasn’t a delicate flower; she was forcibly influenced by Lady Goddess... no, rightly guided by Lady Goddess into this state.

"Oh well, it doesn’t matter now. It’s all done; I’ve conceived Lady Goddess’s baby. Later, I’ll surely take good care of her, nurture her into the happiest baby in the world!"

Once known for her sharp coldness, the Elf Queen now wore a kind expression, resembling a great mother who just gave birth.

"Well... although Lady Goddess indeed participated, these two children are, in the end, still our and Lynn’s children..."

Xiya timidly raised her hand, and despite seeing her queen sister’s joyful expression, didn’t really wish to correct her. But she also had to consider the children’s father’s feelings; clearly, it involves three persons... indeed, it’s one human, one god, and two elves, so why isn’t Lynn’s name mentioned?

"What are you saying? Clearly, they’re the children I’m carrying for Lady Goddess. Once born, they will be Divine Maidens; how could Lynn’s involvement be appropriate? If they count as Lynn’s, wouldn’t my children become ordinary Half-Elves?"

Hilvy slowly caressed her belly, her expression momentarily struggling, but ultimately decided firmly.

It’s not that she sought high branches but had to consider for the children—between being Divine Maidens and having impure Half-Elf blood, any Elf mother would know the right choice, right?

"They intrinsically are Half-Elves. Although due to the Goddess’s involvement, they may possess miracle-like qualities in their souls after birth, the blood flowing through their veins is ours and Lynn’s; aren’t you considering the source of their lineage?"

Seeing her queen sister misguided, daring not to acknowledge her husband, Xiya felt compelled to step forward and properly educate this wayward Elf Queen.

"I’m just doing what’s best for them..."

Hilvy attempted to argue further, but words were stopped by Xiya’s raised hand.

"Doing what’s best would mean they don’t have a father, having three moms instead? You’re being so unreasonable!"

Xiya grew increasingly emotional, her raised hand unable to resist falling heavily yet gently on Hilvy’s hand caressing her belly.

"Get it straight! I, Xiya Belinda, am the Life Divine Envoy! Being a matter of life creation, hence what I say goes! Although you’re the respected Elf Queen, concerning divinity, you’re Nature’s Messenger; overseeing flowers and leaves, green vegetables suffices. For childbirth, just listen to me!"

Usually gentle and charming, Xiya exposed an uncharacteristic fierceness, albeit her beauty precluded any fearsome expressions, appearing cutely fierce.

"This..."

"Stop with the this and that! Divine roles are established by Lady Goddess; dare you defy Her arrangements?"

"Okay... alright."

The Elf Queen, although an ultimate ruler over a nation and leader over her race, dared not disobey when Xiya invoked the Lady Goddess.

A Divine Envoy is essentially the most devout among the fanatics, placing the Goddess’s words above their lives; otherwise, how could she so willingly devote herself?

Indeed, Lynn is quite suitable to her, saying he matches an Elf Queen adequately. Essentially, she doesn’t lose out and saves the trouble of picking a man.

Since she hadn’t intended to seek a man herself, now the Lady had designated one for her; how could she pick and choose—just make do.

Just, sharing a man with Xiya feels peculiar. Lynn is her brother-in-law, yet also Xiya’s brother-in-law...

But nonetheless, the Lady’s designation is final; no one must defy it. Otherwise, Hilvy Belinda would be the first to step up and make things right!

Ah, merely admitting Lynn is the husband and father to the children negates the Divine Maiden status from her future daughter.

Since Lynn is acknowledged as the kids’ dad, further bringing in Lady Goddess to act as the other mom would make Lynn and the Goddess’s relationship seem...