(EP-175.2) Exposed #4
175 – Exposed Under The Sun #4
Kalira confirmed Elga Von Lioness’ pregnancy.
It was only then that everything began to feel real, and the flood of emotions that I’d been holding back burst through like a ruptured dam.
“Should I say congratulations? Once some time [N O V E L I G H T] passes, you’ll be able to know whether you’ll be having a son or a daughter. It’s advisable to come for regular check-ups.”
Kalira congratulated Elga on her pregnancy and prescribed a glass bottle filled with round beads the size of a small fingernail.
“Take one of these anytime during the day. And, of course, you shouldn’t move your body recklessly for a while.”
The visit with Kalira ended at that.
Although it wouldn’t have been strange for her to ask various questions or express her curiosity, the fact that she didn’t showed her professionalism while working as a back alley doctor.
Elga and I closed the door of the clinic and walked through the sprawling corridor of the main building, strolling along the promenade. The sunset was glaring, casting a warm glow.
“.......”
“.......”
Neither I nor Elga spoke to each other. We simply moved our steps without knowing where we were heading. Then, Elga suddenly crouched down as if her strength had given way.
I asked in surprise.
“Are you okay, Elga-nim? What’s wrong?”
“... Nothing, it just hit me. Everything came so suddenly.”
It seemed that Elga was also only now realizing that she was having a child, after undergoing the examination and hearing the results.
Elga, like me, was probably skeptical of it. But now that it was confirmed, she started to feel all the pent up emotions.
“Ah, ff-. What am I going to say to Dad?”
A lot of concerns seemed to be swirling in Elga’s mind about how she would explain this situation to those around her.
I felt the same way. Elga’s belly would gradually become more noticeable. By then, it would be impossible to hide it from everyone. Which meant, I didn’t have much time left....
Along with impatience, an indescribable, strange emotion that I had never felt before settled in my heart.
Should I say that it felt as if someone finally connected me in this lonely and desolate world.
Literally, my family had grown by one. Now, I was no longer the only Angmar in the world. This also meant that there’d be a Quarter-Nymph.
“Elga-nim, what do we do now?”
“... Why are you asking me? You’re the one who made this, you bastard! Didn’t you have a plan!?”
That was right. I had a plan, and now the result of the first step was apparent. Compared to my grand plan, this was just a small stride.
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