“Thank you. I really thank you. Additionally, congratulations.” 

Grid held Mercedes in his arms and whispered one line after another. His eyes were red. In fact, Grid had been plagued by great anxiety. The catalyst was Yeo Yulan, who explained to him that the reason why he couldn’t have another child was due to the providence of the world. 

Grid, who hadn’t impregnated Irene again even as Lord became an adult, really thought there was something wrong with him. He wondered if the world was interfering with him as Yeo Yulan said. It might’ve been true, but now it was a lie. 

The problems that had been wearing down at him disappeared due to raiding Baal and gaining the core of the beginning. Irene’s wish to give Lord a younger sibling was fulfilled. Mercedes, who was unfamiliar with natural emotions because she wasn’t loved by her parents, was able to learn the bond between parents and children. Basara’s anxiety as she secretly resented the uninterrupted passing of the years would be relieved, and Marie Rose, who still considered the dark and lonely castle comfortable, would have a reason to adapt to society. 

‘They will all be happier in the future.’ 

It was the moment when Grid, overcome with emotion, cautiously placed his hand on Mercedes’ belly... 

“Grid. Hey.” Zeratul approached him. It felt like he was urging Grid about something. 

Why did he want to interrupt this moment...? 

Grid was disappointed by Zeratul’s inconsiderate behavior and turned his...