Chapter 457 The Incarnation of Light That Will Illuminate the Entire World for the Next Thousand Years
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Waaaaah! Waaaaah!”
K-RACK! BOOM! K-THOOM!
Yeah… there were some seriously ominous sound effects going on in the background, but trust me, it wasn’t a mistake. My son, Wakaba-born just the other day to me and my elven love, Tania-was currently inside the crib Her Majesty the Queen had gifted us, throwing such a tantrum that his mana circuits¹ were redlining.
”Oh, what’s the matter, Wakaba? Are you hungry for Mommy? Or do you have a dirty diaper?”
”…Tania, how are you staying so calm?”
”Hmm? Oh, this is nothing. For an elf baby, it’s perfectly normal. He’s just a bit overwhelmed by mana circuits that are far too large for his tiny body. He’ll learn to control them soon enough.”
”If you say so…”
Apparently, that was the deal. my son didn’t just “leak” from his diaper; he leaked mana, too. As Tania said, it was standard for elves-they were born magic users in the most literal sense.
The downside was that a weakling like me couldn’t even handle a newborn like Wakaba. Unlike with my daughter Momo, I could barely help out with his care, which left me feeling pretty pathetic.
I’d heard there were charms to suppress mana circuit flare-ups, but there was a faction of elves who insisted that “nature should take its course” and that using them was “pitiful.” At least, that’s what the elven reinforcements who handled the birth-blessings (Anzan Kigan²) told me.
Then again, most of those reinforcements were half-humans like Wakaba, and they said they’d relied on those charms all the time, calling the “natural” way an old elven superstition.
Regardless, I was stuck until a charm was ready. I could only really help out when someone else was there to act as a magical lightning rod, which left me feeling useless.
”Waaaaah! Waaaaah!”
”Ah, he’s hungry. Alright, come to Mommy. Let’s get you fed.”
Tania effortlessly suppressed his leaking mana and scooped our son into her arms. Her expression was so tender… or rather, her eyes were practically melting. She looked like she was completely head-over-heels for him.
Damn it… I wanted to dote on my son just as much as I did with Momo, but I was literally blocked by magical physics. I definitely needed that charm. Just as I was brooding, Tania beckoned me over from the sofa.
”Hehe. Come on, don’t make that face. Come sit by me. As long as I’m here, you’re safe.”
”…Sorry. I wish I were a bit stronger.”
”Don’t start pouting over that now. Or do you need some ‘there-there’ time, too?”
”…I wouldn’t say no.”
Since I’d been relegated to the corner of the room like an extra, I scurried over and sat down next to them. Tania started stroking my hair with a laugh, wearing a face every bit as gentle as the one she showed Wakaba.
Umu… This was bad. Tania’s maternal instincts had officially achieved a “Limit Break³.” She’d always showered me with that over-the-top elven affection, but since Wakaba was born, it had shifted into overdrive. I was grateful, obviously, but there was this strangely decadent, “spoiled-rotten” vibe in the air…
”Alright, Wakaba, it’s time for your milk~”
”Waaaaah! Waaaaah!”
Tania casually pulled up her top, baring her breast. Wakaba let out a little “Fueh…”-an adorable whimper that would probably make the elders back at the elf village faint from a cuteness overload-and latched on, his squishy little hands kneading away.
”There we go, drink up, sweetie…”
She really did look so soft. Tania stroked Wakaba’s head with a blissful, melting expression. And then, every so often, she reached over and stroked my head, too.
”Hehe, he’s a hungry one…”
”…Yeah.”
”Do you want some too, Kento?”
”…Please, have mercy.”
”I guess sharing with your son is a bit much. Well then… how about tonight? ♡”
”……”
I had to admit, Tania’s breasts had filled out beautifully since she got pregnant. As a card-carrying member of both the “Big Is Better” and “Flat Is Justice” parties, it was a tough internal debate, but I had to say, this current look was something special.
But wait… did she think I was just another baby? The way she was pampering me, the look in her eyes… it was exactly how she looked at Wakaba. She must have caught the skeptical look on my face.
”…Is something wrong?”
”No, it’s just… you know I’m not a baby, right?”
”Oh, is that it? Well, in that case, why don’t you pamper me for a bit? ♡”
She leaned her head onto my shoulder with a soft thud.
Or maybe this was just a “My Wife Is Too Cute” point? I couldn’t stand it anymore. I wrapped my arms around both her and Wakaba, rubbing her head back with everything I had.
”Nfufu… ♡ I don’t know, I’m just so happy… I think I’m floating on air right now. Sorry, just humor me for a little while.”
”…Usually, I’m the one who’s supposed to be the flighty one.”
”Oh, come to think of it, you haven’t turned into a puddle of mush like you did with Momo. Are you holding back because I’m the one acting silly? You don’t have to. You know, that whole ‘Throughout the entire world-‘ thing? Feel free to go nuts.”
”I mean, I can’t really do it on command, but… alright.”
Wakaba was busily nursing in our arms, and he was just painfully cute. I thought since he was a boy, I might not feel that same “gah!” factor I had with Momo, but I was dead wrong.
Unlike adult elves, his ears were soft and floppy. He had those chubby baby cheeks and tiny little hands with even tinier fingers. I gingerly offered a finger to the hand he had resting on Tania’s breast, and he squeezed it tight. …Alright, here we go.
”Who’s a cute little boy!? It’s Wakaba! Are you really my son!? You’re so handsome you’re literally glowing! You’re the light that illuminates the whole wide world! The Incarnation of Light who will shine upon the world for thousands of years to come! You’ve gone and saved the world just by being born, haven’t you!?”
”Kuku, what even is that…” Tania asked with a laugh.
Tania looked half-exasperated but completely delighted. Wakaba just kept nursing in silence. My arms were overflowing with pure bliss. I couldn’t help myself; I leaned in and planted a kiss on Tania’s cheek.
She giggled, clearly tickled. The “Happiness Points” were multiplying exponentially. After a while, my slave Lily and my darling daughter Momo walked into the parlor.
”Oh, I see you’re at it again,” Lily said.
”Baaa!”
”Now, Momo, it’s not ‘Ba,’ it’s ‘Wa-ka-ba’…” Lily corrected her.
”Baaa! Baaa!”
”Oh! If it isn’t my precious daughter! The hope and salvation of every living soul in existence-Momo herself!”
”Master is as hopeless as ever, I see~” Lily added with a smirk.
Once it gets like this, there was only one thing to do: the Happiness Sandwich. I beckoned Lily over and pulled her into the pile, then settled Momo onto my lap. On the other side, I still had Tania and Wakaba. Is it even possible to be happier than this?
Actually, believe it or not, the answer was yes. Over the next month or two, we had three more babies scheduled to join the family. There was a limit to how much luck one guy should have… God must have messed up the balance settings on this world. I really hope He never fixes the bug.
”Ba… ca-yute…”
Momo said, looking totally entranced. She’d grown so much lately; she could even stand and walk now, but her speech was still a work in progress, and she could only manage “Ba.”
Even so, every time she saw her little brother, she said “ca-yute.” She was a baby herself-the literal definition of cute-and yet here she is, doting on him. I was starting to worry she was going to have a serious brother complex, but hey, better that than them fighting.
”So, Lily, did you need something?” I asked.
”Yes. It seems Lady Kushe is finally returning. And I believe Lady Ray was scheduled to visit the capital around now as well. Despite the timing, perhaps it’s time to move forward with some of your work?”
”Ah, right. …I guess my paternity leave is officially over.”
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Summary:
Kento navigates the chaotic but heartwarming domestic life of a new father. He manages baby Wakaba’s explosive magical tantrums with the help of Tania’s maternal expertise. The chapter ends with a full family ‘happiness sandwich’ before Kento is reminded of his business responsibilities.
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Trivia:
- Wakaba is a half-elf and was born only a few days ago.
- The baby crib was a gift from the Queen.
- Momo is now old enough to stand and walk.
- Kento is expecting three more children in the next 1-2 months.
- Kento feels inadequate because he cannot physically handle Wakaba’s mana leakages yet
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Character Insight:
Tania is experiencing a ‘maternal limit break,’ blurring the lines between her care for her newborn and her ‘pampering’ of Kento. Kento remains deeply affectionate but struggles with his lack of physical/magical power in the household.
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Behind the Scenes:
The author uses hyperbolic titles to contrast with the very soft, ‘low-stakes’ domestic slice-of-life content. The ‘Degeneracy Points’ are a recurring meta-joke about the protagonist’s lifestyle.
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TL Notes:
Notes:
• Wakaba – Newborn son of Kento and Tania. A half-elf magic user with large Mana Circuits. Has squishy cheeks, tiny fingers, and soft floppy ears. Emits magical discharges when throwing tantrums. The newborn son of Kento and Tania. Has green hair and elf ears.
• Tania – An Elf adventurer who, despite her race’s reputation for low sex drive, is secretly quite passionate. She initially seemed ‘wasted’ (emotionally dry) to her friend Raika, but was easily introduced to the pleasure-items sold at ‘Harvest.’ She is easily embarrassed and attempts to maintain a dignified facade, despite her recent, frequent purchases. She wears practical but light armor over a simple cloth tunic and short pants, highlighting her grace and agility. Her primary relationship is one of friendly senior-junior with Raika.
• Momo – The newborn daughter of Kento and Lily. She has pink hair and her father’s ear and eyebrow shapes.
• Kento – Lord Harvest—the unassuming owner of the Harvest magic tool shop (with a discreet adult goods side). An isekai’d Japanese salaryman resembling Kazuma Satou, with dark hair and basic magic for crafting. Recently triumphed over a Great Dragon; now juggles his harem, tinkering, and ties to Amelia and the Queen at Ddo-Buddy Manor.
• Lily – the sl*ve and primary experiment subject for the magic shop, ‘Harvest.’ She has striking pink hair, Blue eyes, medium breasts, which the Protagonist associates with being ‘wanton’. She has a working knowledge of magic, which she kept hidden from the slave trader.
• Kushe – Chief Mage of the Coalmine Kingdom—a blunt, mischievous court mage and Kento’s companion. Dark green hair worn haphazardly under a loose robe, she’s assertive, knee-complaining, and leaks secrets to push things forward.
• Ray – A Viscount with flaxen-gold hair in a men’s wolf cut. Possesses a sweet mask and a prince-like aura. It is revealed at the end that Ray is actually a woman. She has started manufacturing and selling adult goods similar to Kento’s products in the Royal Capital’s pleasure district.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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