If Minotauros became the Demon King, it would definitely start a war against the Kingdom, just like in the original storyline.
However, the current timeline has already deviated from the original plot. Minotauros probably won’t break the seal for another ten years, and by then, Liyakade and the others could easily defeat Minotauros.
“Then, what if your ancestor became the Demon King?”
Sistem met Liyakade’s crimson gaze.
“What was her attitude towards humans and the Kingdom?”
“She said if she became the Demon King… um…”
Liyakade recalled Korim’s lecherous expression from last night and her mouth twitched slightly.
“Maybe… if you offered her a few beautiful women, she’d be willing to sign a Peace Treaty with the Kingdom?”
“…Was your ancestor… male?”
“She’s female. And she looks a lot like me.”
Liyakade replied.
Hearing this, Sistem helplessly rubbed her forehead.
“The women of your clan really are all the same…”
“Ahem, but she didn’t hold any malice toward humans. If she became the Demon King, she’d definitely keep peace with the Kingdom.”
“I see.”
Sistem thought for a moment, then came up with an idea that sounded pretty good.
“In that case, after your ancestor becomes the Demon King, why not arrange a Marriage Alliance by marrying you over? It would be a natural way to proceed.”
“Eh? That actually sounds like a good idea.”
Liyakade was momentarily stunned, but also thought Sistem’s plan made sense.
Using a Marriage Alliance as the reason to marry Liyakade over not only allowed her to be with Field and Alice, but also demonstrated sincerity and made it easier for the Demon Race and Kingdom to sign a Peace Treaty.
As for why Liyakade had to marry both Field and Alice, just say it’s a Demon Race custom.
With Alice being a Light Element user, she could also keep Liyakade in check.
From the perspective of the Kingdom’s upper ranks, it was an acceptable explanation.
“But even if your ancestor is to become the Demon King, that won’t happen for another ten years, after the battle with Minotauros.”
Sistem reminded Liyakade.
“Until then, you must be careful not to expose your Demon Bloodline.”
“Yeah… I know.”
At this, Liyakade looked at Sistem with a trace of reproach in her eyes.
“If Her Highness Sistem hadn’t suddenly acted, I wouldn’t even have been exposed to you…”
“…Who told you to keep asking if you were pregnant or not?”
Sistem argued awkwardly.
Still, this matter couldn’t be entirely blamed on Sistem.
After all, if a girl kept nervously asking if she was pregnant, it usually meant she’d done something guilty.
“Let’s go. I’ll take you for a check-up.”
With that, Sistem stood up, ready to take Liyakade away.
“By the way, you really don’t know how to tell if you’re pregnant? That’s kind of lacking in common sense, isn’t it?”
“B-Because I never thought about having children before! You can’t just judge by physical changes… My constitution isn’t the same as a human’s. If I only realize it after my belly gets big, what should I do then?!”
Once again, the topic of pregnancy made Liyakade shy.
In the original work, there was indeed no mention of how pregnancy was determined in this world, and Liyakade found no answers in the memories of the original owner.
“So, why don’t you talk to Field or Alice? Aren’t you lovers? If you could have children, they’d probably be happy, right?”
Sistem asked with some confusion.
“Uh… It’s just a little scary. They wanted to be with me in the first place, so they must’ve been prepared not to have children. Now, suddenly knowing I can bear children, I don’t know if they’d be happy or feel pressured…”
In short, Liyakade just wasn’t sure about their feelings.
Although she knew she’d have to tell them eventually, she still needed some time to prepare herself.
After all, she herself had only just learned she could conceive and hadn’t even gotten used to it yet.
“By the way… What if you really do get pregnant?”
Sistem looked at Liyakade, asking the difficult question seriously.
The air instantly fell silent.
Field and Alice, hiding nearby, also held their breath, waiting for Liyakade’s answer.
“……Then…”
Liyakade was silent for a moment, then spoke with determination.
“I’ll give birth!”
“This would be a child of mine and Field’s or Alice’s. How could I possibly not want them?”
Liyakade unconsciously touched her small belly.
Perhaps a new life was already being nurtured within.
She’d heard pregnancy was troublesome and made everything inconvenient, with a big belly for nearly ten months and painful childbirth.
Liyakade was full of fear towards this unknown, but it was the crystallization of their love.
She also hoped to give both Field and Alice a child.
“Hah… You’re pretty amazing, Liyakade.”
Hearing Liyakade’s firm answer, Sistem finally acknowledged Liyakade from the bottom of her heart.
From the look in Liyakade’s eyes, she wasn’t lying.
If she got pregnant, Liyakade really would give birth to the child.
With that resolve, Sistem believed Liyakade would treat Field well in the future.
“Let’s go. To the church, now.”
“Mm.”
As the two left, Field and Alice finally emerged from the bushes.
Their feelings were hard to put into words.
Learning such a bombshell news left them both happy and dazed, with a sense of unreality.
Just as Liyakade thought, to be with her, they had long given up on having descendants.
But now, Liyakade had returned that possibility to them.
“Hmph, to think she didn’t come tell us first. Liyakade, that girl…”
Field pouted, looking at the small figure walking away, her tone tinged with displeasure.
“Liyakade…”
Alice softly called Liyakade’s name.
“But… This is a strange feeling. I can’t believe we could actually make Liyakade pregnant.”
After complaining, Field’s lips curved into a smile, her eyes full of tenderness.
“Alice, did you hear? Liyakade said she wanted to give us children.”
“I heard.”
No matter who you were, hearing that your beloved was willing to bear your child filled your heart with warmth.
When Liyakade resolutely declared she would give birth, both Field and Alice’s hearts trembled with emotion.
“Should we follow?”
Field?”
Alice looked at Field beside her, waiting for her answer.
“Of course we should. If Liyakade is really pregnant, how could we leave her alone to bear it all?”
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