Chapter 157: Why Do I Feel a Bit Regretful?

Under Sistem’s guidance, it didn’t take long for the two to arrive at the Church.

Field and Alice, however, hid far away at the entrance, watching Liakade inside.

“Good day, Her Highness Sistem.”

The nun inside the Church wore a white habit and respectfully greeted Sistem.

“Your Highness, is there anything I can assist you with?”

“This is my friend. Could you check if she’s pregnant?”

Sistem spoke directly.

“S-such bluntness!”

“What, do you want me to use some secret code instead?”

Liakade’s face flushed slightly.

After all, her appearance was that of a little girl—a petite young girl coming to check if she’s pregnant, no matter how you think about it, it’s strange.

“Gladly at your service. Please come this way, miss.”

Yet, the nun showed no unnecessary expression, agreeing readily to Sistem’s request and respectfully guiding Liakade onto the Holy Altar.

Liakade followed the nun up to the Holy Altar, and the nun began to release her own Magic Power.

The nun’s Magic Power was of the Water Element, but when she injected her power into the Holy Altar, it began to emit a faint blue-white holy light.

This was Light Element mixed with impurities.

The nuns and priests of the Church could only convert their Magic Power into weak Light Element through the Holy Altar or other devices.

This was also why they hadn’t previously detected the Demon Bloodline in Liakade or been able to directly locate the hidden Demon Race member.

Liakade felt a warm, slightly damp sensation throughout her body.

After the light faded, the nun slowly descended from the Holy Altar.

“Um…Miss Nun, what was the result?”

Liakade asked nervously.

“You are not pregnant. Please be at ease.”

Perhaps seeing Liakade’s tension, the nun replied with a gentle, patient smile.

“Whew.”

Liakade let out a long sigh of relief, the stone in her heart finally falling.

Still…there’s a tiny bit of regret about not being pregnant…

Wait, what regret! Do I really want to be a mother that badly!?

Liakade quickly shook her head, shaking off the strange thoughts from her mind.

Though it was a bit of a shame, there would be many chances in the future.

Once everything was settled, there would surely be a better opportunity to bear a child for the one she loved.

“It seems she’s not.”

Outside the Church, Field strained her ears, squinting at the three conversing inside.

Seeing Liakade’s relieved expression, Field and Alice also let out breaths of relief.

Although Liakade being pregnant wouldn’t have been a bad thing—in fact, it might have been good—the three of them were all under twenty.

Becoming mothers this early was hard to adapt to.

“Well…maybe it’s for the best. Liakade is so small. If she had a baby, it would definitely be painful…”

Alice voiced her concern for Liakade’s body.

“That girl’s a Succubus, after all. She can even get pregnant by girls—who knows what would happen?”

“Still, when is she going to tell us about this?”

Field was a little annoyed that Liakade hadn’t told them about it.

“No idea. Let’s wait until Liakade tells us herself.”

“Alright.”

Field said so, but internally, thoughts were already stirring.

“Looks like everything’s fine. Let’s go back too.”

“Mm.”

Alice nodded, glanced once more at Liakade, and then left the Church with Field.

After the checkup, the four of them had lunch together, then returned to their rooms.

With the Midterm Exam approaching, Liakade needed to review a bit.

After all, besides the practical portion, there was also a written test.

If she kept relying on her past knowledge, she’d eventually run out.

Additionally, Liakade needed to consider when to confess everything to Field and Alice.

Liakade sat in a lounge chair, flipping through some books she’d taken from the Library.

Inside were records about Magic Power operation, magical beasts, and history.

These things were never described so thoroughly in the Original Work—it felt like reading a setting collection, which made Liakade even more interested.

“Knock, knock, knock—”

After a while, a knock came at the door.

“Liakade, are you there?”

“I’m here.”

Alice’s lively and gentle voice came from outside.

Liakade answered, set her book down, and got up to open the door for Alice.

“What’s up, Alice?”

Liakade opened the door and saw Alice holding a few books in her arms.

“Liakade, I still don’t feel confident about the Midterm Exam.”

Alice pouted, speaking with a hint of a plea.

“Can you help me study again?”

“Of course.”

Liakade smiled, gently took Alice’s hand, pulled her in, and sat beside her.

According to the Original Story, Alice should have been able to keep up with the classes by now and even achieved good grades in this Exam.

But whether Alice wanted to spend more time with her, or really had questions, Liakade was happy to be together.

“Liakade…you’re too far. Can you come a bit closer?”

Seeing Liakade sitting in another chair, Alice tugged at her arm softly, her eyes full of warmth.

“Hey, aren’t we already sitting together? Isn’t this close enough?”

Liakade gripped Alice’s hand in return, rolling her eyes in exasperation.

“Not close enough.”

“…Then what should I do?”

Liakade was helpless.

Even with their chairs touching, it wasn’t close enough.

Did they need zero distance or even negative distance to be close?

“Liakade, come sit here.”

Alice patted her white thigh, inviting Liakade over.

“…You said we’d be studying. Can you really learn like this if I sit there?”

Liakade protested with her words, but obediently got up and sat down.

Maybe Alice was being a little mischievous, but Liakade didn’t mind going along with her.

“Mm-hmm, satisfied now?”

Liakade turned her face slightly toward Alice, sitting on Alice’s lap.

She found Alice’s legs soft and springy.

Sitting in her embrace, she could also catch a faint scent from Alice.

It was even more comfortable than the velvet-cushioned chairs in the royal palace.

“Liakade…so cute!”

Unable to resist, Alice hugged Liakade tighter, rubbing her head in return.

“Don’t worry, Liakade, you’ll definitely learn well—and I feel like I can study even better now!”

“Hmph, w-who knows!”

The soft sensation touching her from time to time made Liakade blush.

She remained seated on Alice’s lap, occasionally nuzzling Alice’s cheek as they read together.

“Liakade.”

She didn’t know how much time had passed before Alice suddenly leaned in and whispered her name in Liakade’s ear.

“No matter what happens, whatever troubles or difficulties, you have to tell me and Field, okay?”

“Eh? W-why bring that up all of a sudden!”

Liakade panicked at Alice’s unexpected words.

After all, she had been hiding the matter of being able to get pregnant from them.

“You just seemed a bit odd lately, like something was weighing on you.”

Liakade was startled.

She hadn’t realized she was being so obvious.

But what Alice said was nonsense anyway—Liakade had only learned yesterday she could become pregnant, and no one else had noticed anything yet.

Alice was just trying to encourage her not to bear everything alone.

“Ahem, I-I’ll say it. If something happens, I’ll definitely tell you guys.”

“Good, Liakade.”

Hearing Liakade’s answer, Alice seemed a little helpless, sensing Liakade still wasn’t willing to share.

Then, Alice softly kissed Liakade’s fair cheek.

“Then I’ll be off for now. Liakade, have a good rest.”

Alice pinched Liakade’s small, delicate bottom, and after Liakade stood up, she left with her books.

“Mm…bye-bye, Alice.”

“Bye-bye, Liakade.”

Looking at Alice’s gentle figure, Liakade felt a bit confused.

Was it because they’d officially confirmed their relationship?

Why did Alice seem so gentle today?

Normally, she might be even more aggressive.

Still, a gentle style was nice once in a while.

After seeing Alice off, Liakade lay back on her bed.

Though it wasn’t evening yet, after reading for most of the afternoon, she felt tired.

However, before long, there was another knock at the door.

Who could it be this time?

“Who is it?”

“It’s me, Field.”

“Coming.”

Liakade replied and went to open the door for Field.

Just like in the morning, Field was standing at the door, pushing a small cart covered with a cloth.

“Isn’t it still too early for dinner?”

Seeing Field, Liakade thought she was bringing food again.

“It is, but we can have afternoon tea.”

“Alright, alright.”

Liakade sighed helplessly.

Why were these two so clingy?

But she was still looking forward to afternoon tea.

After reading for so long, she was a bit hungry, and a sweet snack sounded nice.

However, Liakade failed to notice the mischievous smile on Field’s face as she pushed the cart inside.

“Field, what sweets did you prepare?”

Liakade looked at the cloth expectantly, wondering what kinds of treats were hidden beneath.

With a flourish, Field whipped off the cloth.

Liakade stared at the items on the cart, stunned.

W-wait?

What are these?

“Hehe.”

Field gave a charming smile, watching Liakade’s dazed expression.

“In my afternoon tea, the only dessert is you, Liakade.”