21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 836 - 832: Planning

After finishing his conversation with Monk Xinyuan, Chen Yu gave Dingyuan a few more instructions. Only after seeing the two off did he set out to return to Tokyo.

For Chen Yu, returning to Tokyo was way easier than getting there from Tokyo. He didn't need to fly behind an airplane again; he just had to open the Necromantic Space.

As he opened the portal to the Necromantic Space, Chen Yu increasingly appreciated this convenient mode of transport. The only downside was that he couldn't open the portal without a set destination, ruling it out as a means for casual travel—it could only serve as a quick return method.

Upon returning to the Necromantic Space, Chen Yu headed straight to the castle on the main island.

In the bedroom, Hiromi Jounouchi, dressed in pajamas, was reclining leisurely on a chaise lounge with a parenting magazine by her side, casually flipping through its pages.

Walking over to his wife, Chen Yu placed a kiss on her forehead and asked, "Not asleep yet?"

"Dinner was really good tonight; I ate a bit too much, so I thought I'd digest before going to bed." Hiromi Jounouchi wrapped her arms around her husband's neck and gave him a kiss on the lips before asking, "You're done working? Back so early?"

"Yeah, everything's settled, so I came back. It was a bit more trouble than I anticipated, but overall, it went smoothly." Sitting down beside Hiromi, Chen Yu glanced at the parenting magazine in her hands, a hint of a smile on his face. "You're already reading parenting magazines now? Worried you won't know how to raise the baby?"

Hiromi shifted her posture, sitting up slightly and leaning on Chen Yu's shoulder. She pouted and said, "Not exactly. I just think it's better to learn more about parenting. After all, it's our first time, and we're inexperienced. Knowing what to watch out for can't hurt."

Chen Yu slightly nodded at Hiromi's words in agreement. He picked up the parenting magazine and began flipping through it himself.

Spotting a picture of a child holding a kitten on one of the pages, Chen Yu suddenly chuckled and pointed to the text. "Look, honey, it says here that pets can accompany children as they grow, helping to cultivate their kindness and empathy. What do you think—should we let our child grow up with Xiao Lan, or with Audis?"

"I think both are fine. They're just pets, after all, aren't they?" Hiromi seemed indifferent and, after a moment of thought, added, "Didn't you also raise a group of cats on the island? How about letting our kid play with them too? Wouldn't that be even better?"

"You mean those Airou Cats? Interesting idea. When our baby's born, we could have the Airou Cats care for them. A fairytale-like village of cats would be a dreamlike world for a child, wouldn't it?" Chen Yu laughed as well. The Airou Cats were naturally endearing creatures, and if a child could play with them, it would indeed be like the magical world of animal friends in a storybook.

With that thought in mind, Chen Yu suddenly had a lightbulb moment and proposed to Hiromi, "Honey, have you heard about that popular game recently, Animal Crossing?"

"Animal Crossing? Yeah, it's the one where you live on a deserted island with animal pals, right? Why?" Hiromi had naturally heard of the game. She'd even seen some young nurses at the hospital playing it before.

Although intrigued by the game herself, Hiromi never had the time to indulge in such time-consuming activities due to her busy work schedule.

"Well, what do you think about creating something similar in the Necromantic Space? A deserted island with talking animals where our child can play their own real-life version of Animal Crossing. What do you think of the idea?" Chen Yu had just thought of it on a whim. As fantastical as it sounded, it wasn't all that difficult for him to realize.

Giving a child an enchanted childhood, with an island teeming with animal companions—a living, breathing version of the game—would undoubtedly be an incredible gift.

Hiromi, however, blew air through her nose at his idea in mock frustration. "The baby's not even born yet, and you're already planning to spoil them to such an extent? What if it's a boy who loves airplanes and tanks rather than animals?"

"If it's a boy? Then we can have the 6th Destroyer Squadron and other ship-girls accompany him. What could be more captivating for a boy than battleships and cannons?" Chen Yu laughed. Nothing in the world seemed to thrill boys more than giant guns and warships.

As for Hiromi's concern, Chen Yu simply pulled her into his arms and said with absolute confidence, "Do you really think that spoiling a child would ruin them? I'll teach our child all the wonderful virtues—intelligence, kindness, integrity. I won't let them become a bad kid!"

"Intelligence, integrity, kindness—that's all true. But I think our child also needs to learn how to protect themselves." Hiromi voiced her aspirations for the child's future as well, listening to Chen Yu's plans. "After all, their birth guarantees they won't lead an ordinary life. Even if we give them a simple childhood, they'll still become extraordinary as they grow up. So, our child must also learn to use their innate abilities wisely—not just to protect themselves, but also to protect those around them."

Chen Yu smiled at Hiromi's words, holding her tighter to reassure her. "Don't worry. Our child will undoubtedly be the most amazing child in the world because they'll have the most amazing mother in the world, who's already planning to teach them all the finest qualities before they're even born!"

Hiromi laughed at Chen Yu's praise, pinching his cheek playfully before replying with a smile, "And they'll also have the best father in the world, who's already preparing everything they'll need to grow up happy and healthy!"

"Hahaha!" Chen Yu and Hiromi laughed together. As Chen Yu stroked his wife's shoulder, he grinned and said, "We're already acting like parents, huh? The baby's not even born yet, and we've already mapped out their future. Who knows if they'll grow up the way we imagine?"

"Whether or not the child follows our planned path, we should do all we can to provide them the best environment to grow up in and teach them how to become an outstanding person," Hiromi replied firmly after the laughter subsided, her gaze filled with determination.