Inheriting a Lost Bloodline, My First Task is to have heirs?!
Chapter 236 - 236 - A conversation between rivals

I let Ioannis laugh his heart out if that was what it takes to calm him down. This was a better outcome than the situation turning into a fight, a soap opera or a cold war. I was also worried that such negative emotions will affect the children so him laughing in amusement is the best outcome so far.

It took him a minute or two to stop laughing. He had to stop because his stomach started to harden due to the lack of air, making him feel slightly uncomfortable. I looked at him and shook my head. I asked sarcastically, "Are you done? Do you have to laugh so much until you can't breathe?"

Ioannis looked at me, still trying to normalize his breathing. He then answered, "Don't look at me like that or I will end up laughing again." It was my turn to roll my eyes at him, eliciting another bout of giggles from him.

He then forced himself to look serious and then he asked for a favor, "Can I talk with him? Just the two of us." I asked, "Why? Are you going to give him ideas on how to seduce me like what you did with Lark's situation?" He looked guilty as I snapped at him. He stuttered to answer, not even able to deny what I said.

I smirked and changed the topic, "Sure. I will let him know about it. Lia will let you know where and when you can meet him." He then furrowed his brows in confusion, "Why Lia?" I turned around and walked towards the door as I answered, "I will be busy for the next couple of days. She will take care of everything you need. She will alert me when it is time for you to give birth."

He looked panicked as he tried to stand up from the bed, "Wh- What? I- Are you angry about me talking to Lark? I don't have to talk to that other guy if you don't want me to. Please!"

I turned to him with my serious face, "I am not angry. You can talk to him if you like. I have many things to do since I have not come to this kingdom for a long time. I hope you will find your stay here in Eieneos comfortable, prince consort." I smiled then walked out of the door and went back to my personal office.

On my way to my office, I asked Lia to tell Samir about Ioannis' request together with instructions to take care of the pregnant guy. Lia said that Aelorus can take care of Ioannis since taking care of someone pregnant was his forte. As for her, she will take care of everything I might need instead. I don't see anything wrong about her arrangements so I readily agreed to it.

Once inside the office, I started working on the stack of paperwork and documents I need to check, revise and approve. I looked into the progress of the farms and if there are any structures pending for repair or construction. I asked Lia to bring all my meals in my office from here on except breakfast.

After arranging which items I need to prioritize first and then working on the first few things on my to-do list, I decided to do a quick visit on the other three sleeping beauties at the upper floors of the palace. I peeked into the room a bit just making sure they are still alive and healthy. I left the place barely two minutes after I confirmed they looked alright.

Since I am alone, I had the time to reflect on recent things that are happening around me. I realized that although I like Lark a lot and though I knew he was conniving with Ioannis before, I still felt a bit uncomfortable with my men doing things behind my back.

After recognizing my own feelings, I decided to push it down since I myself am not the most honest person around. I always answer Ioannis and the other husband honestly when they ask me questions but I do withhold information that I think they do not have to know as of the moment.

The existence of the other lovers and their current state (the other three pregnancies) is partially known to Lark (he only knows about Makisig and not the others). Weirdly, only Samir knew about all three though he did not have much information beyond that. I will eventually tell the others but for now, I have to prolong this peace and quiet that I am enjoying as much as I can.

Just as I was thinking of what else to do, I suddenly remembered Nische (Laerad). It is already time for a visit to see if the items I brought back from Freyheimr have at least helped him heal up faster. My visit is long overdue.

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The next morning, I woke up a little after sunrise and went down to the main kitchen to prepare breakfast. Surprisingly, Lia and Aelorus are already there as if they were waiting for me.

I greeted them with a short "good morning" and started pulling ingredients out from my storage space to start cooking. They were watching me closely and also taking notes of the things I was doing. They also volunteered to help me in smaller tasks like washing the ingredients and chopping them, mixing the contents of the pot or pan so it won't burn and making sure to give me the next ingredient that I need to use in a timely manner.

I asked both of them, "Are you trying to learn how to cook?" Both of them nodded. I sighed and gave them books first on how to identify food ingredients, how to use each and some simple recipes first. I left them a ton of ingredients they can practice with and advised them to ask me if there is anything they are confused about. The two looked happy as they nodded their heads like children given nice presents.

Ioannis rang a bell from his room to signal Aelorus that he wants to come down and eat. This old man (well he looked no older than 20 but he speaks like an ancestor) ran while smiling excitedly upstairs. Within a few minutes, he was back in the dining area, carrying and assisting Ioannis to his seat.

When it was time for breakfast, Samir came to the palace as if he was advised about the meal before hand. I ignored this fact, knowing that it was Lia and Aelorus' idea since they want me to accept Samir too. I asked my two naughty attendants to join us in the most quiet (and awkward) breakfast I had in a long time.

I know that Ioannis is looking at me, waiting for me to talk to him but I got nothing to say to him so I stayed quiet. Lia and Aelorus, stayed quiet as well and just continued eating amidst the awkwardness. I felt Samir looking at me then Ioannis repeatedly but also chose to not speak a word.

Towards the end of the meal, I addressed Samir, "If you don't have anything urgent, can you have a conversation with this pregnant guy over here? He requested for it last night. If that is okay with you?" Samir looked blankly at Ioannis then back to me then nodded.

After I got his confirmation, I stood up and waved my hand on the table to clean everything up and return all the clean dining ware in their right places. I then addressed Lia, "Lia, I will be visiting the world tree realm today. I don't know how much time I will stay there. Take care of everything here and let me know if there's anything urgent."

I walked out of the dining area without looking back at the two guys who looked surprised at my last statement. I left at the table so they could have their talk. I went straight out of the palace and into the teleportation platform to the world tree realm. I closed my eyes and within a few seconds, I disappeared from where I was standing.

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Back at the palace, another awkward conversation was about to start. Samir immediately greeted Ioannis with respect, "Good morning, prince consort. May I know what do you need to speak with me about?" The very formal greeting surprised the other guy as he dismissed it, "Good morning to you too, Samir. My name is Ioannis. You do not have to be formal when you talk with me. You'll be Luna's husband in the future too anyways."

Samir looked at Ioannis, seemingly confused as to how calm the pregnant guy was in accepting his existence and the possibility of him being another husband of his own wife. He couldn't contain his curiosity as Samir asked, "Aren't you going to ask me to stay away from Luna?"

It was Ioannis' turn to be confused as to why the other will think that way. He then clarified, "No. She told me about you beforehand. The thing I was surprised about yesterday was the fact that you were awake. This is my second visit here in Eieneos. The first time I came, you were one of those sleeping guys in the upper floor."

Samir's eyes widened in understanding. It seems that Ioannis has no issues with sharing his wife with others. He was just disappointed about not being advised about it beforehand, he thought. Samir asked, "When are you going to give birth?"

Ioannis answered, "I will give birth anytime soon. I am a little over 5 and a half months now. Luna said the shortest pregnancy should be 6 months since she said that she nourished me well." When Ioannis looked at Samir, he saw the man's face as red as a tomato.

Samir coughed and then simply wished him a safe delivery. He then asked for permission to touch Ioannis' stomach which the other readily obliged. Samir confirmed that Ioannis is having twins. Samir was very surprised but he did not let it show on his face.

The two guys kicked it off and was seen talking leisurely and happily after about half an hour from the time they started talking. Samir gave tips on how to use basic attack and defense spells while Ioannis talked about his experience as a first time father and how he and Luna met. Overall, the conversation was light and jolly, contrary to the usual fighting in palace harems in TV dramas.

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