I Became a Mother of a Sub-Male Son

“…lia. Elia?”

 

“Uh?”

 

While she was lost, she finally came to her senses when she heard the child’s voice.

 

“What’s wrong? What’s wrong?”

 

“No, it’s nothing. But why did you call me?”

 

“Don’t be surprised. I have already learned all the theories of swordsmanship.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes. I wanted to take swordsmanship lessons quickly, so I studied theory really hard.” 

 

“So now you can start training in earnest?”

 

“Yes. When I asked my father, he said that training starts this afternoon. He promised to watch me from time to time when he has time.”

 

“That’s good. The Duke said he’d like to see you at least occasionally.”

 

“Yes.”

 

The child was very happy, jumping around in place.

 

“Who decided to take care of the training?”

 

“Captain Sylvester decided to do it!”

 

“…If it’s Captain Sylvester, is he the leader of the knights here?”

 

“Yes. He took a leave of absence for about a year due to certain circumstances, but recently returned to the Knights.”

 

The knights commanded by the Duke were the most prestigious, the Valencian Knights. The person who served as the leader of the knights was none other than ‘Sylvester Rogarden.’ He was said to be a man with skills comparable to that of the Duke. So, even as a child’s swordsmanship teacher, he would be her enemy.

 

She said, gently touching the head of the child who was shaking his head back and forth excitedly.

 

“There’s still time left until afternoon class, so why don’t we go for a walk?”

 

“Then why don’t you go to the Knights Templar?”

 

“To the Knights?”

 

“I have to go to the training center soon anyway, so I want to go and see it in advance.”

 

“Is it far from here?”

 

“It’s on the outskirts, so you have to walk quite a bit.”

 

“Then, why don’t you change into your training clothes beforehand? I think we can just watch and then start training right away when it’s class time.”

 

“Great.”

 

Nodding her head, she went over to the next room, taking the child with her. She called the maid by pulling the leash and Sarah came in. The child said to Sarah with an excited face.

 

“I’m going to the training center now, so please prepare a change of clothes. I’ll take a look and then go to class right away.”

 

“Yes. Then, I will prepare your clothes right away.”

 

Sarah went out for a moment and came back with the clothes. The child looked familiar and was attended to by Sarah, changing his clothes. Sarah meticulously placed leather restraints on each and every part of the child’s fully costumed body, top and bottom. The child looked around at the braces on his wrists, elbows, and knees and said,

 

“Elia, how am I?”

 

“Yeah, it’s cool. It’s the best.”

 

When she gave him a thumbs up, the child smiled proudly.

 

“Then let’s go now.”

 

“Okay. Sarah, I’ll be back.”

 

“Yes, please come back. Master, Elia.”

 

“Yes. I will come back.”

 

As soon as the child and she left the room, she immediately left the main building and headed to her outhouse. She was a little curious as she had never been to the Templar building on the outskirts.

 

“All the buildings you see over there belong to the Knights Templar.”

 

When she raised her head at those words, a large, monotonous building entirely gray came into view.

 

“There are a total of six buildings for the Knights. There are two training halls and two dormitories, as well as an administrative building and an educational institution.”

 

“It’s bigger than you think?”

 

“Yes. The knights led by my father are larger and have more members than other knights.”

 

The child pointed to a building with her finger. It was a building with a dome-shaped ceiling.

 

“That’s the first training ground.”

 

She looked at the training center building, which was so large that it broke her neck, and then headed toward the entrance. There were several knights standing guard in front of the entrance, and when she saw the child, she immediately bowed in silence.

 

“It’s not time for swordsmanship class yet. What brings you here?”

 

“I want to take a look beforehand and then take a class. Is that okay?”

 

“Yes, of course. It’s empty right now, so feel free to take a look around.”

 

She went through the door the knights opened and went inside. The training ground was incredibly spacious as seen from the outside. It got to the point where she thought she was going to faint after spinning around for a while.

 

“So now you’re taking swordsmanship lessons here?”

 

“Yes. But they said they would use the two training halls alternately.”

 

“I see.”

 

She nodded and looked around carefully. For a training place, the floor was very clean and well maintained with few scratches or anything like that. As she was walking, she saw several weapons hanging on the wall in one corner. There were various weapons hanging, including long swords, short swords, bows, batons, spears, etc.

 

“Lian, look here. These must be real weapons. What do you like best about this?”

 

“Of course it’s a long sword. What about Elia?”

 

“Me? Well…”

 

Since she had little interest in weapons, there was nothing she liked and didn’t like.

 

“Or how about that one? Wouldn’t Elia be able to lift it with ease?”

 

The child pointed to a thin, long wooden pole.

 

“Yeah, it looks light. But why me? Should I learn how to use a weapon too?”

 

“Elia was seriously injured before. I thought it would be helpful to learn just in case.”

 

The child looked up at me with concern in his eyes. She was so happy that she stroked the child’s head.

 

“It’s okay, don’t worry. There are four escorts, and I decided to take the Duke with me when I go out.”

 

“With father?”

 

“Yes, the Duke said first we should do it. He said it would be less dangerous.”

 

“I’m sure that’s true. My father is strong, so I’ll feel safe if we go together.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Yes.”

 

The child smiled and nodded his head. Because of this, his young cheeks shook slightly. He was growing bigger every day, but he still had some fat left on his cheeks. She poked her child’s soft cheek with her finger. And the child blinks his eyes in confusion.

 

“Why, Elia?”

 

“Because it’s cute.”

 

At those words, the child slightly twisted his body as if he was embarrassed. She didn’t know how it was that he’s still so cute even though his body has grown so much. She spun around in the place, hugging the child tightly. As she turned, she heard footsteps. When she turned her head, a man with bright red hair dressed as a knight was walking towards her.

 

Who is it? His appearance did seem unusual.

 

“Ah, Captain Sylvester!”

 

From the child’s words, she finally realized that the man was Sylvester Rogarden. In the novel, his appearance was not described in detail, so she had no idea it was a man with bright red hair. He looked more gorgeous than she thought.

 

After looking at Sylvester for a moment, he came closer and waves his hand at the child.

 

“You too, Master. Please speak humble.”

 

“But now you are my swordsmanship teacher?”

 

“But still. If your Excellency finds out, my handsome nose might fall apart.”

 

Sylvester pretended to cover his nose with a mischievous look in his eyes. The child straightened his upper body and said, as if to tell him not to worry.

 

“It’s okay. I already got permission from my father.”

 

“You’re already playing, I can’t help it.”

 

Sylvester shrugs his shoulders lightly.

 

“More than that…”

 

Sylvester trailed off his words and stared at her with narrowed eyes.

 

“I guess this is Lady Elia Rotten?”

 

“Nice to meet you. This is Elia Rotten.”

 

“My name is Sylvester Rogarden, Commander of the Valencian Knights. Please feel free to call me Sylvester.”

 

“Yes, Sylvester.”

 

Even though they had just met for the first time, the names came out easily. It seemed like it was because the man was so friendly. Then, the child suddenly claps his hands and he says:

 

“By the way, Master. Since you’re here, can’t you take a look at Elia’s weapons?”

 

“Are you talking about a weapon for the young lady to use?”

 

“Yes. Elia has suffered a lot of bad things, so I think she would be better if she could at least use a weapon.”

 

“You’re asking me to recommend a weapon she can use for self-defense.”

 

The moment she was about to say it was okay, the child pulled her collar. In the end, she couldn’t help but nod as his eyes looked up earnestly. Sylvester, who was looking at the weapons hanging on the wall, pointed somewhere.

 

“What about that whip? I think even a lady could use that whip easily.”

 

“Yes.”

 

To be honest, she was a little embarrassed because she never thought she would be recommended a whip among the weapons. What’s more, it’s a leather whip with thorns stuck in it. When she imagined herself swinging that thing, a bizarre scene came to mind.

 

‘…Hmm, I guess that won’t work.’

 

“Even though it looks like that, it’s a pretty good weapon for a young lady to use. If you learn how to use it well, it won’t be too much of a problem.”

 

“Elia, I think you’ll look really good on it. Use that whip right now, yes?”

 

The child enjoyed running around in place without knowing his speed.

 

“Look. Don’t you say it’s good, Master?”

 

He smiled heartily and handed her a whip with a vest to hang on the wall. She suddenly took the whip and looked down at it. Was he really asking her to use this? She touched the handle, which was padded with several layers of leather, and swung it lightly.

 

Snap!

 

The sound made when the whip rubs against the floor was surprisingly not bad. As Sylvester said, swinging it wasn’t that hard for self-defense. It seemed to be suitable for use. She didn’t think there would be any harm if she carried it around. No matter how much they increased the number of escorts, they didn’t know about people’s work.

 

She swung her whip lightly in the air a few more times and then turned her head.

 

“How do you feel? Do you think I’m okay?”

 

“Yes. It’s so cool. Anyone would fall in love with it.”

 

The child’s eyes sparkled extremely brightly. Even though the sight of her swinging a whip must have been grotesque, the child did not hold back in his praise. Rather than falling in love with her, it’s obvious that he’s hurt by this person, but he’s also really kind. She gently touched the child’s cheek and looked at Sylvester.

 

“By the way, will the Duke allow me to use a weapon?”

 

She was not sure if he would allow her to learn weapons with 4 escort knights attached. She thought he wouldn’t let her learn because it’s dangerous. At that time, a small laughing sound was heard. Sylvester was smiling with the corners of her eyes bent.

 

“What do you need to worry about? Of course he will listen to you.”

 

Sylvester was absent, as if he knew something. Did the author even know that the meaningful look in his eyes liked her? Surely it hasn’t been long since he returned? He may have noticed this because she heard people around her talk about it.

 

“Well, he may seem reluctant.”

 

Sylvester shrugged his shoulders and narrowed one of his eyes.

 

“Then who should I learn from?”

 

“There is a suitable engineer. I will introduce you to him later.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then can I start my swordsmanship class now, Master Sylvester? Please.”

 

The eyes of the child who quietly listened to the knight were bright. The lantern shone brightly.

 

“Master, can Elia watch me take a swordsmanship class?”

 

“It doesn’t matter. Just sit in the chair over there and watch.”

 

“Is that okay?”

 

“I don’t think it will interfere with the lady’s personality, so it’s okay.”

 

“I understand. Then, you already knew what the class was like, right?”

 

She would do it. So she hoped Lian would do his best.

 

“Yes.”

 

The child smiled prettily and nodded his head. After gently touching the child’s head, she walked over to the chair and sat down. She watched the child’s swordsmanship class while handling the whip that felt quite nice in her hand. He was giving the child basic training by adjusting the intensity to a level where the child would not overexert himself. While she was happily looking at the child taking class with a lively face, she felt something and turned her head.

 

In the distance, Sarah was walking towards the entrance to the training ground.

 

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