Parenting In Full Bloom! The Former Villainous Noble Son Who Found His Love NestChapter 102

Author: aji (あじ)
Translator: sleepingjay

The four of us headed to Jill’s room. Although their father looked a little surprised when he came out to meet us, he was accepting of the situation, treating it very naturally. ifVvwU

Apparently when beastmen reached the right age, they could change forms at will. But it seemed that affinity was also needed; rather than a taught skill, it was more a naturally acquired skill, and it was said that those who didn’t need it could go through their whole life without transforming.

Hearing this, the three children each showed various reactions. Amongst them, I worried about Andrea, whose face had clouded over. After the explanation, he left the room wordlessly, ignoring my voice that tried to stop him.

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“I hadn’t known that beastmen could perform metamorphosis. Except for literature from ancient times, the era when Spirits were considered to be quite common existence, it isn’t mentioned anywhere else.”

“Well, that’s quite true. In truth it is quite a long story, but to explain in short, it’s because nowadays there is not much need to change into beasts anymore. ……By the way, it might be better to stop calling it ‘metamorphosis’.” LTd Ec

“Why?”

“It’s really merely a remnant of the ancient language, but trueborn beastmen that live in Thoel empire would think of something different when they hear ‘metamorphosis’. Hence, we call it ‘beastification’.”

“Oh. So, why are you avoiding the topic? If you don’t tell me why it’s no good, then I’m bound to inadvertently make a mistake.”

“……..”

I was fed up with secrets. When I snapped at him after feeling that something was being hidden from me again, Jill looked at me with somewhat surprised eyes.

“What?”

“If you really want to know about it, then I can explain, but let’s put the children outside. I would rather they not learn wasteful knowledge after all.”

Saying that, Jill called for Belus and left the two in his care. bW70RI

Although I worried whether it was alright to leave them be, it seemed to be useless even if I told them to change back.

The metamorphosis requires magical and physical power, so after they completely exhausted themselves, they would probably turn back within the day.

Speaking of which, Cyril and Guy did look sleepy and had been repeatedly yawning for a while.

It was due to that that I had been able to pet them to my heart’s content. However, the heartless Belus took them away and left me at loose ends. hpEnvJ

When only the two of us were left, the air became awkward. The main reason was probably me. Lately I had not spoken directly with Jill, and had been thoroughly avoiding him.

That was why Jill was also somewhat snappish.

“So then?”

“It’s a pointless thing, but unlike Lilius’s homeland, on this side of the continent if you call it ‘metamorphosis’ people would think of those with extraordinary sexual predilections.” ybDXtx

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It was like the greetings. In the empire, people meeting for the first time would introduce themselves while shaking hands. For familiar people, they would hug and so on.

But in my homeland, there was no such thing as handshakes for greeting. When introducing oneself, just bowing your head was enough.

Within the empire, it seemed lion beastmen greeted family by nuzzling their cheeks. When I had seen Jill and the kids actually nuzzling their cheeks against each other, I had been surprised. h SV6a

Although there was some perplexion at customs I didn’t know, I think it was wonderful that each clan had their own culture. Because if not for mutually respecting and understanding each other, I was sure there would be cruel discrimination everywhere.

“I, I see. Got it. I can’t use that word.”

“It’s good that you understand.”

After saying that, Jill sighed deeply and pushed his hair up. heCKzQ

Somehow, he seemed extremely tired out. I wonder if something happened at work.

“……That, uh, you look kind of tired.”

“……You are saying that?”

I was annoyed by his tone, which seemed to be slightly contemptuous. wfNrmy

“What, seems like you’re saying it’s my fault.”

“If you don’t understand, it’s fine. As you can see, I’m tired. If you plan to quarrel, please leave.”

“……”

As if he had nothing to say, Jill leaned forward in his chair and began rummaging through his papers. twVk2I

It was true that lately my attitude had been bad. I was aware of that and also felt some guilt. But that was because I was sorting out my emotions—because I needed time to think. And most importantly, because I thought it was necessary for the sake of continuing this relationship with Jill.

But why, even when I was dismissed like this, I still couldn’t be honest?

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Even though I could just let him know about my worries.

“Is that so? That’s my bad, then.” iXuWoA

“……”

When I spoke with a raised voice, Jill stood up, his brows wrinkled as he looked unhappily at me.

I threw my words at that annoying face.

“Well, if you go to bed with a certain someone every day, then of course your sleep will get worse! But secretly going on a tryst is fun so it’s fine, huh?!” IAdzgw

“What are you talking about?”

“About you sleeping with that merchant!”

“……Listen, Lilius. Please don’t ever utter that kind of joke again.”

“Joke? You think that I would joke about something like this?” iUNRrn

“I’m sleeping with that merchant? Exactly just what misunderstanding are you talking about here?”

“What misunderstanding? On that day, the two of you in front of the gate—!”

My words cut off, but in my mind that day’s scene flashed, and my chest tightened again with pain.

Their faces so close together, leaning against each other so familiarly, that was a joke? UJVK Q

While I was worried about how to deal with the emotions provoked every time I recalled that, Jill seemed intent on feigning ignorance. Perhaps he didn’t know that he had been completely exposed.

I knew that he was meeting frequently with the merchant. I only witnessed them that day by chance, but their relationship had gone on for a long time.

Plus when they met up, they would seclude inside his room and not come out. More importantly, even when he was with me, he still prioritised the merchant.

I wondered why I was so sad. WFBvVm

I lost my strength and my anger dissipated.

Wasn’t it always just me that appeared frantic, all by myself? Hollow, that was what this was.

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“Jill, for you, just what the heck am I? Just what do you mean by your ‘like’? Is it the kind where while saying that you like me, you’re embracing someone else……. I don’t understand anymore, I’m tired.”

There was no point in having a quarrel either. TGgAX6

I didn’t know what Jill was thinking, and maybe that was because it was just impossible for me to understand him. To understand lion beastmen, with their harems and all.

Previously, I had heard of it from Seth. When I had recalled it, I spent a few days worrying over whether I could accept it or not.

At the time, I had considered it strange that there had been nobody at all before me. So really, something like this was probably a long time coming.

I also considered the possibility that Jill saying that he liked me might have been an invitation to become one of his harem. PbpVC

However, now I knew better.

I couldn’t accept Jill.

It was impossible for me to accept sharing the person I loved with someone else.

Now I knew why it had such a large impact on me. rNkPzS

I hadn’t been pressured by Jill even once. Not even a kiss. But when I thought that he might seek pleasure with that merchant, wearing expressions I had never seen before, my damned chest felt worse. It was frustrating but I couldn’t do anything about it.

Jealous by myself, tired by myself, but still my emotions weren’t settled. If I already felt so pained now, what would happen if I really ended up falling in love with Jill?

Imagining that, it was terribly scary.

“……I’m returning to my room.” mwp6dj

The exhaustion surged in, and falteringly, I walked towards the door. I looked back on a previous problem. There was a need to reconsider whether I should stay here.

The moment I was about to touch the doorknob, from my rear, hands reached out and captured my arms, and I was pushed against the wall.

Confused at the sudden turn of events, I opened my mouth to complain.

But, I couldn’t. HephdE

The wall at my back was cold, making Jill’s temperature all the more vivid.

Dazzling golden eyes, filled with anger, quickly came close and glared down at me.

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—These lips pressed against mine were hot, almost scalding.