Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Pregnancy in the Simulation
"Reilly, that hat really suits you," Kelina exclaimed.
After a brief embrace, Kelina spoke with excitement, "Reilly, this is my first time in Falcon Town, and I'd love to visit Sun Lake. I've never seen a lake before—could you make my wish come true?"
Reilly shrugged and smiled, "As you wish, Kelina."
Roar! Roar!
Accompanied by a youthful roar, a small white shadow suddenly leaped over the training field's wall, darting on agile limbs straight toward Reilly.
Kelina's expression instantly became serious, and she drew her sword!
"Oh no, Kelina, that's my magical pet!" Reilly quickly clarified.
Kelina hesitated for a moment and then saw a young Wind Tiger pounce into Reilly's arms, licking his chin with a wide tongue, covering half his face in slobber.
"Alright, calm down, Whitepaw. We have guests here," Reilly said, gently pressing the young Wind Tiger's head down with his hand.
"Wow! Is this a new magical beast you've tamed? When did you get it? It's amazing!" Kelina's eyes sparkled with admiration.
She stepped closer, filled with desire, and asked, "Hey, can I hold it? It looks so cute and seems different from other magical beasts!"
As the fragrance of Kelina filled the air, Reilly, standing so close, caught a refreshing scent that touched his heart. He inhaled deeply and smiled, "Of course, no problem. I think... Whitepaw will definitely like you."
Roar? Roar?
Sharing a connection with Reilly, Whitepaw hesitated for a moment, sensing something unusual about the relationship between its master and this stranger. But after a brief pause, it leaped into Kelina's arms.
Surprised by its weight, Kelina exclaimed, "What a heavy little guy! He's nearly a meter long, and it seems he's only about a month old?"
"Yes, we found this little one while hunting in the Dark-Patterned Eagle Range with my father. He was just born when we stumbled upon him," Reilly explained. "You wouldn't believe it—his siblings had all been eaten, leaving him alone. We were fortunate to arrive just in time!"
Kelina stroked Whitepaw's soft fur. "Wow, you and this little one sure are lucky! But I can't believe you ventured into the Dark-Patterned Eagle Range! That's incredibly dangerous! Even though your father is a level-two mage, taking you all into a place where tier-three and tier-four magical beasts roam is risky!" Concern filled her eyes as she spoke.
Reilly simply smiled and didn't elaborate. He certainly didn't reveal that his father was now a level-three mage.
Meanwhile, Rhett stood before a ten-meter-deep ravine, his expression shifting as he muttered to himself, "Where is this Fire Vein Ore hidden? Could it be that the terrain has changed too much after four hundred years?"
He had spent the entire morning searching, yet had found no trace of the Fire Vein Ore, despite his sensitivity to the earth as a mage.
Staring at the ravine stretching for nearly a hundred meters, Rhett pondered for a moment before making a decision.
"Sigh, I had hoped to save my destiny points, but since this ore is so elusive, it's time to use them," Rhett decided, unwilling to waste more time. He couldn't afford to spend weeks searching for the ore, potentially delaying more important matters.
With a thought, he activated the system.
"Would you like to start a text simulation? Each year simulated will consume 5 destiny points."
"Yes, simulate one year."
[Golden Calendar Year 474, February 24th: Kelina arrived in your territory, and Reilly welcomed her. They spent time together at Sun Lake, and Reilly's gift—Rainbow Rose Ice Cream—captivated her heart. Playful Whitepaw inadvertently helped deepen their bond, leading to an intimate connection that night. Meanwhile, you searched for Fire Vein Ore south of Falcon Town but found nothing.]
[February 29th: After five and a half days of searching, you finally detected a strong fire-elemental presence thirty meters underground at noon. Digging further, you discovered the Fire Vein Ore deposit fifty meters south of the ravine, forty meters underground—congratulations!]
[March 20th: You began investigating the evil alchemy organization, starting by heading to Maple Town to prevent a massacre.]
[March 25th: You arrived in Maple Town and concealed your status as a level-three mage. The town's lord welcomed you warmly and suggested marrying his youngest daughter to Reilly. You discreetly hinted that Reilly was already involved with Kelina, declining the offer. When you proposed matching his daughter with Telles instead, he changed the subject.]
[March 26th: Late at night, you and the lord of Dam Town were ambushed by a third-tier evil alchemist. Having anticipated the attack, you not only saved the lord but also killed the assailant after a fierce battle. Grateful for your help and impressed by your strength, the lord proposed marrying his youngest daughter, Mina, to Telles, and you gladly accepted.]
[April 3rd: You found and easily killed a second-level knight at an abandoned mine, then decided to infiltrate the evil organization's headquarters within the domain of Viscount Rhea.]
[April 5th: Reilly visited Dam Town and shared another intimate moment with Kelina. Baron Gary noticed their closeness and asked Reilly if they had taken their relationship to the next level. Reilly admitted it openly and proposed on the spot. After a brief shock, Baron Gary agreed to their marriage.]
[April 13th: Mina visited Falcon Town, and Telles spent a pleasant afternoon with her at Sun Lake.]
[April 29th: Mina returned to Falcon Town. Her graceful and quiet demeanor deeply attracted Telles.]
[April 30th: You arrived at the Rhea family's territory—Clear Spring Town. This time, instead of rushing in, you lay in wait outside the town. That evening, you met Blackstar, and after a brief conversation, you decided to join forces against the evil organization.]
[May 1st: You and Blackstar encountered two third-tier mages. After killing one, you decided to lure the others out. The commotion attracted the remaining third-tier mage and three third-tier knights, whom you then eliminated. That night, you stormed the castle in Clear Spring Town, subdued the remaining members of the organization, and secretly collected some alchemy-related books.]
[May 9th: Tuck advanced to the late stage of a level-one knight.]
[May 13th: Telles visited Dam Town, escorted by Kules and Tadel, and grew even closer to Mina.]
[May 16th: You traveled to Twilight City, where you reported the evil alchemy organization's activities to Earl Nilo while also purchasing a large supply of Moonlight Elixirs, Boiling Elixirs, and the Earth magic spellbook Quicksand.]
[May 25th: You and Reilly visited Dam Town with a dowry, solidifying Reilly and Kelina's marriage.]
[May 29th: The high-level water-based magical plant, Frost Dragon Sunflower, matured and produced a batch of ice crystal seeds.]
[June 1st: After half a month of investigation, the crimes of the evil alchemy organization were laid bare: over the past few years, they had conducted experiments that claimed the lives of 142 mages and knights, as well as over ten thousand innocent civilians.]
[June 6th: Reilly and Kelina's wedding took place at Deep Rock Castle, marking the official union of the two as husband and wife—congratulations!]
[June 23rd: Mina visited Falcon Town and gave Telles the third sequel of The Knight Academy as a gift. Touched and excited, Telles kissed her.]
[July 1st: Stableman George delivered three healthy foals for Grey—congratulations!]
[July 9th: Accompanied by Earl Nilo, Deputy Commander Ambiru of the Canyon Defense Line visited your territory to perform your ennoblement ceremony. From that day, you became a Viscount of the Kingdom of Gold, and your territory expanded threefold.]
[July 16th: The lord of Dam Town visited to discuss Mina and Telles' marriage.]
[July 27th: News of your destruction of the evil alchemy organization spread, and people whose hometowns had been destroyed by the alchemists sought refuge in Falcon Town.]
[August 5th: A second-level mage arrived, claiming to possess alchemy knowledge passed down through his family, which had been slaughtered by the evil alchemy organization three years prior. Hearing of your vengeance on their behalf, he expressed deep gratitude.]
[August 6th: Hard work pays off—Kelina is pregnant with twins.]
[August 8th: Telles and Mina's wedding took place at Deep Rock Castle, marking their official union—congratulations!]
[August 20th: Hard work pays off again—Mina is pregnant.]
[September 3rd: Reilly, having extensively used Moonlight Elixirs, reached the peak of a first-level mage. The awakening of the Snow Elf advanced him to a second-level mage.]
[October 17th: A third-tier Bloodhoof Boar attacked your territory, but you arrived in time to kill it, though two civilians were lost.]
[December 20th: As usual, you used fire essence to incubate a magical beast egg, which caused quite a stir. After a long wait, a Fire Feather Hawk chick hatched and immediately bonded with you.]
[December 25th: Two homeless first-level knights arrived seeking refuge.]
[Golden Calendar Year 475, February 21st: Earl Nilo Blain announced that the Dark-Patterned Eagle Range in the Magical Beast Mountains was brewing a small beast tide, urging preparations for the impending threat.]
[February 24th: Your territory's population officially surpassed one thousand—congratulations!]
!!!
Three exclamation marks perfectly expressed Rhett's current mood—utter shock!
What was this? Reilly and Telles both suddenly got married and had children?
Rhett took a moment to process the simulation's contents, feeling a growing sense of satisfaction. "Who would've thought that such seemingly minor changes in reality could lead to such significant outcomes? I certainly didn't anticipate this."
But overall, Rhett was pleased with the developments. Both his second and third sons had married and started families, accelerating the growth of the family line.
Especially with Kelina—she was even carrying twins!
"And Telles—ha, this kid did well. He even kissed her!" Rhett chuckled, stroking his chin. For someone as shy as Telles to make such a bold move, it certainly made his father proud!
Though Rhett didn't know much about Mina, he wasn't worried. The simulation hadn't indicated any problems, so their relationship seemed natural and reliable. As a father, he fully supported it.
Aside from the advancements in his sons' personal lives, the discovery of the Fire Vein Ore was another major victory. It had taken five and a half days to locate, making Rhett glad he had made the right choice.
Recalling the simulation's details, Rhett murmured, "Fifty meters south of the ravine, forty meters underground..."
He glanced at the ravine beneath his feet, confirming that it was the only one for several kilometers around. The Fire Vein Ore had to be nearby.
Rhett looked toward the south of the ravine and thought, "Now that I know where it is, there's no rush to extract it. Since it's not officially within my territory yet, mining it prematurely could cause trouble. I'll wait until I'm ennobled, then extract it at my leisure."
Currently, he didn't have the resources to mine it anyway. Falcon Town's manpower shortage was a significant obstacle, and there weren't enough people to spare for mining. Furthermore, extraction would require transportation, refinement, and skilled blacksmiths, all of which demanded more manpower and time.
Mounting his horse, Rhett began his journey home, taking his time to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Suddenly, a question popped into his mind: How exactly did Whitepaw help Reilly and Kelina's relationship heat up so quickly?
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