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1 month later
" *sigh* A month has passed since Rael died huh?" Key stares into the distance.
"K-Key, papa is still not dead, you're mother was able to somehow reason with herself saying it's not good for you to grow up without a father." Rael is lying on the bed with lots of injuries.
"But you just kept on lying there on the bed since then. You're existence can barely be felt in the house."
"Kuh— that's because Ellie beat me up to this state. Now she has to go hunt monsters instead... Key, I want to help around the house as soon as possible, so can you cast some healing magic on me?" Rael talks seriously.
"Huh? But I don't know any magic?"
"Don't worry, there is a very basic healing magic I can teach you, it activates with only one word."
"Really? How?"
'Sounds like a bogus but who knows? Perhaps this dumb father of mine will be useful for once.'
"Huh? Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being insulted? Anyway, come here and draw a star in my chest." Rael instructs Key.
"Like this?"
"Yes, very good, now to activate it, say 'Papa'."
"..." Key stares at Rael.
"Got it, but if it doesn't work I'll tell Mama okay?"
"H-Huh? I forgot there is one more step to do this, I wonder what it is? Ha-ha-ha." Rael nervously laughs.
' *sigh* It's not like it bothers me to call him 'Papa', it's just that vampire angel strictly forbid me to call him that. I don't know why but if I disobey her, Rael might really die this time, and I might get punished as well.'
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Some time passed and today is the day where Key celebrates his 3rd birthday together with his family and Sonia.
"Sonia, why are we celebrating my birthday today? Last year and the year before that, we didn't do anything special like this. Are there any particular reasons?"
"Ahh, you see young master, common people only celebrates their birthday in 3 years interval. Only the nobles, and the royal family celebrates every year."
"Ohh is that so. I thought we were somehow on the higher up of the social standing since we are able to hunt here where monster meats are valuable and also able to hire a high class maid like you hehe."
"Thank you for your compliment young master. Common people are allowed to have at most 2 maids."
"Ahh I see. Thank you Sonia. *smiles*"
" *thump* I-I'm glad to be of help." Sonia blushes.
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"Key, this will be your first time trying monster meat, so I hunted the Odomok Lizard. Its tail is a delicacy that has a mild taste which is perfect for people eating monster meat for the first time." Rael explains.
'So basically it's lizard tail? I don't really mind, I've never been picky when it comes to food. As long as it isn't poisonous, I'd be glad to stuff my stomach with them. I once ate only instant ramens for a whole week because I wasn't able to properly budget my salary.'
" *munch munch* Wow, it's delicious!" Key is amazed by the taste.
"Of course it is, I poured more love than usual when I cooked it."
"Thank you, mama!" Key hugs Ellie.
"Fufu, anything for my dear Key." Ellie pats Key's head.
"What about papa?" Rael spreads his arms open wide.
"Ah, yeah, you too." Key said with an indifferent tone.
"Mm.. You're welcome." Rael tears up.
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"Well then, everyone, let's all greet Key a Happy birthday! 1, 2.."
"Happy birthday my dear Key!"
"Happy birthday Key!"
"Happy birthday young master!"
Ellie, Rael, and Sonia greeted Key at the same time.
'I wonder when was the last time I celebrated my own birthday like this. Having everyone watch me as they greet me, and my whole family is there to celebrate with me. It would be nice to have this kind of lifestyle for a while longer.'
"Thank you, everyone!"
"Young master, here's my present for you."
Key opens up the present and saw a blank piece of map.
"Huh? Sonia, is this a map?"
"Yes, young master, draw a circle on the map with your finger."
Key does as he was told, after doing so, the map lightens up. It became a real map consisting of the country called 'Phillens'.
"Woah! Is this magic?!" Key's eyes lit up.
"Yes, a magic called Cartophism is used to make this map."
"Then, does it mean that this is the map of our country? Look, here is our place, the 'Grimland Forest' it says." Key points at the map.
"As expected of the young master, you're correct." Sonia applauds professionally while smiling faintly.
Key blushes to the fact that he was acting a bit childish.
"*ehem* T-Thank you for this Sonia, I will treasure this forever". Key tries to keep calm.
"It will be my pleasure to have the young master treasure something I gave to him."
"Now Key, this is a present from your mother and I. Open it up." Excitement is obviously seen in Rael's face.
Key opens up the present.
"Hmm? What's this, a flower?" Key tilts his head.
"Congratulations, Madam." Sonia bows her head to Ellie.
"Thank you, Sonia. Ufufu."
"Huh? What's happening?" Key is confused.
"Young master, when a leaf blade is put inside a box, it means that the person who gave it is pregnant with a baby boy, while in the case of a flower being put, it means that it is a baby girl." Sonia explains to Key.
"Then... Rael is pregnant with my little sister?"
"NO!! I told you the gift was from your mother and I! Listen Key, boys cannot give birth to babies, only girls. But boys are the ones who put babies insi— *Ugu* " Rael coughs blood and falls on his knees.
'I know, but did you really have to say that in front of vampire angel? You never really learn do you?'
"Then, I'm going to be a big brother soon?"
"Yes, dear. When your little sister is here be sure to always protect her okay? It is the duty of a big brother."
"Yes, Mama!"
'Little sister huh? I never had a sister before. I only had my little brothers from my past life, not really my favorite memory though.'