About Becoming My Ex-Husband's Mistress - Chapter 195

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Side Story 5. Like a Beast Enslaved Only to Instinct
The following day, when the nobles once again pestered Luderne about producing an heir, he laughed slowly.
“Fear not, my lords. Word of twins shall soon arrive from the Empress.”
The mouths of those nobles clamoring for a new consort snapped shut in an instant.
And so we came to raise not only our firstborn, Arsen, but two additional children beneath our roof.
Fraternal twins, two years younger than Arsen.
Prince Eclite Adrey Bilsty Wintem, the Second Prince, and Prince Eclite Azeno Bilsty Wintem, the Third Prince.
We could determine their sex quickly enough—thanks to the advancement of magical instruments.
Perhaps next time, the moment the heart forms, we’ll be able to discern the sex immediately.
In any case, the twin princes were born safely and grew up in good health. Unlike with the firstborn, my morning sickness was far less severe this time.
And today marked the day the two princes turned three years old.
In other words, it was their birthday celebration.
As we drew nearer to the party venue, the children’s laughter grew louder.
The midday celebration was arranged in the garden, brimming with flowers, balloons, gifts, and festive fare.
Near the garden entrance stood our eldest son, the First Prince Arsen, impeccably dressed.
Arsen was sipping chocolate and conversing with Sapina Jester.
The two appeared to be on excellent terms, looking to be around five years old.
Originally, Sapina had already taken the form of a three-year-old child before Arsen was even born.
Thus we had anticipated that Sapina would age far more rapidly than Arsen and live a shorter life.
But that assumption proved wrong.
After consulting Menglow and several renowned mages, as well as compiling records from ancient texts, we discovered that the lifespan calculations for demi-humans possessing magical power differed from their actual age.
In conclusion, Sapina had a high probability of living a human lifespan.
Thus, while she began with her humanized form appearing as a three-year-old, thereafter she would appear to age according to a human lifespan.
And so we breathed a sigh of relief.
Though she was born of Duke Jester and equally precious to us, watching someone grow constantly at one’s side felt different from seeing a clownfish one might never encounter again.
Sapina Jester noticed us first and offered a proper greeting. At her gesture, Arsen also turned to look at us and broke into a radiant smile.
We smiled in return and waved to them.
Soon Arsen took Sapina’s hand and came before us.
“It brings joy to see you so happy.”
At my words, the children’s eyes gleamed as they laughed.
“Where are Adrey and Azeno?”
“They’re with Count Raber in front of the fountain.”
We gazed toward the center of the garden where the fountain stood.
The twin princes, Count Raber, and their nursemaids came into view.
The twin princes, toddling about, appeared to be in excellent condition.
“Papa!”
“Mama!”
The two children came running toward us the moment they saw us.
As they nestled into our embrace, we offered them our congratulations.
The princes’ birthday celebration then commenced.
We sang congratulatory songs, blew out the candles on the cake, and opened presents.
Duke Jester, who had prepared with the Mages from the Mage Tower, presented the children with a spectacular magical show.
Once the magical display concluded, the nobles offered their greetings and blessings to the princes.
It was utterly delightful.
That contentment lasted until a few days later, when Luderne returned from state affairs having heard the nobles whining again.
* * *
“Ah, they never miss an opportunity to make a fuss.”
Late that night, Luderne entered the bedroom already prepared for rest.
“What’s the matter?”
He nestled into my embrace and pressed his lips against my neck.
“That blasted foundation of the empire.”
“The foundation of the empire, you say…?”
His phrasing was odd.
“They’re saying three princes aren’t enough?”
As I asked, I let out a small laugh—his repeated kisses on my neck tickled me.
“Neighboring kingdoms have been sending marriage proposals one after another, causing quite the commotion. They’re suggesting that since there are so many lovely noblewomen within the empire, why not issue a selection decree early and arrange matches for them?”
This time my laughter came louder.
“Our children are only five and three years old?”
“They say a match for the First Prince is especially urgent. And they’re suggesting that a princess consort could substitute for a princess, wouldn’t that be fitting?”
Luderne’s words faltered as he found my lips.
I raised my hands and drew his neck close, our breaths mingling sweetly as he grasped one of my hands and interlaced our fingers.
He held me pleasantly, pulling and pushing, his tongue tracing across my teeth and the inside of my mouth, until his eyes took on an unusual gleam.
“So, what if we had one more?”
“Pardon?”
“I simply told them all to be quiet—I’ll bring forth a princess myself.”
“…”
As my eyes widened, Luderne’s voice grew slightly softer.
“More children between us would be better.”
“I do like having more children, but…”
I thought of the princes we already had.
All were handsome with naturally good temperaments. Yet when I considered their future as they grew, my feelings shifted somewhat.
My prenatal dreams had shown a black leopard, a golden lion, and a black wolf. The children might not grow exactly as the dreams foretold, but they were all fierce beasts.
Moreover, their hair and eye colors matched the beasts from my dreams perfectly.
“Truth be told, I’m somewhat anxious.”
“That they might fight over the throne?”
I nodded.
“And watching the emperor’s capabilities until they reach adulthood seems like it will be nerve-wracking.”
That was the case with Fleit Doorban, the previous emperor of the Doorban Empire. He had wanted to give the throne to Luderne.
But the reason he didn’t immediately grant Luderne the crown prince position—
It must have been because he wondered if Luderne possessed the capacity to become emperor.
I understand.
Fleit Doorban was my father, but he was also the father of the realm—the Emperor who ruled the Doerban Empire.
“The children’s learning capacity is remarkably swift… Of course, I cannot foresee how their lives might change by making their own choices.”
Luderne Sellen’s voice regained its confident timbre as he gently caressed my cheek.
“If we bear one more child and designate the Crown Prince early, then we could find different paths for the others—that would be better, wouldn’t it?”
His touch traced down my nape, across my chest and belly, wandering toward the intimate forest below.
The familiar pleasure began to bloom within me.
“I want to see another of our children. Somehow, it feels as though there should be one more.”
His warm breath began to caress every part of my body.
“But four seems rather excessive… Ah…!”
My own breathing grew heated in response.
His lips and hands found each sensitive place with such exquisite skill that my mind began to dissolve into blissful confusion.
We had made love just yesterday, yet here we were again.
I simply wanted to be enveloped in Luderne’s affection, so I pulled him close.
“Do as you wish.”
Luderne smiled warmly.
“Truthfully, I simply wish to hold you. No matter how much I embrace you, I want to embrace you again—I feel like a beast enslaved to instinct.”
I felt his substantial, commanding presence.
“Ah, my love!”
My back arched involuntarily and my head tilted back, and somehow his presence felt even more overwhelming than yesterday.
Luderne moved his hips slowly.
“At least the pretext of bearing an heir lends some elegance to the matter.”
“Mmph.”
I could only gasp in response, already lost in the ecstasy that bloomed with each of his movements.
Luderne gently stroked my hair, then brought his lips to my ear and whispered.
“Every time, I wish this night would never end.”
His voice was devastatingly alluring.
* * *
When I opened my eyes this time, I saw a clear, azure sky.
We were standing atop a mountain peak that overlooked the Imperial Palace.
A roar so tremendous it seemed to shake the heavens and earth echoed across the landscape.
I was no longer bewildered. I had experienced this atmosphere twice before.
“My love.”
At my call, Luderne rose to his feet.
“Is it time to see the fourth child? I do hope it’s a daughter.”
We looked around us, curious about what this vision would reveal.
A powerful wind suddenly swept across the area.
Soon, brilliant golden light flooded our vision.
“Ah, um.”
Upon discerning its nature, both Luderne Sellen and I were left speechless.
A colossal being casually cradling the immense Imperial Palace in a single foreleg—a creature so transcendent in imagination that one questioned whether it could truly exist in this world.
With emerald eyes gleaming with unmistakable clarity, the golden dragon gazed upon us with tenderness.
I understood why we stood upon the Mountain Peak.
Only from this height could our eyes meet those of the seated dragon.
“My goodness, it’s so magnificent and beautiful.”
As I nestled into Luderne Sellen’s embrace, he wrapped his arms around my shoulders.
Then I awoke.
Pale dawn light filtered through the window.
“My love, just now—”
“I saw it too.”
When I turned my head, Luderne Sellen smiled warmly.
“A black panther, a golden lion, a black wolf, a golden dragon. It seems my successor has been chosen long ago.”
Days later, I confirmed the news of my pregnancy.
We decided to learn the child’s gender early.
Gathered in the Audience Chamber were Luderne Sellen and myself, along with the nobles who had been clamoring to find suitable matches for the princes.
Before their eyes, Duke Jester, using a magical artifact, soon bowed respectfully to us and spoke with absolute clarity.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty. It is a princess.”
Regarding how I became the mistress of my ex-husband
Side Story End

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