My Ex-Boyfriend Gave Birth to My Child? What Does That Mean? - Chapter 45

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My Ex Got Me Pregnant — Episode 45
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The door opened and Siril walked in, as always impeccably put-together, carrying an enormous stack of documents.
“……Wait. You’re diving straight into work the moment I get a Full Recovery Verdict?”
“What issue could there be? I understand there’s been quite a backlog.”
I cried out as if betrayed.
“What about a celebration party?”
“We’ll approve it after we’ve processed these documents.”
“I have to sign off on that too?”
“Of course. The funds for the celebration will all come from the Autraha Family budget anyway.”
It was a cold remark, but he didn’t object to the celebration itself.
Probably because he knew it would give everyone—not just himself—a much-needed rest.
I studied Siril’s appearance.
Apart from looking a bit thinner than before, his complexion was really quite good.
The large scar on his body was unavoidable, of course.
Siril had brushed it off, saying “at least the scar didn’t end up on my face,” but I’d immediately decided to allocate him a generous compensation bonus.
As I flipped through the documents the workaholic had brought…….
“……Why is the Temple requesting Galaxy Silk?”
“High Priestess Vivian Rouchel had a special message. Apparently, now that it’s time to replace the Sacred Objects, she wants all the fabric covers made uniformly from Galaxy Silk. Given the tight delivery window and large quantity, the purchase price seems far too cheap—we’d normally refuse—but…….”
“No, absolutely not. We cannot refuse this. Absolutely not!”
My eyes lit up.
This was a gift Vivian Rouchel had prepared for me!
If those sacred relics were draped in Galaxy Silk, the effect would be beyond imagination.
“This is an opportunity we should seize even if we have to pay for it. Siril, contact the merchant company at once. Not a single blemish—we need to produce something absolutely perfect, worthy of the Temple’s dignity!”
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Vivian Rouchel, who had earned the epithet “Saint of Purification,” was truly keeping her promise in grand style.
“Did you see it at the Sacred Object replacement ceremony?”
“Goodness, the way the Sacred Objects gleamed with golden light through the thin fabric covering them…….”
“It was so beautiful!”
“And the High Priestess’s veil…….”
“……that elegant…….”
The Sacred Object cover replacement ceremony had taken place a few days ago.
The worn cloth wrapping the Sacred Objects was transformed into softly lustrous Galaxy Silk shimmering with gold, and everyone witnessed a sacred scene—as if the Sacred Objects themselves were glowing.
In a demoralized Capital, it may well have appeared as a symbol of hope.
And I had to hold back from crying out with joy before that sacred spectacle!
Vivian Rouchel was truly a generous woman. Not only the Sacred Object covers, but her own ceremonial veil was also made from thin Galaxy Silk!
That wasn’t all.
The High Priestess’s robes were likewise crafted from Galaxy Silk.
Draped in fabric that shimmered with subtle light, she seemed far more holy than ever, brimming with confidence.
Whether it was magically-made fabric or anything else, seeing one’s reflection in the mirror apparently improved the mood considerably.
‘Perhaps that’s what you’d call being human.’
Of course, not everyone viewed the Galaxy Silk favorably.
The Temple sullied by worldly desires, wearing a sorcerer’s cloth!
Having already gotten a sense of how public opinion battles worked, I responded completely differently this time.
Rather than refuting the opposition’s claims, I introduced an entirely different topic.
A wind of change blowing through the Capital Hospital? Where is Noel Erdan?
Young people at the Capital University raise their voices!
The Mage Tower veiled in mystery, mages met on the scene!
Frankly, I had no confidence in generating excitement like an outright battle would, so this time I overwhelmed them with sheer volume.
Buried among the countless news articles I’d planned, the critical pieces were soon completely drowned out.
People were no longer satisfied with mere accessories.
They wanted to wear the fabric as clothing!
Inquiries poured in from nobles and wealthy commoners alike. Products sold out the moment they were made.
“Now is the moment!”
Shand Ordore, who had come to the office of the Argento Merchant Company, now confidently established on the second floor of the Merchant Guild, spoke with shining eyes.
“The existing workshops simply cannot handle the volume of orders flooding in! We must expand the business!”
“Actually, I’ve already purchased a building in the workshop district. I’ve even had the magical tools for fabric production manufactured accordingly. But…….”
“But?”
“The most critical issue is sourcing raw materials, of course. I’m thinking of establishing our own fabric workshop under the merchant company.”
“Have you considered a supplier for thread?”
“Of course! The livestock markets in the Capital will be short on sheep wool for quite some time. The Galaxy Silk gets its name from how it feels to the touch, but the raw material is just ordinary wool, nothing special. Sourcing materials shouldn’t be difficult at all.”
“Ha! There’s nothing quite as delightful as a business with low material costs.”
When Shand Ordore heard my plan, his face lit up with a radiant smile.
“Surely you won’t limit production to just a single workshop building? If needed, I could arrange for you to lease one of the Ordore Merchant Company’s properties. Of course, you could always purchase additional workshop space, but until the business is on solid footing, caution would be wise.”
“Hmm, do you think so?”
I decided to take Shand’s offer seriously. I hadn’t wanted to launch into anything too ambitious, but this seemed like the right moment to be bold.
Galaxy Silk could never be just a fleeting trend now. It would firmly establish itself as one of the premium fabrics—that much was certain!
Of course, I had no intention of stopping here.
I smiled meaningfully and spoke to Shand Ordore.
“How much do you think this could be worth across the sea?”
He seemed to turn the question over in his mind for a moment, then broke into a broad grin.
“That depends entirely on the seller’s skill! But rest assured—the Ordore Merchant Company’s ships are always ready to carry better goods.”
We looked at each other and smiled.
It was a golden smile.
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There was so much to celebrate!
We decided to hold a recovery celebration party in the gardens of the Autraha Mansion. It would also serve as a bonding event between the existing staff and the new employees hired after the Demon Beast Incident.
Rita, entirely caught up in excitement, rushed off to buy party decorations, while Siril arrived with a carefully drawn rotation schedule.
“While it’s called a celebration party, the mansion always needs hands on deck. It’s impossible for everyone to take time off.”
“True enough.”
“I’ve arranged the schedule so that staff from the Duchy and staff from the Capital are mixed one-to-one, ensuring everyone is proportionally distributed.”
I gave Siril a thumbs up.
“For the food, hire trustworthy people to prepare it—make enough that we have plenty left over. Excess is always better than shortage.”
“We’ll serve in order, and any food left uneaten will be sent to the Temple afterward.”
“Good. Vivian Rouchel mentioned that the Temple always welcomes food donations.”
It was a joyful occasion after long days of labor!
With everyone eager to help, the gardens quickly filled with tables adorned in white linen.
Once business became busy, Lucian—who had been staying in the Duchy under care—arrived at the Autraha Mansion with Leon and immediately lit up, rushing over with sparkling eyes.
The next moment, he wriggled his small body underneath the tablecloth as though he’d discovered his own secret hideaway, and giggled quietly. Each time the breeze rustled the cloth, it billowed like a cloud, and glimpses of the child’s plump little hands appeared and disappeared.
Leon opened his mouth with an expression of utter bewilderment.
“Why is he doing that?”
I poked Leon’s cheek teasingly, enjoying his complete confusion.
“I used to play like that alone when I was little. Children just seem to love tight spaces.”
“I see.”
Leon watched the fluttering tablecloth for a moment, then bent his knees and lowered himself to the child’s eye level.
Leon Voltein—the madman of the Mage Tower, the arrogant and unbending sorcerer—now sat down on the garden floor heedless of the dust, lifting the corner of the tablecloth with a tenderness that felt almost surreal.
From beneath the table came the bright, trilling laughter of Lucian.
“This rascal.”
After playing with the child for a while, Leon lifted his head and looked up at me, his lips curved in a contented smile.
“The child takes after you.”
The diligent staff of the Autraha Mansion pretended not to notice the day when they suffered a sudden heart attack and their faces turned beet red, carefully arranging dishes on the tables above.
The start of the celebration party was truly flawless.
I gave a brief toast expressing gratitude for everyone’s efforts, and we all ate with excitement, sharing light wine among ourselves.
The atmosphere was joyful!
It was only when a carriage from the Argento Merchant Company arrived at the front of the Autraha Mansion midway through the party that I thought nothing of it.
While today wasn’t a scheduled report day, it wasn’t uncommon for the company to send someone with news when something came up.
Siril, who had gone to receive them, returned with his usual poker face and whispered quietly near my ear.
“Master. I believe you should step away and hear their report.”

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