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    Liev felt like he was losing his mind and quickly regained his sanity to ask, 

    “So, with what happened yesterday? Is that even a possibility?” 

    He had never once thought about becoming someone who could give birth to a child in his lifetime, so he was completely taken aback, but for now, that was the most important thing. He would try his best to avoid any future events like this, but if it had already happened, there was nothing he could do. When Liev urgently asked, Renard blinked a few times and answered.

    “What do you think of me? I can’t force you on my own. Liev has to agree to accept the seed. And if Liev doesn’t allow it, I won’t.” 

    Liev was relieved by the surprisingly rational answer. It wasn’t something that could be done without his own will. He felt uneasy about believing in a guy who speaks nonsense from time to time, but I didn’t think Renard would lie about something like this.

    Because if something like that were to happen, he knows better than anyone else that he would never forgive him. Renard feared being hated by him the most. He also never forced anything that he truly disliked. As long as he could be sure of those two things, Renard wouldn’t deceive him and let him have a child. Liev still couldn’t say anything as his mind was still blank, and Renard suddenly spoke first. 

    “Anyway, the more children, the better, so we should have three. I can wait as long as you want, but I want to see Liev again soon.” 

    What is Renard’s declaration? He was saying something so calmly, like, “I want to have lamb stew for dinner tonight!” It was impossible for Liev to be carefree about it. He immediately rejected it. 

    “Don’t say weird things! I—I can’t do that kind of thing!” 

    Giving birth to a child was a terrifying thing, but he also didn’t want Renard to wait for a long time because of him. Even if he lived out his human lifespan without getting sick, he would only live for about eighty years. And at that point, he might spend his last moments not even recognizing who the person in front of him was. 

    Wasn’t it too much for Renard to wait for someone he could only spend a short time with? That was too much for someone. Liev couldn’t bear to see Renard go through such a difficult time alone. How can he explain this without hurting Renard? While Liev was thinking, Renard asked. 

    “Why?” 

    “Why, you ask? Because I don’t want you to have to wait for me alone for such a long time.”

    At Liev’s rather determined answer, Renard immediately frowned.

    “I’m the one waiting. It’s not like you’re the one suffering, so why do you not like it?”

    At that utterly innocent question, Liev couldn’t help but flare up.

    “All I want is for you to be happier, I don’t want you to wait that long!”

    “That’s exactly why it can’t happen! What I want is for you to be happier, and I can’t let you be lonely for so long because of me.”

    “……”

    Renard’s mouth protruded in real time like a duck’s snout. Liev reflexively almost laughed because his mouth was so quirky and cute, but he succeeded in restraining himself. For now… he had tried to dissuade him, but whether Renard had actually understood was another matter. As Liev held his breath and observed his reaction, Renard spoke again, his face full of dissatisfaction.

    “Why do you think I’d be lonely?”

    “Um…what?” 

    Liev wondered what to say and was mentally thinking about what to say to persuade him. He couldn’t believe his ears when a sentence that wasn’t on the prepared question list suddenly popped up, making him doubt his ears.

    “Why do you think I’ll be lonely?” 

    Renard’s face seemed to show that he really didn’t understand, but his face looked like he really understood. Liev doubted his ears for a moment and then replied.

    “That’s because you only want to be with me.” 

    That didn’t seem like a good enough explanation. As Liev muttered without confidence, Renard snorted.

    “You told me, Liev. You said I should learn to get along with other people, with humans, besides you. While you’re away from me for a while, I’ll do as you wish. Just like I spent time with Sigrid’s group, I’ll spend time with others, get along with them, and even help them. When you come back, Liev, then just stay with me. Isn’t that enough?”

    With that explanation, Liev felt like he had been hit in the head. Even if Renard does not wait for him, Renard has a long life ahead of him. The confident response that he would spend time with others while he was away but would monopolize him again from the moment he returned until he left again made his chest feel tight.

    “That… still…” 

    Even though it seemed plausible on the surface, it could be different when the time comes. Renard had shown time and again that he had no interest in others, often reacting with such indifference that it bordered on coldness—could he really do as he claimed? For a moment, doubt surged within Liev, but then he recalled how Renard had handled the ghost incident.

    Instead of explaining and asking for guidance, Renard had independently stepped in to resolve the problem between the dragon and the humans. Of course, after that, he argued with Lindgren about the situation, but something must have happened. In any case, Renard did not turn a blind eye to the problems of the two pitiful sisters and helped solve them.

    So, what was there to worry about? Liev, frustrated with himself, continued speaking.

    “Don’t just talk confidently when all you ever want is to be with me.”

    Then Renard immediately shot back. 

    “I don’t understand, Liev. Don’t you want to see me again? Do I bother you that much?” 

    “That’s not true!” 

    Liev suddenly thought of the time when he had to abandon 10-year-old Renard in the Impassable Forest and shout angrily. Even though he knew it was a lie. When he rejected the question that hurt him, Renard interrupted him again.

    “Then why do you choose to be separated forever instead of eventually seeing each other again?” 

    That… Liev was blank, as he didn’t know what excuse to make again. He couldn’t find any words to dissuade Renard. Taking advantage of the moment, Renard proudly added, 

    “You should have realized it from the moment you saved me. Liev, you can never escape from me. You know my lifespan is very long, don’t you? If you’re thinking of running away again, it’s already too late.” 

    Then, as if to tell Liev not to look anywhere else, Renard cupped Liev’s cheeks with his palms and made him face him. Liev’s cheeks burned at the sight of Renard’s confident face as he looked at him. While he kept making excuses and avoiding things, Renard always took a step forward and came back to him after making a decision. 

    Could Renard really not be lonely while waiting for him? Wouldn’t it be better for him to forget about someone like himself and instead be with others who had similar life spans or extraordinary abilities? All those foolish thoughts disappeared the moment he made eye contact with those eyes filled with confidence. 

    Forgetting about all his worries, it was somewhat comforting to speak honestly. Renard promised to be with him until he died, even after death and reincarnation., so that he was no longer alone.

    “….” 

    Liev, who had blushed without realizing it, almost fell for Renard’s persuasion and barely regained his senses. Isn’t it true that the premise of all their plans was that he had to lay an egg himself? He can’t really handle that. The idea of going from a carefree, childless life to having three kids was so absurd that it left him horrified for a moment.

    Crunch. 

    They heard a noise coming from the bushes in the distance. 

    Huh?

    Liev was startled and looked in the direction of the noise, but Renard glared at him fiercely. 

    “Liev, what have you been thinking about everything I’ve said so far…?”

    That wasn’t important right now. Liev quickly silenced Renard by placing his finger over his lips.

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