Chapter 168 Silvana
168 Silvana
When people talk about pregnancy, most of them are delighted, although, of course, it sometimes happens entirely by accident. This was the case with Adam, who still couldn't get over the sudden fact that his wife, Amarantha, was pregnant.
It's not that he wasn't happy about it. After all, he had long been prepared to take on the responsibility of becoming a father. But... his main class, "Casanova," by its very existence, provided insurance that there wouldn't be any pregnancy issues after unprotected intercourse. And that was indeed the case, but Amarantha's situation had made him a bit nervous.
"Elira, Aurora, Seraphina, Anna, Gaia, and Nyx are a special case. I intentionally disabled that 'insurance' for them, so they could get pregnant," Adam thought, his hands tucked into the pockets of his double-breasted suit. He took a deep breath, and a plume of vapor escaped his mouth. Looking around, he saw snow-covered mountains and forests. "I guess winter arrives here faster than in other places. Silvana, hmm... it's been a while since I was here."
The homeland of his wife. Silvana, the land of nymphs, is closed off to the outside world. However, this isolation didn't apply to Adam's family and close acquaintances of Sierra, whom she welcomed with a smile. According to Adam, she had nothing to hide, while such isolation from the outside world could potentially harm the country's economy. He mentioned this to his mother-in-law, and Sierra replied, "Hey, young man, look around. We live here in harmony with nature. What's wrong with an economy based on hard work and earning your food? It makes sense to me!" She said proudly, emphasizing her ample bosom.
One way or another, Adam had come to Silvana with two goals, but the most important one for him was her. Anna.
A water nymph, the source of life, who had essentially exploded her own heart. If this continued, she would have only a hundred years left, which was considered too short in this world. And Adam couldn't bear the thought of his future child's mother growing up without her mother. It made him feel uneasy, and some scattered memories only made his mood worse.
And that's how...
"..."
Adam gazed melancholically at the cave that was dear to his heart. Here, he and Elira had lived when he temporarily stayed in Silvana. They had spent a lot of time together, trying to cheer themselves up with magic or tumbling on the floor. In the center of the cave was a pond, like in many other water nymph caves. Here, Adam and Elira spent most of their time – he sat on a raised area, dipping his feet in the water, while she swam inside it like a real mermaid.
Surprisingly, the cave was neat and beautiful. This couldn't help but touch him, and he was about to compliment Sierra when suddenly he heard a sigh behind him. Turning around, he saw a beautiful woman with lush red hair and bright green eyes. She was dressed in a beautiful red dress with a neckline, and she stood at a height of 165 cm. Without a doubt, it was her.
"Adam?" she said his name with a trembling voice.
"Seraphina," Adam called her name and smiled, opening his arms. "I've created a comfortable place for us, so I came for you."
"E-e-eh..."
And that was his second goal. To bring the nymph back to Sedyon.
***
Comfortably seated on a makeshift wooden chair, Adam took Seraphina in his arms. At first, she resisted, but as soon as she sat on his lap, she suddenly became as affectionate as a loving cat. In such cases, people usually say he had tamed the dragon.
"Quite unusual that it's snowing here. I thought there would be much less this year. It's annoying; I hate the cold," she complained, burying her face in his chest and wrapping her arms around him. Her position muffled her voice, creating a rather amusing sight.
"Yes, my dear. You're quite fond of warmth, aren't you? It's very warm in my estate. And there's beautiful clothing that's hard to come by here," Adam replied, trying to stifle a smile. He went on to talk about his recent endeavors, "I recently started a company and faced significant losses, so things are a bit tough right now, but I'm sure I can dedicate enough time to you. But if you ever feel lonely, you can always chat with your sisters."
"Sisters? Ugh, where did you even get the idea that I consider them my sisters?" she replied with an offended tone, turning her head to the side, making her voice clearer, "I still don't like that you have other women besides me."
Adam gave a bitter smile and caressed her beautiful, vibrant red hair, choosing not to respond to that question. On the surface, he acted calmly, but the issue was that each of his women wanted more attention. It was somewhat problematic, but he couldn't deny that he enjoyed this competition.
Setting aside the issues between the women, Adam sighed and stood up, still holding Seraphina in a princess-carry style, heading towards the exit.
"Hey! Let me down, damn it!" she complained with a flushed face, but she didn't offer any resistance.
"Nope," Adam cheekily replied, kissing her on the lips.
"Avavava…"
Ignoring Seraphina, who practically melted from the unexpected kiss, Adam turned towards the winding tunnels where he would find the caves of his nymph women. He realized he hadn't found Sierra for some reason.
***
Twenty minutes later, Adam entered the cave where the air was humid, and there was a pond in the center. This cave was very familiar to him, and the woman sitting by the pond, raising her eyebrows as she looked at the entrance, was very familiar to him.
"Anna, I'm back," Adam said with a smile, placing Seraphina on her feet. She couldn't look directly at her acquaintance.
Anna had thick blue hair and deep, beautiful blue eyes that shone much more brightly than precious gemstones. She stood at 175 cm and had a slender build. Right now, she was dressed in a simple white dress.
In response to Adam's seemingly carefree greeting, she replied with a faint smile and began to get up from her spot. Her feet were slightly wet from sitting with them in the pond. Her expression was somewhat sorrowful, and her body had visibly grown thinner. She looked much healthier in their last meeting.
"...," Adam didn't know how to react to these changes in her appearance. He bit his lip and gently embraced her, bending down significantly due to the height difference. Her body in his arms felt so fragile as if one careless touch could harm her. It greatly alarmed him, although he didn't show it on his face.
No matter how hard he tried to hide his emotions from her, Anna could still subtly sense them. It was a strange feeling, as if his face had turned into a teleprompter, and Anna could easily read what he was thinking, worrying about, and grieving over.
"Hehe, you're not as cold-blooded as you want to appear, are you?" she asked mischievously, grinning slyly. She squeezed his cheeks and pulled them in opposite directions, causing Adam to raise his eyebrows as he looked at her. She laughed, "Your expression is quite amusing. Even your handsome face can look so grim, right? I thought you were one of those who constantly smile, hehe."
"...Enough teasing, Anna. I'm not a child," Adam complained, though there was a gentle smile on his face. He turned to Seraphina and noticed that she was pouting. "Are you jealous?"
"Go to hell," Seraphina retorted.
Anna chuckled playfully and stepped back. Finally, some color had returned to her face, although Adam was still concerned about her thinness. Not wanting to press too much, he decided to create a good atmosphere for the conversation.
"Wow, what fancy furniture!" Anna exclaimed.
She comfortably settled into a Veridia armchair that belonged to Adam. Thanks to a small discount in his pocket, he had managed to secure a deal for his first customers, gaining attention from both the aristocracy and common folk.
They all sat around a round table with various delicacies. Adam pulled all this out of his [Inventory], don't even ask why he keeps it there; he doesn't even know.
"They're not that expensive, Anna. All of this belongs to my company," Adam boasted, but he looked a bit dejected when he saw skepticism on her face. "Don't look at me like I'm offering you an elixir of immortality. It is my company."
"Yes, he's not lying. In the outside world, this bastard has gained quite a bit of power and is one of the richest... or the richest demon in Avalonia. They say his company strengthened in just two days and now holds an esteemed place in the 'Four Towers' alliance, which has already turned into the 'Five Towers.' Well..." Seraphina nonchalantly explained, biting into a cherry-filled pastry. While she licked her fingers, Adam and Anna stared at her with surprised expressions. She noticed their reactions, saying, "What? You're making faces as if you've seen a saintly demon."
Adam and Anna exchanged sly smiles, which made Seraphina nervous. Then...
"Hu-u-uh? So, you knew about me, huh?" Adam said in a sweet voice, looking surprised, "I'm so touched, my dear. You care about me so much? How cute~"
"How sweet. You were the one saying you didn't care about him. How did you end up knowing more than us?" Anna chuckled.
Seraphina blushed deeply.