Tiamat, I'm going to find a girlfriend!

"At least... let's put the child aside for now."

"Otherwise, it would be very strange..."

Having a child is certainly an exciting thing, but compared to the current situation, it seems...

Just as Meiliuqina was about to obediently comply, a knock came at the door.

"Melyuzina."

"..."

It's Artoria's voice.

Her initial enthusiasm vanished instantly. Looking at Ian before her, Melyuchina said softly:

"Artoria is calling us."

"Go and bring her here."

"it is good."

Ian rose from in front of Melyuchina, walked toward the room door, and then opened it.

As soon as the light from outside shone in, Artoria pounced on Ian.

That was a sight that the people of Camelot would never normally have the opportunity to see.

After lingering tenderly for a while, Artoria reluctantly let go of Ian and then looked in the direction where Melyuchina was.

"Meliuchina, are you and the child alright?"

"..."

Melyuchina quickly picked up the child who had just been put down by Ian, and nodded repeatedly.

"It's okay!"

"No problem at all!"

As she spoke, Mei Liuqina looked at the baby who was still fast asleep in her arms.

"that is……"

There are some things I don't quite understand.

"Don't quite understand?"

Artoria answered Melyuchina's question, then took Ian's hand and sat down beside her with him.

"What's going on?"

"Well--"

Meiliuqina looked at the child in her arms and asked softly.

"I feel that Galahad is growing up much faster than I imagined. Is it just my imagination?"

Just as Melyuchina said.

Even though the child in her arms had only been born a short time ago, she could already tell that the baby was going to be a beauty.

In addition, Melyuchina could also sense that there was a considerable amount of magic flowing through her body—something that is not common among children.

"Or……"

"Meliuqina asked cautiously."

"Is this something you were always supposed to know?"

“Yes.” Artoria nodded. “Meliuchina, you’re right, this is what my sister arranged.”

"Don't worry."

“Galahad, but a child who combines the strengths of you and Ian will naturally grow up faster than the average person, which is perfectly normal.”

"..."

Melyuchina did not answer Artoria.

But the latter knew that this was a sign of the other party's concern.

"It's ok."

“You may not be able to accept this right now, but I believe you will understand it later.”

"Yeah……"

Melyuchina nodded.

"I see."

"..."

"..."

Melyuchina and Artoria looked at each other, and then fell silent.

This doesn't mean they have nothing to say to each other anymore.

On the contrary, they now have a fairly consistent topic.

That is……

Discuss what Ian is doing.

The dragon, whose thought process was already completely different from that of ordinary people, was unusually quiet at this moment.

He sat quietly in front of the child, whom Artoria had named "Galahad," and he actually looked somewhat like a father.

"Artoria, is he usually like this?"

"Meliuqina asked cautiously."

"Especially when you're in front of me."

"..."

After a moment's thought, Artoria shook her head.

"No, that's not the case, Melyuchina."

"This is the first time I've ever seen him like this."

"..."

Although she didn't show it out loud, Meliuqina felt a little smug inside.

This is something even Artoria couldn't do, but she's achieved it now thanks to her child!

“You must be very happy, Melyuchina,” Artoria suddenly said.

"No, no," the petite swordsman mother quickly shook her head.

"Don't lie to me anymore."

Artoria gave a kind smile.

"You smiled when I said it was the first time I saw Ian like this, didn't you?"

"Hey, is there any?"

Melyuchina quickly touched the corner of her mouth, trying to erase the "evidence" that Artoria had just mentioned.

But soon, when she saw the slight upturn of Artoria's lips, she knew she had been "tricked".

She hadn't laughed at all—but now, it perfectly matched Artoria's guess.

Now that things had come to this, Meliuchina knew that continuing to talk would only make her seem stubborn.

"All right,"

"I am indeed a little happy."

"But this isn't a bad thing, is it?"

"Artoria, you must like seeing Ian in a different light, right?"

"I didn't blame you, did I?"

Artoria looked at the little girl who was fast asleep and smiled calmly.

"I quite like seeing Ian like this."

"Right, right! You definitely like it too! But then again..."

Melyuchina's gaze also shifted to Ian.

"His reaction was indeed a little strange..."

"It doesn't feel like we're looking after a child."

As soon as Melyuchina finished speaking, Ian turned around and looked at his two "wives".

"What's wrong, Ian?"

"Galahad, what's wrong?" Artoria asked.

"..."

Ian didn't hesitate and spoke directly.

"Her name doesn't seem to be Galahad."

"what is that?"

“Mash? I heard that voice.”

153. The Birth of the Name Mash

Ian's simple words drew both Melyuchina and Artoria closer.

"Ian, what...what do you mean by this?"

Artoria leaned closer and asked softly, her tone full of doubt about what Ian had just said.

"Does this child have his own name?"

"Yes, that's right."

Mei Liuqina was also stunned.

"Wasn't this child's name just chosen by Artoria?"

"Let's call it Galahad."

The two men's questions, one after the other, made Ian somewhat suspicious as well.

But soon he continued:

"I'm not mistaken."

"This child has his own name."

"This……"

Meiliuqina wanted to ask more questions, but then stopped.

"Artoria, this is..."

"I don't know what happened either."

Artoria shook her head.

"Maybe I should ask my sister."

"That's right."

"Then can you go and ask her how it is for me?!"

Meliuchina picked up her child again.

"I... I'll try to see if I can find out the name?"

Ten minutes later.

Inside the King's Courtyard.