Dwarves Seek Aid

Rayne quickly walked to the bedside and sat down. He gently kissed Franciska on the forehead and said softly, "You've worked hard."

"Mm." Franciska nodded slightly.

Her complexion was rosy, and she was in no serious condition. Giving birth posed little danger to a Legendary Transcendent, who could recover quickly afterward. Besides, Rayne had prepared the finest potions and Healing Spell scrolls, so she had already recovered completely.

After comforting her, Rayne turned his gaze to the child in Franciska's arms.

It was a daughter.

Her body was wrapped in a soft blanket, revealing only her small face. Although newborns were still wrinkled and not particularly attractive, one could already make out the makings of a beauty. Once she grew up, she would certainly be as breathtaking as her mother.

"My little darling..."

Rayne carefully took her from Franciska's arms.

A pair of sea-blue eyes rolled around as she looked at him. They were filled with confusion and a hint of curiosity, yet she neither cried nor fussed, remaining very quiet.

Rayne immediately fell in love with her.

The blood bond between father and daughter filled him with indescribable joy, and sincere happiness appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Franciska's heart brimmed with happiness. The disappointment she had felt over not giving birth to a boy gradually faded away.

"Lord, it's time to give her a name," she said softly.

"All right."

Holding his newborn daughter, Rayne thought for a moment and soon came up with an idea. Smiling, he said, "Elizabeth. Our daughter will be named Elizabeth." He then lowered his head to look at the little one in his arms. "From now on, you'll be Elizabeth Augustus."

"Elizabeth..."

Franciska murmured the name, finding it pleasant to hear, yet faintly sensing that it was not an ordinary name.

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