After learning all that, Lin Yun organized his thoughts a little. The new cards could wait for now, so he would think about how to build his deck first. Then he could take a little break—though, to be honest... he'd already had plenty of time off.
While waiting for Penglai Island to appear, Lin Yun had been doing little more than lazing around.
Missing Goddess Priestess and Female Mage, and wondering what had happened in Rick's Territory—how it had become even more loyal and popular without him—Lin Yun returned to the Inuyasha world.
First, he gave them a quick explanation of what had happened. After all, he had to wrap things up somehow.
Then, taking Cow Girl with him, Lin Yun returned to the Goblin Slayer world.
Only then did Lin Yun learn... why his territory had become more loyal and popular instead.
Because... Goddess Priestess was pregnant.
And obviously, the child couldn't have been born out of wedlock, because... well, Lin Yun had asked through Spirit Communication.
Ahem. He couldn't help it. Trust alone wasn't enough to settle this.
Anyone would have some doubts if they hadn't seen their wife for over half a year, only to come back and find her pregnant.
It was just that... Goddess Priestess was only sixteen. Ahem.
In some countries, Lin Yun would probably have been executed by firing squad.
Although, at this point, even if they shot him for ten minutes, he probably wouldn't die.
That was enough to explain what had happened.
Whether in the East or the West, an heir could greatly boost the people's confidence and morale.
Of course, that was only true if the leader was popular.
If they weren't, their child would probably have to bear a "burden" far beyond what was appropriate for their age.
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