As the days passed, Lynn became increasingly grateful that he had not left on his own.
If Lynn had not been there, the fetus would likely have drained Alia dry of nutrients, and by the time he returned, he would have found two corpses...
Under Lynn's meticulous care, Alia struggled to sustain the pregnancy, and this situation continued for an entire year.
That was right, the fetus gestated for a full year!
On the day of the expected delivery, Shadow Mine was more solemn and tense than usual.
The undead stationed there seemed affected by the atmosphere, each becoming even more vigilant.
The delivery of an "apprentice" naturally would not amount to much, but with Lynn's title as a "second-circle official Wizard of Bone Spire" added in, this birth became anything but ordinary.
However, Lynn had strictly ordered that no word of it be leaked, lest it attract people with ill intentions.
After all, he had made quite a few enemies.
A group sent by the Nightsong Family arrived early. Besides experienced midwives and maids, the family head Vera—Alia's mother—had come in person as well.
Outside the delivery room temporarily arranged within the fortress, Vera met Lynn.
She immediately bowed, as respectful as ever. "Lord Lynn, thank you for taking such trouble over my daughter's matter."
Lynn was meditating with his eyes closed, preparing for the possible energy transfer that might be needed during the delivery.
Hearing her, he opened his eyes, looked at his nominal "future mother-in-law," and nodded.
"It is nothing. Alia's condition is acceptable, so there is no need to worry too much."
Those two calm sentences sent a surge of excitement through Vera's heart, and she quickly said,
"Thank you for your concern, my lord! It is Alia's and the Nightsong Family's blessing to receive your