Mizuki Is Both Dad and Mom

Mizuki curiously peeked out and found a woman lying on the bed wrapped up like a mummy. Hmm, there were especially many bandages wrapped around her chest, and the bandages on her lower body looked like they were almost all wet. It was obvious that the Doctor had probably made a physical assault on Kal'tsit before she was tied up.

There was a strange smell in the air, which Mizuki was quite familiar with. Kal'tsit had told her how she punished the Doctor. But judging from this, Mizuki's hope had shifted from that Doctor was alright to that he was still alive.

"Doctor, are you alright?"

Mizuki poked the Doctor's stomach, then lowered her head to rest against her chest, hearing a faint heartbeat through the thick front armor. Hmm, thankfully she didn't starve or dehydrate to death.

Reaching out to untie the bow from the Doctor's mouth, Mizuki marveled at the Doctor's extraordinary vitality; she hadn't even suffocated like that.

"But why are you drooling so much?"

Looking at the marks on the bandage, Mizuki thought for a moment and felt that slowly removing it like this was too troublesome, so she simply reached out and slid a finger down from the Doctor's forehead to a certain, rather indeterminate spot. Of course, Mizuki and the Doctor didn't need to worry about such things.

The sturdy bandage snapped as Mizuki raised her hand, looking as if it had been cut by sharp scissors. However, not a single scratch was left on the Doctor's skin; it remained smooth... well, just a bit too wet.

It was clear that Kal'tsit must have been in a rage yesterday. Doctor was covered in bandages and had nothing on her body. She was unconscious with her eyes rolled back. It was only then that Mizuki noticed the pink thing below her. It was on the third setting and out of power.

No wonder the Doctor was in such a state; Mizuki couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"Old woman, you wait... sooner or later... Mizuki will deal with you..."

Okay, now Mizuki isn't worried anymore. Is it that Doctor. Dou's DNA has "suicidal tendencies" and "recklessness" linked together? How come she always manages to cause such a mess?

Mizuki thought she needed to help the Doctor correct this unconventional way of thinking, otherwise, if she happened to have to go out in the future and the Doctor lost all her rationality and did something, she might really die on Rhodes Island.

"Doctor, why do you always manage to cause people to have high blood pressure?"

Shuiyue picked up the clothes that had been tossed on the bedside table and dressed the Doctor. Mizuki figured the doctor must be very dehydrated, so she fed her a little bit of water.

The dimly lit room was dotted with fluorescent lights, which were not glaring and did not make the Doctor lady feel uncomfortable. The not-so-large dormitory room seemed like a narrow cave.

Mizuki gently pried open the Doctor's mouth and fed him water, followed by some snacks. These needed to be crushed before being fed to him, otherwise the Doctor would choke.

For some reason, Mizuki suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu about this scene, as if he had wanted to do something similar a long time ago, personally guiding the Doctor to eat. It was like...

[Eat, Doctor, eat. It's alright, don't cry. I'll be with you. You'll be fine until I die.]

The familiar voice of my own was in my ears, and I was hallucinating. The bed turned into soft mud, and the walls turned into moss-covered rock walls.

[I know, yes, we still have a chance, don't we? I believe in you, Doctor, we are all human...]

The severed arm regenerated rapidly, and the blue-haired Aegir boy gently stroked the hair of his destined one, comforting him.

"Mizuki, don't do this... we..."

Seemingly sharing a similar feeling with Mizuki, the exhausted Doctor lady spoke in a hoarse voice, unable to make out what she was saying, but tears involuntarily streamed down her face.

But Mizuki didn't feel sad. He only felt a sense of desolation, like a naive child who saw a giant wave coming and ran around shouting to tell everyone to escape, but in the end, no one survived except himself. He could only watch as the tsunami submerged and destroyed everything.

It was a feeling of helplessness, or perhaps it could be called sadness?

Reaching out to wipe away the tears from the Doctor's eyes, Mizuki suddenly remembered that she hadn't yet gone to find the operator on Rhodes Island who could interpret dreams, or that Nian, Doctor had mentioned.

Of course, he should also tell Susie and Skadi about Exusiai's pregnancy. It's good news, although not for everyone.

Now he didn't want to go anywhere else, he just wanted to sit here and watch over Doctor until she woke up, as always... Yes, as always, that was the most appropriate adjective, even though this was the first time, Mizuki didn't think it was inappropriate.

"Mizuki, don't go..."

"I won't leave."

She gently took the Doctor's hand and skillfully placed her hand on the Mizuki's head, stroking it lightly.

"I won't go anywhere until you wake up, Doctor, because I'll protect you. We agreed on that a long time ago, didn't we?"

She lowered her head and gave him a gentle kiss. Mizuki raised an eyebrow slightly. Hmm, it seems Kal'tsit fed the Doctor chive dumplings before tying him up, but the taste... why does it have some strange medicine mixed in?

The Doctor lady, who was in a deep sleep, finally quieted down and moved closer to Mizuki, feeling more at ease that way.

Looking at the Doctor's delicate sleeping face, Mizuki couldn't help but have a question.

How does this Doctor student, who's like Sleeping Beauty, manage such a stark contrast between her usual demeanor and when she's serious?

Chapter 127 Mizuki Becomes Both Father and Mother

"This time it really is..."

Mostima stared, speechless for a long time, truly stunned.

After Exusiai explained the pre- and post -Mizuki pregnancy period and what the so-called Sea of Life was, the girls at Penguin Logistics were collectively bewildered. Although they didn't quite understand what the Sea of Life was, they successfully grasped the most crucial information.

So you're really pregnant?

Texas stared at Exusiai in shock, who nodded proudly. If it weren't for the fact that she didn't have a tail, she probably could have shaken like a fan.

"Even twins?"

Although she had heard it clearly, Lemuen still couldn't believe it. This was far too fast! Couldn't they at least follow the normal procedure?

"Yes, that's what Mizuki said, but now I'm worried about getting pregnant, which would make everything inconvenient."

Exusiai touched her stomach, which was still very flat, even flatter than her chest. She hadn't had any appetite for breakfast when she woke up this morning, but now she felt a little hungry and wanted to eat apple pie.

"How could that be? I clearly had the most!"

Kong lifted her shirt and glanced at her flat, smooth stomach, which looked like white tofu, making one want to look at it more. But she didn't do anything.

Among the many girls, she possessed stamina and endurance comparable to the Abyssal Hunters. Even disregarding her glorious record of five hours in her first battle and three hours in her second, she was the last to collapse in that four-on-one duel that night, without using any protection. She wondered how Exusiai have succeeded, especially since she hadn't been in her safe period. Was it because her and Mizuki's affection level wasn't high enough?

"This speed is simply too fast; it's hard to imagine."

Croissant glanced at the sullen Sora and Fiammetta and could only sigh. Although she and Mizuki had been intimate, their relationship hadn't progressed much yet, and she simply didn't want to be an outsider.

"Yes, I never imagined that Xiao Le would become a mother."

Lemuen rested her chin on her hand and leaned against the table, clearly feeling quite frustrated. Although she had just said she would help Exusiai care of the child, she hadn't expected her younger sister to actually have a baby at this crucial moment.

(Was it because I didn't ask for enough? No, wait, every time I'm so full I feel like I'm going to throw up?)

The girls had a tacit idea that they should find an opportunity to do it a few more times, but it seemed that Exusiai's position as the main heroine was indeed unshakeable.

"Speaking of which, if Skadi finds out about this... Exusiai, what do you think she'll do?"

Texas suddenly remembered Skadi and Specter, but she didn't know where they'd been these past two days, as they hadn't shown up at all. But putting everything else aside, Skadi's controlling nature towards Mizuki's younger brother meant she was unlikely to do anything good; chasing after her with that greatsword would be the least of her worries.

As for Specter? If she's in a good mood, she'll probably go to Mizuki and ask for a pat on the head before shoving him to the ground; if she's in a bad mood, while Skadi Exusiai what speed is all about, then Specter and her sister could definitely show Exusiai what a "live-action Silent Hill" is like—the kind that's strictly off-limits to viewers.

"How should I know? Who cares? My husband will protect me anyway."

Exusiai gently lay down on the sofa. She used to lie face down, but now she needed to change some habits. Mainly, Miss Sea Siren hadn't told her that being pregnant wouldn't have any impact on her, because Exusiai and Mizuki's child was also Sea Siren, inheriting Mizuki's life form, but with a special connection to Exusiai, her mother. For example Exusiai could feel a sense of ethereal purity, like soaking in a hot spring.

"Aren't you afraid that Mizuki will be stolen if you act so arrogantly?"

When Mostima asked that question, Exusiai's face lit up with smugness.

He's not that kind of person.

Without any doubt or hesitation, Exusiai said this as matter-of-factly as if she were saying she liked apple pie. Even though they hadn't known each other for very long, she had this inexplicable trust in Mizuki.

Moreover, this kind of trust only existed between her and Lemuen before she met Mizuki; Texas and others hadn't reached that point yet. It's hard to say whether Mizuki's conquest was too fast or the feelings between Exusiai and him were developing too quickly.

In short, now that everyone knows Exusiai is pregnant, the mood of all the girls at Penguin Logistics has changed a little.

Originally, everyone knew that Exusiai had already pulled ahead by a large margin. However, everyone here knows Exusiai. Although she and Mizuki have confirmed their relationship and are even preparing to get their marriage certificate next week, they will definitely not be in a hurry to get married after getting the certificate. They will wait at least three or four years because this girl is naturally restless and has no intention of getting married so early. Naturally, she wants to enjoy a good period of freedom.

In the past three or four years, everyone has had plenty of opportunities to catch up, or at least that's how it should have been. Unfortunately, Exusiai is basically guaranteed the championship now.

"You're about to become a mother, can't you be a little more ladylike?"

Lemuen reached out and gently tapped Exusiai's forehead, and the latter stuck out her tongue mischievously, showing no intention of changing her behavior.

"I'm going to be a mother, not suddenly become a woman in her fifties or sixties. I'm in the prime of my youth and full of energy."

Exusiai yawned. Although today was much better than yesterday—at least she had an appetite and didn't feel as nauseous—she was still a little sleepy.

According to Miss Sea Siren, this is because Exusiai has established a certain connection with the Sea of Life due to her child. This is not a bad thing; on the contrary, it is quite beneficial to Exusiai. The life force from the Sea of Life nourishes her, causing her to undergo a certain change unconsciously.

"If I have to become a virtuous wife and loving mother just because I'm pregnant, can you get used to that quiet and reserved version of me?"

Texas, Lemuen, and the others thought about it and realized they couldn't imagine what an elegant and quiet Exusiai would be like. Even if they could, they would definitely find it unpleasant, since Exusiai is supposed to be lively, fun, and party girl.

Of course, Exusiai herself is well aware that not only can she not become that kind of person, but Mizuki would not like her like that either. What he fell in love with was the energetic, sunny Exusiai who never hid her thoughts and would occasionally say a few witty remarks, like a little sun.

Now she may need to learn how to be a good wife and a good mother, but that doesn't mean she has to change her personality. People always say that growth comes at a price, but Exusiai feels that physical growth is unavoidable, so at least she should maintain a youthful heart.

So she still occasionally goes to amusement parks to ride the giant swing, eats her favorite snacks without worrying about gaining weight, plays games, stays up late, or sits with her loved ones, drinking and dreaming about the future.

"But... it still feels a little strange." Exusiai gently stroked her belly. "They came way too fast."

"You have about ten months to think it over, no rush."

"That's hard to say. After all, the Mizuki can't be described by ordinary standards. It might take a month, or it might take ten months or even longer?"

Texas added just in time, leaving the Exusiai stunned. Goodness, it seems to be true. Mizuki isn't a normal person; even her child was conceived through the clouds. Who knows, it might be a rapidly developing one.

It's worth noting that Mizuki and Seaborn share the same origin, so Seaborn's reproductive and propagation speed is naturally exceptional.

"Then I'll call Is right now and ask Eis to help me buy the house!"

Exusiai suddenly realized a problem: although her daughter could be cared for by her older sister, there was no guarantee that the two of them wouldn't affect her and Mizuki's current life, since they weren't ready to be parents yet.

However, Mizuki on the other side was not in a hurry. While gently combing the Doctor's hair, she familiarized herself with the connection to the Sea of Life.

Just as Siren No. 1 said, the Sea of Life and Mizuki are intertwined yet clearly separated. The Sea of Life is like another world unknown to ordinary people, or another dimension, except that this dimension is all water. Mizuki feels that even if you throw someone into it, they won't drown because it is an ocean that nurtures life. Of course, if Mizuki wants to, it can also take away a life.

Connecting to the Sea of Life, Mizuki's vision changed completely. He looked down at Miss Doctor and found that her vitality was exceptionally strong; she could easily live for at least two hundred years. However, her life form was clearly different from Terra's.

As for Mizuki himself, he could tell at a glance that while others were a mix of various materials, he was completely consistent inside and out, except for his heart. He even felt that he could be called a "single-celled organism" because, apart from his heart, he was truly composed entirely of one type of cell.

"How interesting... But, hmm, why are their life processes developing so unusually slowly?"

Looking at her two daughters, Mizuki could clearly feel that compared to other Sea Siren who evolved from the Seaborn, they were growing much slower. She forgot to mention before that the Sea Siren's existence in the Sea of Life was a kind of consciousness entity similar to a glowing orb. The brightness of Siren No. 1 was like that of a light bulb.

If it takes an hour for a firefly to turn into a candle, these two girls will conservatively need at least a year. At this rate, it will probably take more than ten years for them to grow to the size of a light bulb.

However, at least it showed a steady growth trend. Mizuki figured that as long as it didn't stop, that was a good thing. Of course, it might take quite a while before the two girls could communicate.

Mizuki is currently most concerned about two issues.

One is how he should tell Exusiai about Kal'tsit's situation, ensuring Exusiai remains calm, and then tell Skadi about Exusiai and Kal'tsit's situation, ensuring she doesn't experience a racing heart or a disastrous electrocardiogram.

The second issue is how to deal with the group of Sea Siren that are about to be born.

With Siren No. 1 as an example, Mizuki guessed that this group of Sea Siren was probably no pushover, much less a worry-free bunch.

[Dad, you can't talk about people behind their backs like that!]

The voice of Siren No. 1 echoed in Mizuki's mind, but he was not surprised, because the Sea of Life itself could also act as a super-large network, unaffected by time and space, making it even better than quantum communication.

I've been taking good care of every one of my sisters; how could I possibly cause you any worry?

I'm really not your father.

[Oh, Mom, when are you coming to see us at the beach? If it's inconvenient for you to come, how about we shoot down that Iberia island for you?]

Mizuki's face darkened, a rare occurrence for him. Not to mention that these Sea Siren were still thinking about what he had said earlier about Iberia not welcoming the Aegir, why were they calling him "Mom"? Although he was a bit cute and had a youthful face that could make him a child star, he was definitely a boy.

"If you call me 'Mom' again, I'll kick you out of the Sea of Life."

[Okay mother, I understand mother, no problemおmotherさん]

"Three, two..."

Mizuki ruthlessly chose to count down, and several tentacles emerged from the deepest part of the Sea of Life, gently grasping the consciousness of Siren No. 1.

[Father! Father, I was wrong! Father! No! I'll never do it again!]

Hearing this heart-wrenching, high-pitched cry that could be sung on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Mizuki finally released her tentacles and then slapped her consciousness, causing the Siren No. 1 in the real world to feel a buzzing in her head.

"So what do you mean by taking such good care of every sister?"

[Oh, so you put them in batches into the underwater volcano to soak; the warm water helps them hatch faster and ensures their intelligence develops normally.]

How did you know?

Mizuki pulled her hair out of the Doctor's mouth and stuffed a biscuit into it. He remembered that Siren No. 1 was the first to hatch; where did she get so many theories from?

[Because I was hatched in an underwater volcano, I know that, I'm very smart!]

"... Why don't you bring out those cocoons? I feel your research results might be the opposite."

Mizuki thought for a moment, and realized that if all three million Sea Siren were like Number 1, he might not be able to live like this.

[No, Dad, I've taken an IQ test, my intelligence is fine, and this temperature is simply... Oh my god! The volcano has erupted! Holy crap, all the sisters are taking off!]

Siren No. 1 temporarily went offline, and Mizuki couldn't help but cover her head, feeling that she had changed too much from before.