Chapter 225 – I need to become someone respectable.

*Mikoto’s POV*

Hearing what Luan said, I started thinking deeply about it. ‘It’s true… They say that when you have a child, you become more responsible. But is that really true?’

I already consider myself a very responsible person, so I’m not sure having a child would change me much. But Luan is different. He clearly lacks responsibility — after all, he’s always out with different women.

Responsible men don’t just sleep around with multiple women.

At least, that’s what I believe.

But would having a child really make him more responsible? I have my doubts.

“Mikoto?”

“Ah, sorry. I was thinking about it. I’m not sure if it’s a good idea.” I think it’s too risky. Even though I don’t want to carry a baby in my belly for nine months, I don’t want to risk harming my child either.

“What have you decided?”

“I need to think about it a little more. I’m afraid something might happen to our baby. Even if you promise nothing will go wrong, I still…”

“I understand.”

“…” I looked at Luan and then placed a hand on my face. “Luan, you won’t magically become responsible just by having a child. You need to start acting differently. You need to make an effort to change.”

“You also think I’m irresponsible and careless, don’t you?”

“I never said that. I’m sure you care deeply for the women around you. But you are irresponsible. You take too many unnecessary risks and sleep around with different women.”

“Don’t worry, I’m immune to diseases.”

“That’s not the problem. What if you start getting more women pregnant, like you did with the Goddess and me?”

“You don’t have to worry. That’s not going to happen.”

“And how can you be so sure?”

“Well…” Luan averted his gaze and then smiled at me. He’s hiding something, but he didn’t say what.

“If you really want to change, I think you should start by cutting ties with all those other women and keeping only me, Hestia, and Lili by your side.”

“I don’t have any other women besides you three.”

“Liar.”

“I’m telling the truth. I have my fun here and there, but the only ones I truly care about are you three.”

“Hmmm…” Even though I didn’t believe him, I decided to pretend that I did.

“So, you don’t want me to use my ability, right?”

Hearing his question, I started thinking about it again.

“I wanted to continue our training and didn’t want to stay inactive for so long… but I don’t want to do it.”

I had already made my decision.

I would carry this child inside me for nine months.

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*Luan’s POV*

Since Mikoto didn’t accept the idea either, all that was left was for me to accept it too.

I lay down next to Mikoto on the bed, and she snuggled against my arm. While she slept, I kept staring at the ceiling, thinking about what I should do next. ‘I said I wanted to explore the dungeon, but do I really want that?’

I’ve already taken control of the Hestia Familia, the Ishtar Familia, and I’m close to conquering Loki’s Familia. After that, the only Familia that really interests me is Freya’s.

But once I conquer all four Familias… what then?

Should I just continue writing and live a peaceful life with my wives by my side?

I haven’t even had the chance to see other parts of this world. I’ve been stuck in Orario.

‘Life has gotten so monotonous. Even if I focus on getting stronger, it won’t be fun. I don’t even have any enemies to worry about.’ The only real threat is Freya.

But would she really try anything against me so suddenly?

‘I just want to go through the next Ascension. The system still hasn’t told me when it will happen.’

Maybe I should farm some more points and raise my status to see if the system gives me a clue.

‘Oh, right, I still have a “premium” skill to choose after sleeping with Hestia. I completely forgot about that.’

But before I could choose the skill, I ended up falling asleep.

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The next morning, when I woke up, Mikoto was no longer beside me. I washed my face and headed downstairs. Hestia had already prepared breakfast and set everything out on the table. Lili, Hestia, and Mikoto were all seated.

It was the first time we were all having breakfast together.

As soon as I sat down, I yawned.

“Didn’t sleep well?” Lili asked. “Mikoto went to your room yesterday, so I can guess what happened.”

“We didn’t do that!” Mikoto slammed her hands on the table. “Don’t say unnecessary things, Lili.”

“Sorry.”

“We just had a conversation about how I’m an irresponsible idiot who doesn’t care about anything around me,” I said coldly, then put some food in my mouth. The three of them fell silent.

“Don’t worry about it. I’m going to try to change.”

None of them said anything, but breakfast went smoothly, even if we all stayed quiet.

Later, when it was just Hestia and me at the table — after Lili had left for work and Mikoto had gone to meet her group — Hestia spoke up. “What was all that about, all of a sudden?”

“I was just telling the truth. You even said it yourself once — that I don’t really care about what’s around me.”

“…”

“I know you didn’t mean it in a bad way. I know I’m an idiot, and I’m going to try to change.”

“This is really sudden — it’s almost strange!”

“I’m just trying to become a better person. I can’t let my kids grow up thinking their father is a careless fool.”

“Luan…” Hestia looked at me with concern, and I smiled.

“It’s alright. I’m not forcing myself into anything. I’m just going to try making better decisions from now on. And the first decision I made is to buy a bigger house where our whole Familia can live comfortably. A house with a big garden for our kids to enjoy when they grow up.”

“A new house?”

“That’s right. A huge house. I have enough money saved up since I don’t spend much, so it’s fine.”

“This is so sudden! Did you talk to Mikoto about this yesterday?”

“You’re the first person I’m telling. Today I’ll meet with Elma and ask her to gather all my funds.”

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