Chapter 406: [Bonus chapter]Four and a Half Years after the War Ended
Four and a half years had passed since the war ended. The country of Atlantia started to flourish because of the grand dukes that governs it. Both of them have found the women that will rule by their side, grand duchesses that helped them in their rule. The grand duchess of Jennovia as well found her husband and is now governing peacefully with her husband consort. Alvannia's king had stepped down from his position and when the empire was established, Richard was given the title of grand duke. As of now he was still single and is the most sought for bachelor by the noble women of Alvannia.
A small family get together was held for the first birthday of the third child of Emperor Regaleon and Empress Alicia in the palace of Grandcrest. The twins Aerith and Alphonse were running around the garden while Regaleon and Alicia was in the gazebo waiting for the guests. The little prince Leonhart was sound asleep in his crib.
Not long the guests came one at a time. First to arrive was Alicia's parents, the former king Edward, and his wife Leticia.
"Welcome, mother-in-law, father-in-law." Regaleon greeted.
"Thank you for inviting us." Leticia said with a big smile. "Let me see my little grandson. Oh, look how cute he is. He looks like a lot like you Regaleon. You have a strong blood. Aerith is the only one to inherit our platinum blonde hair, I see." She smiled.
"Hmph, Aerith is still the most beautiful one." Edward said with a grumpy look.
"Ohhh don't play favorites now dear." Leticia giggled. "I know that you dote on Aerith more because she got our Alicia's looks, but Alphonse and Leonhart still came from our little girl."
Edward looked inside the crib of the sleeping Leonhart and his heart has been won by the little guy in seconds.
"Ahem... like you said, they still came from our Alicia." Edward said.
"Hello, mother and father." Alicia greeted and kissed their cheeks. "It is too bad that Richard and Grandpa Robert could not make it."
"Now that Richard is grand duke of Alvannia, he has been quite busy. He said that he would visit when he got the chance for a break and see his nephews and niece." Leticia replied.
"Robert on the other hand said he was getting old to travel long distances. Even though he wished to be present, but his body does not want to cooperate." Edward replied. "But he gave you both his greetings and well wishes."
"I think it would be good to visit the general one of these days in Alvannia." Regaleon said. "What do you think my love?"
"That would be great." Alicia replied.
Guests started to arrive one after the other. The grand duchess of Jennovia and her husband consort came next.
"Sati, welcome." Alicia greeted. "Oh, look how big your tummy is now. How far along are you?"
"Oh, I am at my last month now. This little critter will come anytime soon." Satiana replied.
"You did not lose time to knock her up, huh." Regaleon whispered to Jack. "And you just celebrated your one-year wedding anniversary last month."
"I needed to solidify my position by her side." Jack replied. "You know how the aristocratic faction in Jennovia still insists on Sati getting another consort of more noble linage. They are insisting that polyandry is permitted, but of course Sati opposed. Now that there is a child on the way, they have their mouths shut. I know they will not stop, so I plan to make at least two more children." He grinned.
"Just give her some time to rest in between okay." Regaleon had a dissatisfied look on Jack.
"Of course. I am not that cold hearted you know." Jack replied. "I know how hard it is for a woman to be carrying a child in her belly.
