Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist?

Chapter 550: Fathers are weak to their daughters

You can tell the corners of my eyes naturally drop.

When I hold Etoile, Haruka, and Flora, I could really feel the weight of a life.

「How slack and loose.」

「Nyaa, it can’t be helped nya. Even Lulu can’t get over their cuteness nya.」

As I was carrying Etoile, Akane appeared. Lulu-chan adored Flora, who was a Beastkin just like her.

「If you’re already like that now, you’ll be in trouble when the girls marry.」

「They won’t get married, hmph!」

「Wait, “hmph”……」

Akane’s gaze felt a bit chilly, but that didn’t matter to me. If these cutie patooties get married…… ah, I don’t want to think about it.

「Eh! Is that so!? A-ah, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Etoile. I spoke too loud all of a sudden.」

As I was holding onto Etoile, Maribelle informed me that fathers don’t help much with the raising of children.

It would seem that in this world, childcare is the duty of mothers, wet nurses, and maids.

But I can’t agree with this.

Unlike mothers who brought to life a baby in their stomach for a long time, fathers feel a sense of fatherhood the first time they hold the baby. I appealed to Maribelle that it was important to be participate in raising the child so they will develop a strong, and loving bond.

「Wouldn’t that be fine, Maribelle?」

「Sebastian-san……」

「This is the Sanctuary, not a single resident would be critical of Master. Rather, the sight of Master taking care of the little ladies would be accepted by the residents.」

「It’s not that I want to stick with the kids all the time, but just overlook it a bit.」

「Haa, it can’t be helped then. But please do some work. Chharlotte-san is looking for you.」

「Urk, o-okay.」

Thanks to Sebastian backing me up, Maribelle seemed reluctant but allowed my participation in raising the children.

This world wasn’t exactly male-dominated, but there were many cases where roles were clearly defined, with fathers working while mothers raise children and do housework.

Sebastian told me that in particularly affluent families, childcare is left to the mother and maids.

I heard from Maribelle that Charlotte was looking for me, so I suppose I should make my way to my study..

When I opened the door, Charlotte, Gina, and Ana’s gazes came my way.

「I heard that Charlotte was calling for me……」

「……yes. There are documents that you must look over it…… but why is Flora-chan in your arms?」

「Takumi-sama, this is work.」

「……yup, she’s adorable, but not in a place of work.」

「Urk, l-look, her rabbit ears are cute, aren’t they?」

I guess holding a baby while working is a no go. It’s my cuddle time with Flora right now though.

「Takumi-sama, I will be taking Flora then.」

「A-ahh, Floraaaaa!」

Marnie, who was following me from behind took Flora with her.

Because she was her mother, when Flora was taken by Marnie, I saw that she didn’t kick up a fuss, and that made me a bit jealous.

I know it gives the baby comfort being in their mom’s embrace, but I’m quite proud that they don’t fuss or squirm they’re in my arms, but…… I could never win against the mom.

Once Flora was gone, I quickly got my work done. I want to play with my babies, after all.

With that fueling my motivation, I settled documents.

「Okay! I’m done!」

「Then please make paper diapers and dedicated garbage bins please.」

「Eh, Laeva, why are you in the study?」

The moment I finished all the documents, Laeva spoke up.

「We received word from the Capital Store that the stock of diapers and bins were selling at an astronomical pace. As such, it is urgently needed.」

「Umm, it can’t wait till tomorrow?」

「No, it can not. Now then, I will assist you, so let’s be on our way.」

「Uwaa! Etoileeee! Floraa! Harukaaaa!」

Laeva dragged me by the arm into the workshop……

「I guess I’ve got no choice. Let’s do our best to finish fast.」

「That’s the spirit.」

With Laeva’s help, we made a large number of diapers and bins.

「Okay! With this much, it should be enough for a while.」

「Good job.」

I ran out of the workshop as soon as everything was done and went directly to my babies.

But Maribelle stopped me at the door.

「My apologies. The children have just fallen asleep, so please refrain from waking them up.」

「N-no way……」

I fell to my knees right then and there.

I can’t do anything if they just started sleeping. Sleeping is part of a baby’s job.

「I will brew some tea for you, please come to the living room.」

「……okay.」

It’s okay, they should wake up soon, right?

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