Dana, who was watching Leon’s expression, pulled the hem of his clothes. Then Leon sat next to her, clumsily hugging the baby.

“Aren’t you happy?”

“No, I’m so happy.”

“What’s wrong with your face?”

“My face? What’s wrong with my face? I’m so happy and excited.”

Dana stroked his cheek at his words.

“Would you like to look in the mirror and talk?”

“…Ah.”

Leon handed the baby over to the maid and sighed.

“I was nervous the whole time, so I guess it was still showing. I’m so glad.”

“But on the other hand, it’s a shame, right? You wanted a daughter.”

Leon and Dana’s eyes were directed at the baby in her arms. He didn’t take his eyes off, even though he murmured a sigh.

“I indeed wanted a daughter, but… I didn’t mean I didn’t like him. I wanted it to look like you, whether it’s a daughter or a son, but that’s a bit of a shame.”

The maid praised the baby’s appearance in an elastic voice.

“The baby is really handsome. If he is this beautiful from birth, I have high expectations for him in the future.”

“I wish I had a good-looking baby.”

“No, he’s really handsome because the baby looks like him. The features are the same. It’s good.”

As Dana stretched out her arms, the maid gave Dana the baby. While coaxing the baby, she suddenly looked at Leon.

“What?”

“Please give him a name. Do you have anything in mind?”

“Well.”

Leon didn’t say anything for a moment and replied calmly.

“I’ll think about it and tell you.”

“Yes, of course.”

Leon looked at Dana patting the baby. When they said that labor began earlier, he thought his heart really stopped. And when he heard it was caused by an accident, he wanted to tear them to death.

However, seeing her safe like this, he felt more relaxed. So Leon was able to control his boiling anger.

Yes, it’s a good day, so I can’t shed blood.

So he decided to impose a more lenient disposition. All they had to do was confess and apologize.

I should end by confiscating the house, the lord, and the title.

Leon thought at ease, whether he knew it was more terrible than a death sentence for the aristocracy.

* * *

One day, 15 days after giving birth, Daniel quickly knocked on the door of the Grand Duchess’ room after looking around.

When he heard a sound from the inside, he hurried in and closed the door.

“Whoa.”

“Daniel, welcome.”

“Your Grace, I did bring it because you told me but… Please rest. It’s not because I’m afraid of His Grace, but because I’m worried about you, Your Grace.”

“I’m resting. It’s hard to stay still on the bed. And I’m really just going to have a look at them.”

Dana received the documents Daniel handed over and now waved as if to stop nagging and go. Daniel bowed his head and was about to leave when the door opened.

As soon as Daniel saw the person coming in, he knelt on the floor.

“Your Grace! It’s not like that…!”

“Daniel, I’m sure I told you not to come here for at least a month after giving birth.”

Daniel replied to the remark in his mind.

I didn’t want to! But what can we do about this castle where the words of Her Grace are more solemn than His Grace? If she said Daniel ignores me, you’ll get angry again!

But Daniel wisely didn’t open his mouth and fell flat on the floor. Then a voice of salvation was heard from heaven.

“Welcome, Leon. Daniel, get going.”

In the usual situation, Daniel stood up without delay, nodded to the two, and left. At this time, the Grand Duke’s permission was not needed.

Leon no longer held Daniel. Only Dana stood out to him.

After he left, Leon sighed and sat next to Dana.

“I think you’re busier than I am.”

“No way, I’m always resting inside like this. It’s also the first time I’ve called Daniel, I’m telling you!”

“I can’t believe you are such a workaholic.”

Meanwhile, Leon glanced at the documents in Dana’s hand and asked her.

“What are you so interested in?”

“We need to reinforce our workforce as we expand our business… It’s a simple labor force… But there are a lot of people in need…”

When Dana heard him rummaging through the papers, Leon thought for a moment.

“Well, can I use them?”

“Who? Who is there?”

“People who were outside the castle.”

“Uh… Ah!”

He remembered as soon as she said it. Of course, it was true that Dana went through a big deal because of them at the time.