Chapter 197
The voices of the people never truly reach the royal family.
Of course, it’s impossible to listen to every single one, but if something is truly necessary, I wanted to reflect it as much as possible.
After all, it is also the duty of a god to mercifully care for many humans.
“If we go to a distant country someday, where should we visit first?”
After a brief moment of comfortable silence, Yasamin quietly spoke up.
“Should we go to the island kingdom of Britashe? We could eat plenty of seafood, and the unique nature of a nation surrounded by the sea sounds interesting.”
“That sounds nice too, Yasamin.”
“Or maybe the northern country where endless snow falls would be good. I heard the night comes early there.”
“…I sense a hint of impure intentions.”
What could be sweeter than a married couple sharing a quiet conversation?
Like savoring a piece of chocolate, they gazed at each other with eyes full of love, gently stroking each other’s skin and pressing their cheeks together.
To each of them, there was only the other.
That undeniable truth bound them tightly together.
A life where just this single bed was enough.
They wished for nothing more.
“I have everything simply by receiving your love.”
Yasamin murmured softly and pressed a kiss to Siren’s forehead.
Even if he had to live a wretched life, as long as Siren was with him, he didn’t mind.
Of course, he would always choose a life of power and wealth to ensure her comfort, but that was solely for his wife’s sake.
As for himself, he needed nothing.
He had already experienced everything and possessed it all.
Even immortality—what more could he possibly desire?
“I’ve been thinking about something, Yasamin.”
“Hmm?”
“What if a new species were to emerge that lived as long as we do?”
“What do you mean?”
“What if some humans transformed into a new kind of being and lived as long as we do? Like an infection… but completely different. It would be something beautiful.”
At the sudden suggestion, Yasamin tilted his head.
He didn’t fully understand what she meant, but if it was something Siren wanted, there was no reason for him to oppose it.
In fact, he would probably encourage it even more.
“Lately, you’ve been researching magic related to time, beyond just memory magic, haven’t you, Yasamin?”
“That’s right.”
“Then… I want to apply that magic to grant immortality. We might even be able to expand our chosen family.”
Siren’s eyes sparkled. He didn’t know how long she had been thinking about this, but there was no reason to reject the idea.
Their lives were excessively long, long, long, and so unbearably long…
Even the act of living itself had begun to feel tiresome.
“But we’ll have to choose carefully, won’t we? We can’t let an evil person gain immortality.”
“There will also be those who don’t wish for it. We’ll have to find those who do. People who could truly become our chosen family.”
“If that happens… it really would be wonderful.”
Honestly, it sounded like nothing more than a dream.
A being who could meet someone again after five hundred years, still carrying the memories of the past, and smile while conversing as if no time had passed.
“When the spell is complete, we’ll be able to grant the children immortality.”
“Ah.”
“That way, we won’t have to lose them.”
Just as he had worried, Siren had already been thinking about this as well. That must be why such an idea had come to her.
“Let’s ask the children when they’ve grown up. Whether they desire immortality.”
“Let’s do that, Sei. Until then, we need to perfect the spell.”
“Mm. And… if the children find true mates, I’d like to grant their mates immortality as well.”
It was only natural for parents to wish for their children’s happiness and prosperity.
Besides, the mythical beasts of old imprinted on only a single mate for life. There was no risk of infidelity or changing hearts.
In other words, even their mates could be made immortal.
Though they would inevitably experience the loss of friends and loved ones along the way, at least their mates would remain by their side as unwavering pillars of support.
Thinking of the positive aspects, Yasamin let out a slow breath.
He knew well the contradictions and duality of human nature.
Some were born inherently good, but there were certainly those who were born wicked.
Even without committing fraud or murder, there were those whose very hearts were steeped in malice.
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