Pixie froze.

  For a moment, she couldn’t even comprehend what was happening—pregnant? What did that even mean?

  She stared at the screen in disbelief as the words “Congratulations” flashed across in giant letters again and again. It took a while for the reality to sink in.

  I’m pregnant?!

  Though Pixie was 18, an age most would consider an adult, her mindset still leaned toward childish innocence. She still felt like a kid herself—so how could she possibly have a child now?

  This was... surreal!

  What made it even crazier was that it’s notoriously difficult for mages to have children. The higher a mage’s rank, the harder it becomes. This was an intrinsic safeguard built into the world itself, after all.

  With their extended lifespans and youthful vigor, if mages could reproduce easily, the world would be flooded with their descendants in a matter of generations. There wouldn’t be a single corner of the world untouched by their offspring.

  And now, somehow... she, Pixie, was having a baby with Eirik.

  Is this a blessing or a curse? She wasn’t sure.

  A tight knot of anxiety formed in Pixie’s chest—this was all so new to her. First-time mother, no experience.

  Fortunately (or not), the time flow within the simulator moved much faster than in the real world. Before she even had a chance to panic, the baby was born.

  It was a boy—plump, adorable, and healthy.

  “Wow! So this is my son... so tiny and well-behaved!” Pixie felt a sudden surge of maternal warmth flood through her.

  And then, as she examined her son’s stats, she could hardly contain her excitement.

  Her son... was a gold-rank talent!

  【Talent: All-Elemental Affinity (Gold)】

  “Possesses near-unmatched potential. Once trained in magic, his power will be overwhelming, capable of dominating the world. However, such brilliance may provoke hostility from the laws governing the magical realm.”

  “Hahaha! Look at that! My son has the legendary All-Elemental Affinity!” Pixie burst into joyous laughter, posting her son’s profile on the World Channel without hesitation.

  “Wait… they already have a child? And he’s that powerful?!”

  Elvynna could no longer hold back her frustration.

  Ten years. She’d been with Eirik for a decade and hadn’t conceived a child—and now Pixie had not only beaten her to it, but her child had one of the most coveted talents.

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  All-Elemental Affinity!

  Just like the Eye of Divine Insight, this was one of the rarest and most sought-after magical constitutions. While it was said to attract the hostility of the world’s magical rules, anyone who could overcome those challenges would be virtually unstoppable.

  Having a son with that kind of talent was the ultimate achievement for any woman. It was no wonder Pixie was so elated.

  Meanwhile, in the magic academy, Selene narrowed her eyes as she pondered the situation.

  "The Ravenshadow family is just a minor northern clan. There's no way they could have bloodlines capable of producing an Elemental Affinity."

  Which meant... the bloodline must have come from Eirik.

  That boy—first-rate talent, and now he had a son with the same rare gift? Even if marrying him wasn’t an option...

  Borrowing his bloodline might be worth it.

  Selene smirked at the thought.

  “Hehe, I’m going to raise both my husband and my son properly. With them, the Ravenshadow—no, the Becker family—is destined for greatness!” Pixie chuckled to herself. (Becker was Eirik’s surname.)

  “Who said you’re part of the Becker family now?”

  Several women rolled their eyes in unison, muttering quietly among themselves.

  “Don’t get too cocky. That kind of bloodline is bound to attract attention. If the Crimson Frost Duke or the Demon Tree finds out about it, let’s see how smug you are then.”

  Selene’s voice crackled with sharp jealousy.

  “He wouldn’t dare!” Pixie snorted.

  But deep down, a flicker of anxiety stirred in her.

  The demons were known to harvest genius bloodlines to nurture the seeds of the cursed tree. And her son’s Elemental Affinity made him the perfect target.

  “No… I have to be careful. Very careful.”

  With that thought, Pixie isolated herself, refusing to leave the house. She used magic to bind anyone who knew about her son’s abilities.

  Each day, she immersed herself in studying magic, raising her son, and ensuring his safety. Watching her little boy grow stronger by the day, his stats climbing higher and higher, filled her with an overwhelming sense of pride.

  “This mana potion really works wonders!”

  Eirik marveled at his progress. After only an hour of magic study, he’d gone from being a powerless civilian to Stalwart Lv3.

  Of course, in the grand scheme of things, Stalwart Lv3 was hardly impressive.

  But considering that he’d reached this level in just three hours, the satisfaction was undeniable.

  “Alright, that’s enough for today. I still need to join Pixie, Elvynna, and the others for magic practice tomorrow…”

  He muttered to himself as he reopened the simulator, curious to see what had happened during the auto-managed session.

  And then—

  He froze.

  “Wait a minute… wasn’t I supposed to become Elvynna’s servant?”

  How had he ended up as part of the Ravenshadow family instead?

  And... how had he ended up with a child?!

  Although the simulator only displayed text and images, not full 3D graphics, Eirik felt a wave of dizziness.

  But the lavish lifestyle Pixie had provided quickly eased his confusion.

  “These stats... this food... these clothes... This is insane! How can living off someone feel this good?!”

  A wave of emotion washed over him. Compared to his past life with Elvynna—where every day had been a struggle—this was pure luxury.

  “Screw it. I’ll deal with Elvynna next time. For now, let’s see what it’s like to live the high life as a noble.”

  He sighed deeply.

  “I never set out to live off a woman, but this soft life found me—and now, I can’t escape it.”

  He glanced at the timeline, his expression darkening. The disaster of the Demon Tree was less than ten years away.

  “It’s time to act.”

  Eirik’s gaze hardened as memories of his past life flooded back.

  In that life, he had been unaware of the Crimson Frost Duke’s demonic possession. It had cost him dearly—he had left Elvynna behind in the living world and met an untimely death.

  This time, things would be different.

  The Demon Tree could wait—his first target was the Crimson Frost Duke.

  Notably, the character Eirik played in the simulation didn’t have access to the World Chat. His path was distinct from that of the other players, like Elvynna.