Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 572

"Diana. Are you sure about this?"

"Yes. I had it confirmed by someone in the Fox tribe  territory who is... well, the most knowledgeable about the human body. There's no mistake."

As she answered, her expression darkened slightly.

"Who is this person most knowledgeable about the human body?"

When my father tilted his head in confusion, I leaned in and whispered in his ear.

"It's Rafa. She was in charge of the Grand Duke family's covert operations, so she's said to be the most knowledgeable about the human body, regardless of gender, within the Foxkin territory."

"I-I see. But why does Diana look like that?"

Glancing sideways at Diana along with my father, I noticed she was frowning, her brows furrowed.

She must have been recalling the incident in the Foxkin territory.

"Actually..."

As I began to explain, I recounted the events that had taken place in the Fox tribe  territory to my father.

Diana had been suffering from unexplained health issues even before we left Baldia, and while she had hoped it was just a temporary condition that would resolve itself, it seemed she had been hiding it from me and everyone else to avoid causing concern.

Her pregnancy was discovered while we were staying at a mansion in the Foxkin territory, where I was handling some administrative work.

She had been helping me with the tasks when she suddenly felt dizzy, swayed unsteadily, and then crouched down, unable to move.

"I'm sorry. It's just a bit of dizziness. I'll be fine."

"You're definitely not fine!"

Her face had turned pale, and at the time, I was deeply worried, thinking, "This is no ordinary matter."

I immediately had Capella, who has some medical knowledge, examine her, but his response was, "I can't give a definitive diagnosis, so it would be best to have a female doctor take a look."

Diana and I were puzzled, wondering if her condition was that serious, but he firmly refused to explain further, saying, "I can assure you there's no immediate danger to her life. However, I can't say more than that."

"I don't fully understand, but at least Diana's life isn't in immediate danger... right?"

"Yes, that's correct."

"Alright. I'll start looking for someone right away."

Although my conversation with Capella left me somewhat unsettled, I was relieved to hear that Diana's life wasn't at risk.

Shortly after, I visited Amon and asked if he knew of any skilled female doctors in the Foxkin territory. His response was unexpected.

"In that case, I'll send my sister right away."

"Wait, your sister... you mean Rafa? She's a doctor too?"

When I tilted my head in confusion, he gave a wry smile.

"She's not a doctor, but due to her work from the old regime to the present, she's the most knowledgeable about the anatomy of various races in the Foxkin territory. She probably has more knowledge and experience than any doctor here."

"Oh, I see."

Rafa oversees the covert operations of the Foxkin.

I imagine her position is similar to Zach Liberton of Renalt, meaning she must have conducted various interrogations as well.

Understanding how the human body works is likely an essential skill in covert operations.

Wait, but if that's the case, Capella, who is also a former covert operative, should have been able to diagnose her.

Was there a reason only Rafa could make the diagnosis?

As I pondered this, Rafa arrived at the mansion with Pianie and the twins, Rosen and Lilié.

I had met Pianie before, but this was the first time I was formally introduced to the twins.

Rosen, a young man with yellow hair tied in a braid at the back and gentle blue eyes.

Lilié, a girl with the same yellow hair tied in buns on either side of her head and sharp blue eyes.

Apparently, they decide who is the older sibling each day by flipping a coin, and on this day, Lilié was the "older sister."

Although this was our first formal introduction, I had seen them during the Valdia attack incident.

However, due to the "secret agreement" made during the meeting with Rafa at the Narrow Fortress, which stated that all her actions in Valdia would be "unquestioned," I couldn't bring up what happened back then.

After a brief introduction in the room where Diana was resting, Capella whispered something to Rafa.

"...So, it's almost certain."

"My, my, my~. Well, well, well. I see now. That's why you needed a female doctor. Hehehe."

Rafa's expression softened visibly, and she cast a warm gaze toward Diana.

"W-what is that look...?"

Diana stiffened on the bed, but Rafa paid no heed, smiling as she clapped her hands to gather everyone's attention.

"Now that introductions are over, let's begin the examination. Everyone except me, Lilié, and Pianie, please leave the room immediately."

"O-okay. But please, don't do anything rough."

"Of course, of course. Rid, you can leave this to me."

Pushed by her momentum, we left the room, and Rafa peeked her head out through the door.

"Rosen. Make sure no one enters until the examination is over."

"Understood."

After Rafa's examination had been going on for a while, only Capella and I were called back into the room.

When we entered, Diana was on the bed, her face red, looking both happy and somewhat bewildered.

Her usual composed demeanor was completely gone, leaving me stunned.

Glancing to the side, I noticed Rafa and Lilié were smirking, while Pianie maintained the same expression as before.

It didn't seem like a serious illness, but the room was filled with a sweet, almost bittersweet atmosphere.

"Uh... what's going on here?"

As I asked Rafa in confusion, she smiled and glanced at Capella.

"What he said was correct."

"I thought as much."

Capella nodded in understanding, but I was still completely lost.

"...? What do you mean?"

When I asked again, looking puzzled, Diana's face softened with a loving expression as she gently stroked her stomach and began to speak.

"It seems... I'm carrying Rubens's child."

"Wha... what?!"

The answer was so unexpected that I found myself shouting without realizing it.

Rubens and Diana had gotten married just before I left for the Foxkin territory.

They had been in a relationship for over a year before that.

Given that they were married, it was only natural that they might have a child together.

However, based on their usual demeanor and the progression of their relationship, the idea that this could happen so soon had completely slipped my mind.