Sigh. Sigh.
Even her breathing is cute.
Sofia must have really had a rough night, as she slept soundly for four hours.
I couldn't touch her breasts or vagina, but I was content just stroking her soft hair or watching her sleep sweetly in my arms before drifting off myself.
When I opened my eyes, her big eyes were looking up at me.
"Oh, you're awake?"
"...Yes. Just now."
Her ears turned red with embarrassment as she lowered her gaze.
With her fair skin, it was easy to tell.
She didn't fidget in my arms but remained quietly nestled there.
"Um... the time..."
"Hmm. It's 5 o'clock. Shall we eat?"
"...I think I should go."
"Why? Do you have something to do? You're not going into a Dungeon tonight, are you?"
"Well... your family will be arriving soon..."
"Ah, it's okay. Mom and Dad went on a trip. One of them went to a Dungeon. You can stay here tonight."
"...."
Seeing her struggle to find a way to refuse, I took out my phone and ordered delivery while still holding her.
"Let's eat first and then think about it. You'll just get morning sickness again as soon as you leave anyway."
"...What should I do? I don't want to keep doing this..."
Well, that's only natural.
Just because she slept in my arms for a bit doesn't mean she has feelings for me.
It's probably just that the morning sickness she experienced for about 30 hours was more fucked up than being in my arms.
No need to feel disappointed.
I need to make good use of this.
"About 30 hours left?"
"...Yes."
By clicking on Sofia, who was listed as a 'Reproduction Target' in my status window, I could also see Sofia's Pregnancy status.
Time remaining until childbirth: approximately 30 hours.
Healing Skill probability: 84%, Attack Skill probability: 16%.
[Tip 6. The process of determining a pregnant woman's Skill is as follows:]
[1. Sperm implants in the woman (success or failure depending on Pregnancy probability)]
[2. Upon successful implantation, the expected Skill grade is determined (Sperm Enhancement Effect has an impact)]
[3. Skill Genes are determined based on the pregnant woman's abilities, Skill types, grades, etc.]
[4. Probability changes due to nutrients injected from Sperm and Childbirth Assistance Item until just before childbirth]
[5. Skill confirmed and childbirth]
They say giving more nutrients here can change the probability, but I didn't have any Childbirth Assistance Item that specifically changed the probability.
It seems like I need to invest in the Pregnancy Evolution Ability, but I can't do that right now.
Anyway, it's not like I have no sense of responsibility as a father.
I need to take responsibility and help her give birth safely.
And even after she gives birth, I need to raise the Skill until it's fully grown so I can use it too.
"Ideally, a Healing Skill would be good, right?"
"...I don't care about that. I just want the morning sickness to stop."
Sofia didn't seem to be sharing my serious dreams.
But I had a way to solve Sofia's problem.
Very simple and sure.
"There are two ways. I'll tell you while we eat."
I was bored being home alone anyway, so this worked out well.
The food arrived, and I sat right next to Sofia and ate.
Sofia must have been really afraid of morning sickness because she didn't push me away.
The menu was some pizza and fries.
We watched TV in the living room and ate slowly.
After watching a couple of variety shows, I put my arm around her shoulder and let her lean on me, fulfilling all my selfish desires.
"Um..."
"Ah, I'll tell you now."
I told Sofia, who seemed to be reaching her limit, about the methods.
"One is to stay by my side for 30 hours."
"...."
"Like I said before, it's the simplest and most comfortable, right? No one's coming home anyway. Except for four hours for your Dungeon schedule."
"...But I have a Dungeon schedule tomorrow."
Sofia said as if she had been waiting for it.
A firm tone as if she was relieved to have a schedule tomorrow.
"The second is to take a supplement."
"....Yes?"
"If I give you a supplement, then the morning sickness will stop for the remaining time."
"Why didn't you say so sooner..."
"I had no way to contact you?"
"Ah..."
I don't know how many hours Sperm can alleviate morning sickness, but I figured it wouldn't last about 30 hours.
I was afraid she would just say she didn't want to, so I turned it into a supplement.
"Or... you can just endure the remaining time."
"...."
Does she hate the morning sickness that much?
I thought it was just a little nausea.
It's not like I've ever had to hear about pregnant women.
Sofia pondered deeply.
"I'll... I'll take the supplement."
Whether she really had to go to the Dungeon tomorrow, or whether she just hated breathing in the same space as me, she eventually chose the second option.
I steeled my resolve.
From here on out, my life could really be fucked up with just one wrong move.
I have no Pheromone and have to whip out my cock in my right mind.
Just in case, I opened two Pregnancy Assistance Item, but only got two 'Premature Ejaculation Cock Stabilizer'.
I don't know what kind of shitty probability this is, but even if Pheromone had come out, it was an obstacle I had to overcome without using it.
I can't keep this relationship going like this forever.
"W-What are you doing!"
As I naturally pulled down my boxer briefs, Sofia turned her head away and moved away from me.
I grabbed her and pulled her back.
"You said you'd take the supplement."
"No, but why that..."
"How else would the morning sickness go away? It's my ability. My ability comes from Sperm. Just wait a little."
"I don't want to. I'm leaving."
Sofia shook off my hand.
A white, shining spear was created around her.
Even if it's a B-grade Skill, an Attack Skill created by an A-grade Mana Hunter would be instantly fatal if a shell of a Hunter like me got hit.
I took my hand off my erect cock and raised both hands.
I put on a sullen expression and frowned.
"You suddenly came and attacked me, then suddenly made a fuss about morning sickness, so I spent my time hugging you and feeding you, and now you're trying to kill me while treating me like an idiot. Fine. Go, go. I was trying to be nice because you're Hannah's friend."
"...."
Sofia, looking at me with cold eyes, slowly backed away and left the house.
"Oh... fuck. I almost died."
It seemed that the world doesn't always flow like a webtoon.
Well, it didn't make sense from the start that a woman would open my door with tears in her eyes and dripping wet from Pheromone.
At least, things would only be easy with that level of systematic item assistance.
"Ah. That's too bad."
To be honest, I thought I had almost won her over.
I hugged her for four hours, spent my money to feed her well, and even pretended to listen to her worries and let her choose a method.
I even produced pre-cum, but I failed here.
Even though it's a shame, I thought it was a good attempt.
"If she's disappointed, she'll come back."
I might not be able to clear the quest, and I might lose 2P, but there was no clause that I would die if I didn't clear it.
Instead, if I mess with Sofia, I could really die, regardless of whether she reports me or not.
In an empty apartment, a man and a woman who are not lovers, and Sofia, an S-Class Healer who is pretty, young, and well-known, could kill me and say whatever they want, and the world would believe her and praise her for killing a bastard who deserved to die.
I ate the remaining jajangmyeon and continued watching the variety show.
My heart was pounding, and I was honestly worried that I wouldn't be able to clear the quest.
But I trusted the system.
[Tip 7. Pregnancy and childbirth are not done alone. Take good care of the increasingly severe morning sickness until the end to give birth to a healthy Skill!]
I believed in that tip.
And that belief bore fruit in less than 6 hours.
Ding-dong
1 AM. The doorbell rang.
***
"Ugh. Please... help me..."
Sofia, who looked like she was exhausted and covered in cold sweat, collapsed into my arms as soon as the door opened.
"What's wrong, what's going on?"
To be honest, I was a bit taken aback because I hadn't expected it to be this bad.
No, is it really this bad?
I was curious, so I searched for it after Sofia left, and it said that morning sickness during Pregnancy can be severe for some people, but it's just symptoms like not being able to eat well, so I thought she would endure it compared to eating my Sperm.
If she couldn't even endure 6 hours with 24 hours left, it seemed much worse than actual Pregnancy morning sickness.
"...Well, giving birth to a Skill isn't easy."
Giving birth to life and giving birth to a Skill.
It depends on where you place the value, but obtaining a Skill, especially an SS-grade Skill, cannot be compared to a mere value like money.
That's what I thought.
That's the only way this situation makes sense.
"Haa..."
Sofia's complexion, which was in my arms, was surprisingly stabilizing quickly.
Her already fair skin looked pale, turning a bluish color.
Finally, blood is circulating, and a reddish tint is rising.
"Are you okay?"
"...Sorry... I'm sorry..."
"Shall we go inside?"
Sofia nodded obediently and came in.
She didn't resist even when I moved her to the room instead of the living room, and she lay down on the bed as is, even stopping me from going to wet a towel.
"This much distance should be okay. Just wait a moment."
I wet a towel with water in the bathroom right next door and roughly wiped off the cold sweat.
Haa-
Sofia, who was feeling a little better, grabbed my cock in my pants.
"I... I'll do it."
"Huh?"
"I'll... take the supplement..."
As I pulled down my pants, my already stiff cock was revealed.
It was embarrassing for Sofia to see my cock, but she hesitated for a moment and then approached my cock.
"How do I do it...?"
Seeing her more proactive than I expected, I brought Sofia's hands to my cock.
"Slowly, touch it."
Warm, soft hands slowly stroked my shaft.