Aiden shifted Leona higher in his arms, the little dragon girl clinging to him like she owned his entire torso. Fluffynugget sat on his right shoulder.

Ivy was glued to his waist, hugging him so tightly her cheek was pressed to his ribs.

"Daddy, don't move," Leona demanded.

"I'm literally not moving," Aiden said, amused.

Ivy squeezed him. "Onii-chan feels warm…"

"That's because you're crushing my stomach, Ivy."

"I like crushing your stomach."

"Of course you do."

Right beside them, Edda was holding Liri, who had her arms looped around her mother's neck like a koala. Liri watched Aiden with her usual sharp stare.

"Mamma's face is red again," Liri announced.

"Liri—please—" Edda sputtered.

Aiden smirked. "Let her talk. She's just being honest."

Edda avoided his eyes instantly. "Y-Young Heart… behave…"

"I am behaving." He reached out and tugged her by the waist with one hand—effortless, like he'd done it a thousand times. "You're the one shaking like I'm about to steal you."

"You are stealing her," Liri muttered.

Edda almost dropped her. "LIRI!"

Aiden laughed. "She's not wrong."

Edda's entire body flushed. "Young Heart, please—"

He leaned close enough for her to feel his breath. "You keep telling me to stop, but you keep coming closer."

"I—I am not—"

"You're in my hand right now."

She froze. "…Oh."

Leona blinked at Edda. "You're acting like Mummy."

Ivy nodded seriously. "Very flustered."

Edda looked like she wanted to sink into the ground.

Aiden squeezed her waist. "Cute."

"Don't call me that…" She whispered.

"I'll call you whatever I want."

"Young Heart…"

He lowered his voice. "If you keep looking at me like that, I'm gonna kiss you in front of the kids."

Edda made a tiny squeak, burying her face in Liri's hair. "N-No kissing!"

Liri clicked her tongue. "Mamma's scared."

"I-I'm not scared!"

Ivy poked Edda's arm. "It's okay. Onii-chan's kisses are soft."

Aiden choked. "Ivy—?!"

"What?! They are!"

Leona raised her hand like she was in school. "Daddy kissed me on the forehead and it tickled."

Edda turned into a tomato. "STOP TALKING ABOUT KISSES—"

Aiden only smirked deeper and leaned into her ear. "Relax. I'll do it later."

"Young Heart!!"

He whispered, slow and wicked, "Hold on tight. I'm teleporting us."

"H-HUH?!" Edda's voice cracked.

She clutched Liri tighter. "Y-Young Heart, warn me earlier—"

"I did. Just now."

"Tha—that's not enough time!!"

"Too late."

He gave the silent mental command.

System. Teleport us outside my room's door.

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TELEPORTING IN 3… 2… 1…

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Aiden didn't loosen his hold on Leona. Ivy hugged him even tighter. Edda shut her eyes like she was bracing for death.

In an instant, the world around them blurred.

A tingling sensation swept over Aiden's body. The air twisted, colors blending together before—

Then—gone.

WHOOSH!

They appeared outside his room, all of them landing exactly where they needed to be.

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Ivy slowly peeled off him, wobbling. "Phew… we're back…"

Leona tugged his shirt. "Daddy. I wanna see Mummy."

"I know, Kiddo" He kissed the top of her head and looked at Edda. "Stay right here. Don't run."

Edda swallowed hard. "I-I… wasn't planning to…"

He smirked. "Good. Stay close. I'm not done flirting with you."

"Young Heart—!" Edda nearly squeaked.

Liri whispered, "Mamma's gonna explode."

Edda hid her face. "I heard that…"

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Aiden nudged the door open with his foot, Leona still in his arms, Ivy clutching the back of his shirt like she thought he'd evaporate.

"We're home," He called out, waving casually toward the room, seting Leona on the floor

Every head snapped toward him.

The entire room froze, every wife in towels, robes, blankets—some sitting, some standing, all staring like he'd just returned from a year-long war.

Before he could say anything, Luna—who had been sulking on the bed with her tail limp—jerked upright like someone shoved lightning through her spine.

"MASTER!!!"

Her voice cracked.

Then she launched.

"Whoa—" Aiden barely had time to blink before Luna slammed into him, legs instantly wrapping his waist, arms around his neck, face buried against him like she was trying to fuse into his bones.

"I missed you I missed you I missed you I missed you—" She rambled, nuzzling him nonstop, tail thumping wildly behind her. "Why did you leave without kissing me? Why did you go? I wanted cuddles… I wanted kisses… Master is so mean…"

Aiden's laugh came out low. "Come here, you needy little wolf."

He kissed her—slow, deep—just enough to shut her up.

Luna melted like someone unplugged her bones. "Mmmnn… Master…"

Behind them, Lysandra sighed loud enough to shake the wall. "Sir Aiden… you could have at least warned us you were leaving."

Leona immediately waddled to Lysandra. "Mummy."

Lysandra's entire attitude died instantly. "Oh—oh my sweet girl—come here." She scooped her up with both arms. "You almost made Mummy cry, little one…"

Leona giggled, pressing her face into Lysandra's chest. "Daddy, me and aunt Ivy, went for the gift."

Lysandra shot Aiden a look. "…You're lucky she's cute."

Thristle leaned forward with a smirk. "My King, you have a habit of sneaking around. I am jealous."

Arisha wrung her towel in her hands. "S-Sir… welcome back…"

Nyxion crossed her arms, tail flicking. "Heartlord disappears for ten breaths and returns with two girls clinging to him. Typical."

Vegia avoided eye contact, cheeks hot. "S-Sir didn't even… um… tell me he was leaving…"

Zerra popped up from behind Serica. "Hero! I thought you got kidnapped! Do you need protection? I can roll over someone with my carriage!"

Serica chuckled. "Child of Prophecy, you vanish and return with our supposed gifts. Very dramatic. Very you."

Varra's voice cracked. "S-Sir… you look… u-um… fine… you're fine… I'm fine—no wait—I'm not—wait—never mind—"

Xylendra peeked from behind her sister. "W-Welcome back…"

Valeforia hugged Xylendra tightly. "Saviour, you scared Onee-chan. Take responsibility."

Aethoniel tilted her head. "My Benefactor returns and brings gifts. Accepted."

Selvara crossed her arms, cheeks hot, wrapped in a towel. "H-hmpf… it's not like I was worried or anything. I just— noticed you were gone."

Aiden grinned. "Oh? So you were worried."

"I— I said I wasn't! Don't twist my words, idiot!"

"Sure, Selva. Totally not worried. You were just standing there pacing and muttering my name."

"I WAS NOT—!" She choked, face burning. "S-stop smiling at me! I'm not blushing! It's the bath! That stupid bath!"

Aiden leaned closer. "Cute."

Selvara froze, blushing furiously.

Venya walked toward him. "My Lord went poof! Venya thought My Lord died!"

Aiden replied softly. "Relax, Venya. I'm right here."

"My Lord must pat Venya or Venya cries!" She demanded, puffing her cheeks.

He patted her head with a laugh. "Better?"

Venya hummed, "Hmm..."

Seraphina just laugh softly at them.

Nivara smiled.

Aiden raised a brow. "Seriously? I was gone for like five hours."

Luna clung tighter. "Too long…"

Arisha murmured, "W-We missed you…"

Thristle laughed. "My King, your harem is dramatic."

Aiden smirked. "And I love it."

Every girl in the room—minus Seraphina and Nivara—coughed, looked away, or blushed.

Luna only nuzzled him harder. "Master belongs to Luna… and everyone else can wait."

"Sir Aiden," Lysandra snapped, "Come sit. You owe us explanations."

He grinned. "Yeah, yeah. I'm here now."

Luna kissed his jaw. "Master better not disappear again…"

Aiden squeezed her thighs lightly. "I'll think about it."

"MASTER!" Luna growled.

Aiden snorted. "Relax, wolf. I'm not going anywhere."

Luna clung harder like she was trying to fuse into his soul. "Good. I'm staying here forever."

"You're literally wrapped around me."

"Exactly."

Aiden rolled his eyes, kissed her head once, then raised his voice slightly. "Alright, before I give that gift I promised…"

Everyone went silent.

Every wife. Every general. Every dragon girl.

Everyone except Leona and Ivy.

Aiden looked around. "Before that… I want all of you to meet someone."

Dozens of eyes locked onto him instantly.

Luna blinked, tilting her head. "Master… who?"

Aiden smiled—not mischievous, not smug—soft.

"Someone important."

He looked to his right at the closed door beside him.

Come in."

For a second, nothing happened.

Then the door creaked open.

Edda stepped in, Liri in her arms.

Silence.

Not breathing silence.

Shock silence.

Every single woman in the room froze like statues.

Zerra dropped the pillow she was hugging.

Serica straightened her spine so fast it popped.

Nyxion's tail went stiff.

Thristle blinked, "My King… she looks like a MILF."

Aiden tried not to laugh.

Zerra's eyes gleamed. "Hero… is this… a new lady to tease?"

Serica tilted her head. "She looks like an easy target."

Aiden deadpanned. "Don't bully her."

Nyxion stared at the child in Edda's arms. "Heartlord… that little girl is adorable."

Liri hid half her face against Edda's chest. "No looking."

Edda nearly tripped. "L-Liri, darling, please—"

Lysandra slowly stood with Leona on her hip. Lysandra didn't gasp, didn't flinch, didn't glare—she just smiled, warm and accepting.

"Sir Aiden," Lysandra murmured, "Bring them in."

Behind her, Nivara kept silent, expression unreadable but gentle.

Edda hesitated. "Young Heart… is this really okay…?"

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END OF CHAPTER : 158 : INTRODUCING EDDA AND LIRI!

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