Overgeared

Chapter 2053

The status window contained one’s history. It was possible to check a person’s behavior and character traits through information such as skills, titles, and affiliation.

But what if it was a newborn baby? The information contained in the status window would contain their future, not history.

“......”

Thanks to the Emperor's Sword, which was the only sword in the world that disclosed the target’s information in detail, Grid had secured countless talented people while dealing with people who were potentially threats. He evaluated the target through the information provided by the status window and disposed of them or used them advantageously.

“...Minor retired?”

“Yes, he gave up on his title and territory and left for the secluded countryside. He said he wanted to be by his mother’s side during her last years.”

Minor was a master of mineral searching and identification. Except for Khan, Hexetia, and Grid, there were few people more well-versed in minerals than Minor. Such a bigshot had been just an ordinary miner at first. However, Grid had recognized Minor’s talent through what was the Ruler’s Sword at the time and had turned him into a mineral detector.

Grid became depressed. “I can’t believe the day has come for a child who used to be full of ambition to give up his title of earl of the empire and retire… Minor used to grumble every time he had to complete a task. I think I rarely saw him enjoying himself. Did my greed consume his dream?”

Grid had turned Minor into a mineral detector purely for his own benefits. Of course, he had never felt remorse. Minor needed money to buy medicine for his sick mother. He had also really wanted to do his best. Thus, Grid had believed that using Minor, who had a specialized talent for mineral exploration, benefitted them both.

But now, dozens of years had passed. Minor left as if he had no regrets about his life.

Lauel stared at Grid, who was feeling overwhelmed.

“Minor will be back sooner or later,” Lauel said.

“......?”

“There is a limit to the lifespan of a human being. Elixirs can only be obtained through special methods, from branches of the World Tree, golden walnuts improved by Piaro, there’s also the ones from the cultivation world... The world is vast and there are many things that reside in it, but making humans immortal is in a different league altogether.”

Minor’s mother was eighty-one years old. She had exceeded the average life expectancy by a lot.

“It feels awful to say such things, but... Minor’s mother will probably die soon. She could even die tomorrow. Minor said that, until that happens, he wants to do nothing but focus on taking care of his mother. If he holds a title, doesn’t he have at least the minimum amount of obligations he needs to take care of?”

“......”

“Minor’s mother is said to have always been weak. She gave birth to a child at a late age and her health rapidly deteriorated. If Minor hadn’t met Your Majesty and succeeded in life, his mother would’ve never lived for so long.”

Lauel had strong sociopathic tendencies. To achieve his goals, he tended to sacrifice others for the greater good. It was rare for him to empathize with someone’s story and take emotions into consideration, but this gradually changed. He had experienced a lot of emotions watching Grid from the side for many years. Now he was able to empathize with other people’s feelings and understand their circumstances to a certain extent.

“Your Majesty, you didn’t ruin Minor’s future. Instead, you saved him. Of course, this doesn't mean I am forcing you to use the Emperor's Sword right away.”

Lauel’s gaze followed Grid’s. Four babies were asleep on four cute beds placed side by side.

“Aren’t you reluctant to check the talents of the newborn children and predict their future? Then don’t check. They are Your Majesty’s children. Who else will teach them to realize their talents and improve? It will always be you.”

“...This doesn’t feel too comforting since you’re the one advising me. I feel uneasy because I have a feeling you have ulterior motives.”

“I’ve always been honest with Your Majesty.”

“You don’t change your expression at all when tricking others.”

“Haha.”

Empire and Valhalla, many famous geniuses had

side with the authority of an emperor was a natural right and a routine system. The nation had

guaranteed a good life. However, he hesitated to use the Emperor's Sword on his children because it felt different from when he had Lord. His newborn children didn’t have to dedicate himself to the nation. The Overgeared Empire was the world’s greatest power and already had a great successor,

look at the children’s status

he didn’t check them. He

who were smiling as if they were having a nice

***

to Grid and Irene. Her black hair and black eyes proved that she had Grid’s blood flowing in her veins, but she looked very much like her mother. Her big, slightly curved eyes were

her personality seemed

“Boo!”

of herself when she snatched her

important trait. I’m glad Pansy behaves

her mother’s. Instead of fighting back against Freesia, who was struggling to

“Amazing.”

baby giving up her toy? It was even the pacifier she carried with her all the time. Maybe she would become a Saintess in

convinced that Pansy was a special child and became a bit excited.

“Aha!”

Pansy jumped up from her seat with a smile

Pow!

slightly loud noise. It was the sound of

“Eh...? Waaaaahhhhh!!”

fell on her butt and blinked her large eyes before bursting

“......”

“......”

behalf of Grid, who was speechless

a child who can’t even walk properly would headbutt someone else

his senses

baby, who had been chasing a butterfly with an awkward gait, heard the commotion and turned her

“Ohhh...”

a good

in the sun. Iris saw that Freesia was crying and approached carefully. The siblings were impressed because Iris

"Abu!”

Freesia and raised her arms. Was she using Keen Insight? The siblings were surprised to see Iris’ transparently shining eyes. Iris grabbed Freesia by the back of her neck and knocked

“...Uh?”

“Why...?”

“Waaaaaahhhh!!”

crying grew louder as she fell back on

“Yay!”

triumphant pose. She was hitting her

at Grid suspiciously.

mistake when speaking and acting in front of your daughters before they were born, so you

brother when he was younger, she decided that her brother had to be at fault.

“......”

he shut up. In the distance, he