To the Love Born in the Lowest Place-Chapter 138

[Come to think of it, when do children come?]

Thinking about it, there had been no news so far. It’s about time it wouldn’t be strange to have a child. At Liv’s words, Rania asked back in a surprised voice.

[...Pardon?]

[Doesn’t it happen when a couple has relations?]

[No, that...]

[We’ve spent many nights together, why hasn’t a child come?]

Seeing Liv’s utterly innocent expression, Rania became even more flustered. Soon, she opened her mouth, looking at Liv with a serious face.

[Did you use contraception?]

[No.]

[Hmm... How’s your health?]

At those words, Liv’s face became somewhat understanding. Even as a white lie, she couldn’t say her health was good. If a child wasn’t coming, her health must be the problem.

The gods had helped Liv maintain her life without dying when she was confined in Abgrund, but that didn’t mean Liv had grown up healthy like others. Liv hadn’t received sunlight, hadn’t consumed nutrients, and hadn’t moved her body enough.

As a result, Liv’s body had become fragile, dying at the slightest thing. If she skipped even one meal, she would get dizzy and couldn’t walk properly, and she easily got out of breath climbing rough paths. It would be too much to conceive life with such a body.

[How about your menstruation? Is it regular?]

[No... I thought there might be a problem somewhere because the content I read in books was very different from my body’s condition. But even Hilda, I mean, my younger sister said it’s irregular when she feels tired. So I thought it wasn’t a big problem...]

[No, being that irregular is a big problem. If this state continues, of course you won’t be able to have children.]

Now both Rania and Liv’s expressions had become serious.

[I think you... need to see a doctor urgently. Have you talked to your husband about this issue?]

[No, my husband has asked about my physical condition, but I just answered that I was fine...]

Liv realized she had been more careless than she thought. Why had she never paid attention to her physical condition?

It was so natural for her to suffer as a reaction every time August used ancient magic that Liv had become too insensitive to pain. She thought it was natural to be in pain. Irregular menstruation hadn’t even been a consideration.

When Liv had been ill due to the ancient magic used by Louisa before, Emmett did call a doctor to examine Liv. But even then, she didn’t care about issues like menstruation.

[Then shall we meet with a doctor? The palace doctor is quite skilled. She’s also a female doctor...]

[Yes, I’ll meet her.]

Although the examination methods of the Night Continent might be quite different from the Ein Continent, Liv had no time to worry about such things. In any case, she just needed to know her physical condition accurately. Since it was said to be the palace doctor, there was no need to worry about skill. Now it’s time to worry about her physical condition instead.

Perhaps it’s time to think seriously about this issue...

* * *

Indeed, the examination method here was different from the Holy Hilysid Empire. The doctor checked something called her ‘pulse’, and also drew blood and dropped unknown reagents on it.

While the doctor was finishing the examination and organizing the results, Liv reflected on her relationship with Emmett.

Although Emmett always took care of Liv’s condition first, he had never talked about wanting to have a child. Since he didn’t love Liv, he naturally wouldn’t want a child. But in any case, he needs an heir too.

Then, the fact that Emmett hadn’t brought up the topic of children to Liv might not be because he didn’t want children, but simply because he thought it wasn’t the right time. Now they’re also being threatened by August, and it’s an unstable and dangerous time in many ways.

What should she do if a child comes? There’s a possibility that Emmett won’t love the child. Although it would be painful... even if Emmett doesn’t love her, Liv would raise the child alone. After all, Liv had learned that a child is the greatest fruit a couple can bear.

How would Emmett react if he knew there was a problem with Liv’s health? Would he say it’s okay, or would he be disappointed because she couldn’t continue the lineage? Liv’s head was spinning complexly. Divorce was prohibited in the Holy Hilysid Empire, but if there was a problem with continuing the lineage, that case was an exception. Of course, Emmett didn’t marry her because he wanted children, so there wouldn’t be a divorce... but still, it was difficult to predict his reaction.

While Liv was lost in thought, the doctor stood in front of Liv with a somewhat frightened expression. Seeing that face, Liv realized that the examination results might be more serious than she thought. Her instinct sent a warning to be nervous. She should steel her heart as some shocking words might come from the doctor.

[I-I’ll tell you the results.]

[What is it? Why aren’t you speaking quickly?]

When Rania spoke irritably as if picking a fight, the doctor opened her mouth with an even more frightened expression.

[In my opinion, undoubtedly...]

Liv held her breath waiting for the words to come out of her mouth.

[It seems pregnancy will be difficult for you.]

...Well, as expected.

Strangely, Liv wasn’t greatly shocked at first when she heard those words. All she felt was just the sensation of what she had expected becoming reality. What was bound to happen has happened, just that.

There had never been a moment in Liv’s life that could be called smooth. The worst imaginings had always become reality and struck Liv’s life. Liv just had to stand still in her place and be swept along by the new misfortune.

[I see.]

Liv listened to the doctor’s continuing words in a calm voice. It felt both unreal and too vivid at the same time. In fact, she felt like she wanted to run away a little...

[F-First, your nutritional status is not good, and your energy is imbalanced.]

When Liv didn’t give any answer to those words, Rania glared on her behalf.

[Isn’t that something that can be treated?]

[Yes, in fact it’s not an area that’s completely impossible to treat... But infertility is also a complex area that current medicine hasn’t completely overcome...]

The doctor continued, hesitating. She seemed to be trying to say something hopeful, but it didn’t go as she intended.

[But the condition of the uterus is somewhat...]

[Somewhat?]

[It seems less developed compared to adult women of the same age... I’m not sure about the cause of this...] ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

It wasn’t strange. Having lived confined in Abgrund for fifteen years without ever properly consuming food, it would be stranger if her organs developed the same as others. For example, Liv’s stomach was small, so she easily got indigestion when she ate a lot. Ah, maybe she can’t drink alcohol well because there’s a problem with her liver too. It was amazing that the power of the gods had helped Liv stay alive until now.

[Oh, Liv...]

Rania grabbed Liv’s hand with pitying eyes, but Liv opened her mouth in a numb voice.

[I’m fine.]

[But if you’re married, you should have children...]

Ah, one could think that way. Right, usually people think that way. Moreover, it was said that the Kingdom of Ashur values the prosperity of the family even more.

But from the beginning, Liv didn’t have confidence in raising children well. If Liv were to have a child, it might be even more problematic. A child raised in Liv’s arms might develop a temperament that doesn’t get along well with others.

Rania looked at Liv with a regretful face, then left Liv in the room, telling her to rest comfortably.

Sitting alone on the bed, Liv caressed the lower part of her abdomen. There’s no way only the uterus is problematic, other organs must be a mess too.

“What could be the problem?”

As Liv murmured in a small voice, the voices of the gods were heard.

My child, life is the most complex existence of all.

It seems we can’t directly solve this issue this time.

The organs that govern life are sensitive to divine power, so they might have been affected by us.

“I see.”

Well, she didn’t feel distressed. If she raised a child, she wouldn’t be able to raise them like a normal child, so it might be for the best.

At that moment, what came to Liv’s mind was Emmett. Would Emmett think the same as her?

“Hmm...”

Bearing a child to continue the lineage was a wife’s duty. Moreover, Liv would return to the Holy Hilysid Empire and become Emperor, so producing an heir was more important than anything.

“This is a bit of a problem.”

If Liv had been able to have a normal pregnancy, the first child would have become the Crown Prince, and the second child would have become the heir to the Lartman Duchy. But Liv had become unable to achieve any of that.

Ordinary nobles would divorce. But Liv felt that Emmett wouldn’t easily speak of divorce. Above all, if Liv becomes Emperor, divorce will become more difficult. She had heard that in neighboring countries, they take concubines in such cases, but in the Holy Hilysid Empire, which strictly follows the doctrines of the Holy Church, that was impossible.

Moreover, the bloodline for imperial succession must come directly from Liv’s side. Then what should they do?

“Ha.”

Suddenly Liv laughed with a snort. Just when one problem seems to be solved, another problem arises. Now she’s in a position to worry about the succession problem.