The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
The light in Rennala's right hand, poised to cast magic, stopped.
For a moment, the two just stared at each other.
"Ahem, sorry, hand slipped, hand slipped."
Saying that, but Kaito showed no intention of retracting his hand; instead, he held her even tighter.
If Rennala were in a normal mental state, she would definitely explode and use magic to blast Kaito to death right now.
But the problem was, her mind was still messed up!
Although very angry, they were now too close. In a you-stick-to-me, I-stick-to-you situation, using more powerful magic would also hurt herself.
Of course, what Rennala feared most was hurting the amber egg in her arms.
"Rennala, can we stop fighting and have a proper chat?"
"For example... I have a way to revive this amber egg."
"!!!"
Hearing Kaito's words, as expected, Rennala had a strong reaction!!
The amber egg was undoubtedly Rennala's child.
But for some reason, her child couldn't be born, meaning it couldn't transition from an 'embryo' state to a normal 'infant', thus forming the amber egg before her.
Inside this amber egg flowed the bloodline of a god. If successfully born, it would undoubtedly become a demigod.
Unfortunately, after giving birth to three demigods, Rennala's potential had been drained, completely absorbed by the children.
This not only made it difficult for Rennala to return to her peak strength, but also left her body weak, with no way to bear another demigod child.
It's like a woman who, after giving birth, doesn't properly observe the confinement period and keeps herself very busy.
This causes irreversible damage to the woman's body later on.
There might be no problems in youth, but by middle age, the body aches here and hurts there, becoming abnormally weak, etc.
This is also why modern women spend a lot of money on postpartum confinement after giving birth.
Many ancient women experienced various ailments in middle age and died young, partly for this reason.
Unless your body is extremely strong.
Rennala is in this situation. She can no longer bear demigod offspring, unless they are ordinary children.
But unfortunately, neither Radagon, nor Marika, nor the Greater Will wanted to see such an outcome.
Precisely because Rennala could no longer bear demigod-level offspring, she was ruthlessly abandoned.
"So? Can you agree?"
Looking up at this beautiful and stunning Lady Dimitrescu-like Rennala, Kaito's tone was quite gentle.
Even though his right hand was restless, his left hand still held her waist.
"...Who are you?"
Finally, Rennala spoke.
Having regained some luster in her eyes, she was finally willing to communicate with Kaito because of the 'child' the amber egg in her arms.
"Hello, my name is Kaito. I am one of many Tarnished in the Lands Between. I think you know that."
"Similarly, I am currently a candidate to become the Elden Lord."
After listening, Rennala didn't say much.
She knew about the Tarnished, including some things about becoming the Elden Lord.
Before she completely gave up, she still learned some things through the academy, but she wasn't clear about later developments.
Seeing her confused expression, Kaito patiently explained.
Apparently, Rennala was willing to listen, but seemed to have reverted to her previous idle state.
The two of them just hovered in the air, pressed together.
"I see..."
"Yes, we can establish a contract. You give me the Great Rune, and I promise to let your child be born in the true sense. Also, you must revitalize the Raya Lucaria Academy and Caria, and pledge allegiance to me when I become the Elden Lord."
Hearing this, Rennala fell silent.
She recalled the conditions Radagon had proposed back then.
They were somewhat similar to Kaito's later words.
Both wanted the Raya Lucaria Academy and the Carian Kingdom to pledge allegiance to him.
That way, he wouldn't invade Caria, and both sides could have long-term peace!
This was the best kind of political marriage.
But now Kaito also wanted to become the Elden Lord, establishing a contract with her, seeking her allegiance, etc., which was normal.
"I don't believe you."
Rennala refused.
The reason for refusal wasn't that she had to lead the Raya Lucaria Academy and the Carian Kingdom to pledge allegiance to Kaito.
It was that she didn't dare gamble with the 'child', the amber egg, in her arms.
Even a god like Radagon shook his head upon seeing it, determining the child couldn't be born normally before he left.
Rennala herself had made countless attempts and efforts while ensuring the child's safety, but never succeeded in letting the 'child' be born, keeping it in this amber 'embryo' state.
So, she simply didn't believe Kaito could let her child be born!
"It's normal for you not to believe me. I understand."
Kaito didn't get angry or ashamed at the refusal, and even his hands remained in their original position.
'So, Rennala still didn't mind???'
"Can I gently touch 'it' first? At least, let me take a look, okay?"
Looking at the amber egg in her arms, Kaito tried to speak as softly and gently as possible, to keep Rennala from getting agitated.
As long as her child wasn't harmed, she could still talk.
But once her child was involved, especially if there was intent to harm her child, it would be a different story.
"No."
Rennala protectively clutched the amber egg in her arms.
She would rather continue letting Kaito hold her 'truth' than allow Kaito the slightest chance to harm the amber egg in her arms!
Not one bit!
"If you don't let me observe it properly, how can I save it?"
"No."
"Then give me the Great Rune."
"...!"
The Great Rune was still useful to her, so she couldn't give it yet!
Seeing this, Kaito finally withdrew his right hand, stroked his chin, and then suddenly...
snatched the amber egg from her arms.
No doubt about it, Kaito used his full power in that instant; otherwise, he couldn't have snatched it while Rennala was on guard!