Visiting Routine

“Sniff... Sob...”

Inside the examination room, it was a sea of tears.

Watching my wife and me clutch each other’s hands and weep without a sound, Professor Mirans wore a warm, benevolent smile, as if her own eyes had grown misty.

Professor Mirans carefully removed the earpieces and explained in a pleased voice.

“To be honest, I was quite surprised myself during the examination, Mr. and Mrs. Wintersword.”

“Huh...? Why, why?”

When Kara asked with a sniffle, the professor answered.

“Usually, at this early stage of pregnancy, even the most advanced magical devices can barely pick up the heartbeat, if they can hear it at all.”

Professor Mirans tapped her chart and chuckled.

“But... our Yepi’s heartbeat was so strong and powerful that the moment I inserted the probe, it boomed like a war drum. At this rate, once a little more time has passed, it’ll be loud enough to hear from outside just by putting a stethoscope against your belly, without any magical device. Your baby is truly healthy and sturdy beyond imagination, just like the two of you.”...