Chapter 96

Item Boost 15th Volume

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Item Boost 15th Volume - Chapter 1

A gentle breeze rippled through the meadow.

Under the shade of a large tree, a young couple sat side by side.

It was Grid and Irene.

“Mylord, hehe.”

It seemed that hearts were attached to every word she spoke.

Irene, who had finally reunited with Grid after a full six months, was as happy as if she had the whole world in her hands.

“This moment with Mylord feels like a dream. A dream I never want to wake from.”

The smile on Irene's beautiful face never faded, and it was clear that she had overcome the depression she had been suffering from for months.

The more she rejoiced, the more Grid's heart ached. He felt guilty for making her feel lonely all this time.

‘If only I could take her to Reidan.’

That was his wish from the beginning.

Unfortunately, as the Lady of Winston, Irene was in a position where she could not leave.

“I love you.”

“Me too.”

The depth of their love had grown in proportion to the time they had spent apart.

Just by touching each other and meeting each other's eyes, they felt that this moment was more precious than any other.

“Item seems to be happy too.”

Item.

That was the name for the baby in her womb.

Grid buried his face in Irene's swollen belly.

Thump. Thump.

Listening to the baby's heartbeat through her belly, he heard a small but strong sound.

Grid felt an infinite sense of wonder.

‘My child…’

He was going to be a father.

Though it was a new experience and he felt a bit of fear, it was overwhelmingly joyful.

It felt as if he was leaving his mark on the world, a feeling that words could not describe.

‘Just a year ago, I was a loner, and now I'm going to be a family man.’

Money, comrades, friends, and a loving woman—now, a family too.

Everything he had gained in Satisfy satisfied him.

Satisfy was not just a game but a world as precious as reality, a fact that Grid realized anew.

Tightly.

Irene's small hand gripped Grid's large, rough hand, conveying a determination never to let go.

“I hope our Item will be a boy with hands as beautiful as Mylord's. What do you think, Mylord?”

The Etrana Kingdom was not deeply rooted in male chauvinism, and women had a high social status compared to other countries.

However, most nobles inevitably designated their successors as male.

In Irene's case, being an only daughter, she could become the successor to the Viscount Staim. But she knew best that Viscount Staim had actually wanted a son.

Given this reality, Irene also wished for a son, but as a woman, she felt a bit bitter.

With her high insight and the power of love, Grid read her mind and answered promptly.

“I prefer a daughter.”

“A daughter would be disappointing as a successor, wouldn't she?”

“No, I don't care about that. I just want a daughter who looks like you, the most beautiful and kind girl in the world.”

It wasn't a matter of having a high romance skill.

Grid was simply speaking the truth.

His unexpected answer moved Irene, and her eyes welled up.

“I love you so much, Mylord.”

“…”

Her blushing cheeks and moist eyes were endearing.

Grid, feeling a strange stimulation, swallowed dryly.

Irene knew what he wanted.

“Love me. It's difficult to be too rough because of the baby in my womb…”

“Eh… Uh, okay?”

Irene still seemed like a girl, so innocent that she might not even know what a man is.

When she made a meaningful statement that didn't match her appearance, Grid was taken aback.

“Come on.”

“Wait a moment.”

“Don't be so hasty.”

Irene led the flustered Grid to the bedroom.

Afterward.

Considering Irene's pregnancy, they shared their love in a unique way, and the result was good.

[The baby in the womb feels the true love of the parents.]

[All the baby's stats permanently increase by 1.]

***

A whisper from Laowel came.

It was about holding a merger ceremony with the Silver Knights Guild in ten days.

“It's time to leave.”

Grid, who had spent three days with Irene in happiness.

He wanted to stay by her side, but he knew he couldn't indulge forever.

As the master of the Item Boost Guild and a future family man, he knew he had to take responsibility.

‘If I have my own country, I will make you my queen without caring about anyone else’s opinion.’

This gave him another reason to want to become a king.

As Grid was about to leave, Phoenix, the captain, bowed and asked.

“Your Grace, can you take Lady Irene with you to Reidan?”

“To Reidan?”

“Yes, Your Grace. It is Viscount Staim's wish.”

There were about four months left until the birth.

Viscount Staim did not want his daughter to be alone and lonely during this time.

Grid felt the same, but Irene was the Lady of Winston.

“Can she leave her post?”

“Viscount Staim will send a deputy to take her place.”

“I'm fine with that.”

Grid's face lit up with a smile.

Seeing his joy, Phoenix shed a tear.

‘Miss, you are truly loved.’

“Come into my arms.”

Grid, armed with Brahm's Boots, flew with Irene in his arms.

The sight of the two soaring through the clouds was like a scene from a romantic movie.

“It's so mysterious and exciting. It feels like we're in a fairy tale world.”

“I find every moment with you to be like a fairy tale.”

“Mylord…”

[The baby in the womb feels the true love of the parents.]

[All the baby's stats permanently increase by 1.]

[The baby in the womb marvels at the wonders of nature.]

[The baby in the womb develops a sense of curiosity.]

[The baby's intelligence permanently increases by 2.]

“Mana is running low. Let's walk for a bit.”

“Huh, walking in the forest with Mylord reminds me of the day we first met.”

In the past, Grid had rescued Irene, who had been kidnapped by Mallos, and they had escaped through the forest.

Recalling those days.

Grid wrapped his arms around Irene's delicate shoulders.

“No harm will come to you again. I will always protect you.”

“Mylord…”

[The baby in the womb feels the true love of the parents.]

[All the baby's stats permanently increase by 1.]

During the journey to Reidan, the couple's affection grew exponentially, and it had a positive effect on prenatal education.

Monsters and bandits frequently threatened them, but they only served to increase Grid's experience.

[The baby in the womb admires the father's martial skills.]

[The baby in the womb develops an interest in swordsmanship.]

[The baby's strength permanently increases by 1.]

[The baby in the womb admires the father's weapon repair skills.]

[The baby in the womb develops an interest in blacksmithing.]

[The baby's dexterity permanently increases by 1.]

The occasional notifications made Grid excited.

‘This kid seems to have potential.’

The total stats of a level 1 user are 22.

In contrast, Item's stats at birth were expected to be around 50.

‘Well, the most important thing is the maximum stats.’

Grid didn't have high expectations for Item's abilities.

Non-named NPCs had limits, after all. He just hoped that Item would be a beautiful and kind child like Irene.

That's right.

He had forgotten.

Item was a special being, inheriting the blood of the legendary Grid and the noble family of Viscount Staim.

***

Guild Name: Item Boost Guild

Level: 10 (MAX)

Master: Grid

Members: (28/250)

Affiliation: Kingdom of Etrana

Allies: House of Staim

Enemies: No clear enemies, but many forces are wary of them.

Disposition: Absolute goodwill with the House of Staim

Territory: Reidan

Originally, raising the guild level was an extremely difficult task.

Even top-tier guilds took at least a year to reach level 10.

In contrast, the Item Boost Guild was a special case.

Thanks to the large amount of guild experience gained from the golem invasion, they reached level 10 in just seven months.

However, Grid was not satisfied and expressed his discontent.

“Why can't we have more than 250 members? This guild system is completely inadequate.”

The Silver Knights Guild had exactly 225 members.

Since the merger condition included taking all of them, Grid was in a dilemma.

Laowel explained.

“You can always create another guild.”

“Can one person create multiple guilds?”

“No, but a member of the Item Boost Guild can create a new guild and subordinate it to the Item Boost Guild. In other words, create a second division guild.”

“Oh, so guilds with more than 250 members operate like that?”

“Yes…”

Laowel's eyes drooped.

He found it frustrating to see Grid, who didn't even know the basic system.

“Alright then. You can create the new guild.”

“I lack the influence.”

Laowel recommended Jishuka.

“Jishuka, as the former master of the Chedaka Guild, which was the foundation of the Item Boost Guild, has a strong influence within the guild. She can lead the second division well.”

“Alright, then.”

Grid trusted Laowel absolutely.

Since everything went smoothly following Laowel's advice, he couldn't help but trust him.

However, Jishuka herself refused to become the master of the second division.

She was afraid of taking on the role of a leader and the responsibilities of a lord in a new territory.

After hearing her concerns, Laowel reassured her.

“Over the past six months, the members of the Item Boost Guild have learned and mastered the management of the territory. There are several people who can take on the role of lord in the new territory, so don't worry.”

“Alright, then.”

In front of all the members of the Item Boost Guild, Jishuka created a new guild.

“What should we name the guild?”

The guild name was up to the master.

All eyes were on Grid.

After some thought, Grid named it.

“Item Boost 2.”

“Oh, really!”