"R-Reylin..." Maya uttered the name of the person she was in love with.
It had been a few days since Reylin and his kingdom saved players from their coma state. Their awakening was so sudden but highly welcoming. All families learned that it was indeed the Crown that had saved their families, friends, and lovers.
Crown surnames swept through the world again, this time, by their 4th descendant.
Reylin smiled faintly, "Yes?"
He was alone with Maya since her parents needed to rest back in their home. It was the first time they were alone since Maya's death in-game, and the memories of that time vividly replayed themselves in the hero's mind.
That confession sounded as if she just said it countless times now!
Maya blushed and asked, "You haven't told big sister, have you?"
"I told her," Reylin bluntly replied.
Maya's hands clenched her blankets tighter, and she stared at Reylin with widened eyes, fearing the future. If her friendship and Aria ended due to that confession, then Maya wouldn't be able to forgive herself!
Fortunately, Reylin explained.
"We live in two worlds... Both are real with their own culture. I feel closer to the Faynom World, and I've established a polygamous relationship here already... Aria accepts it, and so she accepts you as well.
There won't be any problems, whether you want to be with me or not," Reylin smiled faintly.
It wasn't a good time to talk about those things, but Reylin needed to explain it to his hero. He also stated many times that she had touched his heart. His becoming the king was like the best proof.
He became the king to gather power en masse and fight for her!
Maya felt butterflies just from thinking about it.
The harem sounded not bad too, but she believed it was due to the heat of the moment and that it was her first love. Nonetheless, the hero felt happy that Reylin reciprocated even a little of her feelings.
"I see..." she replied now with the scarlet blush.
Reylin chuckled and didn't pursue the matter for now.
He brought a wheelchair, then went around the hospital with the hero. Maya would take some time to return to the game as her health was important.
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Days passed, weeks, then months...
And at last, Reylin faced the most crucial event in his life.
Layla was giving birth to his daughter!
Reylin was outside, patiently waiting for the whole process to end while listening to Layla's screams. It sounded like a little devil was coming out, which many wouldn't really find surprising considering the father.
His brother, Miracle Doctor, overlooked everything, so Reylin didn't think anything wrong would happen.
Finally, Layla's voice subsided, and the cries of a little baby filled the castle.
All cheered while Reylin entered the room quite hastily. He saw countless system messages swarming his eyes, though, "Fuck off my screen."
He then noticed Layla holding a little baby wrapped in a white blanket.
His woman was so sweaty and exhausted, breathing heavily. But on her face, immense happiness bloomed, and she looked at her daughter with lovely eyes that were glazed with love.
Reylin immediately wore the same expression after seeing them both.
He was just happy.... and proud...
"What's the name?" His mother asked now that all subsided and immense elation brimmed in everyone's hearts, including her own.
After Reylin's daughter finally blessed the world, the Crimson Dragon took many days off. He often heard about the Bom Family and their plans to disturb Reylin's life... Honestly, he was so fed up with them that he released Prince Drwin for free.
Strangely enough, no one wanted the half-breed, even though he was a pretty strong and unique fellow...
Maybe they thought that he would find his way out on his own...
Reylin didn't care, however.
He wanted to spend time with his family, lovers, and friends.
After all, Reylin and Maya's birthdays were coming!
And after that, it was time for another Christmas.
Reylin believed that other kingdoms didn't fight much because of those traditions and time with their beloved... That was pretty naive, though, and he was aware of it, but that was exactly how The Crimson Dragon felt.
Alas, others were too much engaged in the battles.
The battles in other continents forced Reylin to make a move.
"They don't really give any break, do they?" Crown William sighed.
It mainly was the ascended who had become much more active for some reason. Their Ascended Nation pushed Nerven People out of some provinces, and their influence spread further.
Some players were forced to join them despite them wanting to enter the Crimson Dragon's kingdom.
Reylin nodded, "They must've found some gap or help. I refuse to believe their brainwashed believers achieved something on their own."
He and his brother went through the particular portal.
After conquering King Julian's dimension and securing Zamram for his knowledge, Reylin's people's abilities rose and were pretty good with those portals.
Reylin's eyes closed due to the bright light as he went through it. And as he left the portal, the beautiful world unfolded before him.
The dark dimension turned into a fire world that was exclusive to Reylin!
He would use that dimension and invade other kingdoms!
"Milkyona's Continent is first," Reylin declared while staring at his people.
His beloved players from his continent, the Black Rose, and all good buddies stood before him.
Players that had also been saved leveled up, and they offered their help for the kingdom's sake!
That coma curse was no longer here, but no one knew what the ascended or nerven race thought of again.
That was why it was still a risky move to be here.
Nonetheless, many offered utmost royalty to the Crimson Dragon.
Faced with such respect, Reylin sneered like usual, then raised his hand, "The Ascended Nation is our next target! We shall erase them!"
"YEAH!" All roared in tandem, their voices becoming akin to thunder!