Akashic Records of the Bastard Child Engaged to a Goddess Chapter 363: I'm an overindulging father? (III)

Lumiere and Lucretia Arc.

(POV: Lumiere)

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After getting Silica ready to go, I admired the look as she twirled around in her white t-shirt and long blue pinafore with golden buttons, and styling her hair in a braid.

Obviously, I could braid hair, after all I was more attune with the won in my house than the n.

Jeez, imagine asking Salmarc for hair conditioning advice...

Anyways, Lana already taught how to properly braid hair, so doing my daughter's hair wasn't difficult in the slightest.

Silica looked at her clothes and exclaid, "Wow, Daddy has magic hands! I look super pretty! Even Mommy doesn't dress this well."

I chuckled at her enthusiasm and replied, "Well, it's your first ti going out with , so you need to look perfect."

Silica jumped with joy and shouted, "Yay, perfect!" before giving a high five.

Glancing at myself in the mirror, I was dressed in a stylish black and gold tunic, a casual twist on the usual design, which alternated between a tunic and a sweater with pockets.

Thanks to Fasit's knowledge of master-class tailoring and my knowledge of modern fashion design, it was possible.

I was tired of opting for the usual long, over-exaggerated robes with lots of intricate designs. The only one I would wear now was the one that Serena had made for because... well she put a lot of effort into it and Serena's an angel, so I feel it'd break her heart if I wasn't wearing it.

"Alright, looking perfect!"

I adjusted my tunic once more.

After, I turned to Silica, giving her a smile, and said, "Alright, let's get going."

But Silica hesitated, saying, "No, Daddy. Sothing's missing!"

She dashed back to the closet, determined to find what she was looking for, while I watched her, grinning, as I gently twiddled so strands of my hair.

And then I noticed...

"My hair..."

It was a little tangled, and sure that wouldn't bother any boy, but it did bother because Lana had a thing for my hair. It was always so straight even since birth, so it being a little rough was disturbing to ...

It was like I went out of default mode.

"Huh, when did I get so unkept..."

I looked around and then saw a brush by my side, it was the sa one I'd used to brush Silica's hair. And so, I used it to my hair to neaten it.

As Silica rummaged, frowning in concentration, she suddenly erged from the closet, presenting with a purple ribbon.

"What's this?" I asked.

Silica insisted, "You have to wear it so and Daddy can match and look super aweso!"

I hesitated, but seeing her pout, I relented, "Fine, I'll wear it."

With a shout of excitent, Silica declared, "Yay! Now Daddy and I will match!"

I picked up the purple ribbon from Silica and used it to tie my long hair into a ssy bun.

Turning to face my daughter, I flashed her a smile and asked, "So, how does it look?"

Silica grinned brightly and clapped her hands, exclaiming, "Yay! Daddy looks more like a man now!"

I raised an eyebrow, teasingly asking, "You got a problem with the way I look?"

Silica shook her head vigorously and explained, "No, Daddy. I love how you look. I just want you to look super scary so no one can ss with you."

She was right though, about my feminine appearance.

Long or tied hair...

Both options can contributed to a more feminine look, but the effect would vary based on personal style and preference.

Tying the hair in a ssy bun definitely added a touch of casual elegance and could be seen as more gender-neutral or even "slightly" feminine.

Long, straight hair, on the other hand, tend to be a more traditional symbol of femininity. If I wasn't mistaken, n with long hair was a popular thing on the Dragon Continent, so of them were called farrs... Or was it cultivators...? I can't really rember...

Either way, if Silica preferred my hair tied, then that was what I'd go for.

I chuckled, understanding her playfulness, and assured her, "I can be scary if you want to."

Suddenly, I roared like a monster and shouted, "I'm gonna get you! Rah! Rah!"

I playfully walked like a monster toward her as she giggled and shouted, "The super bad monster's gonna get !"

She ran off and jumped onto the bed, hiding under the blanket.

I stopped and playfully clicked my tongue, saying, "Oh, you're hiding under the blanket now. I can't touch you!"

Apparently this was so sort of rule, when you were under a blanket that automatically made you safe from the attacks of any and all scary monsters.

That's just silly.

Silica giggled from her hiding spot and peeked out, only to et my mischievous gaze.

"I'm gonna get you!" I shouted, leaping onto the bed and wrapping my arms around her.

We tumbled around on the bed, wrestling and laughing in a playful embrace. The bed was soon a riot of chaos, the blankets and sheets wrapping around us in the silliest of ways as we laughed and rolled around. Silica scread for help and continued to squirm, her giggles filling the room as we enjoyed this delightful father-daughter mont.

It made my heart really feel at peace.

After getting ready to leave, I lifted Silica up in my arms and unleashed my black bat-like wings that unfolded from my back.

"Daddy's wings are pretty," Silica remarked, and I couldn't help but lean in and kiss her on the forehead before expressing my appreciation, "Don't worry, you'll get yours soon."

Silica was part demon, so she'd definitely gain [Demon Wings] skill at so point. She may already have it and not know simply because she hasn't gotten her Status System yet.

That was why it was so important. Children only got their Status System when they were 10 years old, but I got mine when I was 5 simply because of All-Father. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if Silica got her Status System earlier since she had so both my genes and Senesica, who was likely stronger than I was.

"Huh?"

I noticed Silica made a sound.

To my surprise, Silica's face turned red and she shyly buried it into my chest.

Chuckling, I flew out of the dorm with intense speed, making a beeline for the Efistes Viscounty.

As we soared across the lands, the breathtaking scenery unfolded before us, with mountains, waterfalls, plateaus, and small villages coming into view. The breeze rushed through my face, and as Silica slowly looked at the enchanting landscape, she exhaled, "Wow, it looks so beautiful."

Raising an eyebrow, I asked, "Huh, aren't you scared?"

Being this high up in the skies, you'd think she'd be scared, but if she's seen the more ugly demons of Tenebrous Slade like Tapas, I'm guess this wouldn't scare her in the slightest.

Silica shook her head and nestled closer into my arms, saying, "As long as I'm with Daddy, I don't need to be scared..."

I smiled and reassured her, "Then I'll go super fast!".

Silica cheered, "Yay! Super fast!"

I montarily decreased the speed and then abruptly accelerated, tearing through the sonic barrier and creating a sonic boom that rent the skies.

In no ti, we arrived at the Viscounty, and I landed in a dark alley.

Gently placing Silica on her feet, she raised her arms and exclaid, "That was so fun!"

Chuckling, I told her, "We'll do it again when we're heading back to the university..."

"Aye!" Silica enthusiastically agreed, high-fiving .

The wings on my back dissolved into particles of darkness, and I stretched my arms, letting out a yawn before urging her, "Co on, let's get going."

She took my hand, and we started walking, erging from the alley with the grand Efistes Company towering on our left.

Silica's eyes widened as she exclaid, "Woah, the building is so super huge."

I nodded, agreeing with her observation as I said, "Yeah, I'm starting to notice that now more and more."

The last ti I ca here, it wasn't this big, and it wasn't that it increased in size or anything mysterious like that. No, it was just that, this was the first ti I was seeing it broad daylight and Silica saying it was big actually made notice how big it was.

As Silica and I approached the imposing Efistes Company, we walked down the bustling street and turned the corner, and there it was, rising grandly into the sky. We spotted an enormous line of people, comprising the high and mighty Barons and Baronesses, among others, patiently waiting for their turn to enter the building.

I've never been one for hobnobbing with nobles, so I assud we could just waltz past this line straight into the building.

But just as we were about to stroll by, we were intercepted by a burly man guarding the entrance.

"Excuse , miss, the estimated waiting ti is 65 minutes," the man declared in a gruff voice.

I raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the assumption that I was a woman. I looked like one, but with the tied hair, I thought it'd make even maybe a small change. "Huh?" I exclaid.

Silica giggled at the misunderstanding.

The man repeated his statent, informing of the lengthy wait.

"I'm not a woman, I'm a guy for goodness sake," I retorted firmly, trying to clear up the misconception.

The man scrutinized my appearance and remarked, "That can't be possible. You look even prettier than my wife."

I sighed and explained, "Gee, thanks, but I'm really not a woman." I didn't even see the point in us talking about sothing so awkward, it wasn't like we knew each other. "Look, can we get of this case?"

The man nodded sagely and remarked, "Well, I understand that, but do you know where you belong?"

I rolled my eyes and replied, "Uh, yeah, why wouldn't I?"

He continued, "You belong in the back of the line."

Exasperated, I facepald and groaned, "Not this again." Turning to face the man, I inford him, "I don't have ti for this. I'm friends with the owner of this company, Lucretia Efistes. She's expecting ."

The man let out a boisterous laugh and retorted, "What would the boss lady want with a pretty boy like you?"

I quipped with a smirk, "I wish I knew." Because as it was, I honestly didn't, she just told to co help her with so stuff today and didn't even specify on what it was. Honestly, that woman was spoiled a little too much.

The wealthy nobles in the line erupted into protest, shouting that I was unjustly bypassing the queue, declaring it unacceptable.

"That young lady and her child should join the line!"

"Unless she has a higher standing than all of us here, which I'm sure she doesn't, she belongs in her rightful position!"

"I don't think that's a woman."

"Well I don't give a damn, he or she should get in the back of the line! I have a lot of things to do today so I need to get inside here early enough to get myself so chocolates!"

Basically, the man and several others stood their ground and insisted that I should join the line.

The confrontation seed to be reaching a standoff until a woman with short blonde hair erged. Yes, it was Simone and she stood behind the burly man.

As always, Simone looked calm and elegant. You would think she was her own lady and not the personal assistant of Lucretia. They were likely close friends from what I'd seen so far of the two of them, so her dressing in such a diligent manner would be normal for her.

"That won't be necessary," Simone interrupted, her voice firm. "This man is Lady Lucretia's special visitor."

The burly man stamred in disbelief, "R... R... Really...?"

Silica and I proudly nodded. "Mhmm," we said.