Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 1326 Hope for the First Fetal Movement

Upon learning that Aiwass had emerged from seclusion, Isabel abandoned her official duties and rushed over.

Grandet's construction team was extremely efficient—this team, composed almost entirely of extraordinary individuals, built the basic structure of a palace in just one week.

Of course, compared to the original Palace of the God of Wealth, its scale and splendor are far inferior. In fact, in terms of decoration, it is not even as good as the Palace of Silver and Tin on Glass Island. But at least it is functional.

During Aiwass's seclusion, Isabel, with Sherlock's assistance, quickly assembled the first wave of leadership in Wanning. Although she didn't really understand Parthian customs, this wasn't necessarily a bad thing—some things that she considered cruel and inhumane were actually seen as acts of mercy by the Parthians.

For example, a ten-hour workday, or one day off per week...

This cognitive misalignment, however, did not allow Isabel to feel at ease exploiting these former Parthian slaves.

She still believes this is wrong.

This is just a transition, a way to clean up the mess left by the ancient Parthian Empire... at least to get people used to living in the new environment and get their lives back on track.

Otherwise, if she were to bestow too many favors upon them all at once, but due to a lack of infrastructure and chaotic grassroots management, their quality of life would not improve immediately... By then, if she wanted to make things difficult for the people of Wanning and make management strict again, the resistance would be enormous.

Isabelle is no longer the naive little girl she once was.

She didn't even need Sherlock's guidance; she knew exactly what to do.

Regarding folk customs, they also received help from the "brave" Ismail and the harpies. Amidst the people's fervor, the Kingdom of Wanning, which brought the "Miracle of the Green Lands," quickly formed a new self-identity.

This is not only the prophesied savior, but also the earth god who has annihilated all benevolent beings and permanently transformed the desert!

Who can defy him? Who dares to defy him? Who is willing to defy him?

The answer is no one.

Just like when Arthur defeated the Giant King and then had Lancelot establish the knightly kingdom of Avalon in his own name...

Today, Avalon has been completely incorporated into New Hellas as a region... and after the birth of New Hellas, a new "Avalon" also emerged.

It can only be said that history does indeed repeat itself.

"So... is there absolutely no problem?"

Isabelle was half happy and half worried.

To my delight, Aiwass finally succeeded—he did it before the deadline!

The worry stemmed from the fact that Aiwass appeared noticeably weak. This was precisely because the soul was weakened by the shepherding method that used the soul as nourishment.

Of course... Aiwass used the Fire Sacrifice Technique to restore himself before leaving the pass.

Otherwise, such a battered and dying appearance would probably frighten Isabel. She might even have nightmares about it after Aiwass left.

"Tell Grandet that I'm going to the southern continent. Regardless of how his evacuation is going, I've given him enough time."

After snuggling with Isabel for a while and replenishing his energy, Aiwass ruffled Isabel's hair and said, "Don't be too busy... You're already halfway through your pregnancy, and I won't be around to help you. Remember to take good care of yourself."

"Ligia will protect me, and I'm not weak myself..."

Isabel wasn't worried. She just patted her stomach and shook her head: "I'm a level 5 superhuman, so it won't affect me much."

She even countered, "Do you need me to come with you? I can borrow Lily's body... Would you feel more at ease with me by your side?"

"I need your intelligence, Lulu."

Aiwass pressed his forehead against Isabel and murmured softly, "Wanning is my great achievement in the material world—to defeat the Abyss, to eliminate the thorns of sin, to turn the desert into an oasis, to turn war into peace, to bring about something that has never happened in 100,000 years... This is the realization of a miracle, the possibility of the impossible."

"If someone were to destroy it, it would mean that 'miracles ultimately cannot overcome the inertia of history,' which foreshadows the annihilation of miracles."

“Please take good care of it for me, okay? I don’t have the extra energy to handle other things and protect Wanning at the same time. I can’t stay here forever… Julia is already doing her best to manage Herasl, and you are the only one I can trust.”

"Don't worry, you silly fox."

Isabel stroked Aiwass's head, gently rubbing his hair, cradling his divinely beautiful face in her hands, and lightly kissing his forehead.

"...I'll take care of things at home. Go out and hunt to your heart's content." "How reliable you are, my little princess."

Aiwass smiled and leaned down to kiss Isabel.

“She’s already the Queen,” Isabel muttered, feigning anger.

"Shouldn't it be Sultana?"

As he spoke, Aiwass kissed Isabel again.

Isabel wasn't embarrassed or angry; she simply hugged Aiwass's head and gently rested it against her abdomen.

"can you hear?"

She murmured softly, "I can already vaguely feel the rhythm of life."

That was a very slight fetal movement.

But for Aiwass and Isabel, the traces of that new life were so clear.

Aiwas quietly closed his eyes, listening to the rhythmic sounds of the fetal movements at the beginning of life.

For some reason, he felt his eyes were getting sore.

Looking up, I felt as if I had been transported to another world.

When did he finally realize that he was a person of this world?

Was it when Yulia called out "Brother" in her soft, sweet voice?
Was it the scarf that the old queen gave him?
Was it when he was in the round table hall, saying, "Gentlemen, please take your seats in this manner"?

Was it when he married Isabel amidst everyone's blessings?

...Or perhaps, these are all...?

And now, Aiwass has once again clearly realized this—

"It's good to be alive."

Aiwas sighed softly.

As long as you survive, miracles may happen.

He desperately wanted to live, to break through the veil of nothingness.

He so desperately wanted to overcome that doomsday and witness the birth of his child.

He thought it this way, that way...

Such is the hope.

—That was an unprecedented will to survive, and a burgeoning, sun-like energy.

That is……