Hearing Ain's words, Binz also looked ahead.
Seeing that there was indeed a large crowd, a hint of surprise crossed his face. "Why is everyone running over there? Is there something interesting over there?"
As he spoke, he pulled over a villager who was also running forward and asked curiously, "What's going on up there? Why is everyone running over there?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the villager, who had been pulled and somewhat disgruntled, saw that it was Zephyr and the other two.
The discontent on his face subsided, and he smiled cheerfully: "It's you! Don't you know?"
Zephyr: "...?"
Ain: "...?"
Binz: "...?"
What do they know?
Even Zephyr was surprised for a moment, then looked at the villager with interest.
But before he could ask, the cheerful villager declared: "Ian's wife, Miss Robin, is pregnant! It's been almost a year, and Ian finally has a child."
"Anyway, I have to go join in the fun. By the way, don't prepare dinner yet; the village is definitely having a banquet tonight to celebrate Ian and his wife having a child!"
"...?"
A child?
Before the three stunned people could react, the villager had already run forward while smiling.
Only after they were far away did Zephyr and others come to their senses.
"..."
They stared at each other, as if momentarily at a loss for words.
After a moment, Binz clapped his hands and said cheerfully, "That guy has a child? No wonder everyone's flocking to join in the fun. I have to say, he's quite popular! Let's go check it out!"
With that, he also walked forward curiously, oblivious to the two silent people beside him.
"That kid's having a kid now?"
Only after Binz took a few steps did Zephyr shake his head, looking ahead with a complex expression.
But after a moment, he regained his composure, his face beaming as well.
"It seems like getting that kid into the Marines is getting harder and harder."
After shaking his head, he waved to Ain, who remained silent beside him, and said with a smile, "Ain, don't just stand there. Let's go join the fun!"
...
He... has a kid?
After hearing Kuma's words, Ian remained completely stunned. No, even Robin, who had been merely curious, remained frozen in place.
Neither of them seemed to have reacted.
Especially Robin, who had originally been merely curious about the so-called divine doctor, hadn't expected to hear the news of her own pregnancy.
She stood there, stunned, seemingly at a loss for words. A flicker of confusion flashed across her eyes again, and she fell silent, motionless.
But then... Village Chief Martin's voice rang out again, his tone filled with excitement and gratitude.
"Finally! What are you two standing there for? Why don't you thank the divine doctor?"
He then excitedly looked at Kuma before him and said, "He's truly a divine doctor! Thank you, divine doctor!!"
He shook Kuma's hand and said, "You must come to the banquet tonight!"
A banquet, a banquet must be held!
Turning around at the villagers behind him, he laughed heartily: "You too, what are you all standing there for? Hurry, let's go back and prepare a banquet to celebrate!"
He raised his right hand and shouted: "Let's celebrate Ian finally becoming a father!"
As Village Chief Martin finished his words, the surrounding villagers reacted and cheered. "We really need a proper celebration!"
"A banquet! A banquet for three days and three nights!"
"Divine doctor, you must attend!"
"Ian, Robin, why are you still standing there? Let's go!"
The cheers of Village Chief Martin and the crowd brought Ian and Robin back to their senses.
Ian, sensing Robin's nervous and confused look, couldn't help but hold her hand tightly.
Robin, still a little bewildered, finally came to her senses. Looking down at Ian, she couldn't help but smile and blink. "Honey, it seems I'm going to be a mother."
Ian was startled by these words, but a fleeting smile appeared on his face. He looked at Robin, his eyes as if he had made a decision, but just as he was about to say something…
"Hahaha, kid, I heard you're going to be a father?"
Zephyr's laughter echoed over, and he walked over to Ian, slapping him hard with his big hand.
He grinned and gnashed his teeth while saying, "Not bad!"
It was just that his tone sounded a little strange, and that slap... It was really hard!
Ian's mouth twitched, and he looked at Zephyr, but still couldn't get him to say anything.
"Let's go! What are you still doing here?"
Village Chief Martin slapped him again while grinning happily. "You can buy anything you want next time. Now... Let's go back and have the feast!"
He then pulled Ian up and said, "Tonight we will have all the meat and wine we want! Zephyr, divine doctor, you two come along too!"
"..."
Ian, still speechless and helpless, looked at the overjoyed Village Chief Martin and the others in silence.
How could these people be happier than he is?
Urged on by Village Chief Martin, Ian could only temporarily hold Robin's hand as they headed towards the banquet.
The divine doctor, Kuma, was also surrounded by the crowd. Although Kuma kept waving his hands, saying no, he couldn't resist the villagers' enthusiasm.
The banquet might have been a bit unexpected, but thanks to the previous banquet-goer, Garp, who had been throwing numerous banquets, the suddenness of the event wasn't a cause for alarm.
With everyone's concerted efforts, everything was ready in no time.
Before the banquet began, Village Chief Martin, the head of the five village chiefs, joyfully raised his glass and shouted: "Let's toast to Ian, who's about to become a father, and Robin, who's a mother!"
And so, this unexpected yet still lively banquet began.
…
"Ian, what are you standing there for? Come on, cheers!"
"Cheers, Ian! To you becoming a father."
"Congratulations to your wife on becoming a mother!"
Ian: "..."
Ian, despite being the main character, hadn't said a word yet, so he could only raise his glass and continue receiving these blessings.
An unknown amount of time passed, and he didn't know how many cups he had drunk before finally having some free time.
Ian sighed helplessly and accepted the hot tea Robin offered him with a wry smile.
"These guys really are something..."
"That's because everyone is grateful to you, Ian."
Although Ian hadn't finished speaking, Robin understood what he meant. Then, while smiling softly, she said, "You've brought them a new life."
"It's just a winery and a dock."
Ian waved his hand, then looked at Robin before him and hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.