One day.
Roxy and I sat together on the sofa in the living room.
Recently, we always spend the end of the day chatting there, just the two of us.
The conversations are endless.
From what happened at school for Roxy, to recent research in magic tools.
To what happened in our individual journeys after the Metastasis Event.
Nothing of importance, just relaxing conversations between Roxy and I .
"Well, Rudi. Before you head out, decide on a name for the baby."
Today's topic is the baby's name.
"Deciding on a name before going on a journey, isn't that bad?"
I respond after hearing Roxy.
"Is that how heroic tales go for Human Race? That doesn't matter to Migurd Tribe."
How frank.
In other words, a jinx is a jinx.
But if my god says so, then there's no need to worry.
This is God's command.
"For Migurd, the village elder decides the name, but... our village head is Rudi. So please make up your mind."
"Can I really make the decision?"
"Of course. Every day I can rub my growing belly and say the name Rudi picked. Those will definitely be happy times."
Roxy rubs her growing belly as she said.
I also put a hand on it.
Unbelievable.
I met Roxy over 10 years ago, and she now carries my child.
Sylphy's was unbelievable too, but Roxy's even more unbelievable.
Joy wells up in my chest.
How amazing, this feeling, I can't get enough of it.
"Uhehe."
"What is it, Rudi? You laughed like Sylphy just now."
Like Sylphy?
"Oh, Roxy's tummy is wonderful."
"It's not as small as Sylphy, and not as tight as Eris, but... if you like it, enjoy to your heart's content."
"Really?"
As instructed, I begin to enjoy rubbing it to my heart's content.
"Inside, half of it is Rudi's."
"And the other half?"
"... The outside belongs to Rudi."
"So it's all mine?"
"The child is half mine. I won't budge."
How straightforward.
Roxy-Sensei sure is smart.
Yes, the child is ours.
But Roxy is mine.
"The child's name, what should it be.."
"Well... a Migurd name... should roll off the tongue."
Migurd names are generally based on initials.
But since our child is mixed, we don't have to follow tradition too strictly.
"Then, how about we base the name on Roxy and Rudeus?"
"Really?"
"Our affinity can't go wrong."
We can't just copy them though.
No "Ru-" or "Ro-," so "Re-" then.
Let me think about names starting with "Re-."
Re-, Re-, Re-
Sounds like a kid that likes to sweep all day.
Liking to tidy up isn't bad. [5]
Then a name that rolls off the tongue as Roxy suggested.
Reminds me of a girl who desires a fiery love. [6]
But that doesn't feel right either.
Something with more Roxiness.