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Chapter 28 - Enjoying Childhood

Four years had passed, and now it was June 13, 1980—Allen's birthday.

"Wake up, My Honey. It's already morning," Justeaze whispered softly while gently shaking Allen's still-sleeping body.

"U-uhh… hey, Mom. Good morning…" mumbled Allen half-asleep.

"Good morning to you too," Justeaze replied, then gave him a small kiss on the lips, as she always did every morning.

"Come on, get out of bed and clean yourself up," she said with a sweet smile.

"Yeah, yeah…" Allen muttered lazily, then slowly got out of bed and walked to the bathroom to soak and clean himself.

As usual, Justeaze followed him into the bathroom to help wash his back—a habit they had kept for years.

Inside, Allen saw his mother's beautiful body cleaning him. But because of his young age, he couldn't do anything right now.

At least Allen would have to wait another 11 years until he reached puberty to do so.

"Come here, sit down and let mom rub your body" as he sat down she took the soap and foam to rub his back, and his front.

He then leaned against her chest— while caressing his mother's two breasts which were currently at his ears.

"You seem to really like playing with that thing, honey," Justeaze knew that Allen seemed to have a sexual interest in her, but she didn't seem to mind it.

Even though she knew that Allen wasn't her child and was only given the task of giving birth to him, she already considered Allen as her biological child because he was born from her womb.

"Yes, I love mom's breasts because they are very soft and big, the best anyway." he said that without hesitation, such a lewd child.

His mother was indeed very beautiful and sexy. Many men tried to approach her, even proposed to her, but for some reason, she always rejected them all. Most likely, it was due to the Harem Halo effect that was always passively active—a strange phenomenon where women near Allen gradually lost interest in other men and instead started to become attracted to him.

This could be seen in Jill who had not officially become his women. Well, she only six years old now, so Allen didn't really think about it for the time being. At the very least, this condition made him easier to approach her in the future.

And honestly, he was just enjoying being a child again. This peaceful, carefree time was something he had secretly dreamed about for years—and now, somehow, he was living it. After all, who hadn't once wished they could go back to being a kid, free from responsibilities, just to enjoy the simple days again?.

After he finished bathing and getting dressed, Allen was surprised by a small birthday party in the living room. Raviel and the other girls were already waiting with smiles and birthday wishes.

Jill also came with her mother to give Allen birthday wishes.

"Happy birthday, Allen," she said softly while handing him a gift box.

Jill was indeed a kind and gentle girl, just like her mother. 'It was a pity that her mother was already married' He thought while glancing at Yoko.

"Thank you, Jill."

Allen was very happy with the gifts they gave and placed the boxes in his room to open later. His relationship with them grew even closer, especially with his wives Hera and the others, who had now begun to show signs of jealousy whenever Allen got too close to another woman. Sometimes, Allen had to calm them down with sweet words to ease their hearts.

Women are truly complicated, Allen thought, but as long as you can make them happy, everything can be handled.

After the little party was over, the atmosphere became calmer. Raviel sat on the living room carpet hugging a big bunny doll, her eyes following Allen who was now busy stacking his birthday gifts in his room.

The other girls also began gathering in the living room, playing with toys while laughing cheerfully. Even though it was simple, Allen's birthday was something they always looked forward to—not because of the party, but because it was a special day for a friend they cared about.

Hera, who was usually rather quiet, suddenly approached Allen with flushed cheeks and a small box held tightly in her hands.

"Another gift…?" Allen blinked in surprise.

"I-I made this… with the others too, actually…" she said softly before handing him the box. Inside was a star-shaped cookie. "D-Don't laugh at it, okay…?"

Allen's eyes sparkled the moment he saw it. "Waaah, it's so cute! Thank you!"

Sometimes, he had to act extra adorable like a proper child—after all, his wives absolutely loved it whenever he did. With a bright smile, he took the cookie and immediately bit into it. Crumbs scattered onto the floor, and Raviel instantly rushed over, grabbing a small toy broom to clean them up.

"You really are like a baby," Artemis teased, laughing.

"I am a baby," Allen replied proudly.

That only made all the girls laugh even more.

Not long after, Jill returned to the room, hugging a small photo album tightly against her chest.

"This… I found this album," Jill said as she spoke to the girls, drawing their attention. A few of them immediately looked over with curiosity. "Allen's mom said it has pictures of Allen when he was a baby," she added softly while inviting the others to gather around.

"Ooh, let me see too!" Allen said with clear curiosity, wanting to know what he looked like as a baby.

Inside the album were pictures of him as a newborn, being gently held in his mother's arms, and another photo where little Jill was holding baby Allen's tiny hand.

"Allen's face was so cute," Hera said while repeatedly pinching his cheeks together with Arthemis, as the others laughed at the sight.

"He's still cute now," Jill quickly added, then immediately looked down, her face turning red.

Raviel, who noticed Jill's flushed cheeks, instantly teased her. "Waaah, Jill likes Allen~"

"No! I just said his face is cute!" Jill protested with a bright red face.

Of course, that only made everyone laugh even harder. It was obvious she had been caught lying.

That day was filled with laughter—playing hide-and-seek, eating cookies, and fighting over stuffed animals. Even Athena, who was usually indifferent and preferred quietly reading picture books, ended up joining them to play with wooden blocks.

Nothing was complicated. Nothing was heavy.

It was just a simple, peaceful day—exactly the kind of childhood moment that felt warm and precious.

........

(Jill 3rd POV)

In 1992 Time passed—it had been twelve years since Allen's fourth birthday back then. They were all attending school together. Allen had even skipped a grade just to stay with the girls, especially Jill, who was very happy to spend her school years with Allen. Jill knew very well about Allen's relationship with his female friends, especially Raviel, Tiamat, and Aphrodite.

One day, during summer break last year, when she planned to visit the Einzbern family's house, she accidentally caught Allen... together with those three girls in one room. She witnessed something she shouldn't have seen—they were being intimate, all four of them. At that moment, Jill felt heartbroken. Sure, she knew Allen's relationship with the girls was very close, especially with the nine twin sisters who were always around him. But seeing it firsthand still made her heart shatter.

With a flushed face and teary eyes, Jill tried to run away out of embarrassment and confusion. However, her steps were stopped by Athena and the other girls. They brought her into the room and sat together, talking about everything. They didn't force her—only shared stories and explained what they felt for Allen—about their relationships and how their love had slowly grown.

At that time, only Raviel, Tiamat, and Aphrodite were in a serious relationship with Allen. The others, including themselves, didn't feel ready to take things that far yet. Jill didn't know what to say. Her feelings were all mixed up. But when Allen entered the room, her heart immediately pounded. She looked down, feeling guilty.

"I'm sorry, Allen… for making a fuss and ruining your night," Jill said softly, almost whispering.

Allen approached and sat beside her. "Don't apologize. It's my fault too… for hiding everything from you."

Those words reminded Jill of their childhood—when Allen was six years old and sat beside her, accompanied by the other girls. At that time, they all promised to marry Allen when they grew up. It was a childish promise, but it felt warm and sincere.

After entering high school, their relationships grew even closer. But Jill always held herself back. She was afraid that if she went too far, the friendship they had built since childhood would be ruined. And yet, Jill was a popular girl. Many boys tried to approach her. One of them was even quite famous—a student named Chris Redfield, who often glanced at Jill and tried to talk to her. But Jill never opened her heart. Because her heart… had long fallen for Allen.

As far as Jill knew, Allen had never been seen dating any girl. He was only close to her and their childhood friends. So, when Jill heard that Allen was opening a harem for all of them, she was quite surprised. But the reason Allen gave was touching—because he didn't want any of them to feel hurt or left behind.

Jill clearly remembered, when Allen was six years old, she had asked him, "Who do you want to marry when you grow up?" And innocently, Allen replied, "I'll marry all of you!"

That memory made Jill chuckle. It felt silly and funny back then, but now... she wanted to hear the answer from the current Allen himself.

"Why didn't you ever tell me about your relationship with them?" Jill asked, looking at him seriously.

"Well… I felt like you weren't ready at the time. And also, you know, opening a harem and inviting a childhood friend who always runs away every time I flirt... is really hard," Allen replied casually.

Jill fell silent, then nodded slowly. Yes, she did always run away and avoid those kinds of conversations. She realized that this was partly her fault too.

"I like you, Jill," Allen said softly. "And I also like Raviel, Tiamat, Aphrodite, Hera, Hestia, Demeter, Persephone, Athena, and Artemis…"

Jill looked into Allen's eyes, trying to find any lies, but all she saw was sincerity that made her chest feel warm… and a little annoyed.

"You're selfish. Damn womanizer! And… what about your mom? I feel like you also have the same feelings for her…" she said, half-angrily.

"Hm… yeah, you could say that," Allen answered calmly.

Jill almost lost it.

'This bastard really?' She really wanted to punch Allen right then and there after hearing that even his own mom wasn't safe from his… 'charm.' But before her fist could fly, Allen quickly caught her wrist.

"Hey, no domestic violence in our future household, okay?" he said with a cheeky grin.

"Let go or I'll scream!" Jill threatened, her eyes narrowing.

"Alright, alright! But don't hit me again—I don't want my handsome face ruined…"

Even though she was mad, Jill couldn't help the small smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

'What a shameless pervert… a total womanizer, Jill thought. But why did I end up falling for a man like this…? Does love make people blind?'

"So, Jill…" Allen said softly as he pulled something out from beneath his shirt.

It was a small, heart-shaped necklace—a Love Pendant.

"What's your answer?" he continued gently. "Will you be my wife?"

The pendant slowly opened, revealing a small, beautiful ring that shimmered faintly under the light. Of course, it wasn't an ordinary necklace. It had originally been something simple he bought from a shop, but Raviel—using her expertise—had modified it with magic. One of its effects was especially terrifying: anyone who approached Jill with malicious intent would be cursed with a lifetime of terrible luck.

Jill froze in place.

"W-Wait… isn't this a bit too fast?" she asked nervously.

Allen looked at her seriously, yet his voice remained calm and steady.

"Well, isn't sooner better than too late?" he said. "So… what's your answer, Jill?"

That confident tone.

His gentle smile.

The sincerity he never failed to show.

All of it left Jill completely speechless. Her cheeks slowly turned red.

"I-I… yes," she said softly. "I'll marry you. But still… isn't it a little too soon for us to, you know… actually get married?"

As she spoke, she accepted the ring.

Allen smiled warmly and carefully slipped the ring onto her finger. Then he placed the pendant around her neck—the symbol of their bond.

"The wedding can wait until you're truly ready," he said as he gently held her hand.

"And if you're not ready like the others yet… then for now… how about just a kiss?"

Jill looked up at him, her eyes trembling slightly. After a moment, she nodded.

She leaned in and gave him her first kiss that night.

It was a simple, soft kiss—yet filled with meaning.

Warm. Calm.

With no pressure for anything more.

They didn't go any further that night. And Allen never forced her.

Jill wasn't ready yet—and for him, that was more than enough.

.....

Remembering their childhood days, Jill couldn't help but feel a little sad—not because their relationship had soured, but because she had chosen to join the military. That meant she would rarely see Allen, maybe only during Christmas breaks.

Still, it wasn't all bad. Athena was joining too, so at least she wouldn't be completely alone. Deep down, Jill wished Allen would enlist as well. But when she asked him about it, Allen gently refused, saying he had something else in mind.

"I want to find a job that earns a lot of money," he told her with a smile.

"That way, I can save up for our future wedding."

Those words made Jill's heart melt. She knew Allen wasn't just saying it—he meant every word. That calm, honest tone… it was so like him.

Jill blushed as she thought about the future. She couldn't wait to share everything with Allen one day, to be fully his. But she knew she could wait—after all, even girls like Athena hadn't crossed that line yet, and Jill certainly didn't want to be the only one who rushed things.

It would only be a few years apart—four at most. And when they finally saw each other again…

Jill promised herself she would smile, no matter how long the wait.

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