"Husband, welcome back!"
Bela's gentle voice rang in the kitchen, sounding like soft chimes and bells.
Bela is 23 years old this year. The same age as Lukas.
Despite already being a mother, she is still in good shape that exudes youthfulness with a hint of maturity to it.
Because of that, Lukas' eyes can't help but linger on her for a bit longer as he looks at her.
Slowly walking up to Bela, Lukas stood on her side and looked at the beads of sweat on her forehead.
Quietly grabbing a clean towel on the side, he dabbed it on her face and wiped away the sweat.
Then leaning forward, he gave her a kiss on her forehead.
"Yes, Wife. I'm home."
His actions, though simple, made a sweet smile crept up Bela's face. Obviously, she is very happy with her husband.
Her expression didn't escape Lukas' eyes, making him happy as well. With his free hand, he held her waist intimately.
Turning his attention to the food on the pot, he asked,
"What are you cooking, my gorgeous Wife?"
Instead of answering his question, Bela turned her head to look at him and asked back,
"Gorgeous? Am I really gorgeous, Husband?"
Lukas suddenly staggered back, his eyes looking at Bela with shock.
With a voice full of exaggerated tone, he said, "Y-you, you're not aware of it, Wife?!"
Then immediately putting on a serious face, he said, "Of course you are gorgeous!"
"If only I was not poor, I would have gone to travel the world as a bard to sing praises of your beauty, my wife!"
Soft chuckles immediately sounded from Bela's lips and the sweet smile on her face can't help but widen.
"You're so dramatic. Enough with the acting, I'm done cooking, help me put this on the table."
"Yes, ma'am!" Lukas saluted solemnly, then put down Chloe on the ground and started helping prepare for breakfast.
After putting all the food on the table, the three of them each took a seat and sat down.
On the table, a few simple dishes could be seen. A stew, some mashed potatoes, and bacon.
There is ample food on the table today thanks to the recent good harvest.
Additionally, just the other day, Lukas helped a bit in butchering the wild monster that was hunted by the village hunters, who are awakeners, receiving a few kilograms of meat in return.
While most awakeners leave the village to make a living, there are still a few who remain, mostly those with weaker talents.
For those people, staying here to hunt monsters from time to time is already a fulfilling life.
…
With all the food served, Lukas said a few words and the three of them started eating.
While eating, Bela looked at Lukas and asked, "What are your plans today, Husband?"
Munching on his food, Lukas pondered for a bit before saying, "I'll try to ask the village chief if there's any work to do. If there's nothing, I might go out into the woods to hunt or look for herbs."
Even though he's unawakened, Lukas' physique is actually stronger compared to others like him.
This is because in his past life, Lukas lived on Earth during the modern age. At that time, keeping oneself fit was the trend.
Now using that knowledge, he honed his body since he was young, slowly building the strong and powerful body he has now.
At the same time, Lukas also has some experience handling weapons like swords, spears, and axes all thanks to his past life's hobby.
In this era where monsters are everywhere, such experience and knowledge are really as important as gold.
Using his strong body, Lukas is able to hunt down some animals and even weaker monsters.
So from time to time, Lukas goes out of the village and heads to the woods to do some hunting.
Thanks to this, Lukas is able to provide for his small family of three.
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Hearing his words, Bela nodded, "Alright. You should be careful when you go out later. I will stay at home to teach Chloe."
Lukas going hunting is nothing new to Bela. Even before they got married, Lukas already frequented the woods to hunt.
Of course she knows that going into the woods as someone who didn't awaken their seed is dangerous.
But she knows Lukas and trusts him very much. Because of that, she only offered words of care and didn't stop him.
Nodding, Lukas assured her that he'll be careful then turned his eyes to their daughter.
Picking food with her small wooden spoon, which Lukas made himself, she joyfully shoveled food on her face.
Her cute appearance made Lukas feel genuine joy in his heart.
Slowly, a caring, dad-like smile appeared on his face.
'My daughter really is such a cutie!'
…
After they finished breakfast and cleaned the kitchen, Lukas and Bela went about their ways, each planning to do their own things.
But they were interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.
Pausing for a moment, Lukas got up to open it.
"Hey, Lukas. Hahahaha!"
"Oh, Uncle Wang, what can I do for you?"
Outside, Lukas saw an old man with a head full of grayish hair and an amiable face.
It was Uncle Wang from next door.
With a hearty smile, Uncle Wang said, "It's like this, today is Josh's 18th birthday. As you know, that also means his awakening day."
Hearing that, Lukas face changed and an expectant light lit up in his eyes.
'Looking at the jolly appearance of Uncle Wang, it seems that kid awakened smoothly, huh.'
Josh, being just a few years younger than him, of course followed him around back in the day.
Treating him like a younger brother, the two of them have quite a brotherly friendship.
Because of this, he can't help but have some expectations for the Seed that this younger brother of his will awaken.
Not one to keep the suspense, Uncle Wang immediately said what needs to be said with a happy smile.
"That kid, he got lucky and awakened a Seed of Swordsmanship!"
This news caused a flash of surprise to flicker in Lukas' eyes.
'Seed of Swordsmanship!'