Chapter 1069: DANGEROUS INVITATION

DOMINIC ZAVARONI had been living a normal life ever since he was sent to Korea.

And the best part?

He had been sharing that blissful life with his beloved.

In that world, no cult was hunting down his wife.

He also didn’t have to serve the god that didn’t exist there.

To simply put, Dominic was free to dedicate his life to Nichole de Moonasterio— ah, no. It was actually Nichole ’Moon’ now.

That was the identity that his wife had taken over.

After the Imperial Family left Korea to return to the other world, Dominic and Nichole had also taken over the businesses that the two had left behind. So, he and his wife were now busy running thriving companies along with the Eternal Love Orphanage.

Nichole was now the co-owner of Ramsay Flowe Café, the flower shop-slash-café that both Lady Mona Roseheart and Go Areum owned.

On the other hand, Dominic had taken over Raon Entertainment.

It was a small agency that the previous Emperor Nikolai de Moonasterio had established. Despite being a small company, Raon Entertainment was thriving because of its signed artists: the famous actor Kim Won-shik (Gavin Quinzel), the always-trending mukbanger Kim Nabi, and the former anchor turned influencer Go Areum.

Yes, the whole family was signed to Raon Entertainment, and the three were enough to keep the company running.

You can say that Raon Entertainment is a family-owned business.

"Dominic, you’re still here?"

"How can I leave the house when you’re not feeling well?" Dominic asked back, shaking his head, as he placed the tray on the bedside table. "I made porridge for you."

Nichole had been sick since yesterday, so how could he leave the house to work?

Of course, he had to stay there and take care of his sick wife.

"I’m fine," Nichole said, but she obediently started eating the porridhe that Dominic cooked for her. "Areum said she’ll accompany me to the hospital today."

Ah, the hospital.

To be honest, Dominic hadn’t lost his power yet.

However, Nichole was no different from a normal person now after she had given up her power to live a normal life.

Hence, he couldn’t just use his power to check on her condition.

I don’t want to accidentally hurt my wife.

"Areum called last night, and she asked me about my symptoms. Then she told me not to take any medicines. Actually, she wanted to bring me to the hospital last night, but I insisted that I’d just go in the morning," Nichole explained. Thankfully, she enjoyed the porridge and didn’t throw it up. Her appetite since yesterday wasn’t good. "I didn’t want to make you stay up all night because you had work the next day."

"Nichole, you’re more important than my work," Dominic said firmly. "Let’s go to the hospital together."

***

"GAVIN— ah, no. Won-shik," Dominic corrected himself, greeting Gavin Quinzel with the right name this time. "I thought you had a commercial shoot today."

"Ah, it was cancelled because the director unexpectedly caught the flu," Gavin Quinzel— no, Kim Won-shik, explained. "That’s why I’m here."

Aha.

Thankfully, Kim Won-shik drove his large, luxury SUV today.

He definitely expected that I’ll come with Nichole to the hospital.

"How are you feeling, Nichole Unnie?" Go Areum asked worriedly. "You didn’t take any medicines or painkillers, did you?"

"No, I didn’t. I followed your advice," Nichole assured Go Areum. "But why didn’t you let me take medicines? Do you know why I’m sick?"

"It’s better to hear it from the doctor, Unnie."

Hence, the four of them didn’t waste time anymore and got in the car.

Kim Won-shik was behind the wheel, of course.

Go Areum was in the passenger seat, while Dominic and Nichole took the back seat.

"Honey, let’s go to a big university hospital," Go Areum told Kim Won-shik. "And please drive as carefully as possible. I know you always do that, but please be extra careful this time."

Kim Won-shik looked confused, but he ended up nodding. "Alright, honey."

On the other hand, Dominic and Nichole exchanged confused looks.

Why is Go Areum acting like that?

***

"CONGRATULATIONS, Miss Moon— you are two months pregnant."

Nichole gasped, shocked by what the doctor had just said.

I’m pregnant?

Of course, she was pleasantly surprised.

She just couldn’t understand how it happened naturally.

Ever since they got into that world, she and her husband had been taking advantage of the modern technology that world could offer to help her get pregnant.

They had been trying IVF so far, but to no avail.

Dominic and I are actually considering looking for a surrogate mother.

Hence, it was shocking that she got pregnant naturally— like a miracle.

"Nichole..."

Ah.

When Nichole lifted her head and saw Dominic already crying, she instantly burst into tears as well.

The two of them ended up hugging each other tightly while sobbing.

No words needed to be said.

This is the happiest day of our lives.

***

"UNNIE, Dominic-ssi, I’m really happy for the two of you."

"Congratulations, Princess Nichole, Dominic."

Pfft.

It was funny how Gavin Quinzel— no, Kim Won-shik— still addressed Nichole as ’princess,’ even though he was already casual towards Dominic.

Anyway, it was truly a happy day.

Nichole could feel the sincerity in Go Areum and Kim Won-shik’s greetings, and that made her feel more excited.

It’s real— I really am pregnant.

They shared the good news with Go Areum and Kim Won-shik when they were back inside the SUV.

Staying in the hospital for too long wasn’t a good idea since Go Areum and Kim Won-shik were both famous celebrities. Even though it was a weekday, the hospital was a bit crowded. Hence, they didn’t want to risk getting spotted by fans.

"We should celebrate. Let’s eat good food," Dominic said excitedly. "Ah, wait. I’ll just ask the doctor what you can and cannot eat while pregnant."

Nichole was about to stop Dominic, but she noticed when both Dominic and Kim Won-shik suddenly froze in their seats.

She could already tell that something was wrong.

"Dominic?"

"Honey?"

Nichole and Go Areum called their respective partners worriedly.

"Honey, Princess Nichole, stay here."

As soon as Kim Won-shik said that, Kim Won-shik immediately stepped out of the car.

Nichole felt a shiver down her spine when she saw several shadows coming out of Kim Won-shik’s body, and those shadows scattered around the basement parking.

Ah!

He’s blocking the CCTVs with his shadows!

A moment later, the space was suddenly covered in Kim Won-shik’s Shadow Veil— probably to block even the black boxes of the cars around them.

That means we’re in danger.

Nichole’s bad feeling was amplified even more when she noticed that Dominic suddenly placed a sturdy barrier around the car. "What’s happening, Dominic?"

"I’ll explain later, Nichole. For now, stay here with Go Areum," Dominic said in a hurry. "Don’t worry— we’ll return safely."

***

"YOU’RE HERE? The ladies...?"

"I put up a barrier to keep them safe," Dominic said when he stood next to Kim Won-shik. "I don’t feel any hostility, but it doesn’t hurt to be extra careful."

Kim Won-shik nodded in agreement, and then he looked forward. "Come out."

A few moments later, a horse stepped out of the darkness.

No, it wasn’t a horse.

That horn...

"A unicorn?"

It was no ordinary unicorn, of course.

"Novak?" Dominic asked in disbelief. "The Ancient Spirit?"

But Novak had long disappeared.

So, how...?

"It’s weak," Kim Won-shik commented. "But it seems like the real Novak."

Dominic nodded in agreement. "It’s closer to an apparition, but it’s real."

"As you can see, I’m in a very weak state. I was only able to appear before you because of the divine power that the Goddess of Life had lent me. Hence, I’ll get straight to the point," Novak said in a calm voice. "Dominic Zavaroni, Gavin Quinzel, Princess Neoma needs you."

Oh.

***

AFTER the short meeting with Novak, Dominic and Kim Won-shik decided to talk to their respective wives first.

But, instead of going home, they went to Ramsay Flower Café.

They didn’t want to influence each other’s decision, so they talked separately.

Dominic and Nichole stayed on the first floor while Kim Won-shik and Go Areum went to the second floor.

"So, Neoma needs 10 Battle Representatives."

"Yes," Dominic answered while nodding his head. "Novak and the Goddess of Life believe that Neoma would need Gavin Quinzel and me to fight for her. If we agree to join the war, then Novak and the Goddess of Life would use their remaining power to send us back to that world."

"Then go."

"Nichole..."

"I’m not saying this lightly," Nichole said in a serious tone. "You want to go and fight for Neoma, don’t you?"

"Of course, I want to do that for my precious disciple. But how can I leave you, especially now that you’re pregnant?"

"Hey, it’s not like I need you to give birth to our baby."

"Nichole..."

"Of course, I’ll miss you if you leave by my side. But I’m not fragile, Dominic. All you have to do is come back home safely."

"It’s a war, Nichole. My safety won’t be guaranteed."

"No, I know that you’re going to come home safely," Nichole said confidently. "Neoma will do everything in her power to send you back to me, regardless of the result of the war. That’s why I’m not afraid."

To be honest, Dominic also thought the same way.

But, of course, he didn’t want to entrust his fate to a child.

And Princess Neoma is my precious disciple, at that.

"Dominic, please help my beloved niece win the war," Nichole said in a serious tone, and then she touched her belly. "Your baby and I will wait for you."

***

"OF COURSE, you have to help our daughter."

Gavin Quinzel, now Kim Won-shik, smiled.

He wasn’t surprised by Go Areum’s decision after hearing the entire story.

"Neoma is still our baby," Go Areum said in a serious tone. "I’m sure Neoma wouldn’t be happy to see you and Dominic-ssi return to that world to help her fight, but isn’t that all the more reason to help her? Our daughter doesn’t know how to ask for help, after all."

"I know," Kim Won-shik said while nodding in agreement. "But, honey. It’s a war, so I can’t promise you that I’ll come home safely."

"That’s true, but I believe in you."

"Honey..."

"And I have faith in Neoma. She’ll win the war and send you back to us," Go Areum said, smiling. "I’ll take care of our Nabi while you’re away, honey. So, please go and help our Neoma. That’s what you want to do as well, right?"

Kim Won-shik paused for a moment, and then he nodded. "Yes."

After all, Neoma would always be Kim Won-shik’s beloved daughter.

***

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