There were rabbit ears, dog ears, wolf ears, cat ears, and bear ears. With five beastman children and two cute girls in the house, my mother screamed in joy. “Where did so many children come from!? Are they yours?”

I protested vehemently, “I’m only 21, Mom!”

“Animals ears, how cute! They feel so realistic!” she squealed.

A child wailed, “Let me go!”

I exclaimed urgently, “They’re real, Mom. Don’t try to pull them out!”

After I returned, I first reported to the guild and Loretta. Since I had also brought Ren and Lebuik from the dungeon, the house was full. Mother happily went off to cook for the guests, while Yua went to help her.

Ren, on the other hand, sat in my room, depressed. I had to stay and talk to him without being able to eat first.

He sighed dejectedly. “Sorry, Crown Prince…When I saw the enemy that took Father’s body, I felt like my blood was flowing backwards. I should have trusted your plan. I have no excuses.”

I candidly replied, “Right, you don’t.”

“Rookie!” Lebuik screeched.

I gave her a stern look. “I told you before, right? A warrior has to be cool-headed....