65: Children with god-like genes

"Owen's father, Charlie, can recommend you to the Mata City Defense Force."

"Especially since they are currently recruiting for the Sharp Blade Squad, which is an elite force. First, you register for the assessment, and only then is the background check performed."

Tu Nan smiled. She had already asked Lisa, little Owen's mother.

Regarding the possibility that Li's current identity might not be entirely clean, Charlie's answer was as follows:

"Background?"

"You haven't been caught committing murder or arson in the Capital City, have you? Oh, as long as there's no solid evidence, it's fine. Which strong Male Beast isn't a troublemaker?"

"Let me put it this way: even if he pulled a tail feather from Kong Jiamu's peacock, as long as he can join our Sharp Blade Squad, our boss will protect him."

The dark-faced Male Beast said proudly, "Mata City isn't Kong Jiamu's fiefdom. Next time he tries to kick down your door, it won won't be so easy for him to escape."

He was referring to the incident where Kong Jiamu provoked them and Tu Nan silently endured it. Everyone still hadn't told Li about it.

No matter how you look at it, to survive long-term on Sand Star, Tu Nan had to push Li to try.

"They all say you're A-Rank. Once you have a formal identity, the Children will also have more confidence from a young age."

After thinking, Tu Nan added, "But you absolutely must not be recruited by the Patrol Army. I heard they go to other planets for patrols at any time. The Children are too young, and I... I also don't want you to always be away."

"Sharp Blade..." Li nodded.

"You can ask Charlie about the specifics on the way," Tu Nan said with a smile, tidying his clothes.

Li had already agreed with them that this was the last hunting trip before Tu Nan gave birth.

After this, he would focus on accompanying her until the Children were born.

Li helped Tu Nan to Owen's house, entrusting her to Lisa, and then left with Gaia.

He didn't feel at ease leaving Tu Nan alone at home.

"Your Li is really devoted to you," Lisa teased Tu Nan. "Those two mother and daughter also moved out. It seems I overthought things last time."

"Did you persuade Li to take the assessment?" she asked, staring at Tu Nan, as her husband was pressing her hard.

Tu Nan smiled and nodded, "Li said he'd ask Charlie on the way."

"Oh! That's right, that's great. We'll all be military dependents from now on. Speaking of which, I really don't know whose Bloodline your Children will inherit... Ah... sorry."

Tu Nan shook her head, indicating she didn't mind.

She had no ears or tail, and her genetic Rank was too low. According to the natural laws of Beast Star, it was impossible for the Children to choose to inherit her Bloodline.

"Oh, but it's hard to say. Look at Li... isn't he A-Rank now? Maybe your Children will Awaken some Divine-Grade gene and soar to the sky!" Lisa said with a giggle, comforting her.

Tu Nan was stunned.

"Divine-Grade gene...?"

"Haha, yes. Let alone Divine-Grade, even a special Bloodline would need to be reported layer by layer. By then, the nobles on this planet would be scrambling to adopt the Children..."

Lisa saw that Tu Nan didn't seem very excited, then realized Tu Nan herself was a noble, so it was no wonder.

"...Then wouldn't you have more confidence to go home?"

Tu Nan frowned.

But she was actually a Foster Mother. If she were noticed like that, let alone raising her own Children, she might really return to the research institute and be forced to give birth one after another under the watchful eyes of the powerful.

No!

She bit her nails anxiously. She had a strong premonition that the System's purpose was for her to give birth to Children with mutant genes, but for her now, this was truly a double-edged sword.

[System, the Divine-Grade mutant genes you mentioned, do the Children have them? Is it Miao Miao?] After all, Miao Miao is... a cat?

[...] The System started playing dead again.

Tu Nan had no choice but to tentatively ask the Children.

"Miao Miao, you said you're a cat... Hmm, is it possible that your cat... is a tiger?"

The baby had been very active these past few days, always responding immediately when she asked questions, but this time... the baby hesitated.

"Ang? ...I just thought Mama would like me more that way. Tigers are too fierce! Mama would be scared~ I'll be a big tiger in the future!"

Tu Nan could hear her guilt.

Tu Nan rubbed her forehead. It was indeed so. She let out a deep breath.

"Then... Ao Ao's 'dog'?" She figured it probably wasn't a dog she knew either.

Sure enough, her son also became bashful.

"Mama, I think little sister is right, dogs are indeed cuter~"

Tu Nan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Mama isn't that timid. So what is Ao Ao?"

"En! Ao Ao is a wolf. In the future, I will be the Wolf King to protect Mama and little sister."

"I don't need your protection. Our White Tigers are the strongest. One can beat ten wolves."

"...Oh." Ao Ao didn't really refute his sister.

Tu Nan turned over slightly again. Her belly was very heavy, and her back ached.

"Then do you know what Talent you've Awakened?"

"Ah... we don't know~" The Two Children were a little flustered, cautiously probing.

"Talent, Talent is a gift that the beast god fully chooses and gives to the baby at birth," Ao Ao said with some worry.

"Mama, don't worry! We'll snatch a good one!" Miao Miao was very generous. She thought it was a small matter; if Mama wanted it, she would go snatch it.

"...No, it's enough if you're healthy. Mama isn't saying you must have any Talent. You yourselves are the best gifts."

Tu Nan was very afraid the Children would misunderstand. But since it was something only known at birth... "Miao Miao, Ao Ao. Mama has one request."

She pleaded with the Two Children.

"Ang! Quick, what is it? We'll definitely do it."

The Two Children were very enthusiastic.

"If you receive a gift, Mama means, if you receive a special Talent, can you please not show it?"

"I mean... hmm, if you're too amazing, Mama is afraid someone will take you away. So, you should hide the gift first and not tell anyone."

"Only let Mama know, okay?"

Miao Miao was furious. "What! Who dares to snatch us? Mama, don't worry, I'll bite them to death!"

Ao Ao, however, seemed to understand.

"Mama, are you worried that we're too small to fight? No problem, if we get a gift, little sister and I will hide it well."

"Don't worry~ When we grow up, Mama won't have to worry so much. We'll beat away all the bad guys."

Days passed like this, and the babies became more active each day.

Finally, the date became [120/120].

Childbirth was today. With Lisa's help, all preparations for delivery were complete.

The two Male Beasts grew increasingly anxious, especially Li, who refused to let Tu Nan out of his sight for a moment.

Tu Nan would take a step and slightly furrow her brow, and he would immediately rush over, asking endless questions.

The two ears on his head wagged so much they could almost be fans. Gaia was no less, sitting on a stool in the courtyard, the area around him was swept spotless by his constantly wagging tail.

This made Tu Nan have to comfort the two of them in turn, almost forgetting that it was her first time giving birth too.

But in an instant, her stomach cramped, and that feeling... "Ah~" she softly cried out.

"What's wrong? Is there movement?" Li immediately asked.

Tu Nan's forehead began to sweat, and a wet sensation appeared below.

"Go call Lisa... I'm going into labor."

She tugged at Li.

Li's pupils trembled, and he roared at the top of his lungs: "Go call Lisa, Tu Nan is giving birth!"

Idiot, Tu Nan rolled her eyes, biting her lip.

Not yet!