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 and the goddesses who had not officially become Allen's women. Well, they were only six years old now, so Allen didn't really think about it for the time being. At the very least, this condition made it easier to approach them in the future.

After they 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.

"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 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 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 a bit quiet, suddenly approached Allen with red cheeks and a small box in her hands.

"Another gift..?"

"I-I made this… with the others too, actually…" she said softly, then handed over a small box containing a star-shaped cookie. "Don't laugh at it, okay…"

Allen looked at the cookie with sparkling eyes. "Waaah, it's so cute! Thank you!"

With a big smile, he took the cookie and immediately took a bite—though the crumbs fell to the floor and Raviel quickly grabbed a small toy broom to clean it up.

"You're like a baby," Artemis teased while laughing.

"I am a baby," Allen replied proudly, making all the girls laugh with amusement.

Not long after, Jill came back into the room hugging a small photo album.

"This… I found this album" Jill talk to the girl, some of them was curious. "Allen's mom said it has pictures of Allen when he was a baby," she said softly while inviting the other girls to gather around.

"Hey, what are you all looking at?" Allen asked with curiosity, wanting to see what he looked like as a baby.

Inside the album were pictures of him as a newborn, being held by his mother, and also one where little Jill was holding baby Allen's hand.

"Allen's face was so cute," said Hera and the others while laughing.

"He's still cute now," Jill quickly added, then hurriedly looked down, blushing.

Raviel immediately teased, "Waaah, Jill likes Allen~"

"No, I just said his face is cute!" Jill replied with a red face, while the others laughed playfully.

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 reading picture books, joined in to play wooden blocks with them. Nothing was complicated, nothing was heavy.

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. 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.

Typical Allen… always dodging trouble, yet somehow making my heart flutter.

"So, Jill…" Allen said softly, pulling something out from under his shirt.

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

"What's your answer? Will you be my wife?"

The pendant opened to reveal a small, beautiful ring that shimmered under the light. Of course, it wasn't just an ordinary necklace. Raviel—with all her expertise—had modified it with magical features, including one that would curse anyone with bad intentions with a lifetime of bad luck.

Jill froze.

"Wait… isn't this a bit too fast?" she said nervously.

Allen looked at her seriously, but with his usual calm tone.

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

That confident tone, his gentle smile, and the way Allen always stayed sincere—it all made Jill speechless. Her cheeks flushed red.

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

Allen smiled and gently slipped the ring onto her finger, followed by the pendant, which now symbolized their bond.

"The wedding can wait until you're really ready," he said, holding her hand gently.

"And if you're not ready like the other girls… how about, for now, just a kiss?"

Jill looked into Allen's face, her eyes trembling… then nodded slowly.

She tilted her face a little and gave him her first kiss that night. A simple, soft kiss—but one full of meaning. Warm and calm… with no pressure for more.

They didn't go further that night—and Allen never forced anything. Jill wasn't ready, 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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