Hero’s Child C0

Prologue

“Seven weeks pregnant.”

“……”

Ha Uichan froze at the doctor’s calm words, his lips parting slightly but no sound coming out. He wasn’t sure whether what he’d just heard was true or if he had misheard entirely. Doubting his own ears, he stared blankly at the doctor.

“…Doctor, I’m a man.”

“Haha, Mr. Ha, it seems you’re not quite up to date with how the world works these days. Last year, the hero Jin Gichan from the Zinder League gave birth, you know. I was the attending physician for him. That’s probably the same reason you’re here in our obstetrics department, isn’t it?”

The young doctor, who seemed far too composed for such an absurd conversation, spoke with professional detachment as he looked at the monitor instead of meeting Uichan’s bewildered gaze.

“Since the early 21st century, reports of male pregnancies have been gradually appearing in scientific journals. It’s not a common phenomenon, of course, but the cases are increasing. Most are among those with twin-type gene structures. You, Mr. Ha, likely fall into that category as well.”

“…Are you saying a man can really get pregnant with twins?”

“Yes, that’s correct. If you look here, you can see the fetus. You’re carrying twins. When both reproductive systems coexist within one body, conception can occur. For men, since the internal cavity isn’t fully developed like in women, it’s necessary to take extra care. You’ll need to avoid strenuous activity and make sure to get plenty of rest. Around the fifteenth week, the fetus will grow rapidly, so your body will undergo major adjustments. Male pregnancies, especially those involving twin structures, require very careful observation.”

Ha Uichan listened in silence, unable to process the doctor’s explanation. His mind was blank. Without realizing it, he placed a hand on his stomach. It still felt firm and solid, no different from usual. He’d always been muscular and fit — there wasn’t even the faintest sign of swelling.

If his abdomen hardened… did that mean the baby wouldn’t grow properly?

“Oh, and for male pregnancies, the gestation period lasts a total of 385 days — that’s about fifty-five weeks. So, a little longer than a woman’s term. Roughly a year and three weeks. Since men’s bodies aren’t as naturally suited for supporting fetal growth, it takes longer for the baby to fully develop. You’ll need regular checkups and prescribed supplements. And of course, prenatal vitamins — those are absolutely essential.”

“So you’re saying… I’ll be carrying a baby inside me for over a year?”

“Yes, that’s right. A long time, isn’t it? But that’s perfectly normal. Especially since you’re carrying twins, Mr. Ha, your belly will grow quite a bit.”

The doctor smiled kindly as he handed Ha Uichan a stack of medical forms. Though Uichan took them mechanically, his hands trembled slightly. The faint crinkle of the paper was the only sound in the silent examination room.

It was a strange, indescribable feeling — not exactly shock, but something close to unease and confusion.

“Um… could it be that the child has a father?”

“……”

“I hate to bring this up, but for legal registration of the birth, both biological parents must give consent. It’s due to the unique nature of such cases. The child’s abilities or potential traits can depend heavily on both parents, so it’s important to confirm that. I understand this must be difficult to process, but if possible, please try to contact the father — or fathers.”

That was the real problem. The father of the child — or rather, the fathers, since he was carrying twins.

Ha Uichan hadn’t dated anyone for several years. His past relationships had been mild at best, bordering on innocent. Whenever he’d started to get close to someone, things never lasted long before fading away. And as the years passed, he’d simply lost interest in trying at all.

But recently, something had happened that broke that long period of calm. Two months ago, at a colleague’s home party, there had been an incident — a night he could barely remember. Someone had been there with him…

Still, the memory was too blurry.

“Is it possible that… the twins have different fathers?”

“Haha, what are you saying? That’s… well, what?”

The doctor’s brows furrowed as he tried to suppress an awkward laugh. Then, as the question sank in, his expression slowly stiffened. Behind his glasses, his eyes widened in disbelief, and his lips parted slightly before he quickly shut them again.

“The fathers… might be different?”

The doctor cleared his throat and adjusted his posture in the chair, avoiding eye contact while nervously flipping through the charts in front of him. But this was not something he could brush off — it was a significant issue.

You see, the people Ha Uichan had slept with… there had been three.

Three, in one night. Around the same time, all within that one blurred, alcohol-drenched evening.

“Oh no… well, biologically, it is possible. Wait, could it be that all three fathers are… heroes? Yes? Or… no?”

“…I believe that’s correct.”

“If they’re all heroes, then… oh, goodness, what should we do?”

“That’s not exactly something I can answer, is it?”

“I mean, I know, but… this kind of case doesn’t exist in normal human biology, right? For ordinary people, it would be virtually impossible, but for heroes — with their advanced DNA structures — it’s theoretically possible. Still, this is beyond theory… this is something we’ll have to confirm through genetic testing.”

Their eyes both shifted instinctively to his abdomen. The air grew heavy.

As the silence settled, the doctor’s calm expression began to crack under the weight of realization. Meanwhile, Ha Uichan, with his face drained of color, could only stare back blankly.

That was exactly the problem. But for Ha Uichan, who was not only carrying twins but also faced the complication of having multiple potential fathers, even greater chaos awaited him.

And that chaos had a name—he was a villain.

Ha Uichan was a villain. Of course, people didn’t easily recognize him by his name or face because he kept his identity hidden, but still, Ha Uichan was undeniably a villain.

And the fathers of these children—no, the fathers of his twins—were all famous heroes, known widely for both their reputation and abilities.

A villain having the children of heroes? The thought alone made Ha Uichan’s mind go blank, as though his entire world had flipped upside down.

“For now, try not to think too much about it, Mr. Ha. Please avoid stress, get some rest, and focus on stabilizing yourself first.”

The doctor gave him a few last words of advice and prescribed the necessary supplements. Ha Uichan stood from his seat, slowly pulling his coat around him before leaving the consultation room.

He absentmindedly placed a hand on his abdomen as he walked down the hospital corridor. The moment he brushed against the firm plane of his stomach, a deep sigh escaped him. Around him, people bustled about the waiting area, unaware that the man passing them was quietly carrying such a secret.

“…I’m really pregnant…”

And with those steady, deliberate steps, Ha Uichan disappeared into the corridor.