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Chapter 56 Rubian seemed to have regained a bit of confidence. “Tada. There are so many snacks here. Who do you think asked for all this to be prepared? Whose house do you think this is?” “…The, the Duke Zevert’s house.” Sortie jutted out her lower lip and answered in a small voice. Rubian grinned and handed over a handkerchief. “Oh dear. Thank you for comforting our Titi. As expected, a child of House Zevert is something special.” The count, who had been sweating…
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55 I chose the room at the very end of the second floor. It was a bit smaller than my room at the manor, but so cozy that I liked it very much. Most important of all, the bed was the softest! “Hot springs.” Lying on that bed, I gazed up at the ceiling and imagined. “Hot springs!” That thing I saw on television in my previous life! Everyone’s expressions as they soaked in it were the same—utterly melted, pure bliss. It had left quite an impression on me. “I want to…
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“Well, I had to meet the Emperor at some point to discuss your official registration anyway.” Muttering this, Father—not Mister, but Father now—patted my head twice. “So, Father, what will you do?” Amethyst eyes now fixed on Grandfather. He glared at the end of the letter with a surly look. ‘Surely the old general won’t go.’ Since his illness, he’d seemed to dislike appearing in front of people. “…? How could I not go when my little one is attending?” But…
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Episode 53 “Did you not sleep last night?” I asked abruptly. Khalid, his face oddly prickly, raised one eyebrow at an angle. “I slept well.” “No, you didn’t. That’s exactly the face of someone who’s been on watch all night.” As I narrowed my eyes and approached, Khalid quietly turned his head away. “The bell.” “……” “Switching shifts, that’s all.” He’s dodging the question. Well, it’s obvious—he probably spent the night playing with…
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Bang! I kicked open the door to Mister’s office. He looked up from a discussion with Butler Adolf, surprised. “Dad…!” I grinned from ear to ear. It’s coming! The word’s coming out! “‘Dad’ is a fresh one.” Leviathan strode over with arms outstretched, ready to lift me up. “Wait.” I raised both hands lightly to stop him. “I just grew about an inch, you know. So you don’t have to treat me like a little kid anymore—” “What are you talking…
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Episode 51 “People make a lot of mistakes, you know?” “Huh….” “And we spend our lives forgiving and being forgiven. Children like you deserve to be forgiven all the more.” The caretaker tapped her cocoa cup. “First spicy, then sweet. Isn’t that the truth of life?” “…” Is it really that simple? It was something I had never experienced in my past life. One misstep meant the end. I probably misstepped twice, and so I had to lose my family twice. The…
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Episode 50 “Hmph, go on.” The caretaker pinched my nose as she spoke. We were sitting side by side at the base of a nearby tree. “Hmph.” I blew my nose into her hand. “Oh dear. Your nose is all red now.” “Sniff.” “All cried out?” Nodding, I dipped my head and the caretaker grinned broadly. Something about her gentle face made my tears start flowing again. ‘Is it because I got caught doing something wrong?’ I didn’t know myself why I kept crying.…
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“I have an umbrella, though. I just bought one the other day.” “Pwahaha! That’s wonderful too!” Grandfather burst into hearty laughter and patted me on the head. “Then make that rascal be your lackey! Whenever there’s danger, tell him to do it instead!” I tried to figure out what he meant, but in the end could only smile. Grandfather, unable to help himself, rubbed his face all over my cheek. “It—It tickles!” Bombarded by his beard, a sudden thought came to…
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Episode 48 “Rubian, miss?” “Hello, Doctor Borvel.” I managed a mechanical smile as I greeted him politely. Honestly, I was halfway out of my mind. Borvel gave a thoughtful hum and set me in a chair. “Are you feeling unwell?” “No, I’m extremely, absolutely, perfectly healthy.” I did three full laps of the mini training ground just today. It’s just that I’ve caught a peculiar illness: I can’t call His Grace by any name at all. Is it incurable? Is this the…
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Episode 47 A space surrounded by a tall fence, with great evergreens bending over as if in watchful guard—a place with a strangely somber atmosphere. “Ah. That’s…” Void wore a look of utter discomfort. “…It’s the garden of the Nameless Zevert.” “What…” I started to ask, then stopped short. The Nameless Zevert. Its meaning was plain. ‘That must be Mister Leviathan’s baby’s grave.’ I rose on tiptoe and peeked between the slats of the fence. A…
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Feeling the rush of power suddenly swell, Rubian made a face as if she had just bitten into a sour lemon. Still—hee hee, I like this, I really do! “I was a little worried when you showed up, but honestly, I’m so glad you did!” She always says such things so easily. Khalid scratched his chin awkwardly with his free hand. He felt a strange unrest inside—though he could never quite figure out why. Maybe it was that heart-shaped hairpin… “You… who picked out that…
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Episode 45 “Well then… I’ll just check the hidden characters and be right back, so stay put and enjoy yourselves, dreaming as you watch, all right?” After escorting Rubian and Khalid to the workshop, Maddox turned away. It was called a workshop, but in truth, it was a clutter of odds and ends like dyes and protective gear—nothing particularly dangerous. “Yes! Hurry and go check the blueprints!” As Rubian got as far as ‘check the—,’ Maddox vanished like the…
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"Of course that’s good, isn’t it?" It was almost astonishing that he’d hesitated to say that at all. 'Didn't I say first that I wanted to be the youngest?' Had he really forgotten? Or did he truly think that living in the north would disappoint me so much I’d try to run away? 'I know well enough what kind of people Rosetta and Liam are in the original story.' Of course, I couldn’t be certain they’d welcome me… 'It’s fine. I can make a good impression.' I had no reason…
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Episode 43 The duke sat askew on the large bed, gently patting and comforting the whimpering child in his arms. "…How." It was a brief question, but Leviathan seemed to understand it well enough. "Whenever she seems oddly listless in the evening, it always ends up like this." A heavy, deep sigh escaped him. In that brief moment, the duke looked as though he had aged several years, utterly fatigued. "Khalid." His voice was cracked with exhaustion. He pulled the quilt tighter around…
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Episode 42Ch. 5 ‘She really overdid it.’ Khalid shook his head, a sound of disapproval slipping out on its own. “Huff, huff. Water… Water, please…” Seeing the pale face sprawled flat before him made his frown deepen. “Tsk, seriously. What are you trying to prove?” Lying on the ground atop what looked like Leon the knight’s cloak, Rubian was gasping for breath. When Khalid offered a water bottle he’d found nearby, she clutched it as though it were holy…
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Episode 41 “That’s… That can’t be true.” “……” “Ruby, I swear, I wasn’t really mad at you. Okay? You know that, right?” Void hurried over on quick little steps and hovered around Rubian in circles. When he acted like a puppy in need of a walk, Rubian—who had been pouting—suddenly burst into laughter. “Alright, alright. I know you weren’t mad. Satisfied?” At times like this, she really does seem like an adult… In any case, seeing Rubian laugh, Void…
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“Thank you for inviting me to dinner. See you tomorrow, Ruby.” With that, the boy—brash or polite, it was hard to say—disappeared without a hint of hesitation. Tremble, tremble, tremble. The table shook as if in an earthquake. “Phew… Stop sulking already.” Grandfather muttered, eyeing his tightly clenched, rock-like fist. “I’ll soon release this grudge.” “Grandfather… Please don’t talk to your fists…” “Hmph.” Before we knew it, Mister was leaning…
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Episode 39 I once mentioned it to Khalid in passing. If I wanted to break free completely from the Mage King's oppression, after being exploited by the kingdom, the surest way would be to get rid of the king. Ever since then, Khalid had vowed through gritted teeth to kill the Mage King himself. As if he were saying he’d grant me freedom, just as I’d broken his chains and set him free in that cave. “No. You’re… still too young.” “Hah. Is that why you came here?” A short,…
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Clang. The knife spun sharply on the ground. “That was…” –Close! Jeez, what was that?! I calmed my pounding heart. Everyone except Mister Leviathan and the knight was staring in shock, eyes wide like startled rabbits. “It’s all right, little one, it’s all right.” Ah, except for Grandfather too, who was patting me soothingly. “Wh—what—!” Delmon, who had suddenly been grabbed by the scruff of the neck, gaped in terror. “Oh, sorry.” Only then did…
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Episode 37 ‘How did this happen…?’ I stared blankly at the training ground, where a dry wind was blowing. ‘How did it come to this…?’ Standing there alone was my mage friend, who also happened to be the second male lead and a little mercenary. “Let’s begin the admission test.” Uncle Oberon, who had returned at some point, spoke in a solemn voice. Standing next to Khalid were two young men, their faces drawn tight with nerves. “Three applicants for…
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