episode_0019

I wonder how many jewels were put into the clothes of a 5-year-old child, and it sparkled so brightly. Also, it was pretty because it did not shine brightly like a karaoke machine, but it glowed softly.

This is not a metaphor.

The jewel was really ground up with a magic grinder.

Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to be my jewel, but jewel powder is scattered here and there like pollen.

That’s all money…

They say he was the illegitimate son of a chaebol, but he was so ingrained in his common sense that he forbade extravagance without even realizing it.

As I was surrounded by people who spent money like this, or rather, exchanged jewelry that was more expensive than money, I felt like my money sense had become strange.

Well, I have also become bold in my own way.

Still, you should walk as carefully as possible!

“Then shall we go?”

Emilia and her maids also wore dresses. Is this what it would feel like if a picture of a really elegant elf princess pops up? It seemed like they were prepared to take care of me.

“Yes!”

‘Huh..’ He nodded and the jewel dust flew around.

Without realizing it, I raised my head as I was about to go down, held Emilia’s hand, and walked lightly along with her.

That’s how I walked out the door.

‘wow.’

A girl who looked like a picture of cuteness came out to meet me.

In the novel’s descriptions, she was often ranked the most beautiful woman in the empire along with the princess, and as the male protagonist’s first love, she was truly stunningly pretty.

“Marian!”

“Sister!”

“Maria, Marian.”

““Dad!””

And Aden, whose beauty is hard to imagine as a man with two daughters.

If it weren’t for my daughter, wouldn’t I still be receiving marriage proposals from young ladies?

Although I was a little disappointed, I let go of Emilia’s hand and held my sister’s and father’s hands in both of my hands.

And several minutes passed.

‘Of course, I knew that a lot of eyes would be on me if I went through that door, so I waited to mentally prepare myself.’

“Not entering?”

He held his hands tightly together and winked at his father, who was just staring blankly at the door.

“…I can’t do it.”

Even though it was your birthday, you didn’t like anything so much. With a reluctant voice, you stretched out your long arms and opened the door.

“The head of the family and her daughters are entering.”

At the powerful shout of the deacon in charge of the proceedings, the people in the banquet hall held their breath and turned their attention to the stairs leading to this floor.

Again and again.

‘right. wow…’

I felt like my legs were shaking without me even realizing it.

A golden, soft light illuminated the room, attracting the attention of hundreds of pairs of eyes gathered at the bottom of the stairs, waiting for us to enter.

I calmed down when I saw not only my father, but also Maria, who held my hand tightly, showing no signs of nervousness.

However, going down the high stairs one by one while being watched by people was more difficult than I thought.

‘phew. clear…’

My father’s foresight in holding a birthday banquet only for family members was remarkable.

It was not pleasant to receive so many gazes at the same time.

“Tsk. This is why I didn’t want to show it.”

Dad said something unintelligible.

“……That person… The matriarch takes care of…”

“…As expected, there are rumors that the head of the family has changed…”

“……Then the second lady’s engagement……”

No matter what they were mumbling, so much of the sound was muffled that it was hard to hear.

engagement?

“That person… Lady Marian……”

“Just like the rumors say, it’s really cute…”

“Just like a pink chick…”

What do you say, uncle? Did you film me?

I raised my bowed head at the sound of praise. Then I heard the sound of someone running out of breath. In the past, it would have been annoying, but not anymore. I am loved. Moreover, I am the highest.

4th ducal family. Although it is a duke and only maintains an empire, it is treated almost like a principality.

In short, I am the princess here.

‘There’s nothing to worry about. This is it.’

As I started having a snowball fight with everyone who was looking at me, I grabbed my left breast and looked away.

‘As expected, I’m the best at snowball fights.’

“Marian, are you feeling good?”

“Yes!”

As time passed, many nobles approached Aden.

The deacon approached the conductor who was playing a gentle symphony in the hall and said something, and he nodded and stopped conducting. Then he quickly changed the song and swung the baton vigorously again. The song was , a cheerful song that felt like spring buds blooming, and the melody of the violin and cello stood out.

“Lady, would you like to go have a snack with me?”

“Yes!”

I held Emilia’s hand and naturally made my way out of the crowd.

Looking at the people sighing with regret, I guess they really wanted to have a snowball fight with me.

Me. Just by having a snowball fight with my dad since I was a baby, I would be a level 5 snowball fighter. It’s not lost on beginners.

“Hehe.”

“Are you in a good mood, lady?”

“Yes. Well… it’s just that, whatever the reason, they are people who came to celebrate dad’s birthday!”

My father in my previous life was the chairman, so he threw a huge birthday party.

‘You cannot leave your room today.’

‘what…?’

‘Chairman, this is an order.’

Just thinking about it, it was a cold voice.

There was no one who didn’t know that his father treated him poorly, and the effects were clearly visible to his employees.

‘Open the door. ‘I have a promise!’

‘It won’t work.’

I didn’t even expect to be able to attend. This is because even my father frowned when he saw him before he became president.

I didn’t have any expectations from my father. Still, I didn’t know they wouldn’t let me go out… It was the same after that. I was told not to leave the room as there were so many people gathered there.

At least after I got a new mother, I was asked to go to a party with her, so I showed my face…

Just thinking about it for a moment made me feel a little depressed.

“Lady! Check this out!”

“Elaine…?”

When I raised my head at the sound of a lively voice, I saw a colorful tower. It was Elaine, who had brought various desserts, starting with macarons, stacked like a tower.

‘I heard you’re really more like a kid than me.’

I shook my head.

“I am not a child…”

The reaction came immediately.

“It’s a kid…”

“You’re a kid, right?”

For some reason, I felt betrayed by the voices that sounded like a chorus.

‘Of course it’s a kid, but…’

I puffed out my cheeks unconsciously.

“Lady, ah.”

“Ah.”

When I reflexively opened my mouth at the sound of Elaine’s voice, she popped a small cookie into my mouth.

Sweet!

‘Are they famous cookies?’

Crispy on the outside and slightly moist on the inside.

But why do I feel like people are glancing at me like this?

‘Do you want to eat cookies?’

I feel like I’m a cookie advertising model.

“Lady, ah.”

“Ah.”

I don’t know. Let’s just eat.

‘it’s good.’

“Ugh! Mom…!”

As a result, I hear a strange sound.

When I turn my head, I see two or three people who appear to be parents holding their child’s hand.

He approaches me in a pose as if he is about to introduce his child to me, but the child cries and he leaves.

Just before that, where their eyes turned, there was their father, who was looking at them with wide eyes, as if he were a thief.

‘and…’

I wasn’t really five years old, and I had no desire to become friends with children, especially children who were forced to bring me home.

‘Honestly, it’s comfortable.’

I had a snowball fight with that person and won 100 times out of 100!

Seeing ordinary children made me realize how special our Maria was.

Now that I think about it… where is our Maria? I was nearby. Can’t you see me?

Emilia was frozen in the position holding out the cookie to me. As I followed her gaze, I saw nobles surrounding and watching as if there was a fight, and I heard voices coming from there.

‘no way…?’

It’s not an illusion. It was Maria’s voice.

* * *

She was just a 9-year-old girl.

Is it okay to be the head of a family’s daughter?

‘Master Claude is a genius! There’s nothing wrong with joining the Knights already!’

‘It’s been more than five years since Gaju stepped away from politics. If this is the case, Claude is indeed the most likely successor among collaterals.’

The boy, who had been influenced by adults since childhood, was arrogant.

‘If Claude becomes a duke in the future… . ‘Please take a seat.’

‘Claude’s pink eyes, you really look like His Excellency the Duke.’

How many people support him as his successor? Father and mother were also filled with anticipation.

‘Claude, the number of nobles supporting us has decreased in recent years, but it’s still okay. Among the elders, there are many who are skeptical about a daughter continuing the family line, so if you get the chance, discourage them.’

‘My son is the best. ‘You can do it well, right?’

My parents always said Collaterals can also become the head of the family. In the past, if there was no son in the direct lineage, it was natural for the collateral lineage to become the successor.

Claude’s eyes turned to Maria.

It seemed quite admirable to see him conversing so easily not only with his peers but also with titled nobles.

‘What are you looking at?’

As soon as the nobles left after greeting them, the girl’s gaze shifted.

‘cake……?’

I can’t believe you’re just glancing at food while dealing with nobles.

‘As expected of a child.’

I was convinced when I saw it in person. If you just get rid of that wretched woman, you will be the successor.

I approached the girl surrounded by small children.

Looking closely… Ebony hair, doll-like face and slender wrists even though he’s clearly still a little kid, honestly, he’s cute. It was evident even when compared to the peers around him.

Even if you can’t become the head of the family, there is also a way to become a son-in-law and take over. There were nobles who said that, but their pride could not allow it.

He shook his head and opened his mouth.

“Does Lady Maria handle magic properly?”

“What are you saying all of a sudden…?”

“When I listened to it, I heard that you couldn’t keep up with the previous teacher’s class?”

Seeing the surprised expression fills me with joy.

‘You can’t do it, right?’

No matter how much he was praised as a genius, he started using magic in earnest when he was around 10 years old.