episode_0038

Well, it’s strange that I never once suspected it. It was a reasonable suspicion.

Still, it’s a bit hard to explain.

“Well… ?”

“It’s no use pretending not to know anymore. You can see it, right?”

“Bo, can you see it?”

Is it something like seeing a ghost?

I quietly closed my mouth. In times like this, the first one to open his mouth is Hasu.

“Since ancient times, those who have been blessed with mana can see the flow and the flow of money… … ”

It was an extremely long explanation, but in summary, I can see the flow of funds. It’s like that.

‘Not at all.’

I’ll take that explanation.

I just nodded.

“Don’t worry, we’ll keep it a secret! Now, this old man will believe you even if you tell him that the tree produces jewels!”

“Grandpa, didn’t you tell me before that I should get married?”

“Ah, lady. Sorry, forget about that. A young lady must never leave her family! I will break the legs of those who say such things!”

“Hmm? I will remember those words.”

We chatted for a while and talked about our next investment.

“I’ll say it again, please make sure it never reaches the imperial family’s ears.”

“Of course. Even if the imperial grandfather, not the imperial family, comes, I will make sure he doesn’t notice.”

You would never have thought that one family would have eaten all of that valuable area.

‘I have to be sure while I’m doing it.’

Perhaps in a few years, our family will be richer than the imperial family.

“Ha…”

The grandfather sighed as if the ground was sinking.

“Why?”

“Your birthday is in a few days.”

“Hmm. Is that already happening?”

“…You’ll soon meet all kinds of girls’ peers, then…”

what… . Does this old man have a strange look in his eyes?

“Is this how a grandfather feels when his granddaughter is getting married? I don’t know what to say… It’s confusing.”

“Yes?”

I was about to push the chair back without realizing it, but my grandfather’s hands held the chair firmly.

“Lady! Absolutely no man, no, no matter how old he is, all men are wolves. Don’t smile or make eye contact at all!”

It’s a surprise.

Why is this old man’s voice so good?

‘Is this really what you say to a 5-year-old?’

I even splashed my spit and inadvertently activated my shield.

I wasn’t particularly interested, so I just nodded.

‘It’s not normal either.’

* * *

“Hello. uh? Emilia?”

I was told that a teacher would be coming to teach me social etiquette starting today, but the person who opened the door and came in was Emilia, wearing a neat dress.

“Starting today, I will also be in charge of teaching the young lady etiquette.”

“Hehe, is Lia teaching you?”

“That’s right, and since I don’t have time, I’ll teach you quickly.”

Emilia said that and gave a somewhat stern expression.

And the class began.

*

Emilia was definitely a great teacher.

The voice was kind and friendly, but there was so much content that I felt a little sleepy.

As I dozed off, he held me in his arms and a voice tickled my ear. I woke up laughing.

Once I woke up, the point came to mind.

Emilia not only had excellent magical knowledge, but also her general social etiquette was excellent.

As some time passed and class was about to end, Emilia made an expression as if she were about to tell a secret.

“Lastly, and this is the most important.”

“Yes.”

“If there is a swallow-like guy trying to lure the girl with flashy words, clench your fist tightly and hit him between his mouth and nose! No… I don’t want the young lady’s hand to get hurt. Just tell them to fuck off.”

“Yes… ?”

Is this correct?

I was momentarily confused by the conflicting advice given so far.

“Lady. You trust me, right?”

“Ugh… ? Of course!”

“My knowledge is more certain than the knowledge written in the textbook.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes!”

Elaine and the maids who came in before we knew it were shaking their heads violently… .

I just nodded.

* * *

“Lady Marian?”

As the young lady asked with a curious expression, the other noble ladies who had seen her that day also sighed, their cheeks turning red.

“Ah.”

“Really. You were cute.”

“Lovely person.”

“If you have a child like that, do you want to be their mother?”

I was curious about what it was like because she was the daughter of a duchess who was a commoner, but she was so lovely and elegant. The ladies who were aiming for the position of duchess thought that his daughters were saboteurs, but when they saw them in person, their thoughts changed.

Short arms and legs, white cheeks like a doll, silver hair that shines under the lights, and even though she is still a child, she acts resolutely despite the many eyes judging her, and instead uses her small body to block her as if she were protecting her older sister.

Even the way he looked around the audience with an expressionless face, as if he had no expectations from adults. Something broke my heart and I wanted to protect it.

The nobles who were whispering enough to reach the ears of such a child were embarrassed to even raise their faces as fellow nobles.

“That’s right. It’s too much.”

“In addition, it was exhilarating when the nobles, who were still young but knew how to use their power, were smart enough to judge the situation quickly, and were tolerant of children but only spoke bad words behind their backs, were caught! Even the temperament of a tactician who never misses his prey!”

“Ah. When I was that age… . I don’t think you thought anything of it?”

“Me too… . I don’t even remember.”

“Ah… . it’s a shame… . I wanted to be your teacher.”

“I also applied… . I guess you have no plans to get it.”

“Well, if you’re that smart, you probably don’t need it.”

Is that all? When Maid Marian was three years old, an epidemic broke out in the Arjein territory.

As soon as the symptoms appeared, they were able to prevent it with minimal damage by spraying a treatment, and it is said that this was all a method that came from the young lady’s head.

The ladies, who were first talking about the handsome duke, soon chatted about Marian.

“Is that rumor true?”

“Rumor?”

“Recently, each of Count Hermann’s businesses has been a huge success. I heard that it was all for you, right?”

“You said that yourself, but this time, a new dish called Magma Chicken and spicy pasta? Is that also Count Hermann’s store?”

“Huh? Have you never tried it?”

“Yes? Have you ever tried that lady?”

“I had a hard time because the line was a bit long, but the pasta I always ate had a completely new taste with the added spiciness!”

Afterwards, they each collected the rumors they had heard, but most of them were false stories.

“… Has anyone met the young lady since that day?”

“……”

“Is there anyone?”

“The head of the family has the young lady all to himself… .”

Suddenly, the duke changed from a love interest to a rival.

“Count Hermann?”

“He’s a senior.”

“Ah. I also want to become a senior.”

“But you’re a commoner’s daughter, right?”

When a young lady who arrived late opened her mouth, the friendly atmosphere instantly froze.

“Hey. Do you know that your family was noble from the beginning? All commoners accumulate merit and become nobles.”

“That’s right. I’m disappointed in you.”

“Oh, no, I just tried it.”

The lady who made a mistake hurriedly waved her hand. This is because the rest of the ladies opened their eyes and glared at me.

“Young-ae was a bit mean.”

“That’s right.”

It was hard to believe that these words came from the mouths of women whose nobility was deeply rooted in their roots.

“I’m sorry…”

When not only the young lady who was close to him but also the young lady who was usually quiet were criticized, the young lady who opened her mouth had no choice but to lower her head.

“Ladies, what stories do you find so interesting?”

A young man approached.

“Hehe. I was talking about Lady Marian.”

“Hoo. Miss Marian, your birthday is in a few days. I heard that they will be holding a large-scale banquet again this time.”

“What would you like, young lady? When you see the jewel powder sprinkled on the dress, you must like jewels, right? hmm. What should I gift… .”

When several nobles joined in the conversation, their voices changed to gentler voices, but the conversation continued.

* * *

Today was the day I finally turned 6 years old.

There is something deeply moving about me. I counted my age with my fingers and pursed my lips at the strange feeling that came over me. I’ve finally reached an age that I can’t count on one hand.

Six years old.

Since my previous life was an environment, I had become quite insensitive to the fact that I was getting older. To begin with, my biological father probably didn’t even know my birthday. I had quite a lot of expectations the year I became an adult, but what did I get out of it?

But I also got used to it after about 5 years.

I comforted myself by feeling Emilia’s soft hands and the maids arranging my hair. If I stayed blank, I felt like tears would come out.

Even though I was used to it, it didn’t mean I didn’t feel excited.

They say that children are excited on their birthdays, and even though I felt my hands and feet stretching and itching without realizing it, I was happy that my precious people were congratulating me.

“Miss, are you in a good mood? You woke up unusually early today.”

“Ugh…”

Emilia smiles softly and kisses my forehead.

“It would be nice… Marian’s birthday…”

Seria, who was watching, let out an envious voice. Even though he had a natural appearance without any makeup, he was a very cute child.

“Let’s play together tonight.”

“Yes!”

It’s probably better not to go to places where there are a lot of nobles. I patted a sullen Seria and walked out the door.

“Marian!”

Maria, wearing a bright party outfit, came running.