(POV-Shira)
I am Hiroyorozu Shira, a 14 years old stock broker, company president, and a graduating high school student.
Even though I'm a purebred Japanese, I have sun blond hair and sea blue pupils.
This hair and eyes were said to be awakened because of magic. It seems that atavism was awakened when Ultimate Sage started the magic era.
I inherited it from my great ancestor, Amaterasu Oomikami. She descended as a mortal twice. First, with the same hair and eye colors as mine. Second, with black eyes, and black and white hair.
I lived the first ten years of my life in the country of ancient magic era, Britain. Haha-ue was a researcher till she died at the age of eleven. Since I was a child, I longed to be like my haha-ue(honorable mother).
Every time we slept together, she always recited a prose that's like a lullaby song to me.
'My child, become wise, wise of all,
For humans were foolish and weak.
In the beginning of their creation till now,
It was the truth in all ways,
But because of that foolishness, that also gave hope.
They obtain wisdom and grasp it with their own hands,
O mine child become wise of all,
For knowledge is a weapon,
Wisdom is power,
Enough to give hope,
To severe them to their weakness,
Enough to defend yourself from evil,
To protect your family against anything,
Enough to free yourself on any shackles
To restrict and bring down anyone,
Enough to split a star,
Or to slay a god,
O mine child that want to be like me
O foolish dreamer who wanted to protect and obtain everything,
Become a seeker of wisdom and knowledge,
Like a fool thirst for it,
It will make your wish a reality.'
I tried to learn almost everything to achieve what I dream of. Till the day, no, even after she died.
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"Shira, I'm so proud of you. You surpassed me now."
"Haha-ue…"
My tears flowed naturally as haha-ue's life is fading.
"No, Shira. Call me okaa-san."
"H-hai!! Okaa-san!"
"Fufu. When you're crying like this I feel you're really my child."
"I really am your child okaa-san! But why?!"
Even if you can extend your life with magic, why not to?!!
"You see the roblem is my soul not my body."
"Then! If that is the case-!!"
I can use ancient magic or create a modern one. But she shakes her head refusing.
"Don't be stupid Shira. You cannot do that yet you know?"
"But!!"
"Recently, I have been informed that anata(you-but in this case, it is 'dear') has died in a car accident."
"Otou-sama…"
"We met Ultimate Sage before. Giving us one wish."
"!!...A wish?"
"Yes. Our lives will be the same as one. We will be reincarnated beside each other with our memories."
What they wished for was impossible. It is only the goddess that bears fate could do…
Okaa-san said they were married in front of a priest serving fate goddess to make it possible. They were gifted a pair of golden scarf as their sign of pledge.
Then she looked at me once more.
"Remember. Your power has the ability to save or harm. But don't lose your way and protect those people important to you. Lastly, pray that your future will be bright together with your important people."
"Hai(yes). Arigatou(thank you) okaa-san(mom, mother)."
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After that day, okaa-san gave me all her assets as my inheritance. A small castle in Wales with wheat fields and different animal ranches. The whole state of Wisconsin is full of plantations. 100 million dollar swiss account. 100 pieces of 10cc of pure gold bars. 30% shares of Lithium Arc Electric Company okaa-san built herself.
"Okaa-san, the heck with these assets…"(Shira)
I was dumbfounded by the inheritance I have.
'"These are all the assets given to milady by late madam."
"And who the heck are you? Besides, you said given to me is there any others?"(Shira)
I was speaking to a man in his mid-20 with blond face, good face and good physique. What's with these ikemen (handsome man)?! I don't understand him because he is well versed in law. Have elegant movements like a retainer of a noble and he is dressed like a butler. What the hell is his job?!
"For the second question, a certain item was strictly instructed that I must give directly to your brother."
"To onii-sama?"(Shira)
"Yes, milady."
"Uhmm?"(Shira)
"Yes?"
"Can you just call me Shira-sama or ojou-sama when only two of us or most of people are Japanese?"(Shira)
"Understood, ojou-sama. Madam said to never open it. I didn't know what's inside."
I see. Then, he introduced himself. Chevalier Reinhardt Heathcliff. My okaa-san's only marquis' retainer. A lawyer graduated from Harvard University. Also, our head butler.
"So it's all of the above!!"(Shira)
"Huh?"(Reinhardt)
"No, no. It's nothing. It's just-"(Shira)
I explained. He dressed like a butler. Having elegant movement like a noble. Defining laws like a lawyer. Plus, his stance, hands and limbs looks like a knight trained in martial arts. Western style swordsmanship, dual wielding, lance and spear.
"Ojou-sama really is Madam's daughter."(Reinhardt)
My butler is looking nostalgic towards me.
"Thank you. Do you have a wife Reinhardt?"(Shira)
"Yes. A Japanese woman who mastered ninjutsu. Also, the head maid of our castle. She is 6-months pregnant already."(Reinhardt)
"Jeez…What the heck with these assets?"(Shira)
Apparently, okaa-san found the original Holy Sword Curtana, Britain's sword of sovereignty. Thus, she was given a peerage, castle and land, and 120 gold bars.
Then, she bought the state of Wisconsin 20 gold bars in bargain in exchange for publicly selling the 70% shares of Arc Lithium Electric Company. It was also okaa-san's company. And, Wisconsin becomes an independent territory.
I inhale deeply.
"Then…WHY AM I IN A LOW CLASS APARTMENT IN BROOKLYN?!!!!"(Shira)
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After I calm down, I ask Reinhardt to go back to her wife. I ordered him to meet up in Japan after 3 years along with his wife and child.
"Farewell oj-"(Reinhardt)
I immediately interrupted him.
"No, I don't like farewells. See you later Reinhardt."(Shira)
"See you later milady."(Shira)
I smile back at him.
Then, I travel all around the world learning almost everything and anything. Bible, Ko'ran, Sutras, Sciences, Mathematics, Laws, Theses, Literatures, Languages, Ancient Texts, Unpublished Books, Extinct Languages, Forbidden Books, Mythologies, Gods, Histories, Arts, Music, Human Grimoires, and almost anything I can read for two years. I was granted 3 Unique Skills. [All Language Comprehension], [Perfect Memory], and [Library Search].
Two years have passed. Now, I am in the middle of nowhere inside the Sahara Desert.
"Status."(Shira)
Name: Shira Hiroyorozu
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 13
Level: 10
Job: Magician, Swordswoman, Librarian, Tactician
HP: 1100
MP: 1100
STR: 110 INT: 110 LUC: 50
DEF: 110 MAG: 110
AGI: 110 DEX: 110
Skills:
[Swordsmanship: LV 1]
[Sword Arts: LV 1]
[All Attribute Magic: LV1]
[Holy Magic: Amaterasu Oomikami: LV 1]
[Appraisal: LV 8]
Unique Skills:
[All Language Comprehension]
[Perfect Memory]
[Library Search]
Titles:
[Wise][Fool][Foolish Dreamer][Book Junkie][Seeker][Seeker of Knowledge][Seeker of Wisdom][Sage Candidate][Amaterasu Oomikami Bloodline]
Divine Protections:
[Divine Protection of Chief Takamagahara Pantheon Sun Goddess Amaterasu Oomikami]
"I need to start training my skills before going to Japan."(Shira)
I need sufficient strength to protect the people that are important to me.
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{Time: 3 months before present time.}
I am riding a private plane flying to Tokyo.
"Status."(Shira)
Name: Shira Hiroyorozu
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Level: 10
Job: Sage
HP: 1960
MP: 6040
STR: 180 INT: 500 LUC: 50
DEF: 180 MAG: 390
AGI: 250 DEX: 220
Skills:
[Swordsmanship: LV 5]
[Sword Arts: LV 3]
[All Attribute Magic: LV 7]
[Composite Magic: LV 4]
[Holy Magic: Amaterasu Oomikami: LV 5]
[Holy Magic: Athena: LV 1]
[Holy Magic: Prometheus: LV 1]
[MP Regeneration UP: LV 3]
[Meditation: LV 4]
[Chantless: LV 3]
[Magic Power Perception: LV 5]
[Magic Manipulation: LV 3]
[Magic Limit Breakthrough: LV 2]
[Appraisal: LV 8]
[Alchemy: LV 3]
[Strategizing: LV 6]
[Fighting: LV 3]
[Sleep Resistance: LV 4]
[Poison Resistance: LV 4]
[Hunger Resistance: LV 1]
Unique Skills:
[All Language Comprehension]
[Perfect Memory]
[Library Search]
Titles:
[Wise][Fool][Foolish Dreamer][Book Junkie][Seeker][Seeker of Knowledge][Seeker of Wisdom][Sage][Amaterasu Oomikami Bloodline][Athena's Favorite]
[Prometheus' Favorite]
Divine Protections:
[Divine Protection of Chief Takamagahara Pantheon Sun Goddess Amaterasu Oomikami]
[Divine Protection of Greek Wisdom Goddess Athena]
[Divine Protection of Greek Wisdom and Foresight Titan Prometheus]
"Our family is outrageous huh…"(Shira)
I am drinking coffee on the plane. I was shocked when a private plane that had never been sold to anyone landed when I was waiting in Wisconsin.
I also stayed there for three weeks. They warmly welcomed me there. I never thought that these farmers were former beggars. There were apartments, apartments and school facilities too! That place is peaceful and like a paradise…
I wish I could stay there forever.
"Reinhardt, could you transfer my swiss account to a suitable bank in Japan?"(Shira)
"Yes, Shira-sama."(Reinhardt)
"Ahh, make it so that $100M is in dollar currency and its interest is in yen."(Shira)
"It was done, Shira-sama. There is an email from Swiss bank that your safe deposit box needed to be transferred in either banks."(Reinhardt)
"In the dollar one."(Shira)
"Your Excellency, do you want more coffee?"
A Japanese maid asked me. She is Reinhardt's wife, Hinako Kurotachi Heathcliff. I shake my head.
"No, and just call me Shira.Just sit down and take care of your child. I will prepare a drink for you."(Shira)
"Thank you very much."(Hinako)
"Reinhardt, tell me. How fast is this?"(Shira)
"Maximum flight speed, 7000km/h."(Reinhardt)
Absurd!! And okaa-san created this thing?!!
I suddenly changed my sight towards the little girl sleeping on Hinako's lap.
"Shira-sama?"(Hinako)
"Can I let her use my lap?"(Shira)
"?"(Hinako)
"Please."(Shira)
She let me. I continuously comb her hair between the gaps of my fingers. The two look at me warmly. I look at them.
"You really need a second child."(Shira)
Reinhardt averts his face while blushing. Instead, his wife has a carnivorous glint in her eyes.
"So the woman is the carnivorous one huh? Good for you Reinhardt."(Shira)
"I'm always drained in the morning… Well, my fault in always being tempted."(Reinhardt)
"Hinako, next time will be girls' talk."(Shira)
"Yes, ojou-sama."(Shira)
"Papa, mama…"
I smiled softly towards the girl after she muttered those words while sleeping.
"That's right. They are always there for you. You are not alone so no need to worry. I will also protect you. Because, being alone is hard, painful, tormenting and despairing."(Shira)
"Onee-chan?"
Ahh, I never thought she would wake up.
"Are you crying?"
"Eh? Because I was lonely."(Shira)
I smile at her. I never noticed that I was crying.
(Okaa-san, why do you need to leave? I want you to stay by my side. I don't want you to go. Why did you lef-)(Shira)
Something warm touches my cheeks and wipes my tears.
-A small hands.
"But onee-chan is my onee-chan right?"
Ahhhh…
"Yes. I will be your onee-chan forever"(Shira)
"I will be your imouto onee-chan! So smile okay!"
-So warm.
The little girl might unconsciously speak those honest words but those words, those honest words, pierced my heart.
"Aaahhh!!!"(Shira)
"Onee-chan! Waahh!!"
-This girl cried for my sake.
I hug her while crying.
After almost half an hour, I calmed myself down and she slept again in my lap after crying.
"Fufu, how cheeky. To say those words like that. Fufu. Hinako what is her name?"(Shira)
"Karen."(Hinako)
Flower and love huh?
I look at Karen and continue to comb her hair.
"If you still have not changed till you become 15, I will give you a title. 'Pure Hearted'. For now sleep ion onee-chan's lap okay?"(Shira)
"Milady."(Reinhardt)
"Ojou-sama."(Hinako)
I smile brightly and I laugh lightly.
"It is my whim though. Fufu. Now, I have many work to do."(Shira)
Those were the days I spent before I met onii-sama.