Chapter 17 - Psyche 1: Ceremony

Authors Note: Psi's Perspective (Psi is Zeta's younger sister from 1000 years back) P.S. (She is reincarnated 1 year before Zeta)

Where am I?

What is this place?

Wait.

Calm down. I am supposed to be calm during situations that confuse me. At least, that is what Zeta told me before.

Speaking of Zeta, wasn't I in the bunker fighting a bunch of scary monsters? I wonder what happened?

Oh well.

Worrying about the past is useless!

I have to focus on what is happening right now!

Never have regrets!

Yeah!

I have to be optimistic!

...

Okay!

Since I said I should be calm, let's calmly try to figure out where this place is.

Hmm.

I see white walls.

I also see a woman.

Lastly, I am in her hands.

This can only mean two things!

Either I am very small or she is just very big. Now, how did my size change? Oh, the lady is speaking. I don't know what she is saying though. Since I don't know what happened at the bunker, I should just live here then, right?

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Well, life here is okay, I guess?

The people who look like they work here always do their job properly and they treat me well. The lady who I saw before told me that she is my mother. At first, I didn't really believe her because I thought that I was still in the past.

However, after checking some books, it looks like I am living in an era that is around 1000 years after the time of the 1st Hero. In short, it looks like I reincarnated, or something like that.

I checked in the mirror of my parent's room before. And, the result was that the body I have is totally not the same as the one I used to have. The body I was in now had glistening purple hair, pure white skin, and crimson eyes.

Yeah, this is definitely not what I used to look like. Also, it looks like the family I was reborn into is pretty rich if they are able to have such a big house and have a lot of servants.

Does that mean that I am a noble in this life? If it does then, wow. I must have done a lot of good things if I was born into a family like this.

"Miss Luscia, your mother is calling for you."

I turn around and see an old man wearing a butler suit. This guy is named Carros. When I asked who he was when I first saw him, he said that he was the butler of my family for 20 years and is still counting. Also, in this life, my name is Luscia.

It is not a bad name. Actually, according to the First Hero, there was an old legend of a person who came from the sky who had a pretty similar name. So, I don't dislike my new name.

Anyway, it looks like mother is calling me now. I don't know why she is calling me though. I will go check it out.

"I understand. I will go now. Also, where is she?"

"Madam is in her study room on the 2nd floor."

After hearing Carros' reply, I leave the room and head towards the stairs. I walk up them and see the door to the room where mother is.

I take a deep breath.

Actually, mother can be a bit... how do you say it? Ah. Enthusiastic. She is a bit like that whenever I am involved in the matter. I don't dislike it though. I am pretty sure that it is a characteristic of a loving parent, right?

I open the door and walk in.

"Hello, mother."

"Yes, hello dear."

I look at her state. She looks like she is a bit busy right now because she has all of these papers on her desk.

"Do you know why I called you here?"

...

"No."

Oh no.

Did I forget some important day or event?

"The reason I called you here is because your 4th birthday will be happening in 3 days. On your birthday, we will be holding a party and a ceremony where the pope will check what your attributes are and your amount of Mana with an Analysis Stone. As you know, you were born in the Roscelto family. Your father has the rank of Duke because he is the brother of the King himself. That means, every other high-ranking noble will be coming including the King and his family. So, I will be signing you up for classes where you will learn manners and how to be polite, okay?"

What?

"So, I have a birthday ceremony happening soon where I will be checked for my attributes and amount of Mana. Since it is also a party that has other nobles and the King attending, you are going to hire someone to give me lessons where I will be learning manners. Is that correct?"

"Yes! My baby is so smart! So, make sure you do your best, alright?"

"Alright, mother."

These next few days are going to be really crazy, huh.

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"Remember, when talking to someone who is older, you must be respectful. When telling someone of lower status to do something, you must exude your authority. However, your mother asked me to tell you that you should be kind to those who help you as well. That is everything left I can teach you. I wish you luck on your ceremony later."

After saying that, my teacher stood up and left the room.

Well, today is my birthday. The teacher came back to give me a few reminders on how I should talk. I hope this goes well because my parent's reputation depends on my behaviour. Speaking of family, if everyone else got reincarnated, I hope they are having a good life like me.

"Miss Luscia, it is time to go."

I hurriedly fix my dress and follow Carros to the entrance. The pope will be checking me after 30 minutes, right? I just need to be calm for that amount of time.

30 minutes later-

Not many interesting things happened.

I just ate the food that I liked without talking too much. Some Earls and Marquises introduced themselves and their sons who are around the same age as me. I also met the King who looks like a stern and serious man. But, since he is technically my uncle, I think that he loves me too.

That reminds me. If I get a brother, he will be the one who takes over the house, right? Then, that means I will have to marry into some other noble family. While thinking about that, the pope comes over.

I guess it is time.

I walk towards him and notice that he is holding a small green crystal. I think that it is the Analysis Stone.

"I, Rustin the IV, will now examine the first daughter of the Roscelto house! During the inspection, I will publicly announce her attributes and her amount of Mana!"

This is the big moment, huh.

The pope then puts the Analysis Stone near my face. The Stone glows for a few seconds before becoming dim again. I look at the Stone.

Is that writing on it?

The pope reads the words on the Stone before showing a surprised face.

"H-her attributes are Earth, Thunder, and Glacier!* That is not all! Her Mana capacity is 340, 000 MEP!**"

After saying that, I hear mumbling from the crowd. Is this really a matter that could surprise people this much?

Around 2 years later though, I made a discovery that surprised me even more than the guests were at my party.

*They are surprised because she has 1 normal attribute and 2 sub-attributes.

*MEP stands for Magical Energy Points. Ordinary people of this world usually have a capacity of around 150, 000. Unusual people or people who trained their entire lives can have around 250, 000 to 300, 000.