tweet.
Awakened by the sound of birdsong, I stood up.
The sun must have risen already, I can smell the morning.
While my hazy mind was clearing, I was startled.
This wasn't my bedroom.
I hurriedly looked around.
A familiar desk.
familiar wallpaper.
And a tapestry engraved with four winged crows symbolizing Astra.
'This is my grandfather's office... … !'
why am i here
When I thought about it, I remembered what happened yesterday.
I was exhausted from crying and fell asleep.
… … Even in Grandpa's arms.
'I guess my grandfather brought me here.'
I became contemplative and looked around.
I was the only one in the office.
Where did Grandpa go?
is it fortunate
As I was about to get up from the couch, I saw a round spittle mark where I was.
It seems that he drool while sleeping on his stomach.
I hurriedly rubbed it to erase the saliva marks.
Then I heard the sound of the door opening.
"Are you awake?"
"Conrad!"
"Wasn't the bed uncomfortable?"
It was fine when I was sleeping. It's a problem because I'm uncomfortable right now.
I said with a sad face.
"Me, my bed."
So even if I fall asleep exhausted from crying again because of the supporting role penalty, take me to my room next time... … .
"I was going to take you to my room, but even the slightest touch made me feel uncomfortable."
It must have been whining when I tried to move it.
'It's ruined, it's ruined!'
I tried not to be annoying, but I ended up being the most annoying.
I asked Conrad with a frightened face.
"The lower part?"
"You are at the restaurant. He told me to wake her young lady and bring her."
"really?"
"Are you hungry because you didn't even eat dinner?"
thank god.
If my grandfather had bothered me, he wouldn't have called me to the restaurant.
It was a fortunate situation, so my expression brightened.
I took Conrad's hand and headed to the restaurant.
Grandpa was having dinner with Viscount Debussy.
"Don't worry. (hello.)"
"… … okay."
"Good morning, lady."
"Yes!"
I smiled broadly and sat down next to my grandfather.
The employees were startled. Viscount Debussy's eyes also widened.
Come to think of it, there were no grandchildren sitting next to the grandfather.
When Grandpa sat at the head of the table, everyone would sit at the far end.
I glanced at him, wondering if he would make me uncomfortable.
Grandpa said nothing.
'Then it's okay.'
When we sat down, the food came out.
This morning's menu was French toast. It was cut into small pieces that were easy for a child to eat.
Excitedly, I picked up the fork.
And I'm trying to eat... … .
'huh?'
I saw that the food on Grandpa's plate had barely shrunk.
His menu was a large steak.
The outer surface is shiny, and the cut section is full of juicy meat, which looks very delicious.
do you have no appetite?
To say that, the salad served with garnish was empty.
'Ah, eating is inconvenient.'
Maybe it's a toothache or a sore jaw.
I think I saw my grandfather touch his chin under his ear while chasing after Conrad.
'I can't even show pain, it's hard work.'
Even if you don't, when the situation is complicated, the hyenas will light up their eyes if you even show your pain.
The duke has grown old, so it's time to plan for the future.
I pondered for a moment.
Then, he cooked and poked the toast with a fork and handed it to his grandfather.
"… … !"
"… … !"
"… … !"
The sound of breathing could be heard from everywhere.
The servants who waited on them had their eyes wide open. Conrad and Viscount Debussy also looked surprised.
Grandpa paused and looked at me.
"What."
"Drink. (it is delicious.)"
"… … ."
Grandpa must be healthy so I won't be in danger.
Judging by his eyes, it seems that he only ate grass for several days.
With that meticulous personality, there's no way she asked me to change the menu so that people would notice her condition.
The surroundings became quiet like a sheet of thin ice.
While everyone was not breathing, Viscount Debussy cleared his throat.
"Isn't it the lady's sincerity?"
"… … ."
"Or should I eat? Can you give it to me, my lady?"
"it's okay."
Grandpa ate the toast I gave him.
Judging by the chewing, it seems that chewing soft French toast is not uncomfortable at all.
I toasted one more time.
"also."
"… … ."
"Yum yum."
"… … ."
Grandpa ate one more time.
Viscount Debussy laughed madly like yesterday.
* * *
'I ate while paying attention, so I'm bloated.'
Grandpa enjoyed the toast I gave him.
Maybe two were not enough?
Viscount Debussy laughed throughout the meal and was eventually hit by his grandfather.
I grabbed Conrad's hand and left the kitchen.
Conrad asked affectionately.
"What are you going to play with today?"
"I'll go to Dosogan. (I am going to the library.)"
"There will be no picture books. How about a greenhouse?"
"Do-so-gan is Joa. (I like the library.)"
Because I have work to do.
I laughed inwardly.
'It's Grandpa's birthday soon.'
Next month's full moon is my grandfather's birthday.
A big banquet was held, and it was a very important event for the immediate family.
It's an opportunity to buy your grandfather's favor as a gift.
Of course, I didn't have the ability to offer holy relics or legendary treasures like other direct relatives.
First of all, I'm a 3-year-old with no money.
'But I have information from
I let go of Conrad's hand and said.
"No!"
"Yes, lady. Have a good day."
I waved to Conrad and headed straight for the library.
The library was far from the dining room.
I had to go through the second gateway, but I was frozen hard because the monster was guarding the front.
It was a beast-type monster, and its fur was as hard and sharp as needles.
It was so big that I felt like I would go straight to the other world just by hitting me once with its forepaw.
I stood close to the wall and walked stealthily.
The moment you are about to pass through the gate.
"Creep."
Surprised, it hardened as it was.
I'm most afraid of him
In
It was because Eriloth set her free by targeting Dahlia's path.
At that time, if her relatives and brothers who loved Dahlia had not rushed to her, she might have died.
'In the end, my shoulder was bitten off.'
I don't know how cruel the description was.
"Kreuk… … ."
"Stop, I'll just pass by…" … . (Puppy, I'll pass for a bit...)"
"Kyong-!!"
"… … !"
I quickly went back the way I came.
that fucking bastard.
'I have to go to the library.'
In order to make a 'body return agent' as a gift from my grandfather, I need to gather data.
body regressor.
It was like a dream medicine for the elderly, enough to be given the colossal name of bodily return.
Because it works great for sore teeth.
'There are no dentures in this world, so when you get old, you'll have a hard time with your teeth.'
So, if you are an old person, your eyes will roll.
Of course, grandpa would love it too.
Just a while ago, Grandpa had a toothache and couldn't eat properly.
'The raw material for the body return agent is green lavender.'
Of course, it was a difficult plant to obtain.
But I know it's around here.
Because Dahlia found it by chance in the castle.
It might be thanks to the main character's buff, but it was a good thing for me.
'I was going to go to the library and look up the formatting requirements... … .'
If you find a place in the castle where the conditions are right, there will be a green lavender.
I grunted and moaned as I looked at the monster.
Shall we just close our eyes and run?
I'm scared, so should I go with an adult?
Conrad and the maids would go with me.
It was the moment I was thinking about.
"what."
A groaning sound came from behind.
A girl with arms folded and a woman who appeared to be a high-ranking employee were walking alongside.
A large pendant hung around her neck.
'It is the mark of a nurse (nanny of a noble child).'
The girl asked while frowning.
"What are you, and why are you fooling around at the second gateway, where only your direct line can enter?"
I quickly got a sense of who that kid was.
Because he was exactly the same as the description in the novel.
Blond blonde hair.
green eyes.
Freckles on the cheeks.
'Liantine.'
It was my cousin sister.
Liantin frowned.
"Can't you hear me?"
"My lady, you seem to be able to enter the second gateway."
"what?"
Liantin frowned at his nanny's words.
Soon, his lips curled up.
"ah."
Liantin, who had crossed his arms, raised his chin arrogantly.
"Dirty blood. Right?"
"I'm dirty. (I'm not dirty.)"
"I hear you're fawning around trying to get something to eat. Like a beggar."
"… … ."
"That is dirty."
"… … ."
"Don't lower the dignity of the family, you fit the subject—"
The kid who was talking as if he was giving a big lesson hesitated.
It was because footsteps were coming from behind the corner.
"Oh, ladies."
It was Viscount Debussy.
Liantin's expression changed instantly.
"Viscount Debussy~"
He called the viscount in a charming way and smiled brightly.
It was different from what he was doing to me.
Viscount Debussy was his grandfather's closest friend.
As the most trusted vassal, he would sometimes receive higher authority than his direct lineage.
So, even if you're a direct descendant, Liantine, you'll want to look good for Viscount Debussy.
There must be a heart that wants good things to go into grandfather's ears.
"It's been a while."
"yes. How have you been?"
"no. Because training is so hard... … ."
Liantin pursed his lips.
"But what are you doing in the castle? He must have been resting after the training outside."
"It's Grandpa's birthday soon. I want to prepare a present."
"okay."
Viscount Debussy nodded and looked at me.
"He left it."
Then he put a pretty stone in my hand.
It's a stone I picked up in the garden yesterday.
"Thank you."
Speaking of which, Viscount Debussy smiled softly.
"What. Rather, what are you doing here, lady?"
"Go away. (I am going to the library.)"
"Oh, I see~ Then would you like to go with me?"
It was Liantin's words.
The face that had just laughed and talked about dirty blood now looked like an angel.
Having said that, Liantine looked at Viscount Debussy.
"Erilot has been in the twelfth tower for a long time. You don't know Seong-an well, so I'm going to help you."
"It's nice to see that cousins are on good terms. But Miss Erilotte has something to do, so I think you should go."
"… … Does that kid have something to do?"
"It is time for you to read the ancient language."
Come to think of it, yesterday I didn't say I was being greeted by my collaterals, and today it was time to read that I was eating while looking after my grandfather.
I said "yes." and went to Viscount Debussy.
"Can I give you a hug?"
"I walk alone."
"You are strong."
When Viscount Debussy smiled, Liantin said.
"Can I go too? I want to see my grandfather."
"I see."
Liantin said, "Wow." and joined Viscount Debussy's side.
* * *
"Master Toberjazun, who came from Seocho, became the attendant. (The monster subjugation operation from the west has begun.)"
"Yes, lady. That's enough for today."
"Yes."
I put the history book I was reading down on the table.
"oh!"
Liantin listened to the history book with a startled look on his face. Then, after looking around, I put it down very lightly.
"Erilot, these ancient histories are the originals."
"… … ."
"It is a book of great historical value, so treat it with care."
You didn't put it down that hard?
It was about mediocre.
Liantine went on and on.
"Actually, these artifacts should belong to the imperial palace. So you can know the power of Astra just by having this history book."
"You already know that."
When Viscount Debussy laughed haha, Liantin said excitedly.
"I heard that this book was handed down to your grandfather directly from your great-grandfather?"
'omg.'
As soon as the story came out, I hurriedly looked at my grandfather.
As always, his expression was expressionless, but his eyes were sunken.
It is true that the previous duke gave that book to his grandfather.
To be precise, he gave me just one of those many properties.
History books were mere relics that could not be deciphered at the time.
What this means is
'A worm with the last name Astra.'
─That's it.
So, giving the book was nothing short of heartless words to always remember your situation.
Everyone laughed at Grandpa for that.
Until Grandpa slaughtered all the brothers and ascended the Duke.
After that, people never bring it up in front of Grandpa.
Viscount Debussy also observed his grandfather's planting.
However, Liantin made a small noise without notice.
"Looking at what I received, my grandfather was a great man even when he was young… … ."
"It's a butterfly!"
I quickly turned around.
Then I jumped off the chair and went to catch the butterfly that came through the window.
I quietly walked over and put my hands together in the direction of the butterfly.
'Caught.'
After playing like this every day in the 12th tower, it was almost a player catching a winged one.
I went up to my grandfather and said
"Lord."
"… … ."
Viscount Debussy, as if pleased with the change of topic, added a few words.
"Butterflies also have many meanings. A butterfly with white wings is 'serenity', a butterfly with blue wings is 'miracle'... … ."
"… … ."
"Yellow wings mean 'obtained glory'."
I released the butterfly towards my grandfather's hand.
The butterfly that brushed my grandfather's fingertips flew up.
had yellow wings.
"Yeah, I got it in the end."
"Yes!"
When I answered brightly, my grandfather smiled.
Liantin bit his lip and glared at me.
The kid, who had been wheezing for a while without the adults knowing, opened his mouth.
"Come on, Grandpa."
"okay."
"I'm preparing a birthday present."
Instead of the grandfather who did not answer, Viscount Debussy replied.
"It is an extraordinary thing. Others are also eager to prepare birthday presents."
"… … ."
"How about rewarding the best gift giver? It will be an entertainment for the banquet."
Grandpa was silent for a moment, then glanced at me.
Then, he nodded his head.
"It won't be bad."
Liantin had a very happy face.
"Wow! I will work hard!"
He said he would go to prepare a gift, said hello to his grandfather and left the room.
I also left the room with Viscount Debussy.
'I have to prepare a present too... … .'
It's too scary to go to the second gateway where the library is.
I said lightly to the viscount.
"I love the book."
"Can I bring you a picture book?"
Viscount Debussy was very kind, perhaps because he was grateful for me for changing the topic.
"Let's see the food encyclopedia."
"A botanical encyclopedia? You must still have a hard time."
"There are many pretty pictures."
"Yes, I will send someone to find it for you."
exciting!
I was afraid of monsters, so I wondered how I should go.
'In the world, how did Erilotte of
You have to get close to release it.
There was no law saying that they would not attack even after releasing them.
'Anyway, I should focus on the green lavender.'
A servant sent by Viscount Debussy brought a lot of books.
I piled books in my room and shut myself up for days.
But it was strange.
'What the hell happened?'
I searched through everything from a plant encyclopedia to books that recorded plants in legends.
But there was no mention of green lavender anywhere.
As if no such thing existed.