This chapter is Caron's POV when the MC got reincarnated in Zechs' body.
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My name is Caroline Flamelle y Sari Foranada. I'm the Eldest Daughter of the Count and his second child. My close friend calls me Caron. Please take the time to get to know me.
If I may say so, I was extremely fortunate. I have a good appearance, the status of Count's daughter, financial power, and a talent for Light Magic. Everything was in my possession. People say that heaven does not give twice, but in my case, it did.
—I was in an environment that made me feel like I was going to be conceited.
However, I wouldn't dwell on it.
Because I have Onii-sama who was the greatest blessing in my life.
Zechs-oniisama. He was a genius, a man who has a brilliant mind and a firm spirit that I cannot believe he was nearly the same age as I am. With him walking ahead of me, there was no way I could be satisfied with my status quo.
Ever since I could remember, I have had Onii-sama by my side. He was always with me, telling me that he loves me and teaching me important things.
I always enjoyed Onii-sama's storytelling. I especially liked the story "Duke Mito." The story, which embodied noblesse oblige, always thrilled me It made me want to be as proud as the Duke.
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And I remember that when I told Onii-sama about it, he was very pleased. He also seemed to like Duke Mito's proud way of life. If that was the case, then I must aim for it even more!
Onii-sama and I spent a lot of time together. Sometimes I miss him when he gets absorbed in his magical research, but I heard that it was also for my future, so I would endure it patiently.
Speaking of magic, Onii-sama was also very pleased when I improve my magic. He pats me on the head every time I cast a new spell, and because of it, I train hard in anticipation of that reward.
I have been told that to keep quiet that I could use Light Magic, or else I would be separated from Onii-sama. Absolutely not!!!!
However, it seems that I could train beside Onii-sama, so I don't have any problem with that. I'm rather glad that I have an excuse to stay close to him.
I will do my best to train my magic in the future, so please be sure to praise me, Onii-sama!
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I made a friend. Not just one but three of them!
Dan, who was a little rough, but dependable—though not as dependable as Onii-sama. Tala, who was quiet but more cautious and intelligent than the others. Miria, who was always full of energy and makes us feel cheerful. These were the children who live in the castle town.
I heard that Dan-san and Tala-chan were siblings.
However, their relationship was very different between me and Onii-sama. Dan-san doesn't care for Tala-chan as much as Onii-sama does, and Tala-chan doesn't adore her brother as much as I do. Ah, of course, the two of them were affectionate to each other. Just not as much as we do, that's all.
In the past, I asked her, "Do you miss being with your Onii-chan?" On the contrary, I was asked several questions, and in the end, she said that I was strange. I don't understand.
Playing with children of the same age was a lot of fun. Of course, spending time with Onii-sama was the best, but it was the most important time of my life, ranking next to him. When I get along well with my friends, Onii-sama was also happy, so it was truly killing two birds with one stone.
It pains me to keep my true identity a secret, but I heard that it would cause trouble if people knew my position, so I have no choice. If I get a chance to reveal it someday, I would like to apologize to them properly.
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However, those happy days were interrupted. A group of men dressed in shabby clothes tried to kidnap us.
I couldn't fight back. It would have been too unnatural to invoke fire magic under a false appearance, and it would have been difficult to slaughter all of them with a single blow. If I failed, it was obvious that Dan-san and Miria-san would be in danger.
But that danger was quickly removed by Onii-sama.
Onii-sama who came down from the sky and kicked out the men was really cool! Ah~ why can't that image be preserved in a painting!? It was really a waste!
At the end of the day, I was able to help Onii-sama. He was so happy that he even gave me a hug. Uhehehe~ I am very satisfied!
However, since that day, Dan-san has been acting a little strange. Normally he was the same, but when he talks to me, he seems to be distant…?
Was it because he knows that I'm an aristocrat and he was being reserved? If so, then that would make me sad…
I thought of his sister, Tala-chan, might know something about it, so I asked her about it, and she responded, saying, "No problem, just leave him alone and he'll be fine." with a sigh.
Did I do something wrong?
Well, she said he was fine, and I guess I shouldn't worry about it.
—Ah, Onii-sama!!!
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I had hoped that we would be able to live together forever, but the reality wasn't so sweet. It seems that we were going to have a new sibling.
I felt a little…no, I felt extremely bewildered. That feeling became even stronger when I met the person in question. I was sorry that I have caused concern to Onii-sama as well about it.
I have tried to get along with him somehow, but that uncertain feeling was getting in the way. I just couldn't be honest with him.
Then, after spending a few days with him, I found out what this feeling was. Jealousy. I was jealous of Orca.
He interrupted the two of us, siblings, and Onii-sama cared for him because of the circumstances of his situation. I was intensely jealous of that.
Of course, I understand that his adoption was necessary. My emotions, however, were not catching up with me.
One day, Onii-sama invited me to have tea.
As before, I was wary that Orca would also be there, but this time it was truly just the two of us.
When I was a little surprised, Onii-sama suddenly started apologizing!!? Eeeeh….What's going on!? No, I mean, don't apologize Onii-sama!?
After that, I told him what was on my mind. It was a very embarrassing act, but I think it made me feel lighter.
Onii-sama also promised me that he would make sure to spend time with me in the future, and all's well that ends well, I guess?
Thanks to the conversations I had with Onii-sama, I was able to interact with Orca naturally. Although we were still a bit awkward, I hope that we would gradually open up to each other.