When I had finished bathing and was getting dressed in the changing room, I heard Diana's voice from the other side of the door
'Master Rid. Master Reiner has asked you to see Sandra before coming to his room."
'Sandra's ......? 'Okay, I'm almost done dressing, just wait a bit longer."
If she came to the mansion, it means that Father must have given instructions through someone else before returning to us from the venue.
But why? I finished changing and left the changing room, wondering why.
Sorry to keep you waiting. Where is Sandra waiting?
"Sandra-sama is waiting in the reception room."
Okay, fine. Shall I go then?"
I nodded at Deanna's answer and hurried to the reception room where Sandra was waiting for me.
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" I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Sandra."
'No, don't worry about it.'
When I knocked on the door of the reception room, Sandra bowed her head towards me.
When she raised her head, I asked her.
"And by the way, what do you mean by my medical check-up?"
'Well, simply that Reiner-sama is very worried about you. And with Lady Nanalee as well, she seems to be concerned about you using your magic, Rid-sama."
'Oh, ......, is that what you mean? I'm sorry for worrying again."
The conversation with her reminded me of the time I fainted in Renalute.
At that time, too, Father was very worried about my physical condition.
Unlike that time, I was not fainted, but I was exhibiting a certain amount of magic, so I must have made him worry.
Sandra looked at me, who was a little depressed, and smiled.
'Now then, let's have a medical check-up. Are there any parts of your body that feel uncomfortable, such as your arms or legs, or do you feel that the flow of magic is not right?'
'Yes, I feel fine.'
She examines various parts of my body, including my movements and the flow of magic power.
However, during this time I was repeatedly overcome by a strong feeling of sleepiness and rubbed my eyes.
Sandra notices this and a worried look appears on her face.
Rid-sama, what's wrong? Do you feel any discomfort in your eyes?"
'No,...... I'm feeling very sleepy. Maybe I'm just a little tired. ......"
I think I may have never used magic and moved around so much in one day.
I had never been this tired in training.
Perhaps I was also nervous without even realising it.
Sandra, seeing my sleepy face, smiles at me.
'Is that so? Then, please rest as soon as possible today.
"Yes, I will. "
After Sandra's examination, I thank her and leave the reception room.
Then I moved with Deanna to the office where my father was waiting for me.
"Father, may I?"
"Yes, come in."
After I heard Father's reply, I opened the door to the office and entered with Diana.
The two people in the office, Father and Garn, seemed to be working diligently carrying out paperwork.
When I entered the room, Father stood up quickly from his desk.
Then, as usual, we sat on the sofa across the desk from each other.
I rubbed my eyes and spoke to Garn.
"Garn, I'm sorry. Can I have a strong cup of tea?"
"What about you, Rainer-samaa?"
"I'm sorry, Garn, . Rid, what's wrong, then? What's wrong with your eyes?"
I answered with a wry smile, shaking my head lightly to the side.
'No, I'm a little sleepy. But I also had a check-up with Sandra, who was invited by your father, and she said there was nothing wrong with me, so I'm fine.'
"'I see. 'Well, that's good, but don't be too reckless."
"Yes, I will."
When I replied, he coughed and his expression changed to a stern one.
Then he began to ask me questions.
'Well, I'm sorry you're tired, but tell me about the 'magic' you showed in the Bowls Battle. What's with all that magic? There are so many things I've never seen before. Are they all of your own creation?"
Yes. You are right. I'm sorry to report that ...... after the fact, but I have one thing to tell you ......."
"Hmm, tell me."
Father looks at me with a stern face.
At that moment, Garn puts a cup of tea on the desk.
'Excuse me for interrupting. As you requested, I have brewed it a little stronger, Rid-sama. Please let me know if it's not to your liking.
'Yes, thank you, Garn"
The tea is brewed immediately afterwards and I sip it.
It's certainly stronger than usual, but it's also delicious.
I looked at Garun and thanked him for the tea, saying: 'It's delicious, thank you'.
Garn smiles at my words and bows his head.
I put the tea in my hand down on the desk, look at my father, take a deep breath and then slowly open my mouth.
"'I possess all the attributes...... !!".
"Hou ......."
My father is a very strict man, and he doesn't lose his strictness when he talks about me.
He doesn't seem particularly surprised, but on the contrary, I'm puzzled.
'Oh, that ...... doesn't surprise you?'"
'Yes, ...... I am surprised. Or perhaps I should say that I'm stunned by the report's 'lateness'.
The father shakes his head and turns his gaze to Deanna.
At that moment, I turned to see Diana with a huff.
'Were you by any chance reporting to me?'
Diana notices my gaze and clears her throat a little awkwardly.
'I'm sorry to be so impertinent, Rid-sama. But I couldn't help but report the important information that you have all the attributes qualities for magic to Master Rainer.'
As soon as she finishes, she bows her head deeply towards me.
I hurriedly asked Diana to look up and continued talking.
'No, no, you don't need to worry about it. Besides, considering Diana's position, it's only natural. ...... Rather, I'm sorry I made you feel weird.'
Hearing my words, she looked a little relieved.
Then Father turned a stern look at me.
'Not at all. You, who are supposed to be the master of the house, why do you bother with Diana, your servant? You thought that if you reported it to me, I would limit your magic, didn't you? But ...... I've always said it's more difficult to deal with a sudden report without knowing anything about it."
'Ugh,...... I have nothing to say in return.'
I flinched at the sharp point and looked awkward.
After shaking his head in disgust, the father continued speaking.
'You have all the attributes, which means you are part of the Bardia family. I've also told this to Sandra. She seemed to have an idea, though, and wasn't that surprised."
'Ha-ha-ha ...... So that's what happened. Why didn't you ask me directly, by the way?
I was surprised that even Sandra knew.
If she knew about it, she would have asked a lot of questions, but she didn't.
But the fact that she didn't do so suggests that her father was very strict about it.
But why did he go to such lengths to keep me in the dark? I was curious, so I asked him, but he grinned wickedly.
'Of course not, can't stop there. In fact, if I were to find out, I would be in a good mood to be officially approved, wouldn't I? If that's the case, I've decided that it's better to keep it quiet so that it doesn't become known. Besides, you were going to tell me eventually, were you not?"
'That's ...... true, but ...... I was made to swallow in my father's palms, wasn't I? Ah,...... but, I guess,y means that from now on I am officially approved by my father, so it is safe for me to work on my exploration with a big heart.
I turned my head down a little, but my expression quickly changed and my eyes brightened.
Indeed, Father is right.
If we had consulted him earlier, there would have been no need to sneak around and explore magic.
Rather, I could have told him earlier and built a simple facility for that purpose, like a venue for a bowl war.
But when Father saw my inquisitive face, he scowled.
'You fool,...... don't you realise that you were swimming because it was so obvious you were going to say such a thing⁉?'
'Au......, I'm sorry. I have nothing to say back to you.'
Father is shaking his head again with a hand on his forehead at my words and actions, saying, oh dear.
Then he slowly turned his gaze back to me.
'So what's all this magic you used in the bowl battle? 'There seemed to be some spells I'd never seen before, as well as a variety of attributes.
'Yes, it did. I'll explain it to you.
After that, I began to explain to my father about the magic I had used in the battle of the bowls.
The father listened to the story without losing face, but Garn and Diana seemed to roll their eyes from time to time.
When the explanation was over, Father looked thoughtful.
'Hm...... by the way, do you think the people in the audience would understand the magic you showed them in the bowl fight?'
'No. I don't think there are many people in the territory who have seen magic before, so few of them would have been able to understand that I have all the attributes. Perhaps even the beastmen children I was confronting didn't think I was all-attribute.'
There were several reasons why I used a lot of magic without reservation in the hall.
One is to show the possibilities of magic to the people in the territory and make them understand it.
Magic is not widespread at the moment, and is only practised and used by some nobles, adventurers, troops and knights when necessary.
It is rarely used among commoners.
In other words, many of the people in that place were probably seeing magic for the first time.
Under such circumstances, no one would be able to understand what kind of magic I used.
But if I showed them that I could do this with magic, they might become interested and want their children to be able to use it.
Unfortunately, in this world, the children of commoners are like the workforce, mostly farming or helping out at home.
But if they didn't, there wouldn't be enough manpower.
There is no electricity, running water or gas in this world, as we remember from our previous lives.
Naturally, there are no machines either; what there is is human power.
It is only natural that children would then be a valuable source of labour.
However, if children eventually become able to use magic, their working environment should improve and lead to the development of various cultures.
That's why a prototype educational programme was developed and tested with the children of the Beastmen tribe.
My father understands this, which is why he supports what I do as a lord.
And the second is simply that the 'beastification' used by some of the children was unexpected and more powerful than I had expected.
You could say that I was forced to use magic at the earliest opportunity.
I heard that some of the beastmen children were sold for 'lack of power', while others were sold for a variety of reasons, such as money or to get rid of a troublesome person.
Besides, they did not have proper food and shelter until they came here.
Therefore, when they were caught in the beastman country, most of them were probably not as strong as they thought they could be due to their low physical strength and various other factors.
However, it is thought that their strength had been restored to the point where they were able to use their original strength after eating and resting for the past few days.
Well, even if that were the case, I'd be surprised at his resilience.
Father nodded slowly in response to my answer.
'Hmm, that perception is not far wrong. As a nobleman, I myself have not seen all the attribute magic. But I cannot deny that I was careless. Next time, act more carefully."
'Yes, ...... I understand.'
When Father heard my reply, he put his hand on his forehead and let out a sigh, with a dumbfounded look on his face.
'Haha,...... you're always so good with your replies,...... I hope you've had enough of doing the same thing over and over again.'
'Haha ...... I'll keep that in mind ......'
I was then lectured softly by my father for a while.
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'Rid, , ...... , about Mel, even though it's a self-defence skill, magic teach her to use it in moderation.
'Yes, sure. I understand. I'll have to check the qualities first, but don't worry, I'll discuss it with Sandra."
'No, ...... that's why I'm worried.'
When the father's face was filled with anxiety, there was a knock on the door of the office and Danae's voice resounded.
'I am very sorry to interrupt you. That ...... Meldy-sama promised to go to Nanalee-sama's room with Rid-sama, and she is waiting for you here, how about it?"
"Nii-sama ...... is it still taking ......?"
Following Danae, I heard Mel's depressed voice.
Father unintentionally gives me a questioning look.
What is it, Rid? Did you have an appointment with Mel?'
'S-sorry. I had told Mel that I would be in touch as soon as I finished. ......'
When I show my confusion, Garn smiles and joins the conversation.
'I am very sorry to be so presumptuous, but a reasonable amount of time has passed since the two of you started talking. Surely, Lady Meldy couldn't wait.'
'M...... well, all right. Rid, that's enough for today. You must be tired, too. Get some rest."
'Yes, thank you very much. I'll leave you to it for today."
I replied to my father, stood up, bowed and left the Oval Office with Deanna.
As soon as I went out of the office, I saw Danae with an awkward look on her face and Mel looking depressed.
'Master Rid, I am very sorry, even though I knew you were in the middle of a conversation.'
Danae suddenly bowed deeply.
Mel also bowed to me, and then began to speak.
'Danae is not to blame, It's me who is to blame. ...... I'm sorry. But I really wanted to go to visit mothers together with you. I was told by mother that I should learn about the role of nii-sama in the future. ......"
I see, I'm sorry for taking so long to talk to Father. I should have told you on the way that I was going to be late. Mel and Danae, come on, cheer up, my father and I don't mind. More importantly, look, cheer up and let's go to Mother."
'...... ‼ Yeah, Niisama is great.'
Mel makes a bright voice and hugs me, and the door to the office opens.
Then Father showed up and coughed.
'...... Rid, if you're going to Nanalee's, tell her I'll come by later too. And then there's Mel. I'm sorry for keeping Rid around, even though I didn't know about your appointment.'
When Mel heard her father's words, she hugged him and said, "I love you, too, Dad!", looking up at him and smiling.
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Me and Mel then move to Mother's room.
Mother was very pleased with our visit.
She seemed to have heard that I was going to hold and participate in the bowl battle and was very interested in it.
I explained to her how we came to organise the event and our future plans, and she was very impressed and praised us.
Mel, who was watching the scene next to me, was probably pleased that I had been praised, and went on to talk happily about the bowl game using hand gestures.
That was fine, but something was not right.
Mel even replicated the language I used on the stage
At first Mother was smiling, but I think her eyes are gradually losing their light.
I shuddered at the sight of her and broke out in a cold sweat.
Mel, however, continued to talk happily.
'Well, so you see,...... after we defeated the rabbits,...... Niisama said this.
'Hmmm... ...... what did Rid say, Mel?'
My mother is smiling with her face, but her eyes are not smiling.
Mel, whether she knew it or not, had a big smile on her face.
'Yes, he had a very scary face and said he was going to 'commit all kinds of crimes against everyone in the Butauni'. Then everyone was really surprised. But, ha-ha-ha, what does it mean to 'commit all kinds of crimes'?"
"Goho-goho‼ Me, Mel, how do you know about that⁉ You can't hear me from the audience, no matter how hard you try.!"
Mel's eyes sparkle as she asks Mother something so outrageous that I involuntarily cough.
But Mel made a puzzled face, then huffed and smiled.
'Oh, that. Capella taught me that. If I want to know what you're talking about, I can tell by the way you move your mouth.
Capella......⁉"
Capella ...... is a terrific man! As expected of a former member of the dark side of the Renalute.
But at this time, I had forgotten.
I had to ask back, "You can't hear me, can you?", which means to admit that I said it.
At that moment, a chill ran through me and I fearfully turned to my mother.
I turned to my mother, who was giving me a cold look that I had never seen or felt before.
With a tightening of my face, I begin to explain myself to her.
'Oh, no, Mother, there is a deep reason for this. ......"
'Hmmm,...... you, the son of a nobleman, who tries to lead the children of the beastmen, to use such words,...... I am sure you have a deep reason for this. Then you will tell me all about them, without revealing them to my mother."
Yes, okay ......, I understand ......."
This is no good.
The colour of Mother's eyes is completely cold.
Mel is tilting her head in puzzlement, while I darken with a sense of contemplation.
At that moment, Deanna deliberately clears her throat.
Meldy-sama, Danae. If we stay here, we will interrupt the conversation you two are having. Wait here, outside the room.'
Ê......⁉ Ah, yes. And it's getting to be a good time. Lady Meldie, let's continue the story tomorrow.
'Yes, okay. Heh heh heh, see you tomorrow, Mother."
"Yeah, Mel. Tomorrow, we'll talk again."
While I was lying face down in the dark, I noticed that Deanna, and Mel had left the room.
The room temperature suddenly seems to have started to drop as the room becomes just me and your mother.
When I fearfully looked up, there was the cold and intimidating figure of my ...... mother, who wore an atmosphere like Prajna, if I may say so.
'Now, ...... Rid, as the son of a nobleman, let your mother speak to you.
'Yes, please .......'
I would thus tell my mother everything that I had done on the military stage, without concealment.
And then she said: 'Whatever the reason, it is not the behaviour and language of a nobleman's son. I was scolded even more than by my father.
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'Haa...... must get well soon and look after you more closely.'
"...... Ha-ha-ha-ha ...... sorry."
"......⁉ Rid, what's wrong?
I had been scolded by my mother, but after the bowl battle, the discussion with my father and now, I was getting tired and sleepy to the point of exhaustion.
Therefore, I gradually began to lose consciousness and my head unconsciously started to paddle the boat.
I thought I heard a voice from my mother, and I struggled to speak.
'I'm sorry I'm talking to you ...... but I'm already at the limit of sleepiness ...... just a little bit ...... May I sleep beside you, Mother, for a little while?'
'Yeah, yeah, sure. Come here."
I climb into bed as my mother invites me in.
It was a very heart-warming place and I fell into a deep sleep without realising it.
The next day, I wake up next to my mother and my face turns red with embarrassment.
At the same time, Mel, who came to visit me in my mother's room, found me sleeping there and told me that it was not fair of me to sleep with her.
When I had finished bathing and was getting dressed in the changing room, I heard Diana's voice from the other side of the door
'Master Rid. Master Reiner has asked you to see Sandra before coming to his room."
'Sandra's ......? 'Okay, I'm almost done dressing, just wait a bit longer."
If she came to the mansion, it means that Father must have given instructions through someone else before returning to us from the venue.
But why? I finished changing and left the changing room, wondering why.
Sorry to keep you waiting. Where is Sandra waiting?
"Sandra-sama is waiting in the reception room."
Okay, fine. Shall I go then?"
I nodded at Deanna's answer and hurried to the reception room where Sandra was waiting for me.
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" I'm sorry to keep you waiting, Sandra."
'No, don't worry about it.'
When I knocked on the door of the reception room, Sandra bowed her head towards me.
When she raised her head, I asked her.
"And by the way, what do you mean by my medical check-up?"
'Well, simply that Reiner-sama is very worried about you. And with Lady Nanalee as well, she seems to be concerned about you using your magic, Rid-sama."
'Oh, ......, is that what you mean? I'm sorry for worrying again."
The conversation with her reminded me of the time I fainted in Renalute.
At that time, too, Father was very worried about my physical condition.
Unlike that time, I was not fainted, but I was exhibiting a certain amount of magic, so I must have made him worry.
Sandra looked at me, who was a little depressed, and smiled.
'Now then, let's have a medical check-up. Are there any parts of your body that feel uncomfortable, such as your arms or legs, or do you feel that the flow of magic is not right?'
'Yes, I feel fine.'
She examines various parts of my body, including my movements and the flow of magic power.
However, during this time I was repeatedly overcome by a strong feeling of sleepiness and rubbed my eyes.
Sandra notices this and a worried look appears on her face.
Rid-sama, what's wrong? Do you feel any discomfort in your eyes?"
'No,...... I'm feeling very sleepy. Maybe I'm just a little tired. ......"
I think I may have never used magic and moved around so much in one day.
I had never been this tired in training.
Perhaps I was also nervous without even realising it.
Sandra, seeing my sleepy face, smiles at me.
'Is that so? Then, please rest as soon as possible today.
"Yes, I will. "
After Sandra's examination, I thank her and leave the reception room.
Then I moved with Deanna to the office where my father was waiting for me.
"Father, may I?"
"Yes, come in."
After I heard Father's reply, I opened the door to the office and entered with Diana.
The two people in the office, Father and Garn, seemed to be working diligently carrying out paperwork.
When I entered the room, Father stood up quickly from his desk.
Then, as usual, we sat on the sofa across the desk from each other.
I rubbed my eyes and spoke to Garn.
"Garn, I'm sorry. Can I have a strong cup of tea?"
"What about you, Rainer-samaa?"
"I'm sorry, Garn, . Rid, what's wrong, then? What's wrong with your eyes?"
I answered with a wry smile, shaking my head lightly to the side.
'No, I'm a little sleepy. But I also had a check-up with Sandra, who was invited by your father, and she said there was nothing wrong with me, so I'm fine.'
"'I see. 'Well, that's good, but don't be too reckless."
"Yes, I will."
When I replied, he coughed and his expression changed to a stern one.
Then he began to ask me questions.
'Well, I'm sorry you're tired, but tell me about the 'magic' you showed in the Bowls Battle. What's with all that magic? There are so many things I've never seen before. Are they all of your own creation?"
Yes. You are right. I'm sorry to report that ...... after the fact, but I have one thing to tell you ......."
"Hmm, tell me."
Father looks at me with a stern face.
At that moment, Garn puts a cup of tea on the desk.
'Excuse me for interrupting. As you requested, I have brewed it a little stronger, Rid-sama. Please let me know if it's not to your liking.
'Yes, thank you, Garn"
The tea is brewed immediately afterwards and I sip it.
It's certainly stronger than usual, but it's also delicious.
I looked at Garun and thanked him for the tea, saying: 'It's delicious, thank you'.
Garn smiles at my words and bows his head.
I put the tea in my hand down on the desk, look at my father, take a deep breath and then slowly open my mouth.
"'I possess all the attributes...... !!".
"Hou ......."
My father is a very strict man, and he doesn't lose his strictness when he talks about me.
He doesn't seem particularly surprised, but on the contrary, I'm puzzled.
'Oh, that ...... doesn't surprise you?'"
'Yes, ...... I am surprised. Or perhaps I should say that I'm stunned by the report's 'lateness'.
The father shakes his head and turns his gaze to Deanna.
At that moment, I turned to see Diana with a huff.
'Were you by any chance reporting to me?'
Diana notices my gaze and clears her throat a little awkwardly.
'I'm sorry to be so impertinent, Rid-sama. But I couldn't help but report the important information that you have all the attributes qualities for magic to Master Rainer.'
As soon as she finishes, she bows her head deeply towards me.
I hurriedly asked Diana to look up and continued talking.
'No, no, you don't need to worry about it. Besides, considering Diana's position, it's only natural. ...... Rather, I'm sorry I made you feel weird.'
Hearing my words, she looked a little relieved.
Then Father turned a stern look at me.
'Not at all. You, who are supposed to be the master of the house, why do you bother with Diana, your servant? You thought that if you reported it to me, I would limit your magic, didn't you? But ...... I've always said it's more difficult to deal with a sudden report without knowing anything about it."
'Ugh,...... I have nothing to say in return.'
I flinched at the sharp point and looked awkward.
After shaking his head in disgust, the father continued speaking.
'You have all the attributes, which means you are part of the Bardia family. I've also told this to Sandra. She seemed to have an idea, though, and wasn't that surprised."
'Ha-ha-ha ...... So that's what happened. Why didn't you ask me directly, by the way?
I was surprised that even Sandra knew.
If she knew about it, she would have asked a lot of questions, but she didn't.
But the fact that she didn't do so suggests that her father was very strict about it.
But why did he go to such lengths to keep me in the dark? I was curious, so I asked him, but he grinned wickedly.
'Of course not, can't stop there. In fact, if I were to find out, I would be in a good mood to be officially approved, wouldn't I? If that's the case, I've decided that it's better to keep it quiet so that it doesn't become known. Besides, you were going to tell me eventually, were you not?"
'That's ...... true, but ...... I was made to swallow in my father's palms, wasn't I? Ah,...... but, I guess,y means that from now on I am officially approved by my father, so it is safe for me to work on my exploration with a big heart.
I turned my head down a little, but my expression quickly changed and my eyes brightened.
Indeed, Father is right.
If we had consulted him earlier, there would have been no need to sneak around and explore magic.
Rather, I could have told him earlier and built a simple facility for that purpose, like a venue for a bowl war.
But when Father saw my inquisitive face, he scowled.
'You fool,...... don't you realise that you were swimming because it was so obvious you were going to say such a thing⁉?'
'Au......, I'm sorry. I have nothing to say back to you.'
Father is shaking his head again with a hand on his forehead at my words and actions, saying, oh dear.
Then he slowly turned his gaze back to me.
'So what's all this magic you used in the bowl battle? 'There seemed to be some spells I'd never seen before, as well as a variety of attributes.
'Yes, it did. I'll explain it to you.
After that, I began to explain to my father about the magic I had used in the battle of the bowls.
The father listened to the story without losing face, but Garn and Diana seemed to roll their eyes from time to time.
When the explanation was over, Father looked thoughtful.
'Hm...... by the way, do you think the people in the audience would understand the magic you showed them in the bowl fight?'
'No. I don't think there are many people in the territory who have seen magic before, so few of them would have been able to understand that I have all the attributes. Perhaps even the beastmen children I was confronting didn't think I was all-attribute.'
There were several reasons why I used a lot of magic without reservation in the hall.
One is to show the possibilities of magic to the people in the territory and make them understand it.
Magic is not widespread at the moment, and is only practised and used by some nobles, adventurers, troops and knights when necessary.
It is rarely used among commoners.
In other words, many of the people in that place were probably seeing magic for the first time.
Under such circumstances, no one would be able to understand what kind of magic I used.
But if I showed them that I could do this with magic, they might become interested and want their children to be able to use it.
Unfortunately, in this world, the children of commoners are like the workforce, mostly farming or helping out at home.
But if they didn't, there wouldn't be enough manpower.
There is no electricity, running water or gas in this world, as we remember from our previous lives.
Naturally, there are no machines either; what there is is human power.
It is only natural that children would then be a valuable source of labour.
However, if children eventually become able to use magic, their working environment should improve and lead to the development of various cultures.
That's why a prototype educational programme was developed and tested with the children of the Beastmen tribe.
My father understands this, which is why he supports what I do as a lord.
And the second is simply that the 'beastification' used by some of the children was unexpected and more powerful than I had expected.
You could say that I was forced to use magic at the earliest opportunity.
I heard that some of the beastmen children were sold for 'lack of power', while others were sold for a variety of reasons, such as money or to get rid of a troublesome person.
Besides, they did not have proper food and shelter until they came here.
Therefore, when they were caught in the beastman country, most of them were probably not as strong as they thought they could be due to their low physical strength and various other factors.
However, it is thought that their strength had been restored to the point where they were able to use their original strength after eating and resting for the past few days.
Well, even if that were the case, I'd be surprised at his resilience.
Father nodded slowly in response to my answer.
'Hmm, that perception is not far wrong. As a nobleman, I myself have not seen all the attribute magic. But I cannot deny that I was careless. Next time, act more carefully."
'Yes, ...... I understand.'
When Father heard my reply, he put his hand on his forehead and let out a sigh, with a dumbfounded look on his face.
'Haha,...... you're always so good with your replies,...... I hope you've had enough of doing the same thing over and over again.'
'Haha ...... I'll keep that in mind ......'
I was then lectured softly by my father for a while.
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'Rid, , ...... , about Mel, even though it's a self-defence skill, magic teach her to use it in moderation.
'Yes, sure. I understand. I'll have to check the qualities first, but don't worry, I'll discuss it with Sandra."
'No, ...... that's why I'm worried.'
When the father's face was filled with anxiety, there was a knock on the door of the office and Danae's voice resounded.
'I am very sorry to interrupt you. That ...... Meldy-sama promised to go to Nanalee-sama's room with Rid-sama, and she is waiting for you here, how about it?"
"Nii-sama ...... is it still taking ......?"
Following Danae, I heard Mel's depressed voice.
Father unintentionally gives me a questioning look.
What is it, Rid? Did you have an appointment with Mel?'
'S-sorry. I had told Mel that I would be in touch as soon as I finished. ......'
When I show my confusion, Garn smiles and joins the conversation.
'I am very sorry to be so presumptuous, but a reasonable amount of time has passed since the two of you started talking. Surely, Lady Meldy couldn't wait.'
'M...... well, all right. Rid, that's enough for today. You must be tired, too. Get some rest."
'Yes, thank you very much. I'll leave you to it for today."
I replied to my father, stood up, bowed and left the Oval Office with Deanna.
As soon as I went out of the office, I saw Danae with an awkward look on her face and Mel looking depressed.
'Master Rid, I am very sorry, even though I knew you were in the middle of a conversation.'
Danae suddenly bowed deeply.
Mel also bowed to me, and then began to speak.
'Danae is not to blame, It's me who is to blame. ...... I'm sorry. But I really wanted to go to visit mothers together with you. I was told by mother that I should learn about the role of nii-sama in the future. ......"
I see, I'm sorry for taking so long to talk to Father. I should have told you on the way that I was going to be late. Mel and Danae, come on, cheer up, my father and I don't mind. More importantly, look, cheer up and let's go to Mother."
'...... ‼ Yeah, Niisama is great.'
Mel makes a bright voice and hugs me, and the door to the office opens.
Then Father showed up and coughed.
'...... Rid, if you're going to Nanalee's, tell her I'll come by later too. And then there's Mel. I'm sorry for keeping Rid around, even though I didn't know about your appointment.'
When Mel heard her father's words, she hugged him and said, "I love you, too, Dad!", looking up at him and smiling.
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Me and Mel then move to Mother's room.
Mother was very pleased with our visit.
She seemed to have heard that I was going to hold and participate in the bowl battle and was very interested in it.
I explained to her how we came to organise the event and our future plans, and she was very impressed and praised us.
Mel, who was watching the scene next to me, was probably pleased that I had been praised, and went on to talk happily about the bowl game using hand gestures.
That was fine, but something was not right.
Mel even replicated the language I used on the stage
At first Mother was smiling, but I think her eyes are gradually losing their light.
I shuddered at the sight of her and broke out in a cold sweat.
Mel, however, continued to talk happily.
'Well, so you see,...... after we defeated the rabbits,...... Niisama said this.
'Hmmm... ...... what did Rid say, Mel?'
My mother is smiling with her face, but her eyes are not smiling.
Mel, whether she knew it or not, had a big smile on her face.
'Yes, he had a very scary face and said he was going to 'commit all kinds of crimes against everyone in the Butauni'. Then everyone was really surprised. But, ha-ha-ha, what does it mean to 'commit all kinds of crimes'?"
"Goho-goho‼ Me, Mel, how do you know about that⁉ You can't hear me from the audience, no matter how hard you try.!"
Mel's eyes sparkle as she asks Mother something so outrageous that I involuntarily cough.
But Mel made a puzzled face, then huffed and smiled.
'Oh, that. Capella taught me that. If I want to know what you're talking about, I can tell by the way you move your mouth.
Capella......⁉"
Capella ...... is a terrific man! As expected of a former member of the dark side of the Renalute.
But at this time, I had forgotten.
I had to ask back, "You can't hear me, can you?", which means to admit that I said it.
At that moment, a chill ran through me and I fearfully turned to my mother.
I turned to my mother, who was giving me a cold look that I had never seen or felt before.
With a tightening of my face, I begin to explain myself to her.
'Oh, no, Mother, there is a deep reason for this. ......"
'Hmmm,...... you, the son of a nobleman, who tries to lead the children of the beastmen, to use such words,...... I am sure you have a deep reason for this. Then you will tell me all about them, without revealing them to my mother."
Yes, okay ......, I understand ......."
This is no good.
The colour of Mother's eyes is completely cold.
Mel is tilting her head in puzzlement, while I darken with a sense of contemplation.
At that moment, Deanna deliberately clears her throat.
Meldy-sama, Danae. If we stay here, we will interrupt the conversation you two are having. Wait here, outside the room.'
Ê......⁉ Ah, yes. And it's getting to be a good time. Lady Meldie, let's continue the story tomorrow.
'Yes, okay. Heh heh heh, see you tomorrow, Mother."
"Yeah, Mel. Tomorrow, we'll talk again."
While I was lying face down in the dark, I noticed that Deanna, and Mel had left the room.
The room temperature suddenly seems to have started to drop as the room becomes just me and your mother.
When I fearfully looked up, there was the cold and intimidating figure of my ...... mother, who wore an atmosphere like Prajna, if I may say so.
'Now, ...... Rid, as the son of a nobleman, let your mother speak to you.
'Yes, please .......'
I would thus tell my mother everything that I had done on the military stage, without concealment.
And then she said: 'Whatever the reason, it is not the behaviour and language of a nobleman's son. I was scolded even more than by my father.
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'Haa...... must get well soon and look after you more closely.'
"...... Ha-ha-ha-ha ...... sorry."
"......⁉ Rid, what's wrong?
I had been scolded by my mother, but after the bowl battle, the discussion with my father and now, I was getting tired and sleepy to the point of exhaustion.
Therefore, I gradually began to lose consciousness and my head unconsciously started to paddle the boat.
I thought I heard a voice from my mother, and I struggled to speak.
'I'm sorry I'm talking to you ...... but I'm already at the limit of sleepiness ...... just a little bit ...... May I sleep beside you, Mother, for a little while?'
'Yeah, yeah, sure. Come here."
I climb into bed as my mother invites me in.
It was a very heart-warming place and I fell into a deep sleep without realising it.
The next day, I wake up next to my mother and my face turns red with embarrassment.
At the same time, Mel, who came to visit me in my mother's room, found me sleeping there and told me that it was not fair of me to sleep with her.
