Chapter 290 For Example, Just Sneezing
"Hey Rihito, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, go ahead."
"When your child was born, did you feel like you belonged to this world? Did you feel that child was your kin?"
"My children were very precious to me, and I wanted to protect them with all my strength. Still, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an outsider in this world. Even though I had my beloved wife and children by my side, there were moments when I felt like I was left behind. My wife noticed that too."
"So that's why your first wife left a note saying, 'Find your true kin.'."
"That's right."
'Just being a reincarnator makes you feel lonely, and being abandoned makes you unsure of where you belong.'
Sara tried to think about it from her own perspective, but even after regaining her memories, she didn't feel the same loneliness as Rihito. However, she did notice a vague sense of loss in the corner of her heart. Perhaps this feeling was especially strong for Rihito.
Suddenly, Rebecca spoke to Sara.
"You've changed a bit while you were sleeping."
"Maybe so. During my sleep, some unclear memories from my past life came back. I feel like my heart has matured more than before."
"I always thought you were mature, but now I could believe you're older than me. You seem so calm that it's a little scary."
"I don't really understand, but is it that different?"
"You look the same, so only close people would notice you've lost weight. But I can definitely feel that the atmosphere around you is different."
"Do you think it changed for the worse?"
"No, I think you're a very charming woman."
"Thank you very much."
"But from a mother's perspective, it feels a bit lonely. You're growing up too fast."
"Revi, I agree with you as her father."
"You two have no intention of not adopting me, right? I thought I warned you properly."
"I don't think Rob would give up on you just because of a warning. Of course, I feel the same way."
"Yeah. I already think of you as my daughter, so there's no way I could back out now."
"I understand. Then, I will officially become your daughter. I look forward to our future together. Father, Mother."
Robert and Rebecca exchanged relieved looks. Then Rebecca quietly continued speaking.
"You know, just like Sara can't be a normal noblewoman, I think I've lived a different life from regular noblewomen for about ten years. So, let me say this. If you have strength and determination, then no matter what anyone says, stick to your own way of living. You should become a unique existence. If you become strong enough to laugh at the nobles who are stuck in tradition and can't move, then no one will be able to tell you what to do. Because you yourself are the authority."
"You're thinking of something amazing."
"I've felt angry for years about not being able to attend the academy just because I was born a woman. So let me say that much."
At Rebecca's words, Alicia and Amelia nodded in agreement. If looked closely, Sara could see Maria also nodding slightly with tears in her eyes.
"I understand how you feel, Mother. By the way, Mother, let's reduce my study time a bit more. I think I've already learned the necessary manners as a noblewoman. I don't need queen training. I will continue studying history and literature, but I want to spend more time on work from now on."
"Does that mean you don't think it's necessary for me as your governess?"
"Rather than unnecessary, it's too much for me. That ability should be used to teach the direct daughters of high-ranking nobles aiming to become princesses."
"I will decide who I teach. It's the same as how Sara can only live as she wishes."
Rebecca smiled elegantly as always. When Sara met Rebecca's gaze, she realized that their relationship had settled into something closer to friends than just mother and daughter.
"That's true. I was about to ignore your feelings while insisting on my own selfishness. I'm sorry."
"I understand how you feel, Sara. I also noticed that I don't have much time left to teach you. I plan to focus more on the academy soon."
"I think that's wonderful, but what about your activities as the Viscount's wife?"
"I'm not a high-ranking noble. I only plan to do the bare minimum. I intend to leave the rest to Liz."
"I see. But is it okay for you and Father not to go to the territory?"
"--I'm the governor of Grandchester, so I need to think about the future, including the handover. However, I think I won't be able to do anything until I officially take over, so I'll think about it after the wedding."
"Are you going to create a school over there as well, Mother?"
"I do want to do that eventually, but first, I think we need to succeed in Grandchester before we can think about anything else."
"That means both Father and Mother will probably be based in Grandchester for a while."
"Yeah."
Robert nodded.
"Oh, right. As I mentioned before, I'm moving to Maiden's Tower."
"Are you sure you don't want to reconsider, Sara? It's a shame to have you as our daughter and not live with us."
"Father, the annex where I plan to live after the wedding isn't that big. I'm sorry, but I'd like to avoid living together in a newlywed home. You two are getting married after a long first love, so please enjoy some time alone together for a while."
"Ugh... I understand."
'Oh, that reminds me about where to live!'
"By the way, I have a request for Grandfather."
"What is it?"
"I need Sophia's residence. I can't keep staying at Jeffrey's place forever."
"Well, it seems some people misunderstand and think you're his mistress."
"--Thanks to that, I've been told by noblemen who want Sophia as a mistress to 'give her up' quite a lot."
"Hey Jeff... can you tell me later who those guys are?"
Robert reacted sensitively to Jeffrey's comment.
"Father, please ignore those people. They could become very good customers."
"I see."
"More importantly, about the house. I would like to ask Grandfather for some land."
"Land?"
"Yes. Maiden's Tower is at the corner of Grandchester Castle, right?"
"That's true. Beyond the garden you call the Secret Garden is the castle wall."
"Beyond the castle wall, there's a forest left on purpose, right?"
"That's right. There's a moat along the castle walls, and outside of that, a forest spreads out. There are many traps here that only we know about."
"I want to clear part of the forest near Maiden's Tower and build Sophia's mansion there. Then, I plan to connect it to Maiden's Tower underground. It might be like creating a secret passage for the castle, so people might not allow it."
"So you want to own part of the forest outside the castle?"
"It doesn't have to be ownership. If I can build whatever I want, renting the land is fine too. Of course, I will pay rent. Connecting Sophia's mansion and Maiden's Tower would be beneficial for both Sara and Sophia."
"Well, that makes sense..."
Marquis Grandchester put his hand on his chin and thought for a moment.
"Are you worried about security, Grandfather?"
"Well, it could become a secret escape route."
"Don't worry, if it becomes unnecessary, I will properly fill it back in. Also, the land of the mansion will be completely protected by golems. Since they can work together with the golems from Maiden's Tower, that area might end up having really high defense."
"Hmm. Not bad."
"I'm not planning to actively cooperate with Grandchester Castle's security, but for the sake of protecting my mansion and the area around Maiden's Tower, the golems might leave area for a bit."
"So, you want to use part of the forest in exchange for cooperating with Grandchester Castle's security?"
"That's right."
"Honestly... negotiating by hinting at golems. But, you will refuse joint training with the knights, right?"
"I have a feeling that the knights will get used to the golem's movements soon."
Then Jeffrey smirked.
"Your Excellency the Marquis, let's set up a new training facility for the knights near Lady Sophia's mansion. That location is close to the current knights' headquarters."
"Oh, if you build something like that, I might start going there for sword training, you know?"
"That would be very dangerous. Miss Sara's admirers would be overwhelming."
"Sir Jeffrey, you're being dramatic."
""I'm not being dramatic!""
Scott and Blaze shouted at the same time on their father's words. However, their voices echoed loudly in Sara's head.
"Sorry, could you be a little quieter? That was pretty loud. You guys are just like my father."
"Apologies. It's a house full of men, so we're a bit rough around the edges."
The Jeffrey family all drooped their shoulders in disappointment.
"Sara is moving here. But we'll keep your room in our house just the way it is, Sara. Father, that's okay, right?"
"Of course, Scott."
"Even if Sara isn't here, I'll make sure to clean it, so you can come anytime."
"Thank you, Scott, and Blaze."
Then Sara turned to Rihito again.
"I want to ask Rihito and Amelia, what do you think about my physical condition?"
Rihito and Amelia exchanged glances and nodded, and Rihito explained on behalf of both.
"Right after Miss Sara collapsed, a huge amount of magical power started flowing inside the body. It was too much for your young body to handle, which put a lot of strain on your organs. However, after just one day, Miss Sara's whole body was covered in light attribute healing magic. I think Miss Sara instinctively repaired your own body, but I don't know the exact reason."
"Does that mean there will be any serious damage left in my body?"
"You had a fever, so I can't say you're completely healthy, but other than that, I would say you're fine. Your stamina is down, but I believe you will recover in 2 or 3 days. To avoid shocking your stomach, please take nutritious food little by little. But about your magical power..."
'Wait, could it be that it went out of control and I can't use it anymore!?'
"The fairies say it has grown to a level that can only be described as a natural disaster. Well, you were already someone who could use an endless amount of magical power, but now the amount you can hold has increased significantly. According to the fairies, they thought, 'Sara might become a god at this rate.'"
'Maybe it was because I got really mad at Marcato and went wild...'
Sara, who had too many ideas in her head, held her head in her hands. It seems she has upgraded from Dragon level to Mythical level. She's far from graduating from being human.
I don't think you'll suffer from magical power sickness. There might be some issues with controlling the rapidly increasing magical power, but since you can still use body enhancement magic normally, you should be fine. I'll bring an empty magic stone later, so please try pouring magical power into it by attribute while adjusting it, just in case there are any problems."
"I'll make sure to check it. It would be a problem if I accidentally sneezed and blew up Grandchester Castle."
"That's not a joke, so please be careful."
At this point, Sara's stamina reached its limit. After checking her physical condition and feeling relieved, she was suddenly hit by a terrible drowsiness. The guests who had come to visit quietly left Sara's room, and she fell asleep again.
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