The Reincarnated Count’s Daughter Is the Strongest as She Is Loved by the Spirits, Though She Is Only Wishing for Regular Romance! - Chapter 4.2
No, let’s calm down.
This is it, isn’t it? They must believe that I’m a prodigy just like themselves. They think of me as a genius. That’s right, that’s the only explanation.
“Diadora-sama ? Are you alright ?”
“There are only two of us here, so please don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Um… Do both of you feel the same way ?”
“Yes.”
“You don’t look like a child at all.”
“….seriously ?”
Brad nodded with a smile, and Rex had a look on his face as if to say, ‘What are you even talking about now?’
I did my best, okay?
I was using a childlike way of speaking while my mental strength was being chipped away, you know ?
“A child who could make magical toys move at zero years old and list words continuously at one year old. That’s not normal, is it?”
That’s the reason ??!!
So I’ve messed it up since the day I was born !!
Well, I was bored, alright. I just wanted to learn some words ??!!
“I was also surprised to hear so much about the young lady from Rex.”
“Aren’t you creeped out by it?”
“I’m actually more grateful that I can interact with adults rather than being stuck with typical child companions.”??
You’re being honest, huh? If you didn’t want to take care of a kid, why did you accept this job in the first place? Unlike Rex, who serves my family, Brad could have chosen a different job.
“By the way, I remember that Chris and I had an awkward moment at the training ground, but we talked afterward.”
“Wow. Are you saying that a four-year-old can feel the tension in the air?””
“This person knows more difficult words than I do.”
“It’s getting uncomfortable to talk, so let’s stop. I’ll go back to how it used to be.”
“No, please keep it as it is right now.”
“Even in the past, it was like this…”
“Rex.”
What’s up with their sudden informality ? Up until now, they have treated me with care as if I was something fragile. Is it because of running? Or is it because of the throwing up?
“It seems that Chris-sama was wary of me because I used to be an adventurer and a commoner.”
“An adventurer?! But why became a butler ?”
“About six months ago, one of my comrades got seriously injured during a magical beast extermination, and I couldn’t continue as an adventurer. Right after that, I heard that my wife was expecting a child, so I felt I needed to find a different way of life. When I discussed it with my party members, we decided to disband.”
“Wow, you have a child?”
“…A four-year-old child.”
“Rex, shut up.”
“Yes.”
Don’t make a happy face. Don’t smile.
“But still, you’re a butler, not a bodyguard, right?”
“I am an assassin.”
“I see.”
You provide a different kind of protection compared to the knights who act as guards. There are also situations where only a butler can be by your side.
“Just now, I couldn’t help but wonder if, I have a daughter, would she be so affectionate.”
Ah, that’s why it was so suspicious, to the point where Big Brother Chris doubted you. Damn it, must be nice to have a happy family life.
“Does your wife also live in the castle?”
“Yes, she does. Thankfully, there are doctors in the castle, so I can work with peace of mind.”
“I see. I’d like to meet your child when they’re born.”
Now then, what should I do? I can’t just stop pretending to be a child and continue as an unmarried woman in her late twenties as I was told.
Even though Big Brother Chris understands that I’m not like an ordinary child, he doesn’t know how much I can keep up with adult conversations or how much knowledge I possess. So, I’m sure he wants to take this opportunity to confirm that.
“Young… lady ?”
“Huh? Can you repeat what you just said ?”
“Young lady ?”
Of course! It’s okay to look like a wicked young lady!
“When it’s just us only !”
“Haa”
“So, what is it?”
“One more thing about the earlier incident at the training ground.”
“?”
“Please don’t rely on your family’s guards. They prioritize their respective masters. In a crisis, your priority will be low. But we are here to protect you. Consider that you can only trust your own butler and guards.”
“Oh, You’re right. Besides, there’s a different weight of life between the heir and me. Ah, I’m the lightest in the family, aren’t I?”
Both our parents are crucial as the Margrave of the borderlands. Big Brother Chris is the cherished heir. Big Brother Alan is the spare heir, but even if that’s not the case, he’s definitely going for the Royal Guard. Compared to all of them, I’m just a pawn, useful in my own way, but not indispensable.
“It’s impressive how quickly you grasp that. It saves time on explanations.”
“It would be good if you could have been one of my brothers’ butlers instead of me.”
“No way. The most interesting workplace is definitely here.”
“Indeed. Chris-sama is demanding of others because he’s excellent himself. It seems like he’s dismissed several butlers and guards.”
Ugh. Even if he’s smart, he’s still a child after all. He always only shows his kind face to me, so I don’t know the other faces of my brothers.
“Your reputation has not gone bad, is it? Are you properly following up as well?”
“It seems that if you are talented, they don’t care about age, gender, or social status, so I think you have a good reputation among the chosen ones.”
“It seems like you’re also good at wearing a cat disguise, so you should be fine.”
“A frightening child who’s skilled at controlling others according to your own wishes.”
“Is this regarding the message about me earlier?”
The two butlers smiled with wicked expressions.
“Well, you’re absolutely right. This young lady is indeed interesting.”
“Exactly. It’s a premium position that allows you to watch from the sidelines.”
If they found it to be a fun workplace, that’s great. I was in need of a reliable ally. Being a young lady, you tend to become isolated from the world because you’re protected. Information doesn’t easily reach you. Having a former adventurer is quite a blessing.
“I wonder what the two of them think of me.”
“A weirdo.”
“Rex, I’m ready to fight if that’s what you’re looking for.”
“No, not at all.”
“You’re probably more fitting for the title ‘child prodigy’ than Chris-sama. However, if that were to be discovered by others, it could cause a lot of problems. Do you think Chris-sama is worried about it?”
Does Brad still consider me a child prodigy? Well, we’ve only been together for a short time.
“Rather than a child prodigy… your way of thinking is just different from everyone else.”
“That’s what it means to be a child prodigy, isn’t it?”
“No, I’m not sure how to put it. I think feeding the spirits was a form of play. But I don’t think any child would do that every day until they pass out. Even now, she still does it until she feels sick. Her actions are unpredictable and her curiosity is just too much”
“….Ah. Even though they’re both considered child prodigies, Chris-sama and the young lady have different paths.”
Stop it.
Both of you, stop looking this way with disappointed expressions. Do you think I’m a fool?
You probably think that there is a fine line between genius and something else.
“What about Big Brother Alan?”
“I haven’t had much interaction with him yet, so I don’t know him very well. However, I met him in the hallway on my first day here, and he greeted me with a ‘please take care of my sister.'”
“Hmm…”
“You were being ambushed, right?”
“Maybe they were trying to check out who would be coming.”
Wait a minute.
Isn’t Big Brother Alan, the last remaining conscience of the Verisario family?
He’s just an ordinary, cute boy, right?
“Well, Alan-sama is a child without childlike tendencies in a different way compared to Chris-sama and the young lady. In a sense, he might be the most mature among the three of you.”
“I think he has the best personality out of the three because he is kind and considerate, but he also has a keen insight and a sense of walking his own path.”
I wonder how insightful these two are if they can analyze things about us siblings that far. If you’re caught between Chris and me, you’ll have no choice but to go your own way.
“Well, I’ve got a general idea now. If possible, please continue to inform me about any rumors within the castle or town, or anything that piques your interest. I’m willing to pay for useful information.”
They both try to hurriedly get up from their seats, but I stop them with my hand and take a piece of paper from the drawer of my writing desk before returning to the table.
“Could you write this for me?”
“A magical contract ?!”
“The fact that I can speak like this means I have knowledge similar to Big Brother Chris. So, this must remain a secret. The deadline is… five years. Being nine years old, the people in the castle who are used to Big brother Chris won’t be surprised, will they?”
“What would happen if I spoke?”
“Just attempting to speak will render you voiceless until I release it. That’s the kind of contract written there. Sign it.”
“You don’t trust me, do you?”
“There’s no way I can trust you in such a short time, right?”
Beside Brad, who seems to be enjoying the conversation, Rex seems truly disheartened. I’ve known him since the day I was born, after all.
“Rex, this is for your benefit as well. When your older brothers question you, you can say you can’t talk because of the magical contract, right?”
“Are you going to ignore Chris-sama’s message?”
“I’m not sure what my older brothers are talking about. We usually have normal discussions.”
He lowered his eyebrows, put his hand on his cheek, and tilted his head as he looked down. Let’s not be so repulsed, and saying ‘ew…’
“But I think this is probably a waste of time.”
“Why ?”
“Young lady, by any chance, are you going to reveal yourself soon ?”
“Yeah, I think the one to reveal it should be the person themselves.”
Huh ? Am I the least trustworthy person?
“May I ask for the reason you deceive your family?”
“I get the feeling that my mother wants to marry me into the royal family.”
“You don’t like it?”
“Do you think I can handle being educated as a princess? I’d cause a ruckus in the royal palace!”
“….Ah.”?
“It’s really beyond my imagination…”
“I absolutely want to prevent that! That’s why I’m just a normal four-year-old!”
“It seems impossible and pointless, doesn’t it?”
“It’s already too late.”
You’re being too noisy! I’m just an ordinary four-year-old !
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Translated by : Cutae30