After Retirement, Living a Stud Life in Another World - 13

Chapter 13: The Concerns of Sister Liese

The glamorous and cheerful mother always steals the spotlight. With flushed cheeks from wine, she continues to chatter lively. Perhaps having grown tired of teasing me, she now directs her hazelnut-colored eyes toward Sister.

“Next week is the graduation party, right? Was the size of the custom-made dress okay?”

“Yes, it fits perfectly. In fact, it fits a bit too well, so I’ll have to endure a bit of hunger this week, hehe.”

Seeing the Marquis and his heiress happily conversing, Father also relaxes. Yes, next week is Sister Liese’s graduation from the Royal School. Although she hasn’t been attending school for a while, being in the final year and having excellent grades, Sister is expected to attend the graduation party in style.

“So, have you decided on your escort for the party?”

“Well, not yet… I can’t seem to make a proper choice, so can I ask Father for help?”

Yes, at the social event of the graduation party, it’s customary for female students to select a male partner for escort. Female students, especially those with the intention of starting a family right after graduation, usually request a stallion male for the escort. It’s considered an honor and good publicity for the chosen male. So, the true meaning behind Mother’s question is, “Have you chosen your first stallion?” and Sister’s answer implies, “I don’t plan to have children for a while.”

“I see. Liese, you really intend to focus on managing the territory, huh…”

Sister, despite having an S-class magic ability, has no intention of joining the military or working for the Ministry of Magic. She plans to return to her territory. Although Mother respects her beloved daughter’s decision, a hint of disappointment creeps into her words.

“Sorry, Mom. If only I didn’t have this ‘misfit’ attribute…”

“What are you talking about, Liese? The water attribute is not a misfit.”

Mother hastily denies it, but it’s a fact that those with water magic affinity are openly treated as “misfit gacha” in this country. Water magic is considered unsuitable for flashy battles, not useful in development or civil engineering work. Usually, it’s only called upon to extinguish fires in case of emergencies. Even though Mother, a fire magic user with SS-class ability, concedes a step to Sister, who has a kingdom’s top magical aptitude, Sister doesn’t seem to have plans to capitalize on it. While Mother, a kind-hearted woman, respects her daughter’s decision, a tinge of regret can be sensed in her words.

“Sorry, Mom. If only I weren’t a misfit attribute…”

“What are you talking about, Liese? The water attribute is not a misfit.”

Mother hastily denies it, but it’s a fact that those with water magic affinity are openly treated as “misfit gacha” in this country. Water magic is considered unsuitable for flashy battles, not useful in development or civil engineering work. Usually, it’s only called upon to extinguish fires in case of emergencies. Even though Mother, a fire magic user with SS-class ability, concedes a step to Sister, who has a kingdom’s top magical aptitude, Sister doesn’t seem to have plans to capitalize on it. While Mother, a kind-hearted woman, respects her daughter’s decision, a tinge of regret can be sensed in her words.

Sister, usually bright, lowers her eyes to the table, her long eyelashes fluttering.

Even though Mother, a fire magic user with SS-class ability, concedes a step to Sister, who has a kingdom’s top magical aptitude, Sister doesn’t seem to have plans to capitalize on it. While Mother, a kind-hearted woman, respects her daughter’s decision, a tinge of regret can be sensed in her words.

Sister, usually bright, lowers her eyes to the table, her long eyelashes fluttering.

“Liese…”

Mother, who knows about such circumstances, has a pained expression on her face. Although Mother also attended the Royal School, she joined the military when she was fifteen due to the outbreak of war, so she never graduated. That’s why she had been looking forward to seeing her daughter’s shining moment, but Sister seems to prefer skipping the graduation party if possible.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll attend the graduation party properly. But, the likes of Lady Constanze from the Ortenburg Marquis family might come meddling even if I keep quiet. I can almost see her saying, ‘Your magic can’t even cut cheese,’ with a triumphant expression…”

Huh? Cut cheese? The moment I heard those words, a fleeting glimpse of knowledge from my former world crossed my mind. Could it be that water magic is the strongest?

“Sister, there’s something I’d like you to try. Is that okay?”