I Would Like To Live A Different Life If I Could Go Back In Time - Episode 77

I couldn’t help but put my hand to my forehead. My father also had a face like he had bitten into a bitter bug.

“Jonas. I understand what you want to say. But you can’t just bring them here without permission, even if they are commoners. Being a noble doesn’t give you that right.”

“Ugh, waaaaaah!! I’m sorry!! But, but! I absolutely have to be excellent!”

Jonas began to cry as if a dam had burst. He might have been carrying this burden for a long time.

“Your father and mother probably didn’t scold you that much even if you didn’t study, right?”

“That’s true. But it’s not that simple. I have to succeed the count family. Even if you, who grew up in the countryside, know that, right? The noble society is all about pulling each other down. The more I learn, the more I realize I can’t do anything. And that scares me.”

My younger brother cried out loud. I remembered the time long ago when he used to call me “Nee-sama” with an innocent smile.

“Jonas, you were scared, weren’t you? It’s okay. You still have plenty of time to learn from now on. But since Maron and Lena are gone, Eme and the others are worried, so we should contact them.”

“I’m sorry.”

For now, I used a message spell to inform Eme and the others that Maron and Rena are safe and will be brought back shortly.

As for Maron and Rena, they are trying to calm Jonas down. They are such kind kids.

“What did Jonas think after meeting Marron and Rena?”

Thanks to having cried for a while, or perhaps because he had confided his worries, Jonas, having regained his composure, answered while wiping away his tears.

“I want the two of you to become my servants.”

“I see. I understand Jonas’s feelings. But this time, we also need Marron and the others’ consent, as well as your father’s and Eme’s approval.”

“Yeah. For now, I understand Jonas’s point. But just because you feel like doing something doesn’t mean you should. As the next head of the family, think about the impact your actions will have on those around you.”

“Yes. I’m sorry.”

It’s easy to ask Marron and the others here if they want to become my servants or not. But I decided not to ask. My father would probably do the same.

For the people, the memory of the palace raid is still fresh. It’s not good for the rumor that another noble has committed a kidnapping to spread, even though they haven’t forgotten.

Fortunately, I was able to find it quickly and notify Eme before it became a problem, so I hope it won’t turn into a big deal.

Even if Marron and the others think it’s okay to become servants, it will depend on the surrounding circumstances. If Jonas had taken more steps, they might have become servants right away.

Marron and Rena are both concerned about Jonas. I’m sure the two of them would make wonderful servants.

“Father, for now, let’s send Maron and Lena home. Later, please send a message to Eme with an apology and inform them about what we will do moving forward.”

“Of course.”

Father is giving instructions to the butler.

It seems like they are not blaming Jonas and are letting him do as he pleases.

As expected, you’re soft on Jonas.

“Marron, Rena. I’ll take you home.”

When I said that, both of them came to me with smiles.

“Mr. Jonas, I look forward to seeing you again.”

“Mr. Jonas, see you later!”

It seems the butler had prepared the carriage. I put the two of them in the carriage and returned to the inn where Graham and the others were waiting.

“Yuria Onee-chan, I wonder what will happen to Jonas-sama?”

“Hmm, there’s nothing we can do about it. Why did you follow me?”

The two of them had slightly troubled expressions, hesitating whether to speak, but eventually did.

“Lord Jonas looked like he was about to cry. He was around our age, but he had dark circles under his eyes and looked so lonely. When he said, ‘Are you the children of Eme? I want you to support me by my side,’ we couldn’t refuse. Right? Big brother?”

“I never thought I would end up riding in a carriage right then and there.”

Marron speaks as if following Rena’s words.

“Is it okay for the two of you to become Jonas’s servants? It’s fine if Rena aims to be a maid, but Marron, don’t you want to become an adventurer?”

“Yeah, that’s true. But Yuria-neechan’s younger brother seemed kind of lonely compared to us, so I thought it would be nice to be with him. Plus, even if it’s just for a short period, it would give us some prestige as noble attendants, right?”

“I see. I need to have a serious talk with Eme about the future.”

And so we returned to our worried family.