I Would Like To Live A Different Life If I Could Go Back In Time - Episode 8

Since Graham is a cook and bodyguard, he properly escorted me to the Count’s residence. I got off the carriage and entered the mansion with a tense expression.

“Miss, it’s been a while. The master is currently in his office.”

“……I understand.”

The one who came to greet me was my father’s butler.

It feels a bit younger than my memories, but very nostalgic. I made my way to my father’s study, as if reminiscing about the time when I was an adult. The butler was very surprised by my actions and called out to me.

“Miss, you remembered, didn’t you?”

That’s right.

I know a lot about the mansion and my father’s study from my memories before I died, but since I left home at the age of three when time was reversed, I think I shouldn’t remember much about the mansion now.

I messed up.

But, well, I guess I’ll just have to say I barely remembered it.

―Knock knock knock knock

“Put it in.”

The voice of my father, heard after several years. Despite my nervousness, I entered my father’s office still in my travel clothes.

“Father, it’s been a while. Yuria has just returned from the estate.”

“Ah… I think you already know, but the reason we called Yuria back is because of the academy.”

I was thinking of having you commute from the mansion, but it must be tough for you since you’ve been living in the territory for such a long time, right? I intend to have you stay in the academy dormitory.

I let out a heavy sigh inwardly at my father’s way of speaking.

You’re speaking as if you’re worried about me, but I can tell you no longer see me as your child.

“Father, I have no problem with entering the dormitory. However, I would like to pursue the magic course instead of the lady’s course.”

Since I was studying the etiquette course and queen education without taking a break last time, I remember it, and I have no intention of becoming a lady, so I don’t need it anymore.

“Why?”

“Because I was in the territory due to my mental illness, right? If I were to marry into some noble family, it would only cause trouble for them, and a bride with mental issues would only tarnish the reputation of the Count’s family.”

However, if it’s a wizard, having an unusual woman around isn’t a problem.

Moreover, it seems that I am fortunate to have an abundance of magical power, and I believe I should make the most of it. If I gain fame as a magician, the reputation of the Count’s family will also rise.

“……I see. A tutor will be coming starting tomorrow. You can’t even write properly, so at least learn the basics. I’ll make sure to tell them to teach you magic thoroughly as well. Don’t bring any more shame to the Count’s family.”

“Understood. Well then, excuse me.”

I was shown to my room by the butler and changed out of my travel clothes.

It wasn’t the room I used to use; I was shown to the guest room.

Well, there’s nothing we can do about it. Even though she’s my own daughter, we’ve been living apart for a long time.

And it seems that my father thinks I can’t write.

Before receiving noble education, they went to the territory, and since both Eme and Graham are commoners, I thought they wouldn’t be taught. I guess I’ll just have to keep quiet about that.

After changing into a dress and relaxing in my room, the maid came to call me for dinner. It seems the family is gathering to eat.

I quietly take my seat, on edge like a cat borrowed from the cafeteria.

I can tell that both my father and mother are treating me like a pariah. I feel their glances but they don’t speak to me. It’s hard to break the subtle tension in the air. Holding back the feeling of suffocation, I silently continue eating my meal.

“Sister, you were in the territory all this time, weren’t you? What was the territory like?”

My younger brother Jonas, who is four years younger than me, is still a head shorter than I am. Without any hesitation towards our parents, Jonas asked.

“The climate is mild, and it’s a very comfortable place to live. The townspeople were all very kind too.”

“Unlike the royal capital, it’s inconvenient, right? I heard the countryside has nothing. Weren’t you bored?”

“That’s not true. I’m busy clearing land, creating fields, and helping with crop production in cooperation with the townspeople.”

“Plowing the fields? With commoners? No way. I might catch their dirt smell.”

Jonas is pinching his nose and waving his hand in a mocking gesture, saying “No, no.” His father coughs to prompt him to stop.

“Oh my, are you sure it’s okay to insult them so much? I can’t imagine the next earl’s territory thriving if he looks down on the people.”

“Huh? What? Do you have a problem with me? With me? Even so, my tutor says I’m excellent! You can’t even write, can you?”

“…Stop it. Yuria is your sister. Besides, it was I who chose the town for her treatment. If you have any complaints, I’ll listen to them. Yuria too. Don’t say anything more to Jonas.”

Even Jonas, who was usually so composed, fell silent at those words from his father.

No one spoke any further, and the meal continued in silence. Jonas kept looking at me with a mocking expression the whole time.

He seemed like he wanted to say something, but it looks like he was stopped by his father and is reluctantly staying silent.

Before time rewound, my younger brothers were so innocent and cute during this period.

This is how I’m being treated on our first meeting.

What happened, I wonder?

Was it my mother, who always disliked inspecting the territory, or was it a friend I met at the tea party who said it?

Well, that’s about it.