"The Idea of a Woman Stealing Someone Else's Partner is Ridiculous," I laughed. But After Being Reborn, I Became a Victim of Such a Woman. However, My New Fiancée was Absolutely Amazing. - Episode 23
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- Episode 23 - A Discussion Including the Family Heads (3)
“Why…? Why don’t you ban such dangerous ideas?”
“There are people who profit from trade with foreign countries, and they have been bribed to support it. Some people also admire the foreign belief that ‘thoughts should be free.’
For a thousand years, great efforts have been made to seal away the Kaikitou. The Emperor and the central families have endured and sacrificed their own desires to maintain this. But now, people are calling for change, saying the old ways should be replaced.
This belief is spreading, especially among the younger generation. If we try to suppress it, they will accuse us of being tyrants.
Even if things remain stable in our time, some say that in fifty years, the barriers will begin to break one by one.”
“What the—!”
No way, this must be a joke!
If that happens, the Kaikitou will grow again and threaten this world!
Even foreign countries won’t be able to ignore it!
And yet, they still want to do this…? No way…!
“We only need to protect our own time. The future will be decided by those who live in it. If they believe this ideology is right, they will either protect or destroy the country based on that belief.
Let the foreigners understand what we have protected for a thousand years. And let them face the consequences of spreading their ideas.
That is not something we, who live in the present, need to care about.”
Ehhhhhh…
I was so shocked that I froze with my mouth open.
I don’t know how to describe it… Are they just that strong-willed?
Well, I guess we can’t imagine what the world will be like in a hundred years.
But even now, we are constantly threatened by Kayou, and yet they are willing to let dangerous ideas spread and risk weakening the barriers…?
“Miss Mai, I believe you can help delay this ‘boring future’ for as long as possible by making spiritual techniques and charms easier to use. Isn’t that what you are researching?”
“Ah, y-yes!”
“Wonderful. That is exactly what we need right now. I will provide the funds, so please develop spiritual techniques and charms that even fools can use.”
Lady Misumi bowed her head.
Whaaaaat!?
“Please, raise your head! What I’m doing is just a hobby! But if it can be useful, I will do anything!”
“Hehe, thank you. I look forward to hearing about your research soon.
But today, we are here to talk about the marriage. Do you have any other questions or requests? Feel free to ask anything.”
“Yes, don’t be shy. You can ask for more.”
“A-aahh…!”
Even if you say that so suddenly…!
Even if you offer to fund my research… I can make handmade paper myself…
I honestly admitted, “I can’t think of anything right now,” and the two heads of the family just smiled at me.
“Excuse me, but I have one question.”
“What is it?”
“My daughter was not trained for marriage into a noble family. However, she wants to fulfill her basic duties. Could she receive the necessary education?”
Oh, right!
I said I would do it myself, but I completely forgot!
Nice one, Dad!
“Oh, there’s no need to worry about that.
The family business is handled by me, Reiji, and my younger sister’s family.
Once Kouga gets married, he will be considered part of a branch family. The main family work will be managed by us, so as long as you attend the New Year’s family gatherings, that’s enough.
Ah, but Miss Mai has strong spiritual power, so it would help if you could participate in the seasonal barrier repairs.”
“Y-yes! If I can be useful, I will do my best!”
So this is the ritual that happens four times a year!
Of course, I’ll gladly use my spiritual power for it!
After hearing about that ideology earlier, I know how important the barriers are!
But still…
That so-called “boring ideology” must have something that resonates with people.
I think the idea that “women should stay at home while men work” is garbage.
Women want to work too!
If I hadn’t gotten engaged to Kouga, I would have wanted to work and live independently.
That outdated idea got in my way so much!
If I could, I’d love to find the person who started it and crush them!
“That’s reassuring! In recent years, women’s spiritual power has been decreasing, which has weakened some barriers, leading to an increase in Kayou.
Having a high-ranked lady like you participate in the seasonal barrier repairs gives us great hope!”
“Exactly! Yes, yes! Mai, we want you to focus on barrier repairs, developing spiritual techniques, and creating spiritual charms!
We have high expectations for you, so we’re counting on you!”
“………………Yes, I’ll do my best.”
So much pressure…!
The expectations are heavy!
But only needing to attend New Year’s gatherings? That’s amazing!
“Um, what exactly do the New Year’s family gatherings involve?”
“It’s nothing complicated. Just remember people’s names, think about how annoying it is, smile and nod until it’s over.
If someone asks you for a favor or gives you an unreasonable request, just talk to me or Kouga.
We’ll handle it.”
“Oh—ah—y-yes. I-I understand. I will report, spinac, and communicate…!”
“Spinach? Why are you suddenly talking about spinach?”
“Oh, I mean ‘Report, Consult, and Communicate.’”
It’s one of the first things you learn as a working adult.
When I explained, Lady Misumi and Lord Reiji suddenly clapped their hands and burst out laughing.
“‘Report, Consult, Communicate!’ You’re a genius!”
…Wait, are they treating this like a joke…?