The Reincarnated Young Lady Will Finally Grasp Happiness This Time! - Episode 2

I, Lia, was determined to have only the water attribute when I was ten years old at the temple, but now I should be able to use both light and water attributes. My family has produced Royal Court Magicians, meaning we also have a high amount of magical power.

Becoming a Royal Court Magician with only the water attribute would have been difficult, but now, I might be able to aim for it.

In my past life, my future was decided by the Count, but in this life, I might be able to choose for myself.

That thought made my world feel brighter, as if a path had opened before me.

While I was smiling brightly, my family stood in silence, unable to hide their shock.

My older brother, his mouth opening and closing as if searching for words, finally spoke.

“Lia, what do you mean by ‘I remembered’?”

How much should I tell them?

I was worried that by speaking of it, I might drag my family into the past.

After thinking it over, I decided to tell them everything. It was a past event, and I had already lived as Lia for fourteen years. It should be fine.

I revealed to them that I had been reborn as a noble lady named Lidis Sultan.

“Father, Mother, Brother. I was reincarnated, and I can only feel gratitude for being raised with such love.”

“What’s with this sudden announcement?”

“I have regained the memories of when I was Lidis Sultan.”

Father and Mother, who clearly knew about those times, had complicated expressions.

From what they told me, it seemed that I was reborn as Lia Notes about six months after Lidis died.

At that time, the suicide of a noble daughter with a rare light attribute had sent shockwaves through aristocratic society.

Father, though somewhat skeptical of my story, told me what had happened after Lidis’ death.

After I died, evidence of abuse was found on my body, and rumors spread that my fiancé’s infidelity had driven me to take my own life. The nobility was in an uproar for a while.

Lorenz and Aira eventually married and moved to an estate far from the royal capital.

Lorenz inherited the title of Duke of Lastor, one of the Four Grand Dukes, but despite keeping his rank, he had essentially fallen from power. The faction supporting the Lastor family also changed significantly as a result.

In my mind, I would only refer to those two without honorifics. That much, at least, should be allowed.

“We understand your past now, Lia. You must have suffered greatly. But let’s keep the fact that you were Lidis just between us as a family.”

Mother gently embraced me. Surrounded by her soft warmth, tears overflowed from my eyes as if a dam had broken.

I realized—I am happy now.

For a few days after that, I stayed in bed just in case, but I soon began preparations with Maisie for the academy that was about to start.

“My Lady, I hear there will be another magic assessment at the academy. Please be prepared.”

“I don’t like causing a fuss. But, well, I suppose it can’t be helped.”

Although only my family knew about my past life, I informed the estate’s staff that I had awakened to light magic.

Since my previous death, no new light attribute users had been born. Currently, there were about thirty in the entire kingdom.

Father, who serves as the Prime Minister’s assistant at the royal castle, reported to His Majesty that I had awakened to the light attribute. The King immediately suggested an engagement with the Prince, but Father declined, saying that I had been unconscious for half a month and might suffer lasting after effects.

Since my older brother is set to inherit our family, and we are fortunate not to require political marriages, I am free from that obligation.

I want to build a happy home with someone who sees me for who I am, regardless of status.

Of course, I have no lingering aftereffects. I healed myself completely.

Before I knew it, the day of my enrollment had arrived.

“Father, Mother, I’m off.”

“So, it’s finally the entrance ceremony. Take care.”

“Dirk, let’s go, Brother.”

I boarded the marriage with my brother. For some reason, Father and Mother were crying as if this were our last farewell.

“I’m just worried about my dear little sister being seen by those uncouth noble sons.”

“Brother, you’re exaggerating. This is my second time at the academy. I’ll be fine.”

“…You’re right. Just make sure you wait in the library after classes, alright?”

Brother dropped me off at the hall where the entrance ceremony was being held before heading to his own class.

Left alone, I felt a little uneasy but entered the venue and looked for my seat in the S-Class section.

The entrance exams determined class placement, but since this was my second time taking them, I handled them with ease and secured a spot in S-Class once again.

I was in S-Class in my previous life, too.

The wording of the exam questions had changed slightly, but the content remained the same. It felt a little like cheating, but I couldn’t help it.

The ceremony began with a speech from the headmaster.

In my past life, pressure from my in-laws had made me so nervous that I had no composure during the exams or the entrance ceremony. But this time, I could calmly observe my surroundings.

Maybe the headmaster gives the same speech every year? It was almost identical to before. I nearly chuckled at the thought, but as a proper lady, I maintained a serious expression.

Next was a speech from the student council president.

This year’s president was Prince Ryan, the Third Prince. My brother is in the same class as him and serves as one of his aides.

I don’t think Prince Ryan has a fiancée yet. I wasn’t particularly interested in such matters, so my memory was hazy.

I vaguely recalled hearing that he had several candidates and that noble daughters were engaged in fierce competition for the position.

Honestly, I don’t have the drive to participate in a battle for the prince’s affections. As someone with the light attribute, I might attract attention, but I would prefer to live quietly and unnoticed.

After Prince Ryan’s speech, the first-year representative, Marina Lastor, took the stage.

Lastor… Lastor… The name echoed in my mind.

Could it be that Lastor?

…She looks just like him.

Marina is the top student. Smart, unlike him.

Aira, on the other hand, had always been at the bottom of the rankings.

Since S-Class only has one class, I’ll be spending the next three years with the same people. The thought already made my stomach ache.

Unlike Prince Ryan, who is in a different year, I won’t be able to avoid Marina if she turns out to be troublesome. But it’s not as if she’s done anything wrong.

She might not be a bad person.

It’ll be fine… right?