The Reincarnated Young Lady Will Finally Grasp Happiness This Time! - Episode 9

“Young Lady, the Master is calling for you.”

Maisie came to my room to fetch me.

“Father, did you call for me?”

“Yes, Lia. Sit down over there.”

As I took a seat, my father smiled at me.

“A letter of apology just arrived from Duke Lastor. What would you like to do?”

“I don’t have any strong feelings about it. If anything, I’d rather they just stay out of my life.”

“I see. Understood. We’ll accept the apology from the Duke’s family and leave it at that. As for Lady Marina…

It seems she had been using her noble rank and status as the leading candidate for the prince’s fiancée to intimidate others. She often pressured other candidates and silenced those who spoke against her.

Prince Ryan has reprimanded her, and she has withdrawn as a fiancée candidate. She will be sent to a convent for recovery.”

“I see. I hope Prince Ryan finds his fiancée soon.”

“Yes, that would be best.”

At that moment, I decided to talk to my father about my future.

“By the way, Father. I want to become a Royal Court Mage. If I work in the palace, I can ensure my own safety, and I won’t have to get engaged to the prince.

I want to serve the kingdom, just like you and my brother.

As a noble, I do plan to marry someday. But I want to marry someone as wonderful as my brother. I want a warm and loving family, just like the one you and Mother have built.”

My father’s expression softened, as if he might melt from happiness.

“I understand. I’ll submit your application for the Royal Court Mage exam right away. You have real experience from your past life, so I’m sure you have enough skill. Given the importance of protecting those with the light attribute, the exam will likely be arranged soon.”

I know my father worries about my future. As the daughter of a marquis, it’s unusual for me to still be without a fiancé at this age.

As a noble, I always assumed I would eventually marry someone my father chose for me.

However, since I possess the rare light attribute, a marriage that prevents me from using my abilities could have far-reaching consequences. I understand why we must be careful.

The day after we received the Duke’s letter, my class was buzzing with the news that Lady Marina had withdrawn from the fiancée selection and left the academy.

According to my classmates, she had been causing trouble for a long time.

At the gatherings of the prince’s fiancée candidates, she would spill tea on others, use water magic to create puddles and mud, and even trip or push other noble ladies. She was notorious for her actions.

With Lady Marina gone, people thought things would calm down, but it seems the other candidates are just as bad. The competition is far from over.

Women can be terrifying.

Now that Marina is out of the running, Aira, who loves power, won’t stay quiet. I wonder how they managed to silence her.

The academy had been chaotic since my enrollment, but with Marina gone, peace finally returned to my class.

As for me, I easily passed my exams before the long break. I wasn’t first place, but I ranked in the top five. My parents were proud of me. Of course, my brother took first place as always, without even breaking a sweat.

Well, he is one of Prince Ryan’s closest aides.

He’s just too good! When I complained, he simply smiled and dodged my protests. I don’t think I’ll ever surpass him.

Once the break begins, I’ll be taking the Royal Court Mage exam.

Normally, students take the exam in the second half of their third year, but since I have the light attribute, they’re allowing me to take it early for protection purposes.
I think I’ll be fine.

The written exam is just a matter of reviewing past lessons, and I’m confident in my light magic for the practical exam.

In my past life, even before I graduated, I was sent on field missions for healing practice. I continued working until right before my marriage.

My water magic, on the other hand, is still new to me. I don’t know if I can use it properly yet.

I’ll just have to keep training.