Chapter 2-10 : Rank Up (part 2)
「Kyaa~! Kako-chan chooses me~! I win~!」(Folia)
「Kaahh! Why do I never win against my wife!? This is not fair!」(Elvent)
「I can’t believe my precious disciple would betray me!」(Maitena)
That’s right. I chose to sit next to my new mother.
「Uhh…」(Kako)
「Fufu! Kako-chan, thank you for choosing me~ You don’t have to worry about those two. By the way, do you like the dress? It looks really good on you!」(Folia)
「Umm, I’ve never worn this kind of dress before, but I think it’s pretty. Is this Maitena onee-sama’s dress?」(Kako)
「Yup. I bought it for her when she was your age, but she didn’t like it.」(Folia)
「Mother knew I never liked dresses, but she kept buying me one.」(Maitena)
「I see, but… Can I really have it?」(Kako)
「Of course. You can have all the other dresses too. I was already training as a knight when I was your age, so I’ve never worn them anyway. They are yours.」(Maitena)
「You see, Maitena-chan never wore the dresses I bought for her. That’s why, Kako-chan, I’m very happy that you became my daughter~! Of course, I won’t let you wear only hand-me-down dresses. I will buy you new ones too! Let’s go shopping together someday, Kako-chan~!」(Folia)
「Un. I’m looking forward to it.」(Kako)
To be honest, I don’t mind wearing hand-me-down dresses, but my new mother looked so excited to buy me new ones, so I couldn’t refuse her.
「I’m so happy to see my family getting along together. Anyway, let’s eat now, shall we?」(Elvent)
Saying that, my new father, Marquis Elvent Kushaq, clapped his hands once, and then a few people in chef uniforms entered the room with trolleys filled with various dishes.
They then lined up the dishes neatly on the table.
「Wow…」(Kako)
Each dish looked gorgeous. I could already tell they would taste delicious by just looking at them.
「Kako-chan, which one do you want to eat first?」(Folia)
「Umm… I think I want to eat this meat first.」(Kako)
As soon as I pointed at the juicy medium-rare meat in the middle of the table, Mother nodded and took a slice of the meat.
「Aaann~」(Folia)
She then held the fork with the slice of meat next to my face.
「Eh…?」(Kako)
「Come on, open your mouth. Aaaann~」(Folia)
「A… Aaaannn…」(Kako)
Looks like she wanted to feed me, so I opened my mouth wide and let her put the meat into my mouth.
The tender meat melted and the savory juice filled my mouth as soon as I started chewing.
「Do you like it?」(Folia)
「Yes, it’s delicious!」(Kako)
「Fufu. I’m glad you like it! Which one do you want to eat next~?」(Folia)
Seems like she still wants to feed me…
Don’t tell me… She will keep feeding me until we finish breakfast!?
「Mother, I can eat by myself.」(Kako)
「Eeehhh… But I still want to feed you… Hiks… Feeding my cute daughter has been my dream for a long time, but Kako-chan seems to hate it… I’m sad… Hiks…」(Folia)
She… She’s crying!
「Mo, Mother, please don’t cry! Alright, I understand. Please feed me more, Mother!」(Kako)
「Yaay~! Then open your mouth, the train’s coming~! Aaannn~」(Folia)
「A… Aaaannn…」(Kako)
「Kuuh! It should have been me feeding Kako!」(Maitena)
「Aahh… I want to feed my daughter too…」(Elvent)
Father and Maitena onee-sama watched us with jealous eyes while Mother was feeding me.
Ugh… This is awkward and embarrassing…
I think I made a huge mistake for choosing to sit next to Mother…
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「Hahh… I’m tired…」(Kako)
After breakfast, I went to the balcony to chill, enjoying the scenery of the flower garden in the yard while resting my chin on my hands against the safety fence of the balcony.
I was kind of tired. Not physically, but mentally.
Mother kept feeding me, but fortunately, Father stopped her later on, saying that it was a good opportunity for me to learn table manners as a noble lady.
I thought I was saved, but learning table manners was not easy. There were many things to remember.
As a result, I couldn’t enjoy my food to the fullest because I was too nervous…
「Yo, Kako. G’morning!」(Sheila)
「Ah, Sheila-san. Good morning.」(Kako)
「I saw you through the window, so I came here. Look at you! That dress looks good on you. You look like a real noble lady!」(Sheila)
「Ehehe, do I?」(Kako)
「Yup. I heard from Mr. Catto that they adopted you. Seems like it’s true. Congrats!」(Sheila)
「Thank you.」(Kako)
「Aa, that’s right! Since you have become a noble lady, I should start trying to talk politely with you. ーAhem! Good morning, Lady Kako. I wish you a wonderful day.」(Sheila)
「Oh, stop it! You don’t have to change your behavior toward me. We’re friends, aren’t we?」(Kako)
「Haha! If you say so, alright then!」(Sheila)
「By the way, how’s your stay so far? Did you sleep well?」(Kako)
「Hmm, I wonder how I should put it… The room was too luxurious for someone like me. I couldn’t relax. I was worried I would accidentally break or dirty something expensive.」(Sheila)
「Ahh… I think I can understand.」(Kako)
「But the food was really good! I’ve never eaten such delicious dishes in my life!」(Sheila)
「I agree.」(Kako)
Well, I barely enjoyed my food this morning because of the table manners lesson, but I swear I will enjoy my food to the fullest later!
「So, do you have a plan today?」(Kako)
「Yeah. I’m going to see my master’s acquaintance in this city.」(Sheila)
「Ah, I remember you said that yesterday.」(Kako)
「I did. I have a letter of introduction from my master. He said I should come see his friend and learn from them. What about you? Are you going somewhere today?」(Sheila)
「Hmm… Honestly, I want to stroll around the city.」(Kako)
Father told me I could do whatever I wanted, so I don’t think he will mind if I go outside.
Should I go with Sheila?
「Kako ojou-sama I’ve been looking for you.」(Marqise)
While I was wondering, an old butler called me and bowed his head.
He is Marqise, the head butler who welcomed us when we got to this mansion yesterday.
「Good morning, Marqise-san.」(Kako)
「Good morning, Kako ojou-sama. You are a lady of this family, so don’t have to be polite to me. Please just call me Marqise.」(Marqise)
「A, Alright… So… Marqise, do you need something from me?」(Kako)
It still feels weird for me not to talk politely to someone much older than me.
「Kako ojou-sama, you are registered with the Merchant Guild, aren’t you?」(Marqise)
「Yes, I’m a registered merchant.」(Kako)
「Elvent-sama asked me to tell you that you should go to the guild and change your registration information.」(Marqise)
「Umm, do I have to change it?」(Kako)
「Yes. Since you have been adopted into the Kushaq Family, you have to inform the Merchant Guild and have them update your data. Besides, your life will be much safer by doing so. If you registered under the Kushaq Family’s name, malicious people won’t dare to lay a hand on you.」(Marqise)
「I see.」(Kako)
So, this is the ‘shield’ Father was talking about.
Certainly, no one dares to mess with a Marquis family after all.
「Alright, I understand. I will go to the Merchant Guild then.」(Kako)
I’m in the mood to enjoy the scenery of this city, so this is a great opportunity for me to go outside.
「I will get a carriage ready for you.」(Marqise)
「Thank you.」(Kako)
「Say, Kako, can I go with you? I ate too much at breakfast, so I’m kinda too lazy to walk.」(Sheila)
「Of course! Let’s go together!」(Kako)
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Well I get it but that was quite cringe to see family being too much dotting