The Reincarnated Young Girl Is Adored by the Spirits She Helped in Her Previous Life
The carriage moved slowly, so it took about three hours to get from the lakeside villa to the main estate.
Surrounding the main estate was a forest, through which the carriage traveled.
“…It feels so nostalgic.”
“It’s only been a week, you know?”
With that, Mother laughed.
“Sara-chan, Luria will show you around the mansion, okay?”
“Thank you!”
It was Sara’s first time entering the main estate.
As they traveled through the forest for a while, the entrance to the main estate came into view.
“Oh? The birds are already here!”
The guardian birds that had followed them to the villa had also returned to the main estate.
The birds, their guardian beasts, were perched all over the roof.
“Luria-chan! They’re here too!”
“Oh, that was fast.”
Even though they had only just informed Kuro that they were returning to the main estate, the goats were already there.
They had momentarily strayed from the forest and were now running alongside the carriage.
I opened the window and waved to the goats.
“Goats, boars, cows—thank you for coming!”
“Mehh~~” “Bubobo” “Moo”
At their cries, Mother finally noticed the goats.
“Huh? Goats? Even boars and cows? Aren’t they the ones from back then?”
“Yes, the ones who helped move the rocks.”
“And the ones who told us about the sick person who had collapsed yesterday, right?”
“That’s right!”
“Luria, you’re really loved by big animals, aren’t you?”
“Really? Hehe.”
Mother’s praise made me a little embarrassed.
As the carriage neared the entrance of the main estate, Sara started to grow nervous.
It was probably because she could see Father, Brother, Sister, and the servants waiting to welcome us.
“Sara-chan, are you nervous?”
“I am.”
“Father, Brother, and Sister are all kind, so it’ll be fine.”
“Okay.”
“Sara, be sure to greet them properly and mind your manners.”
Marion gently spoke while patting Sara’s head.
“Understood.”
With a serious expression, Sara nodded and tightly hugged her rag doll, Mia.
“I will hold onto that doll for you.”
“Huh?”
“It would be strange to carry a doll when meeting the Grand Duke, wouldn’t it?”
Seeing Sara’s troubled face, Mother spoke with a warm smile.
“Don’t worry. You just can’t bring it before His Majesty.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Thank you.”
Marion bowed, and Sara looked relieved.
When the carriage stopped, I immediately opened the door and jumped out.
“Father! I’m home!”
“Oh, Luria! I missed you.”
Father lifted me up into his arms.
“Ehehe~”
“Luria, have you grown a little in the short time we haven’t seen you?”
Brother gently patted my head.
“I have!”
“You haven’t grown at all. But you look well, and that’s what matters.”
Sister stroked my cheek.
“Luria, isn’t that my outfit?”
“Yes! It’s yours, Brother! It’s really easy to move in!”
“Hmm, it actually looks cute on you.”
As we talked, Da-u came running over and started licking my brother’s and sister’s hands.
“Da-u, have you been well?”
“Woof~”
Overjoyed, Da-u rolled onto his back, demanding belly rubs.
At that moment, Sui stepped down from the carriage, puffing up his chest.
“Hmph! You must be Grand Duke Valois, Graf!”
“Yes. It is an honor to meet you. I am Graf Valois Farnese.”
Father straightened his posture and bowed his head.
Even nobles and royalty must show respect to dragons.
Brother and Sister followed Father’s example and bowed as well.
“Hmm, hmm.”
“Sui-chan, you don’t have to be so nervous.”
“I-I’m not nervous at all!”
Sui had acted all high and mighty when meeting Mother too.
He was probably just shy. And when he got nervous, he overcompensated by acting even more authoritative.
“Sui-chan, come here.”
“Hm.”
“This is Sui, the water dragon king. He’s a dragon, but he’s a good one, so everyone, please be nice to him!”
I introduced Sui to everyone, including the servants.
“Sui-chan, go on.”
“…I am Sui. I-I look forward to meeting you.”
Hiding behind me, Sui spoke in a quiet voice.
When he wasn’t putting on airs, he was actually quite timid.
I picked up Loa, whom I was holding in front of me, and showed him to Father.
“Ryamu?”
“This is Loa! A baby dragon I rescued!”
“Nice to meet you. I am Grand Duke Valois—”
Father, Brother, and Sister politely greeted Loa as well.
Once that was done, Marion and Sara stepped down from the carriage with Mother.
Mother had likely prioritized Father’s greeting with the dragons out of respect for etiquette.
“You must have been so worried.”
“Truly. But I’m relieved you’re safe.”
Father embraced Mother.
“Father, Brother, Sister! This adorable girl is Sara-chan!”
“I am Sara. I may be inexperienced, but I hope to learn and do my best.”
Looking nervous, Sara clasped her hands in front of her and bowed.
“Sara, I am Graf, your adoptive father. Thank you for coming. From today on, this is your home.”
Father spoke kindly as he patted Sara’s head.
“Sara-chan, I’m your brother, Gilbert. Nice to meet you.”
“I’m Lydia. I’m your sister, so feel free to rely on me.”
Sister hugged Sara tightly.
Then, Marion expressed her gratitude and greeted Father, and they began discussing various things.
“Sara-chan, what’s that?”
Sister had noticed Mia, the doll Sara was holding.
“Um, this is Mia…”
“She’s Sara-chan’s dear friend!”
“I see. Well then, nice to meet you, Mia.”
Sister greeted the doll as if speaking to it.
“Nice to meet you.”
Sara held Mia close and bowed.
Meanwhile, Brother was staring at me—or rather, at Loa, whom I was holding—looking eager.
“Uh… Luria, may I pet Loa?”
“Of course! And you don’t need to call him ‘sama,’ right, Loa?”
“Ryamu?”
Loa slowly wagged his tail as Brother petted him.
“Loa, you’re adorable.”
“Ryamu ryamu.”
“Oh, I want to pet him too. May I?”
“Sure!”
“Ryamu~”
Sister petted Loa as well.
“He’s warm. And so soft.”
“Ryamu-mu.”
As Loa wagged his tail from the affection,
“……”
From behind me, Sui silently leaned forward.
“Sui-chan?”
“Hm?”
“Good boy, good boy.”
I patted Sui’s head with my right hand.
“Brother, Sister, you should pet Sui-chan too!”
Brother and Sister hesitated for a moment.
“Well, I suppose I’ll allow it. You may pet me!”
At Sui’s words, they finally began to pet him.
“It’s an honor to be able to pet Sui-sama.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Ehehe~”
Wagging his tail happily, Sui looked very pleased.
