I Was Reincarnated as the Heir of a Villainous Family, Who Kept the Fallen Daughter of the Count as a Maid for Satisfying My Sexual Desires, Only to Meet My Demise at the End. If I Treat Her Normally, She Would Come Visit Me Every Night Which is Troublesome… - Chapter 7

First Contact

Elise’s POV

“Let those wounded and fallen find solace in the mercy of the Earth Mother, Yulha! [Healing Magic]”

I hold my mithril staff over a wounded man, unable to move due to a broken leg.

“Here, you’ll be fine now.”

“Thank you, Elise-sama…this is all we have…”

The woman who I presume to be the man’s wife tries to give me small bag, it jingles with the sound of coins.

“No, I don’t want to take your money. Your gratitude is more than enough.”

“Oh…even though you’re still so young…you’re like a saint…”

“Thank you, Onee-san…”

The man’s child who is dressed in tattered clothes thanked me.

At that moment, all my fatigue vanished.

“I-I’m sorry to trouble you like this…Elise-sama. I slipped and broke my leg while I was building the noble’s mansion.”

“I can’t believe they just left you like that without treatment…”

“It’s the same everywhere…but thanks to Elise-sama, I’m okay now!”

The man stretches his leg to show his recovery, and his family laughed with him.

It makes the cramped and rundown house feel brighter all of the sudden.

“Elise-sama, thank you very much.”

After healing the man and stepping outside the house, the man and his family of eight wave their hands to bid me farewell.

My parents are providing healing to the underprivileged people in the capital, and after parting ways with the man and his family, I meet up with them after a short walk. When I look around, there are so many poor people that don’t even have the money to eat…

Even though we can heal them, we still can’t fill their stomachs.

But I strongly feel that I want to do what I can to help them.

“Father, Mother! I’ve finished healing those people in the area. Do you still have any injured or ill people here?”

“No, we’re done here too. But Elise…it’s unnecessary for you to help us, we can do this ourselves. You should be making friends with more young ladies of your age.”

“Father, please don’t worry about it. Even though it seems like I’m helping you, I really find it enjoyable. It’s fun to see myself improving little by little.”

“I see. You’re so diligent, Elise. We both love you very much.”

Mother hugs me and presses her cheek against mine. It kind of feels both heartwarming and embarrassing…but I love my parents.

After that, me and my parents move to another area to help people in need.

I got so absorbed in my work that before I knew it, I’ve been separated from my parents.

“What’s with you guys!?”

“Hehehe. Missy, I haven’t seen you around here much. You’ve got quite a pretty face!”

“It looks like we can sell you for a high price right now, but it’s likely that you’re going to be even more valuable in the future.”

Surrounded by menacing-looking men with glaring eyes…they casually grab my chin, inspecting me as if appraising an item.

“Stop it!”

It seems that they are slave traders.

“I am Elise, daughter of Count Magdalia! Such insolence will not be tolerated!”

“Hahaha! A noble’s daughter, huh? Looks like she can be sold at a high price!”

“Father—! Ugh! Ugh!”

As I try to scream loudly to call my parents, they cover my mouth and restrain my arms and legs.

‘Someone, please help me!!!’

Nord’s POV

Leaving a note for Meina and Marie, I leave the mansion early in the morning.

To be honest, I’m interested in seeing Loli-Elise with my own eyes.

No, no, I won’t be deceived. Despite her cute face, if everything goes according to the story, she will stab my heart mercilessly.

Well, Nord deserves it for repeatedly poking her where she doesn’t want to be poked…

While thinking such foolish thoughts, I walk on the outskirts of the capital. I notice that the people, who are usually gloomy, seem lively and have bright expressions on their faces.

There is no doubt! Elise is definitely here!

If I remember correctly, this area around the slums in the capital is where Elise and Kain are supposed to meet…

Because this place is near the outer wall that protects the royal capital, this place has a gloomy and depressing atmosphere, even during daytime.

Many people here don’t even have homes. They sleep on a tent at night.

I’m searching for both Kain and Elise based on my memory.

There she is! Wait…

Eh? What!? Is she being kidnapped!?

Elise has her mouth covered by one man, while the other two are trying to lift her into a carriage.

What will happen to me if Elise got kidnapped by those people? That question crossed my mind.

As I’m thinking about that, I see a figure watching from behind Elise.

It’s Kain!

“What should I do, what should I do? My admired Elise-sama is being kidnapped…should I go and help? But I won’t stand a chance against them…”

Kain mutters to himself while hiding in the shadows.

“Damn it, if Elise gets kidnapped or something terrible happens to her, this guy will be devastated, and I’ll be dragged into trouble too!”

Frustrated by Kain, I’m about to lose my patience.

However, I’ve come dressed in a long coat, fully exposing my identity as a nobleman’s son.

Dressed like this, it won’t take long for someone to recognize me as the legitimate son of the Virance family.

How can I avoid being recognized by Elise?

As I look around, a brilliant idea occurred to me.

“Hey, you there. Sell me that ragged cloth!”

I call out to a beggar who is sitting on the side of the road.