Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~ - Chapter 11 : A Certain Maid's Monologue

Chapter 11 : A Certain Maid’s Monologue

Hmm, so it seems my thoughts weren’t wrong after all, huh?

“But… I still can’t say anything for sure.”

Since this morning, something has been off about him, so I sneaked into the academy building to observe him…

“Master’s expression has changed. And even his behavior. Well, is this perhaps his true form that he has been hiding all along?”

By the way, I’m currently observing my master, who’s attending the afternoon class from the top of a tree.

Fufu~, my spirit magic allows me to see at a very long-distance vision.

Even though it’s heretical, I am also of Elven descent.

“Speaking of which, it’s been about eight years since I was taken in by my master’s family.”

I still remember that day vividly.

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When I became conscious, I was already all alone in an unknown place.

I still remembered vague memories of being abandoned by people who seemed like my parents.

And also being expelled from the village where I was born.

Well… I don’t hold a grudge or anything against them.

Luckily, Elves don’t require to eat much food, so I counted myself lucky to have not been abandoned as a baby.

I’m happy now, and it’s better than being killed.

But still, it was tough back then.

After being driven out of my birthplace, I wandered around various parts of the elven kingdom for a few years.

However, no matter where I went, I was told to leave.

Elves are an exclusive race, and they have a strong sense of territory, so there’s no helping it.

And then, I ended up in a large fortress in a distant place.

I had been curious about that fortress for a while.

But going there meant a high chance of encountering monsters and beasts.

Moreover, I had heard that humans were terrifying, so I kept my distance…

Rumors said that Elves were turned into slaves and subjected to terrible treatment.

But I was so lonely that I had no other choice.

I just wanted someone to talk to me, no matter who it was.

I just wanted to be needed by someone, anyone would have been fine.

And somehow, I managed to reach the fortress but suddenly collapsed there. When I woke up again, I was in an unfamiliar place.

On a soft bed, in a spacious room… and there, right in front of me, was none other than him.

“Oh, you’re awake? Sorry, but I brought you to my room.”

“Ah… um…”

I knew how to speak at that time, but I had never had a proper conversation with anyone because from birth I was considered an outcast in my kingdom.

So, I was surprised and couldn’t speak properly in front of him.

But… he still smiled gently after seeing me…

“Take your time. So, Elves like to eat fruits and drink water, right? Let’s start with a fruit.”

“…*Munch*… It’s delicious.”

I ate the apple that was offered to me without any thoughts.

I still remember that moment… It was the first time I had tasted something properly.

“Good, at least it seems like you can eat for now.”

“Um, where… is this… place?”

“Well, this is the Arcadia Kingdom, where humans live. You were found collapsed near the border fortress where my father rules, he was the one who brought you here. This is the main residence of our family, and I’m the eldest son.”

He explained everything patiently to me as I replied clumsily.

What I understood was that I could live here, have my basic needs met, and receive the warmth of a family.

I wasn’t alone anymore.

“Is… is that really okay? I have silver hair and I’m an Elf…”

“Don’t worry about it. Like I said before, we’ve decided to take you in.”

“Really…?”

“Yeah, of course. And as for the silver hair, you don’t need to worry about that. Honestly, having such beautiful silver hair… well, there’s no one here to complain about it anyway.”

I suddenly found myself crying.

I hadn’t cried when I was abandoned or when I was expelled by my own kin.

But at that moment, I think I was just happy… happy to be praised for the silver hair that I had always been called weird for.

“Huh…? Did I say something strange?”

“*Sniff*… Wahhh!”

“W-Woah?!… There, there take it easy.”

He gently hugged me and patted my back until I stopped crying.

The gentle scent and warmth I experienced then, I still vividly remember it.

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…Time passed quickly and it’s been eight years since then.

Of course, I’m grateful for the patriarch of the family who took me in, but…

In reality, it’s my master who took care of me and kept me company everytime I felt alone.

He taught me the human language, comfort, love, and the meaning of a loving family.

So, I decided to become his strength.

“Though he didn’t seem very motivated himself, so I was just idling around too.”

It was enjoyable in its own way, and every day was fulfilling.

Spending leisurely time with the adorable Maria-sama, with Sebastian-san, and with my master.

I was content with that life, but… I don’t understand my master.

“I wonder how he felt about it? He often said something like ‘My job is to laze around’.”

I’m not sure if that’s his true feeling, but given his position, that’s likely to be the case.

He’s a kind person, so he probably doesn’t like any sort of conflict.

“Well… I guess it’s okay.”

Now that I’m free, I don’t know what my master will do from here on.

But there’s only one thing I’ll do: that is to fulfill his wishes.

Because he fulfilled all of mine so I have to do the same.

“Oh, wait… There’s still one wish that still hasn’t come true.”

That wish is… hehe~, who knows what will happen.

As I watch my master sandwiched between the two women, I can’t help but grin mischievously.

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