Chapter 2 : Failed Stage

"Carllet, I told you not to put me in your lap again!"

I subconsciously snapped at Carllet. Carllet, a slave rabbit, always has me on his lap. She has no lap experience yet, which bothers me a lot.

"B-but, young master, madam told me to keep an eye on you."

Being snapped at by me, Carllet's face turned worried. She's scared. Fear of a punishment

A slave who disobeyed his master's orders was bound to be punished. The punishment given is how the situation of the employer's heart is.

I know this because I once saw a slave being publicly punished when Mother and I went shopping at the market.

What a cruel world. My idealism from the previous world carried over to this one. However, I who am a 3-year-old child, cannot do anything but accept the fact that this world is so cruel.

"Ah, I'm sorry. It's not that I mean you have to disobey Mother's orders. I'm just uncomfortable sitting on your lap."

This was the first time I had conveyed my disquiet to Carllet.

Hearing my uneasiness, Carllet's face turned pale. The slave must be able to satisfy his master. If not, the slave might get punished.

Back when Carllet was new, she showed such carelessness that my father almost punished him. Luckily, I managed to stop my dad from punishing Carllet.

"I see Carllet. Just look at me and don't take your eyes off me."

I can't bear to see Carllet punished for something so petty. Therefore, as much as possible, I find other ways that do not violate Mother's orders.

"T-that… The servant understands, young master,"

Carllet's face looked doubtful. However, I immediately glared at him.

Then, we walked in the courtyard garden of the mansion. The sunny weather really made the day so enjoyable.

A very large garden full of various types of plants. In the middle, there is a pond and a fountain.

In the pond, there is a group of fish. The fish there are very different from the fish on earth. Having wide fins and various colors makes it look beautiful.

Carllet immediately handed me the bag of fish food. Without thinking, I took the fish food bag and gave the fish some food.

"Arkyle, you were here."

A young man who looked to be in his 20s called out to me. He is my father, who has an elegant and handsome face that can charm women.

Arjold Dryele Kortyle is a young, high-class noble with the title of Marquis. To my surprise, I was born as the noble marquis's son.

As the son of a noble, I will one day inherit his title. Therefore, I strive to be worthy of inheriting his title.

"What's the matter, dad?"

It's rare that Dad looks after me; usually he's so busy that Mom has to take care of his neglected work.

"Father just wanted to see you. I haven't seen you for a long time."

I was so busy. Dad was rarely at home. I don't know what business dad is in. However, it seems like an important thing.

I know dad will miss me. However, no matter how busy Dad is, he always sends letters to Mom.

The contents of the letter contained how much my father and mother miss me. really makes me happy.

"Ventus."

A foreign language came out lightly from my father's mouth. Many times I heard this language when Mother used magic. I can assume that the language Father spoke was magic spells.

A small gust of wind was felt around my lower body. Slowly, my body lifted and floated in the air.

"Uwahaha, how amazing!"

Like a child, I was excited and having fun. On earth, without the help of human technology, it is impossible to fly. However, even in this world without technology, humans can fly freely thanks to magic.

"How does it feel? It's so exciting, isn't it?"

Father smiled while moving his hand around, controlling the magic, and I flew around the garden.

How nice it would be if I could use magic! This world can be said to be new to me, with many unknown things. I have to learn magic. It was my first step in this new world.

"Father, I want to learn magic!"

I screamed into the air while looking at Dad and Carl below.

"Hmm ... Let's see if you can use magic or not."

Father thought for a moment. Then my body moved closer to Father.

Dad held my hand. A mysterious stream enters my body. It feels cold. However, comfortable.

A mysterious current flows through my body, and I can feel it gathering in my chest close to my heart.

The father's expression changed. From smiling to troubled I suspect there must be something wrong.

"How old are you now?"

My father immediately asked me how old I was. A slight suspicion arose within me. You should know my age. But why do you ask about that?

Does Father know that I am a reincarnated person? Father's face looked troubled. It really bugged me.

However, I don't want to be honest with anyone about being reincarnated. My previous world I no longer care about. Now in this new world, I am Arkyle Dryele Yorlyse, son of Arjold Dryele Kortyle and Farllet Dryele Marline.

"Three years."

I'm still new in this world. even though I'm only three years old. I showed rapid development to my parents until I was considered a genius by them.

"Is that so, you know? The wielder of a sword is much desired by everyone because as a wielder of swords, one gets a lot of honors and achievements."

Wait a minute—why do you explain sword users? What I want to learn about magic is not how to wield a sword.

Don't you understand? That's not possible. Father was said by Mother to have an above-average genius.

I saw the look on Father's face seriously, paying attention to the meaning of Father's explanation that I did not understand.

An awkward atmosphere ensued. Dad then sighed and scratched his temples.

"I'm sorry, You have no way of becoming a wizard. Your mana isn't enough for a wizard. But don't worry, you have mana that excels at being a swordsman."

What does it mean? So, I can't use magic? How could my first step to becoming a magician fail instantly?

That's not possible! I am the descendant of a great wizard. I should be able to use magic! This can't be happening, dammit!

"It's okay. Father wholeheartedly supports you in becoming a sword user. Trust me, everyone will respect you later!"

With confidence, Father tried to cheer me up. But that only added to the fire of resentment inside me.

Mother greatly misjudged Father. Father is just a fool.

"You really are stupid, Father!"

There's no point in me being here with Dad anymore. I better get out of here and meet Mother.

I started to walk away, leaving Father frozen by the pool and Carllet coming with me.

When you are halfway away from Dad. Another slave ran hastily toward Father. Paying no heed to that person, I continued walking.

Moments later, a huge explosion occurred. I immediately looked in the direction of the explosion. The park I visited earlier has been completely destroyed.

The father and slave were standing in a pile of garden debris. Then Father glanced at us.

"Carllet, tell Farllet that I've been summoned by the king and Arkyle no matter what Father supports you becoming a swordsman."

After relaying the message to Carllet and me, Father fled with the slave earlier without repairing the garden that was destroyed by him.

"You stupid father!"

I screamed as loud as I could to vent my frustration. At that moment, Carllet sat on my lap again.

"I told Carllet that—"

"I beg your pardon, Young Master. The situation is urgent now. The servant must immediately convey the old master's message to madam."

Before I could finish what I was saying, Carllet immediately cut me off with a frightened face.

Maybe the aftermath of Dad's explosion scared Carllet. His shaking hands were so annoying. Fortunately, I understood and surrendered on Carllet's lap to meet Mother.