Chapter 10

In the fluffy white world, I let myself drift, enjoying the pleasant sensation of floating.

"Ah, I could stay like this forever..."

I truly felt that way, wanting to forget about the different world and magic and just stay like this forever...

But that wasn't to be, and my consciousness slowly began to rise.

I could smell the grass... Right, I must have fainted while practicing magic!

When I slowly opened my eyes, a beautiful girl with strong-looking black eyes and black hair was peering down at me, squinting as if looking at something dirty.

She was probably in her teens, a young and well-figured beauty... Her white skin and lustrous black hair that reached down to her waist exuded a high-pressure aura even in the simple act of brushing it back. Her beautiful dress suggested she was likely a noble's daughter, and her personality didn't seem to be good.

If she had smiled sincerely, I would have fallen in love instantly, but her face and attitude were filled with a high-pressure and intimidating presence.

"Well, to start talking to my daughter as soon as you wake up, you must be quite bold, don't you think? And in front of her father, no less."

...Master, what did you say? You...

I hurriedly sat up, and something fell.

Huh? A wet handkerchief? It must be a woman's, this.

Ah, the young lady must have been worried about me and placed the wet handkerchief on me...

...Me, lying there, her, worried and placing the wet handkerchief, and me saying, "Ah, I could stay like this forever..."

Yeah, that sounds like I was flirting.

"U-um, Master, Miss, I apologize!"

"Hehe, you'll be my future wife. There's no need to apologize, is there?"

"......Yes, Father. As you say."

...Then, don't make such a displeased face.

Both Master and the young lady were looking at me as if I were some kind of filth.

"Right, since our magic practice is over and I want to introduce my daughter... Let's have some tea together."

"......Yes, Father."

"Y-Yes, Master."

I can't refuse... I followed the two, who looked so unhappy, into the house and what seemed to be a parlor.

When we sat down, the maids quickly prepared everything. It was truly a skilled performance, a remarkable sight.

I glanced at the two sitting opposite me, but they both had obvious displeased expressions.

Clearly, I wasn't a suitable marriage prospect...

Especially the young lady, who was still so young.

Even if it was a political marriage, she would have had plenty of other choices, being a beautiful girl and all...

Clang!

A young maid had dropped a cup.

"I-I'm so sorry!"

The maid, pale with fear, apologized, and the young lady looked at her as if she were trash.

"Oh, it's fine. It's just a cup worth about five gold coins."

"Right. I think it was the cup we bought for Beato's birthday last year. It's no big deal."

...Poor thing, the maid was shaking and crying, repeatedly saying, "I'm sorry."

"......You. Can you work like that, shaking so much? Perhaps you need a break?"

"Hmm... Indeed, a bit of rest and recuperation might be good. It's getting cold, so why don't you and your family go to our southern villa? I'll make sure to tell the caretaker there. Hehe."

Eek!?

If you break a cup, your family gets disposed of!? Too scary!

The maid, who had been told this with a devilish smile, was now pale.

She repeated in a small voice, "Just my family... Just my family..."

No, I understand that this is a world where nobles are powerful and you can't defy them, but their personalities are just too bad.

The thought of marrying such people and having them as parents makes me want to cry...

I really want a kind person as a spouse, even if they're a beautiful girl, a high-handed and terrible personality won't let me live long...

Sigh, if only there was a magic to see someone's heart, I wouldn't have to struggle so much to choose a wife...

...Magic to see someone's heart? ...Can I use it? Me?

I infused my magic and prayed, "I want to see the other person's heart. I want to know their thoughts"...

And what I heard was the inner voice of the evil-tempered beauty named Beato...

"Is that girl okay? She looks so pale, and she could have taken a break... That cheap cup doesn't matter. I'm glad she didn't get hurt."

God, thank you.

I might be able to live a long life!