Chapter 13

Two days had passed since the tea party, and the Stewart family was enjoying a peaceful time. They were a friendly and gentle family, but they did not actively participate in the social activities of the nobility, so it was rare for them to invite so many people to their mansion.

Somehow, the mother gave the three brothers passing grades for their performance at the tea party, and now they were taking care of the silkworms in Emma's shed.

"Silkworms... Should we change their food soon?"

Emma mused as she observed the large larvae before they spun their cocoons.

"What are you trying to do this time, Emma?"

Georg asked as he placed each large larva into separate sections.

"Well, wouldn't it be wonderful if we could dye the cocoons by changing their food?"

The dyeing process was a challenging part of the silk production in Palais. The water in Palais was not suitable for dyeing, so they had to buy water from other territories. However, this required a large amount of water, making the cost of water and transportation very high.

"Instead of improving the dye, you're thinking of changing the food. That's so like Emma."

Georg chuckled. His sister, who had regained her memories from her previous life, was easier to communicate with, but her love for insects continued.

"Anyway, Georg, I heard you're corresponding with Marina."

William, who was weighing the large larvae, said resentfully.

"No, no... I just replied to a letter I received. Besides, I received letters from other young ladies too."

"You're so popular, brother. William... your preference for young girls is creepy."

"Why am I the only one getting it so bad!"

William lamented.

"Hey, remember what Marina looked like!"

"Sure, she was a very cute lolita."

Emma's disdainful gaze showed no sign of stopping.

"...! No, that's not it! Her pink hair and eyes were just too unusual, and that perfect vertical curl hairstyle!"

Huh?

Vertical curls?

"If we were in the world of a dating sim... that girl could become the villainess in the future!"

Indeed, in the stories about reincarnation, vertical curls were often associated with the villainess... but...

"But she seemed like a good girl, so I don't think so."

Georg agreed with his brother.

"Well... no matter what, we were all reincarnated as a family, and none of our knowledge or skills from our previous lives are useful here. It's hard to understand why."

After all, the Stewart family was far more powerful than the Tanaka family.

"If we don't know what will happen, we should just focus on what we can do."

With that, he began to think about the composition of the silkworms' food. Emma thought it was a luxury to have a clear passion and the means and talent to pursue it, as she did now.

"By the way... Georg, have you found a cat?"

"Ah... that's the problem."

The Tanaka family loved cats, but in this world, there were fewer types of animals. The presence of monsters had led to the extinction of many species.

The only animals they could see were horses, which had been used as transportation for a long time, and hunting dogs used by hunters. Insects had also evolved uniquely to protect themselves from monsters.

"There are cats, but... the price..."

Cats had been kept as pets for a long time, but about 100 years ago, a cat epidemic had drastically reduced their population. Pets were considered a luxury, and cats, due to their scarcity, were at the top of that list.

However, the Tanaka family loved cats. The father, Leonardo, who was the biggest cat lover in the family, had his birthday next month, and they wanted to get him a cat as a gift.

They wanted to get a cat at all costs.

To experience those fluffy days again.