Reed’s Awakening
“…Where am I?”
As I opened my eyes, an unfamiliar ceiling came into view. It seems this isn’t my house. I got up from the bed and looked around. The furniture was all unfamiliar. Then, I muttered to myself.
“…Come to think of it, I feel like this has happened before.”
As I sat up in bed and tilted my head, there was a knock on the door. However, before I could answer, the door opened and a maid entered. It was Diana. When she saw me, she covered her mouth with both hands, tears welling up in her eyes, and exclaimed loudly.
“Master Reed, you’re awake!! I’ll inform everyone right away!!”
Diana hurriedly left the room as soon as she saw me. At that moment, I remembered how I had raged and used up all my magic power. Reflecting on what had just happened, I looked up at the sky and whispered softly to no one in particular.
“Isn’t this the same flow as the day I became aware of my reincarnation?”
After that, Father, Diana, Reubens, and Zack all gathered. Now, a doctor is examining me. This also feels familiar. The only difference is that the doctor is a Dark Elf.
“Hmm, there seem to be no abnormalities in your body.”
The doctor muttered after carefully checking the movement of my eyes, arms, legs, and entire body. Then, as he packed up his things, he said, “Please contact me again if anything comes up,” and left the room.
Shortly after, Father said he wanted to talk to me alone and instructed everyone to leave the room. Diana and Reubens left the room with smiles, seemingly relieved to see me in good spirits. Zack looked like he was curious about what Father and I would discuss, but he left the room along with the other two. After everyone had left, a moment of silence passed. Then, Father looked at me and asked slowly.
“…How’s your body? Is anything feeling off?”
“No, I’m fine. I’m sorry for causing you worry.”
“What about your magic power? Do you feel any discomfort?”
Father’s eyes looked different from his usual stern expression; there was a hint of fear in them. Why? Feeling puzzled, I checked my magic power. Yeah, it’s fine. It’s recovering properly too.
“I’m fine!! My magic power is recovering, so I can show you magic anytime!!”
I said this, puffing out my chest a little to reassure Father. However, Father’s face became even more severe, his eyes filled with anger, and he threw harsh words at me.
“You fool!! You say you can show yesterday’s magic anytime… Don’t be ridiculous!! Never use that magic again!!”
“F-Father?”
“Do you realize how much worry you’ve caused to so many people with what you’ve done?! The two guards are blaming themselves for their inadequacy. The people from Renalute were worried about when you’d wake up, and they stayed by your side until late last night!!”
I was surprised by Father’s anger, but I also realized that he was teaching me how much trouble I had caused others. Father continued speaking.
“I heard about this Norris fellow. But your losing control of your anger is your own problem!! Using up all your magic power in anger is utterly unacceptable!!”
At Father’s words, I lowered my head and answered.
“You’re right, Father. I was foolish… I’m sorry.”
“…As long as you understand. Now, close your eyes until I say it’s okay to open them.”
“Huh? My eyes?”
“Yes!! Close them quickly.”
“Y-Yes!!”
I closed my eyes as Father told me to. I wondered if I was going to get hit or something. As I was feeling anxious and my heart was pounding, Father gently but firmly embraced me against his chest. Surprised by the sudden action, I was bewildered. But then, Father spoke.
“…You fool… Don’t push yourself too hard. What am I supposed to tell Nunnaly and Meldy if something happens to you? Besides, as long as your mother has magic depletion syndrome, there’s a possibility that you could develop it too. To lose consciousness by depleting your magic in such a situation… I’m so glad you’re alright.”
Father’s voice was trembling, and it felt like he was crying. I realized how foolish my actions had been and how much worry I had caused to those around me, and my chest felt very tight.
“Father… I’m sorry for worrying you.”
“You certainly did, you fool. But as long as you’re safe, that’s what matters…”
For a while after that, Father continued to hold me and wouldn’t let go. During that time, I kept my eyes closed.
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“Are you really sure your magic power is okay?”
After being embraced for a while, Father calmed down and released me. When I was told it was okay to open my eyes and I looked at Father’s face, his eyes seemed a bit red. However, his face had already returned to its usual stern expression. I inwardly chuckled at how typical this was of Father, then answered brightly and energetically.
“Yes, I’m really fine. I’m sorry for causing you worry.”
After saying this, I bowed deeply. Father seemed to be truly relieved this time. Then, after clearing his throat, he began to speak as if getting to the main topic.
“I see. Now, I’d like to ask you something. First, what was that magic? How was it just a fireball and not large-scale magic?”
The moment I was asked about the magic, I turned pale. Oh no, I had used it in that situation out of anger. This is bad, Sandra had seriously told me it was not to be shared with outsiders. I held my head in my hands.
At that moment, I suddenly had an unpleasant feeling. It felt like someone was eavesdropping, but it was more like a [magical presence] rather than a person. I put on a thoughtful expression and said to Father.
“Father, let’s discuss this at the Baldia house with Sandra present. I feel like there might be ears in the walls here.”
At my words, Father had an “Ah!” moment and then muttered frustratedly.
“…I’ve been careless. Let’s do that. This mansion does have many dimly lit areas after all.”
Father spoke as if addressing someone, but there was no response. Then, he turned his gaze back to me.
“Hmm. If you’re feeling well, why don’t you go meet Princess Farah? She was quite worried about you. It would be good to take Diana as your guard.”
Come to think of it, Farah, Asuna, and Raycis were also there when I lost consciousness. Thinking about it, I realized just how much trouble I had caused to so many people.
“I understand. I’ll contact Princess Farah and try to meet her today if possible.”
“Good. I’ll make the arrangements.”
While talking with Father, there was one thing that kept bothering me. Yes, him. I gathered my courage and asked.
“…Father, what about Norris… What will happen to him?”
Father showed a slightly stern face at my question but answered.
“Don’t worry about him. His statement about targeting the Baldia family is unforgivable. I’ve informed His Majesty Elias that he should be given an appropriate punishment. Besides, I’m going to have a meeting with His Majesty Elias after this. You should focus on deepening your relationship with Princess Farah.”
“Yes, I understand.”
It’s not that I’m not concerned about Norris. But if Father says this much, I judged that I should leave this matter to him from now on. Besides, there are many things I need to do in Renalute. I want to talk about various things with Farah too, and I can’t keep resting. Then, Father cleared his throat in an unusually embarrassed manner and began to speak.
“…By the way, Reed, do you think you can get along well with Princess Farah?”
“Huh!? Y-Yes, I think so… But why so suddenly?”
I blushed a little, surprised by Father’s uncharacteristic question. Father smiled at my reaction.
“When you were bedridden, Princess Farah stayed by your side as much as her time allowed. It seems she quite likes you.”
“What!?”
I was surprised that Father continued this kind of topic, and this time my face turned completely red. Father, looking pleased at the change in my expression, continued talking.
“Haha. Even if it’s something decided between countries, whether happiness can be built is a matter for the individuals involved. If you cherish the feelings you and Princess Farah have for each other now, things will likely progress in a good direction. Will you treasure your current feelings and Princess Farah even more?”
“…Yes, I understand.”
Having received advice from Father, I was now completely embarrassed. Seeing me like this, Father smiled and was about to leave the room. However, he suddenly stopped and said to me.
“You’ve been sleeping since the magic demonstration yesterday until now. If you’re going to meet Princess Farah today, make sure you’re well-groomed, okay? According to Nunnaly, cleanliness is quite important.”
“…I understand.”
After saying this to me, Father left the room with a grin on his face. Am I really that sweaty? Thinking this, I checked and found that my clothes were soaked with sweat from sleeping.
“This is… I definitely need to take a hot spring bath, a regular bath, or at least wash up.”
However, thinking about it, doesn’t Father’s words just now suggest that Mother had scolded Father about cleanliness in the past? I decided to secretly ask Mother about this later, but that’s a secret from Father.
After that, I called Diana and asked her to prepare a bath.
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