The next morning.
　I went back to the detachment, took a nap, and then went out again.

　A short time later, I returned to the mansion with my rabbit meat.
　From the main gate of the mansion, it looked like I had just gone on a hunt.
　Of course the prey was something I had hunted during the night and had the bats watching me.

'What are you doing there, Yuki-dono!

　The moment I walked through the gate, I heard a voice.
　It was Kachel-Megen in a pure white robe, looking at me.
　Just as I expected (.........).

''It looks like you've been out there. Could you please tell this Kachel-Megen where you were and what you were doing?
Why?
I am Master Xellos' educator. It is my duty to make sure that the baronial family is in the right environment for him.
I've been hunting.

　I indicated the 'Large Rabbit' that I carried on my back.

'I went to look at the trap I had set in the backwoods and found my prey on it, so I brought it back. I'm going to have my maid at the remote cook it for me.
Why would you do that?
'We don't eat much meat away from home. I thought I'd swing by.
You bastard! How selfish you are!

　The teacher, Kachel, looked up to the heavens and exclaimed, "A bastard is as good as a servant.

'A bastard is as good as a servant. If a servant catches his prey on the hunt, it's reasonable to offer it to the Baron!　And to use it to curry favor with the other servants... oh my.
If you'll excuse me, I need to take care of some meat.

　I ignored Kachel and turned to walk away.

'Wait, Yuki-dono!
What's up?　I heard Dr. Kachel's voice...?

　My father came from the garden.
　He has short blonde hair and a muscular body. He holds a wooden sword in his hand for training.
　It's my father, Baron Georg Grossaria.

Oh, it's Yuki. Where have you been?
I was hunting in the backwoods.
'Listen, Georg-sama. It seems that Yukidono intends to keep the prey of the hunt to himself.

　Kachel interrupted me and told his father.

''This is the Baron Grossaria family. If a servant (...) has hunted it, it belongs to Georg-sama. It is natural to offer it to them, but to silently take it for your own, no, this Kachel, you can't even say a word!
'If Yuki did the hunting, then the prey must belong to him, right?

　Father put down his wooden sword and patted my head with his big hand.

And also two large rabbits. Hmmm, you put an end to the trap you were caught in, didn't you?
Yes, Father. Father.
'Isn't that great!　When I was a boy, I could do nothing but swing a wooden sword!　I hear that the "Large Rabbit" is very wary and difficult to catch. Hunting it, no, that's quite a feat!　Great talent, Yuki!
Thank you. Father.

　I like being stroked by my father.

　He was a man who took credit for the war and earned his title.
　This is why we have to practice every morning.
　I love seeing him sweating all over and swinging the wooden sword.
　In my previous life, I didn't have anyone I could call my father.

'But don't be reckless. There are some powerful demons in the backwoods. You are only allowed to go in there by yourself to the foot of the mountain. If you are injured, people will be worried about you.
'I don't see how that can be a problem!　Baron Georg!

　Kachel shouted.

'How dare you praise a bastard's selfish behavior instead of condemning it!　Is that the right way to be an aristocrat!
"It's not a hard thing to say, Dr. Kachel.

　Father scratched his head in annoyance.

My son has done well on the hunt. There is nothing wrong in admiring him for that.
'The Baron seems to have forgotten the terms of my employment.

　Kachel laughed.
　He laughed, lips raised in a disgusting manner.

　Father and I both know what he's going to say.
　For three years now, Kachel has been using the same words to silence everyone in the house.

''I will do my best to make my legitimate son, Lady Xellos, a trainee in the Lindbergh Magic Guild. In return, the Baroness will not deny my methods. Wasn't that a condition when you hired me?
Well, yeah, but. But,
''The sorcerer training institute of the 'Lindbergh Magic Guild' is a place where members of the royal family and senior nobles also attend. Even though Lord Xellos is aiming for it, what do you do if the barons don't seem to follow the discipline? The bastards stand under a legitimate son. The Baroness doesn't talk to the bastards any more than necessary. I told you that's the rule of the aristocracy.
'I know ... I know ... but ... Yuki has a talent!

　Dad crinkled again and stroked my hair.

'Isn't it a parent's duty to let it grow out?
'All right. Then, I will return to King's Landing. This Kachel has done everything in its power to get Master Xellos to join the Magic Guild, but it seems to be in vain.
Wait, wait!　That's a different story!
''If you become a trainee in the 'Magic Guild', you'll be able to meet a lot of high-level noblemen's children. I thought it would be the best way to raise the name of the Baron family, but it's a pity. If the head of the family, Baron Georg-sama, is like this........
.......................
This is for your father.

　I held out the 'Large Rabbit' to my father.

'In return, may I ask you to do me a favor?'
Oh, oh. Say it!
I'd like to request permission to enter the main library.
In the library?
'Yes, sir. As Dr. Kachel said, I don't have a good understanding of the discipline of this country, nor of my position in it. I want to learn about the institutions and history of this country so as not to displease my brother and Dr. Kachel.
'........wow. You're thinking that far ahead...

　I'm sorry, Father.
　This whole thing has been going according to plan.

　I knew that if I brought home the prize of the hunt, Kachel would surely complain.
　That's why I walked proudly through the front gate with The Large Rabbit in my arms.

　I know that Father practices his sword every morning in the yard.
　If I did anything in my condition, Kachel would make a lot of noise so that Father could hear. That's how it's always been done. I don't care if I'm a non-human being, if I do the same thing over and over again for three years, I'll at least learn the pattern.

　So this time I decided to take advantage of it and get access to the library.
　Because by examining the books in the library, I could find out what happened to the world after I died in my previous life.

'Dr. Kachel is right, I need to know my place and my place in the world. To do that, I need to make up for what I lack in knowledge. Please, Father, give me the right to read a book.
'Of course!　It's amazing how much you want to study on your own, Yuki.
.....
Yuki wishes to make himself known to you. Is this against the discipline of a nobleman?　Dr. Kachel.
Yes, you're good, sir.

　Dismissing him, the teacher Kachel went back to the mansion.
　Father let out a small sigh.

I'm sorry, Yuki.
No, no, I don't mind.

　I know your father is trying to protect the house.
　I can't get in the way of that. I can't let "Nosferatu" take over the baron's house.

"I'll talk to Nail, the butler, about the library. Make yourself at home.
Thank you, Father.

　After bowing to my father, I headed to the main building.