Chapter 187: Join Us

Translator: Blushy

Editor: Sam

The week started with presents, and neither Nico nor I fell ill, probably because we rested for a week. Once today ends, it will be the weekend, so its a day off. So, Today ish thhe day Nii-syama comesh home!

Its the tree-climbing day.

Chris only comes to the castle on days her sister, Felicia, does, so she doesnt come every day, therefore she didnt know if she would be able to take Nii-samas class until the given day.

Ill be here today!

Chris, ladies do not bounce around in public. Felicia escorted Chris to the castle and scolded her for bouncing. I stared at them. Chris is at the castle today.

I listened to their conversation and secretly learnt that it was alright to bounce when I grow up as long as it wasnt in public.

After all, their example is valuable to me since I dont have any adult women around me.

Lei-sama, youre thinking too much.

Im noth.

Im not thinking. Im just learning. Actually, Felicia seemed very busy, and she never came to teach me etiquette even though she said she would. Im aware that Im a two-year-old who didnt have to worry about etiquette right now.

Then, Ill come back this afternoon, Felicia smiled and said before going back to her work at the castle.

Ish Fewicia shthudying thoday? (Is Felicia studying today?) I asked Chris and she pulled Nico and I to a corner for a bit. But the maids and guards were still close enough to hear what we were talking about.

No. Nee-sama said she wanted to join us during Lukes class.

Nii-syamas?

Yeah. But, you know, its a secret. Chris put a finger to her mouth and made a shushing gesture. Nico crossed his arms and looked conflicted.

Why? Lukes classes are easy to understand.

His face said that there was no reason to keep it a secret.

Nee-sama said a lot of things, but I couldnt understand much. But, its a secret.

I dont know.

I turned to Hans. Its too hard for me to explain, and it wouldnt be a secret if Odds-sensei heard this.

Ah, Ill be talking to myself from now on, Hans began talking without looking at us.

Firstly, Felicia-sama has already graduated from the Academy, but is being taught by a younger Academy student. Secondly, theyre supposed to be equal, but her position is lower if she is taught by him.

Isnt it fine to learn something you dont know from someone else?

Thats why Felicia-sama will be here in the afternoon, right?

I see, Nico seemed like he understood.

However, even if the person who is learning is alright with this, it doesnt mean that others will be. Some people might not like it, and if they find out, they could stop her from learning.

Hans, language. Natalie chimed Hans since his words were getting more casual.

Im talking to myself.

Hansh, thhanwsh.

I understood. What about Nico?

Some people wont like it. Theyll stop her. Thats

Nico, wethsh go, I interrupted Nico.

Lei wanthsh Fewicia tho come. Iww weep ith a shecreth. (Lei wants Felicia to come. Ill keep it a secret)

Me too.

Lei and Chris, Nico thought for a moment.

A secret? Alright. Lets go.

Itll be troublesome if he keeps asking about this. Ive never heard anything about the Remingtons. But, at my debut, and from my association with Chris and Felicia, I had a vague idea that the Remington House seems to be in trouble.

There wasnt much a two-year-old could do. But I can at least do something that wouldnt hold back someone from learning.

Lei will fall asleep anyhow.

Nico thhathsh rude.

Either way, Im looking forward to the afternoon.

Nii-syama!

Luke!

First was a hug. For some reason, we had the habit of lining up in order, Nico, me and then Chris, to wait for Nii-sama and Gill to hold us.

Oh, Chris is here too?

We have to treat everyone the same or else itll be unfair.

Then, okay.

She had gotten pretty big at five, but Nii-sama held her in his arms without dropping her and smiled softly as he spun Chris around.

Fun!

Thats good.

Lei wanthsh tho do thhath thoo.

Alright. Oh, Felicia.

This was the first time that Nii-sama noticed Felicia who was smiling at Chris. By the way, Gill was holding Nico up high. He noticed Felicia at the same time as Nii-sama.

Do you want to try, Felicia?

Im fine, Felicia refused straight away.

I came here since I wanted to study with Chris today.

Thats

Nii-sama gently lowered Chris. Oh, its supposed to be my turn.

Felicia, youre already 16. Youve already graduated from the Academy and should have started practicing how to channel your magic. I may have something to learn from you, but I dont think you have anything to learn from me.

Nii-sama looked suspiciously at Felicia.

Its because Ive just started training. I dont think Im weak, but I dont seem to be as strong as Okaa-sama requires me to be.

Indeed, I dont think Felicias magic power is inferior to Gills or Marks. Whats there to be displeased about?

I should have enough magic, but if I cant use it well, then I have to train.

Thats true, but why is she asking Nii-sama to train her?

Nii-sama has been trained by Otou-sama since he was ten. It would be fine if the Remingtons did that as well. Im sure Nii-sama is trying to say this. But Gill interrupted before Nii-sama could open his mouth.

Luke, Mark and I were also trained by the Albans. I dont think it matters if a Remington joins us.

Gill. Nii-samas eyes were asking him why he was defending Felicia.

Again, you dont have to teach me. Ill watch what Chris does and learn for myself what Im missing. I just want you to allow me to be present and learn something from this. And Felicia looked down for a moment.

I dont want Okaa-sama and Otou-sama to know about this.

Some people dont like it, and will stop Felicia, Nico muttered.

So thats what it means?

Thats what it means.

Were not doing much, but you can observe if you want. I also want to observe Leis, my sisters class.

Nii-sama only smiled at Felicia. Sisters are important, arent they? You can observe. Whatever you do during that time doesnt concern me, so I wont tell anyone, that was what Nii-sama was saying.

Thanks, Luke. And Gill.

Felicia smiled in relief and became our study buddy from today onwards.