Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 296: Full Power
The afternoon was reserved for lessons. A tutor came to the House Heine estate to teach us privately, and Nero attended with me. We studied subjects such as language, history, magic and dance.
Since I had already mastered arithmetic, I was largely excused from that subject, leaving Nero to receive most of the instruction. He was intelligent and absorbed new knowledge rapidly. I had heard that Lelie was also studying hard alongside Rosalia.
“Let’s wrap up for today.”
“Thank you, sir.”
“Yes. Lord Julius is very polite, so it’s a pleasure to teach him.”
The history tutor also taught in other noble households. Judging by the way he spoke, some of his other pupils were rather difficult. Teaching children must be quite a challenge.
After seeing the teacher off, the day’s lessons finally ended.
“I need to hurry back to the workshop and make Sister-in-law Meeka’s fountain pen. If I don’t, she might be upset.”
“She probably won’t be that childish.”
Nero smiled wryly, but Sister-in-law Meeka did have a childish side, especially in the unguarded affection she showed this younger brother of hers. Sister-in-law Daniela might see me as something like a pet, and Sister-in-law Meeka probably felt much the same.
If that’s the case, Sister-in-law Meeka might just barge into my bath next. I want to enjoy a leisurely bath.
The workshop was empty. Rosalia was apparently still studying, which was convenient.
“Alright, let’s hurry and make it. Right now, I can focus and make it without Rosalia noticing.”
“Why not? It wouldn’t be a problem if Lady Rosalia saw.”
“A little competition may motivate Rosalia, but it would be a problem if she decided she could never catch up and stopped trying.”
“Is it that serious?”
Nero looked surprised and puzzled. To truly work at full strength, I would have to use Laboratory, but I could not reveal that skill in front of him.
I trust Nero. I just don’t want to burden him with extra responsibilities.
After gathering the materials, I used Craft at full strength and made two luxurious fountain pens—one for Sister-in-law Meeka and one for Rosalia. Their designs were almost identical to Mother’s pen, but Meeka’s bore the crest of House Raniemi, while Rosalia’s was decorated with an image of the holy dragon Mira.
“This should do it.”
“Y-you’re amazing, Lord Julius.”
Nero was completely taken aback by the result. His reaction was understandable: a fountain pen that had previously taken an hour was now finished in under five minutes, and I had not held back on the decoration. It was luxurious from every angle.
Since I still had some time, I began making a glass pen for Lady Fabienne, but word soon arrived that dinner was ready. Rosalia, meanwhile, seemed to have spent the entire afternoon being put through intensive lessons.
When I arrived at the dining room, Brother Cain and Sister-in-law Meeka were already there. They must have returned while I was working. Their outing seemed to have gone very well, and the bond between them appeared even stronger. I was envious.
I went over to them.
“Sister-in-law Meeka, here’s the fountain pen I promised.”
“It’s already done? Thank you, Julius.”
She was clearly very excited. She had a big smile on her face. When I handed her the fountain pen, Sister-in-law Meeka’s movements suddenly stopped. Her expression also froze.
So this was how people reacted, then. I glanced at Brother Cain and found him frozen as well. You too?
Father and Mother arrived just as the two were petrified. They quickly noticed the situation.
“What’s wrong with you two? Could it be…”
“It looks like it’s exactly that. It’s beautiful, too.”
Mother peered at Meeka’s hand as she spoke, and Father nodded beside her before the two of them took their seats.
Oh, um, isn’t someone going to snap them out of it?
Afterwards, Brother Alex and Sister-in-law Daniela arrived, and they finally came to their senses. Sister-in-law Daniela and Sister-in-law Meeka started showing off the fountain pens to each other, giggling and excited. They really do love this sort of thing.
And finally, Rosalia arrived, holding Mira. She looked like she was on the verge of collapsing from exhaustion. It seemed that she had been thoroughly drilled during the afternoon’s lessons. I was a bit curious about what happened.
Rosalia wobbled over to Brother Cain.
“Brother Cain, here’s the fountain pen I promised.”
“Oh, thank you, Rosalia. I’m really happy. Are you okay?”
“Not really.”
Brother Cain’s smile faltered at her weak response. What could have happened? As I wondered about this, Mother spoke up.
“Rosalia, you mustn’t focus solely on making things. As a young lady, you have other essential accomplishments to learn as well.”
“Mother, what happened?”
Brother Cain, also concerned, patted Rosalia’s head while asking. Mother sighed deeply.
“It’s nothing major. We just had a manners lesson and reviewed dance. …Though it seems she had forgotten quite a bit of both.”
That’s not good. Even though I’m focused on crafting, I haven’t forgotten manners or dance. In fact, I’m working hard on these precisely because I believe they’re essential for continuing as a noble.
It was understandable that Mother was exasperated, but after hearing this, Brother Cain’s face visibly darkened. Could it be that Brother Cain also forgot essential skills for being a gentleman?
And Sister-in-law Meeka… Oh no! Sister-in-law Meeka’s face was also tense. Sister-in-law Meeka, you too!