Akuyaku Reijō (Kari) No Funtō

Chapter 1: Is This Really Reincarnation Into Another World?

 　The House of Marquis Howard: a long-standing aristocratic family, with a history dating back to the founding of the Kingdom of Lendor.
They had the status, money, and connections to do most of the things they wanted.

　Furthermore, my father, the head of the family, was a shrewd man, who managed the estate well, and the happiness of the people in the estate- including the servants- is one of the highest in the country.

　I grew up in such a blessed environment, surrounded by the love and affection of my family.

　Looking back, I was always a strange child.

　I think the first strange feeling I had was when I was two years old.
There were many servants in the house, and I couldn't help but wonder why all the adults were bowing down to a two-year-old.

“Rebecca is one of the most powerful aristocrats in the Kingdom of Lendor and the firstborn daughter of Marquis Howard, who has close ties to the royal family.
It's only natural.”

　When I asked Martha, my nanny, about it, she gave me this reply.

　When I asked my parents the same question, they told me about the privileges and duties of the nobility.

　From my parents' teaching, I understood that I was expected to be a respectable lady.

　I had a lot to learn about behavior, manners, and culture.

　I was surrounded by adults, and aside from my status as an advantage, my abilities were naturally at the bottom.

　—It was then when my competitive spirit was ignited.

　Speaking of weird kids, I think the ones that begged me to celebrate my birthday were also out of the ordinary.

　On my fifth birthday, I got tired of reading books in the library at home, so I requested a more specialized one, and my father arranged for a special tutor.

“If I get a better score in my weakest subject from the piano teacher, will father reward me by allowing me to follow you in your diplomatic visits?”

I asked him at the age of six.

　I will never forget, when at the age of seven I was given the right to negotiate for the extraction of “Onyx”, one of the “Four Shadows” currently working as my limbs.

　My father laughed and my mother let out a sigh, but she did not blame me for the strange requests that followed.

　In addition to my aspirations, the generosity and financial resources of my parents have led to an education that would not be possible for a normal child.

　If my older brother, who had become ephemeral shortly after birth, was alive, the results would be different …

　I, Rebecca Howard, have such an unusual mind and background and am now 17 years old.
A student at the Royal Remus Academy, I've maintained top grades since entering.

　When young people of impressionable age gather in the closed space of a school, they’re sometimes given somewhat embarrassing nicknames.

　My nickname is “Princess of the Moon”.

　In addition to silver hair, amethyst eyes, and a calm demeanor unusual for my age, it seems that the name is combined with my status as fiancée to His Highness Prince Garrett of Lendor, but of course, I myself dislike the name.
So I don't use it.

　The Royal Remus Academy is a school for aristocratic children with magical abilities, with dormitories separated by gender on either side of the school.
It is the best educational institution in the Kingdom of Lendor; the students spend three years from the ages of 15-17, becoming resources to support the royal family and kingdom as aristocrats, not only in magic but also in general education, etiquette, and socialization.

　In a room in the school's girls' dormitory, I was fighting a constant headache as I received reports from “Amber”- one of the “shadows,” who was good at conducting covert operations- before the graduation ceremony tomorrow.

The “shadows” were a part of my exclusive organization and currently included four people.

　Amber is a superb subordinate, trained by “Onyx”, who was pulled from my father’s intelligence organization “Darkness” when I was 7 years old.

　A slender but supple physique and amber eyes.
The lightness of his body is just like a cat’s, and he has a very troublesome … but cute personality that makes you want to tie him down against his will. (yes this is what’s originally written)

　Perhaps because Amber grew up as an orphan, he had a lot of dislikes.
He made this demand of me when I first signed his contract.

“Become my owner.
Never throw me away.
And I will do anything.”

　I became his employer and owner after that.
Yes, Amber is a man, but what of it? The code name is based on their eye color, their gender isn’t important.
Besides, since he has the kind of good looks that would make a woman run away barefoot, I think it's a surprisingly good fit.

　I was shocked by the contents of Amber’s report.

” ‘Tomorrow is finally the condemnation event,’  that’s what she said?”

　By daring to recite it, I firmly chewed on the fact that this information wrought forth.

　My hand trembled as I held the cup of tea, the fragrant liquid rippling in the cup.
Then Emma, the maid immediately took the cup away.
Emma is also a member of the “Shadows” and has the code name “Peridot”.

　I'm glad that Mrs.
Comins, an etiquette instructor, wasn’t present.

　I'm still lacking in training for me to show my displeasure.

　Those present are all my subordinates, so I don't need to worry about them, but my daily training will still come in handy.
You can never be too careful.

　Emma turned her worried gaze at me as I rubbed the furrow in my brow.
Her beautiful, clear, light green eyes swayed, living up to the name Peridot.

“It's rare to see the young lady so shaken up.
Has the tea been poisoned?”

” … I wouldn't be hurt by any numbing medicine.
It would be instantly detoxified by my self-healing magic.

　No, this is a big deal — “

“Is that delusional remark from the crazy saint candidate so important?”

“It's important for me.”

　My name is Rebecca Howard.
The first-born daughter of Marquis Howard; I’m about to graduate from the Royal Remus Academy tomorrow, and … I am a reincarnated soul who, in addition to the 17 years of this life, have lived a total of 60 years from my previous life

　Now that I remember my previous life, I can understand why I was a strange child who surprised those around me.
The memories that were locked away in the back of my mind — the memories of living in Japan probably influenced me when I was younger.

　What is a “relaxed education” and do you know the word “cramming education”? I spent my childhood in the “old days,” enduring entrance exam wars and surviving the ice age of employment, and it seems that my “corporate slave” spirit is still alive and well even after being reborn. (idk what she means by “ice age employment”)

　I was an ordinary, average person.
I had a loving husband and a good job.
When I saw my only son come of age, my husband and I went on a trip abroad as a celebration.
My last memory of him was us getting into an accident, so I can only assume that he’s died.
What happened to my husband, my other half, is the only thing that worries me, but now I have no way of knowing.

　And now.

　I’ve been reincarnated into another world as the eldest daughter of the historic House of Howard in the Kingdom of Lendor, a large country on the continent of Grani that would be equivalent to another world from the perspective of Earth.