The Reincarnated Count's Daughter Is the Strongest as She Is Loved by the Spirits, Though She Is Only Wishing for Regular Romance!

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Author Notes:

  I’ve revised the character introduction to be more readable on a smartphone screen. Is it clear now?

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"You usually don't even show yourself to humans, do you? You only came because she's here."

Ruri wrapped the blanket around my shoulders and gave Prince Radek a cold stare.

"Barging into a young lady's room at this hour and speaking so rudely is incredibly disrespectful."

“No, I didn’t mean to be rude…”

"What do you think her family would say if they knew about this?"

“That would be bad. They’d want to leave immediately and skip the wedding. And Kohaku, please don’t sit on the table.”

Even though it was a low coffee table, having someone squatting on it with shoes was intolerable to my Japanese sensibilities.

"Then make some space."

With Kohaku sitting on the opposite side from Ruri, I was now flanked by my guardians like a child.

Feeling awkward with the blanket over my head, I pulled it back to wear it like a hood.

“As I said before, neither I nor Camille have any intention of revealing Dia's secret to anyone.”

"That's not the main issue here."

Well, it's a major issue for me.

"Rest assured, if these two even attempt to speak of it, the country of Luftanen will vanish from the map."

“What?!”

"Wait, Ruri. Calm down. We won’t let them talk."

"*Sniff sniff*"

What is happening here?

“Hey, why do you guys have more authority than Luftanen's spirit kings?”

"Because we became spirits first and helped establish Luftanen."

"We also dragged out those who had been hiding away for ages."

“That’s right. But why is Moana crying?”

"Because Dia… hates me…"

Are you a child?!

“I understand your strong attachment to the prince and Camille, but you're interfering too much, aren’t you? If other spirit kings started acting the same way, wouldn't humans end up subordinate to them?”

"And what if these two died? Would you go back into hiding again?"

"I know… but…"

Even Kohaku's admonition made Moana clutch her handkerchief and look down. The only time that might have been enjoyable during their long isolation was spent with these brothers. But be careful, human lives are short.

"Let's leave that discussion for later. The immediate issue is this man. He was rude to Dia. Her previous life’s age is irrelevant. She died and was reborn."

“But she has her memories. There are plenty of men in the Empire. Why choose Camille?”

Even under Kohaku's glare, the prince held his ground.

“Camille hasn’t had much interaction with women, so he doesn’t understand them well. Girls in the Empire mature faster. Dia is much more mature than girls her age in Luftanen. With her previous life’s memories, Camille can't handle her.”

People from my past life also said that East Asians look younger. Maybe I seem like a middle schooler to them. Plus, with golden hair, purple eyes, long lashes, and long limbs, I might look more mature than Luftanen girls. If I don't talk or move, that is.

“That’s why I’ve been saying Dia is oblivious to romance. She doesn’t see herself as a romantic prospect. She might not even see men as the opposite sex. Right now, she probably just sees me as someone who brings interesting food.”

Ugh… Damn, Camille, calling me oblivious. But I’m not beaten yet.

“...So she’s not interested in Camille? How could he fail… Oh, was she elderly in her past life and now...”

“Kohaku, can I punch the prince?”

"Go ahead."

"Permission granted."

“Wait, please. If Dia punches him seriously, my brother will die.”

Hold on. There's another person here who thinks I'm a gorilla.

First, they say I tricked Camille and he can't handle me. Then they say they’re upset I’m not interested. What do they want? Are they both brother-complex? What would happen if Chris-sama and this prince had a conversation?

"Radek, why are you so tactless outside of work? Apologize."

"I’m really sorry for my brother."

Is he this blunt with Tatiana-sama too? Is he blunt about his feelings? His eyes are exotic, and he’s a beautiful figure, but his personality is all about directness.

Wait, I used to avoid men like him, seeing them as eye candy to be admired from afar, but now I feel nothing. Is it because I’ve gotten used to beautiful faces thanks to Ruri and Father? Or is it because my mind has matured, and twenty-somethings are out of my range? Or have I really become emotionally barren?!

Gaaah! Withering away before experiencing love is unacceptable!

"Dia was frail in her past life."

Huh?!

"So, in this world, she's compensating by being health-conscious."

“That’s why you run in the training grounds.”

Wait, Kohaku, what are you trying to say? And how does Camille know I run? Who told him?

"She died young before she could even have a boyfriend. She can’t manipulate Camille."

Gah! You didn’t have to announce that I had no love experience in my past life!

"She regretted dying young and causing her parents sorrow. Now, she wants to repay them with a happy marriage and grandchildren. What do you have to say about that?"

“I... see.”

Young, definitely young. Younger than Ruri. I died in my twenties. I died young. But this guilt is overwhelming.

“I told you, didn't I? Dia is savvy in business but clueless in love.”

“Yes. Dia, I apologize for my rudeness.”

No, stop! Don't bow your head! Yes, I was an old lady inside!!

The damage is too great; I want to faint.

“Even if I were elderly in my past life, saying it like that is rude.”

“Is it? If I had lived a long life, I would take pride in it.”

"Men and women see things differently."

Even Aina is getting mad now.

“In any case, the age in the previous life…”

"Doesn't matter. The truth is, you never experienced romance before you died, right?"

Kohaku, you're digging too deep.

“That's not something to be proud of.”

“It couldn’t be helped if she was sick.”

“I deeply regret it. Losing family is painful, and I understand your parents' sorrow. Your determination to live fully in this life is commendable.”

Is this praise going to kill me?

“More importantly! I realized something crucial! Camille doesn’t strictly meet my conditions for a marriage partner!”

Yes, change the subject. Enough about my previous life!

“What do you mean?”

Camille leaned over the table, Ruri subtly shielding me with her arm and pulling the blanket back over my head.

“Anyone with a claim to the throne is off-limits.”

“I have no claim.”

“But if something happens to the prince, or if he doesn’t have children, you would be the next in line, right?”

“Oh, that’s fine. Tatiana-sama is already pregnant.”

“Whaaat?! Shotgun wedding?!”

This man, looking uninterested in romance, already made a move on his fiancée?!

“Shotgun wedding?”

“Dia sometimes says things we don’t understand. Probably from her past life.”

"But I get the gist of it this time."

Kohaku-sama is amazing.

“You criticize me, but the prince is such a lecher!”

Wow, his face turned red in an instant. I thought he’d laugh it off.

“Dia, a girl shouldn’t say such things. Camille, stop laughing.”

“It’s funny seeing my brother flustered.”

"You all seem to be having fun, but it’s late. And the priority is to deal with the Third and Fourth Princes, right? Camille’s marriage can wait."

“Right.”

“Indeed.”

With Kohaku-sensei’s reminder, the prince, Camille, Moana, and Aina all nodded seriously.

“Leave it to me. I’ll capture them.”

Hands on hips, chest puffed out, but you can’t see it through the blanket.

“I see. So this is what she's really like.”

“Isn’t she interesting? Different from other girls.”

“Yes. She seems like someone who would get along well with Camille.”

Hey, you two, don’t get all cozy! I haven’t decided to marry Camille! If this talk is over, let me sleep.

After shooing the prince, Camille, and the spirit kings out, I dove into bed before midnight. The blanket returned to its original purpose, and I quickly fell asleep.

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