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

"This is amazing. I've never seen so many spirit beasts gathered together."

"To think there are so many humans who possess all attributes of spirit beasts."

"It's no wonder our people look to the Empire as a model."

"So you’re the Crown Prince? I hear you've already shown excellent governance, even as a child."

Don't all talk at once! Everyone here, including the Crown Prince, looks overwhelmed. The guards have stepped forward to protect the two royal siblings, but they look distressed because they know they can't do much against the spirit kings. Only Paolo looks amused, but he should comfort his subordinates instead of looking exasperated. It's okay. Kohaku and Suou are by the royals' side, so there's no need to worry. I trust Kohaku-sensei to be unbeatable, even against the spirit kings.

Since Ruri is with us, we're much calmer. But my brothers look up at the sky with uneasy expressions. Duke Powell and Elton glance at me as if asking for help, but it's not my fault.

"Hold on. Let's celebrate adulthood first. Isn't that why you came? The spirit kings of Luftanen offer their praise and blessings for the Crown Prince's coming of age."

"We are grateful for the assistance you have provided to Luftanen."

I can tell that Moana and the surrounding spirit kings are from Luftanen. Moana's bright blue outfit with floral patterns at the hem gives off a Hawaiian vibe. The other spirit kings are also dressed in vibrant colors and have minimal clothing. They're all so scantily clad, it's cold just looking at them. Please, put on some coats.

"The spirit kings of Bejaia also offer their gratitude and blessings."

As they spoke, light radiated from their hands, floated into the sky, and scattered in all directions. The same happened with Luftanen’s spirit kings, who seemed to be spreading the blessing power across the Empire. Giving so many blessings to the Crown Prince alone would make him more than human. Receiving blessings means becoming resistant to illness, increasing magic power, and extending lifespan. Does this mean the Empire's land will become more prosperous?

Each country offered words of congratulations to the Crown Prince, with representatives giving their blessings. Tiny particles of light floated in the sky, illuminating the snow with their sparkle. Cheers could be heard from afar, indicating that the townspeople were also looking up at the sky.

But how would other countries perceive this situation? I hope the spirit kings who interact with humans have informed their respective leaders.

"So this is the fairy princess."

"Such marvelous magic power."

After congratulating the Crown Prince, the spirit kings now turned their attention to me. Ruri and my family, along with the spirit beasts, stood ready to protect me. With their eyes gleaming and beaming smiles, they approached enthusiastically. This is scary!

"What a beauty. I can't wait to see her grow up."

"Wouldn't she be perfect for our duke?"

From what I remember, Bejaia is embroiled in an internal conflict between the royalist faction, supported financially by the Nicodemus Sect, and the ducal faction led by the king's younger brother’s son, who fought against the invading Pendelus and died. The Nicodemus Sect is also a means for Pendelus to acquire foreign currency. The spirit kings are likely aiding the ducal faction to overthrow the royalist faction.

"Fairy Princess, are you aware of the new country established in the north? Your grandparents assisted in its founding. How about coming to our country?"

"Your country isn't even neighboring ours."

"Exactly, it can't even be called a proper country yet."

The spirit kings of Bejaia, Duchamp, and Tabuk are noisy. Each one is suggesting their own royalty or soon-to-be royalty as my potential suitor. Do the named people even know about this? Surely they're not just speaking without permission.

"Stop it. We came here today to celebrate the Crown Prince’s coming of age."

The spirit kings of Luftanen seem to be the ones trying to maintain order. That dark-skinned, red-haired spirit king with curly hair is probably from the country of the fire spirit king.

"You say that because your country seems prosperous with the fairy princess’s help."

"We also want her to help our country achieve harmony between humans and spirits."

Why should I? What could I even do if I went to a country I don’t know? To the people there, I'd be a suspicious noble from an empire they don't trust. They would only be wary of me. And why hasn't any country managed to coexist properly with spirits yet? If I hadn’t been born, what would have happened to this area? Well, that’s probably why I was reincarnated with my memories. But the responsibility is overwhelming.

"Enough! If you keep this up, leave at once."

Finally, Suou lost his temper.

"Kohaku, why are they interfering in human marriages? Isn’t there a rule against interfering?"

The Crown Prince stepped forward, his face and the faces of the surrounding adults tense.

"Don’t worry. I won’t let them act out of turn."

While hidden behind Ruri, surrounded by my family, I peeked out slightly to see Kohaku. His smile was reassuring, but I could tell he was seriously angry.

"The Empire's current state is thanks to Dia’s family and the royal family's understanding. I won’t allow anyone to take her to another country."

Hisui, who had also begun to lose her temper, caused the wind to pick up. The temperature seemed to drop a bit too. But I wasn't cold since my brothers held me tightly to keep me safe. Mother, on the other hand, was nervously opening and closing her fan, creating sharp snapping sounds.

Father and Ruri were whispering to each other.

"Why is she silent?"

The fire spirit king from the Starke Kingdom, who had been observing from a distance, spoke up.

"This concerns her, so we should hear her opinion."

"Indeed. Are you not allowed to speak? Such a kind and gentle-looking girl. It’s worrisome."

"Even if she can talk, she's just a ten-year-old child. She might be too scared to speak, fearing repercussions."

To those who quietly looked away or stifled laughter, step forward. When I stand quietly, I look like a delicate, kind, and beautiful girl. Naturally, the spirit kings of Starke would think so.

Wait. I'm not just saying this. I truly am a kind-hearted girl. See how modest I am, even acknowledging it?

"Dia, they want to hear your opinion."

Even Ruri had a smile on his lips. The Crown Prince had a serious expression, with his hand covering his mouth as if trying not to laugh. The Second Prince turned his back on everyone, which isn't appropriate. The former marquises and two dukes seemed curious about what I would say.

Given the context, it's probably best to look sad. Recently, I read that I should show sadness when those around me are suspected. So, mother handing me the fan subtly means to clearly state my stance. Everyone seems to expect that from me.

"Do you want to know my opinion? First, I have a question."

I stepped away from my brothers and stood beside Ruri, gently tapping my palm with the fan as I looked up.

Who needs to act like a proper young lady now? I abandoned that three steps ago.

"Who brought such disrespectful spirit kings to the Crown Prince's celebration?"

Looking around at the surprised faces of the spirit kings, I turned to Ruri beside me.

"Moana has been saying it's unfair that only Luftanen benefits since meeting you. We decided to compromise a little by letting them see you since they rarely get the chance. They're probably desperate not to miss this opportunity."

"Ruri and the others have always been good to me, so I'm happy to help where I can. I wouldn’t have minded meeting them. But this behavior is unacceptable. Isn’t it against the rules for spirit kings to interfere in human matters? Why are you discussing my marriage?"

"Well, but the duke is truly a good man..."

"I will not marry anyone with a claim to the throne."

I pointed the tip of the fan sharply at the wind spirit king of Bejaia, who hadn't given up yet.

"And having all-attribute spirit beasts is a minimum requirement."

"No royalty?"

Is that so surprising? The other spirit kings looked at me and the royal siblings in astonishment.

"Then there's a fine young man in the duke’s camp. The heir to an earl, leading the army..."

"Bejaia is currently in a civil war. Do you expect me to marry into a country at war? I'm shocked."

I cut off the spirit king mid-sentence without hesitation. Opening the fan, I dramatically widened my eyes while covering my mouth.

"Please resolve your internal conflict first, then come back. And as for you, Tabuk, I dislike the cold. I can’t live in a northern country with harsh winters that last for months. Also, I could barely remember my grandparents because I rarely saw them. That’s because they were helping with the founding of Tabuk."

Covering my mouth with the fan, I looked into the distance as if just realizing this. If I looked a bit sad, it would be perfect.

“It's the same for other countries. Ignoring my family and discussing my marriage in such a setting is beyond rude. I’ve made my opinion clear. Is that satisfactory?”

"Wonderful! Ah, I knew our country..."

The wind spirit king of Bejaia, who approached excitedly while shouting, was restrained by other spirit kings, one holding him in a headlock and the other covering his mouth with both hands.

"You only make things worse when you talk, so be quiet!"

"The person proposing should be the one to approach her."

Spirit kings are really quirky and full of personality. Despite my brazen

 words, no one is angry. They seem to have more to say but hesitate, probably fearing my disapproval. The only ones relieved and pleased were the spirit kings from the Starke Kingdom.

"You can clearly express your opinions, and you’re in an environment where that’s allowed."

"Everyone here is a great supporter of mine. The royal family and my family allow me to pursue what I love freely."

"Are you happy?"

"Yes. I love Azelia, its people, and my family."

So, there's no way I'm marrying off to a far-off country at ten years old. I won't get engaged until I'm fifteen. Before that, I want to fall in love.

"Dia, about eighty years ago in Starke, there was a very powerful girl who raised all-attribute spirit beasts."

Was she a reincarnated person too?

"Yes. She was naturally gifted with strong magic. Spirits hadn't been born in Starke for a long time, so we were delighted and went to meet her. Because of that, she became famous and eventually engaged to the Crown Prince..."

Whether or not she was a reincarnated person, I'll have to ask later since they probably explained I'm keeping it a secret. Still, her circumstances seem similar to mine. Born with strong magic, she initially played with spirits, giving them magic, and then actively raised them after researching with Wiki-kun. Then spirit beasts appeared, and she met Ruri.

In my case, my two overpowered brothers made sure no one worried about me being unique, and Ruri immediately became my protector, preventing anyone from interfering. But things didn't go as smoothly for her.

"She chose to end her own life."

Hey, what? Why bring that up during a celebration!

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