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

"Can Dia write a book?"

A calm voice descended from right next to me. Due to the height difference, I had to raise my face almost directly upward to look at Ruri.

"I'm not the one writing it. I have a friend who loves reading, so I thought I could ask her to write it for me."

If I said I could write it, they might suspect me later. Everyone has such good memories, so I have to be careful not to say anything wrong.

"I see. I wanted someone to write about spirits."

"Stories about spirits? Aren't there famous tales in every country?"

"Not those fairy tales. I think humans should know more about living with spirits in this world, which isn't difficult or special."

"Ah! That's a great idea, as expected of you, Ruri!"

"Is it?"

I couldn't help but jump at Ruri. Despite being reincarnated from Manual Kingdom Japan, what am I doing? Before publishing a thin book, there are things I must do.

"Let's publish it! 'You Too Can Live with Spirits: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Spirits!'"

"A guidebook?"

"Yes. Instead of a story, let's publish a book that explains how to raise spirits specifically."

Ruri, who had suggested it, didn't seem to fully understand. Other spirit kings watched us chatting happily. Honestly, this book is more needed in their country than in the empire.

"Are you going to compile the stories Dia and Aran told in various towns?"

"That's right, Chris-oniisama. We'll make it simple with lots of pictures for children, explaining things like when a spirit reaches a certain size, you should start talking to it."

When I made a small circle with both hands in front of my face, Jin, who had turned into a spirit, tried to fit into the circle. But Jin, who had already become a spirit beast, was too big even in his spirit form.

"For someone Jin's size, maybe like this?"

When I enlarged the circle, Jin happily passed through it repeatedly. How cute.

"Starting from the basics, using simple words. Explaining which attributes correspond to each color, what kind of magic can be used as they grow, and how farming becomes easier as the number of spirits increases. Many people want to know how much magic one needs to raise spirits of multiple attributes. Even commoners with little magic could give one attribute spirit magic daily. Although it might take ten years to raise a spirit beast, some people still want to do it. And if you properly give them magic, you can maintain a good relationship even if they stay as spirits."

"I see. If the text is minimal, translation will be easy too. It could be used in other countries."

Duke Powell, who loves spirits, seemed very enthusiastic. Some people might not get it without a tangible example, but this book will undoubtedly be useful for children who want to raise spirits and those struggling with it now.

"Chris-oniisama, could you help with the writing?"

"I can help with compiling statistics, but writing in a way that's easy for children to understand..."

"How about asking Erda? She has always been a bookworm."

Mother, that was just Erda reading because she couldn't keep up with our conversations and activities. I think she likes reading, though. But recently, Erda told me she couldn't keep up with our overachieving brothers and my active nature. She used to stay at the castle for months during the winter, so we didn't treat her as a guest and did our own things.

"Good idea. Talk to Erda. Count Bliss sent her to the castle to be your conversation partner, but it seems only Count Edkins' sisters are being favored."

What? I thought she was staying with us during the winter social season while the family was in the capital. That's what I heard.

"Count Bliss still considers himself Berisario's top vassal. The count was also assisting Father at the imperial palace."

I understood after hearing Chris-oniisama's explanation. Both Count Bliss and Count Edkins managed territories under Berisario before becoming part of the empire. Many older people still value Berisario over the imperial family. Count Bliss, a capable man, holds a key financial position at the imperial palace but openly states his allegiance to Berisario. Recently, the underwhelming Count Edkins has been involved in joint ventures with us, and his daughter has become my aide and is marrying into a duke's family. That would understandably unsettle others.

"Understood. I'll talk to Erda."

"It would be wise to involve the Spirit Ministry too. This year, the chief and deputy mage from the Magic Ministry are leading the Spirit Ministry."

"Really?! Why?"

"They're heavily influenced by you, focusing solely on spirit beasts."

What are they doing? The Magic Ministry is supposed to research magic and magical tools.

"They call themselves your followers. It's problematic for Berisario's influence to control multiple departments."

The crown prince sighed, holding his head, but will he be okay? His schedule is packed until night.

"Earl Larna of the Magic Ministry has become the chief mage. He's an excellent mage who can use spatial magic."

Deril's father is the chief mage now. That family is related to the Marquis of Coraline. In any case, it means all the marquises are expanding their influence.

"I'm visiting the Royal Guard's public training day, so I'll also stop by the Spirit Ministry."

Distributing the manual to neighboring countries, increasing spirit keepers, would surely reduce followers of the Nicodemus Church. I want people to realize the immediate impact of having or not having spirits, not as a distant empire's issue but a personal concern.

Still, it's a lifelong regret that I didn't notice this until Ruri pointed it out. My desires are to blame.

Should I ask for temple bells to ring on New Year's Eve in this world too? Ah, the new year has already begun. I can't rid myself of desires this year. I'm Diadora, a ten-year-old beauty full of desires. I'm planning to spread my desires and pull a few noble ladies into the depths with me.

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Putting desires aside, I have a mountain of things to do. As soon as we return to the palace, everyone except Berisario must stand on the balcony facing the square with Crown Prince Andoryuu, showing our faces to the celebrating citizens. The crown prince will also give a brief speech. Only Chris-oniisama will participate from Berisario. Father is in a good mood since morning, dedicating himself to his duties as a lord in the territory.

While the royal family stands on the balcony, preparations for the ball are underway in the largest hall of the castle. It seems the lower-ranked people have already started entering.

"Ugh. Mother, I asked for a plain look, but this fabric looks golden under the light!"

"It's fine. Others are more flamboyant, so this is modest."

Liar! This stands out compared to the debutantes' white-themed outfits. Stop trying to sneak in that big jeweled hairpin.

"Isn't a modest image more fitting for the fairy princess?"

"At this point?"

Can I hit Aran-oniisama?

"If you quietly watch the debutantes' group dance and their first dance, you'll be fine. Besides, the crown prince's fiancée candidates will stand out more."

"Will they be announced?"

"Yes. Of course, Chris's engagement will be discussed, and the engagements of Duke Rampling and Mia, and Elton and Irene, will be announced too."

Wow. Announcing adult children's celebrations will drop bombshells. Many will be plunged into despair.

"Indeed, I won't stand out."

Compared to that, my dress doesn't matter.

"If you're ready, please move."

The guide arrived, so I stood up, checked my dress for wrinkles, and left the room. This isn't the usual room assigned to Berisario in the palace but a special waiting room prepared near the hall for this event. From here, we just need to head straight into the hall without waiting. All the other nobles have already entered the hall. Duke Powell seems to have entered before Berisario. The order of entry and position in the hall reveal one's current fame and power, making this first official event of the year very significant.

Since Chris-oniisama is acting separately, I was escorted by Aran-oniisama, walking behind my parents. When I glanced back, I saw Kamiru, Keith, and Salomon coming out of the waiting room.

Luftanen's national attire isn't like an aloha shirt. Their formal wear is a long black coat with unique embroidery from the chest to the waist, reaching below the knees. It's an A-line design, with the coat's lower part flaring out and black boots. Kamiru's white shirt, Keith's gray shirt, and Salomon's red shirt might indicate their ranks. All three also have fabric draped over their left shoulders like a mantle, held with a decorative clasp, trailing down their backs and secured at their belts' right side. This fabric is essential in Luftanen's formal wear.

Traditional attire suits the people of that country best. All three look incredibly stylish. But Chris-oniisama, who looks like a prince in his white coat, and Aran-oniisama in his dark purple short coat that almost looks black, are equally handsome.

Near the entrance, there are many lower-ranked nobles I don't know by name. Still, those close to the open path are the more influential people within their ranks. Towards the back, I could only see the tops of women's heads as they got buried in the crowd.

As we reached the area where the counts stood, I saw many familiar faces, including some classmates. Since the new year began, Earl Myler has moved up to marquis and stands in a higher position

. Count Edkins also stands close to the marquis. Seeing Earl Bliss and Count Regan together, my father greeted them. Elton is with the crown prince, so he isn't here; only the eldest son, Elmer, and Erda are present.

Elmer is nineteen and will marry next year after his fiancée graduates. His fiancée is a viscount's daughter serving under Berisario, with the same hair and eye color as his father. So, they really love Berisario. It's fine to have pride in your ethnicity, but stop calling me princess.

"Erda, are you staying with us until the academy starts this year too?"

"That's the plan."

"Great, I wanted to discuss something with you. Ah, Irene loves reading too. Could you help me when you're free?"

"I'll match your schedule, Dia."

With these two involved, the spirit-raising manual should work out. I can decide later whether to involve others based on their reactions.

"Princess, is Erda being helpful?"

Stop calling me princess.

"Though Irene will live in the capital, it's like she's marrying into Berisario. Please take care of her."

"It's an honor for our son to marry your friend."

"No, no, we are grateful that your exceptional son chose our daughter."

Next to Count Regan, I saw nine-year-old Ian but not Bart. Although Bart is of age this year, he's not attending due to the recent scandal. He still spends most of his time tending to cattle. By now, he deserves praise. I wouldn't be surprised if he said he'd marry a cow.

After greeting Earl Larna, the new chief mage, we moved on. Though Deril, his son, is my classmate, we've hardly talked. Maybe he sees me as a rival because I haven't learned spatial magic.

Though my parents were bowing to many people, this area is filled with acquaintances, so there's no end to it. We have plenty of time to talk later, so we kept moving. Near the boundary between the marquis and count areas, Count Edkins and Marquis Myler stood together. This is a heavy combination. As Kamiru and the others, who didn't know many people, caught up, Aran-oniisama and Henry spoke with them while I greeted Mia, Nelly, and Ethel. Looking up ahead, I spotted Carla.

Usually, Marquess Johannes is with Marquess Norland, but this year, they're in the middle of the marquis area. Marquess Norland is positioned right next to the marquis due to Monica being a fiancée candidate, with Marquis Orlandi and Marquess Coraline beside them.

"Marquess Carlyle, long time no see. Finally, we can return to our territory."

As expected, Father blatantly ignored Marquess Johannes and greeted Marquess Carlyle. Now everyone knows the rift between Marquess Johannes and Berisario.

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