Translator: OkubyouKun Editor : Fluffthoughts
[These blue roses are called Ondina.]
[So blue roses really exist?]
Even though I have no knowledge about flowers while on the sickbed, I know that it’s possible to cultivate blue roses in my previous life so I ended up voicing my question.
In addition, it seems that there was a successful example with the technology of recombining genes in the past world when searching for memory.
The flower bed that I saw for the first time are blooming beautifully in the springy sunshine.
Just like the kuku fruit, there are a lot of food in this world which don’t exist in my previous life, but there are a lot of flowers which I have a memory of in that life as well.
As I listen to the gardener’s explanations while looking at the flowers, the one that caught my attention the most was, as expected, the roses.
It was surprising to know that there’re a lot more various colors even among the roses. Not only pink or red but yellow and white, and also blue.
[No, blue ones were not found in the rose species. What is now called blue rose could be obtained by extracting red pigment from red rose……Rather, it refers to a variety that is close to purple. However, Sheryl-sama sure is knowledgeable, to know that blue rose doesn’t really exist.
I can’t say it. I can’t say that those are popular in my previous life.
I return the gardener’s words with a smile. Recently, I’ve discovered that “smile when in front of trouble tactic” is really useful.
[The purple color certainly has a slight tinge of blue, huh. So you removed the red pigment from them…?]
[Ah! You can’t just casually touch them! This variety has especially small and numerous thorns.]
[I’m sorry, I just…]
I hurriedly stopped my extended hand unconsciously.
Although the branches look thin and fragile, it seems that there is no mistake that it’s a rose.
[I will give Sheryl-sama a suggestion.]
[Nicole…]
While I was in the middle of thinking, Nicole said to me.
On my walking rehab, instead of the wheelchair, I had Nicole’s hands assisting me.
My hair has been cut up to the corner of my eyes. (TN:Must be the bangs.)
Even though my hair has lost all its pigments.
[Oh my, have you found out? When the topic about your hair has reached my ears, the first thought that came to mind is this Ondina. Although the lower leaves fall to such extent that they seem to wither even while being cared for, these roses are often filled with flowers…… Aah, even if it isn’t given a lot of care, it’s flowers still manages to bloom. It’s just that, although they easily get injured and are susceptible to diseases, is it considered their characteristics? We have nurtured them as if they’re Sheryl-sama.]
[It’s kind of embarrassing being compared to a flower.]
[When I listened to those words just now, I have confirmed that they do resemble Sheryl-sama. Could we bring some to the room?]
[Of course! I will prune some and bring them later. Ondina also is very fragrant. In the language of flowers, it means “God’s blessing” and “dream come true”.]
[What a wonderful thing! For there to be such a flower who embodies Sheryl-sama so much!]
[Have you finally understood
The two men who seemed to understand each other shared a passionate handshake.
I’m begging you, please don’t call a guy beautiful in front of his face.
After that, while listening to the excited gardener’s explanations, I thoroughly enjoyed the colorful flowers.
[It should be about time for Bellom-sama to arrive.]
[It’s that time already? Well then, shall we go and meet him at the entrance?]
There will be an examination by Bellom-sensei this afternoon.
Although it’s called examinations, all he’s been talking about lately are regarding the magical studies and the like.
According to my knowledge form my previous life, Bellom-sensei will give me something strange.
[Well then, please sit on the wheelchair.]
[I can’t stay standing?]
[You may not. Because you have walked enough for today. Pushing yourself too hard will be harmful.]
[Is that so…]
When it comes to my health, Nicole won’t budge an inch.
We gave thanks to the garden grandpa and let the flowerbeds behind.
Mother welcomes us upon entering the mansion.
[Sheryl, how were the flowerbeds?]
[They were very pretty, there’re also some cute flowers, I enjoyed it very much.]
[Is that so… Mother also wanted to see them with you… I could’ve also taught you about the language of flowers.]
[If madam had gone together, the time wouldn’t have been enough.]
It seems that if Mother starts looking at flowers, she’ll take a very long time because she really loves them.
Because they said I mustn’t get tired before Bellom-sensei arrived, instead of a “doctor stop”, they gave me a “Nicole stop”. (TN: I’ve no idea how else to phrase this.)
[When we have the time, let’s see them together again, okay?]
[That’s right, you promise me, Sheryl. At that time, I will be pulling your hand.]
[….At that time, I would like to be able to walk by myself.]
However, with these feet of mine which have lost their strength, it will likely be a very long time before I’ll manage to stand properly.
Although they no longer tremble like a newborn fawn…
Moreover, upon witnessing such a scene, I feel like their overprotection has intensified.
Even the maids start to fuss when they see a slight change to my eye color. Although it is Nicole’s job to tell them off.
On top of the wheelchair, as my eyes ended up staring at a distant place, I picked up Bellom-sensei’s Mana from my Mana sense.
Because Sensei’s Mana emission is greater than normal, it’s very easy to tell him apart from the rest. Although according to Sensei, the First Prince’s is more amazing. I guess there won’t be an opportunity to meet him.
Finally, the sound of a horse carriage has entered everyone’s ears.
[Welcome and thank you for coming.]
[Ooh, if it isn’t Sheryl. You look healthy.]
Starting with Mother’s greeting, everyone lowered their heads and greeted Mr. Bellow.
When Sensei was accepting the greeting and saw me, he happily patted my head.
[However, have you cut your hair again? It doesn’t look any different from the last time I saw you.]
[Because we cut it regularly.]
[So does having shorter hair really improve your health?]
[It’s just the matter of my feelings.]
[Is that so, but having your emotions feeling light also improves your health so I guess it still counts.]
By the way, Bellom-sensei also brought with him some of my cut hair as a remembrance.
For some reason, when it was time for my hair to be cut to my desired hairstyle, everyone working in the mansion besides Sensei gathered around and my hair has been distributed to them one by one.
When I asked whether it’s some kind of custom or something, apparently there’s no special meaning to it.
Why were they distributing my hair?
As usual, we returned to my room together with Sensei’s “fofofofo” laugh.
[By the way, Sheryl. I have something important to tell you today.]
[Yes, what might it be?]
Bellom-sensei sat on the chair and started spreading the documents on the desk.
What’s written in there is “Secondary Academic Research Institute”.
[Your admittance to the Secondary Academic Research Institute has been finalized. To be exact, you’ll be starting as a third-year student.]
[Ha…?]
The news was too unexpected that I asked with a stupid voice.
My mother who’s sitting on the other side has been smiling happily, though…… That that smile seems similar to when my brother made it to the third year of highschool must have been my imagination, right?
[I have already explained this to your parents. I thought that I should tell you directly.]
[Again… why so suddenly?]
[Oh, I’ve been thinking about it since before. That’s because I’m looking forward to what kind of magician you are going to become.]
[I’m honored.]
[However, the biggest thing of all is that you’ve managed to survive the Dreaming Illness. From here on, I’ll start talking about something bad.]
As he said so, Bellom sensei lifted his cup and moisturizes his throat.
I can feel a dark aura coming next to me……Aah. Mother is completely angry.
[After the announcement of the food inventory for the Dreaming Illness has spread, your name has become renowned throughout among the nobles. Do you understand? They are those whose children have Dreaming Illness and those who have later acquired it. And there are those among them who are desperate. This is a foolish thing to say but, one day, I’ve received a report about a plan to kidnap you. Of course, I prevented it from happening.]
[For you to receive such information, does that mean that Sensei has anticipated this from the start?]
It is impossible to sense the kidnapping plan of an aristocrat who is especially not a duke, unless you spread the information network in advance.
[I really didn’t wish for it to come true, though. I also concealed some secret schemes against you. There might be some who thought that researching about you might open a new door.……Those schemers even thought what might happen if they drink your blood. Each and every one of them is only foolish ideas.]
[Those are some disturbing ideas.]
It’s at the level of drinking a young girl’s blood to stay young. By the way, instead of drinking it, using the transfusion seems to have some effect.
Whatever the case, there is no way that just by using my blood would cure the Dreaming Illness.
[I didn’t talk to Sheryl about this, but it’s not like there are no offers regarding that. He seemed to have consulted Bellom-sama about that crazy idea and has been played successfully. Truly… a terrifying thing.]
When I was gaping my mouth heavily, my mother held me gently.
It seems that I’m causing worry even to a place I don’t know.
[We managed to prevent them this time, but we don’t know about next time. That is why I’d like to ensure your safety by enrolling you in middle school. You know of its dormitory system, don’t you?]
[Yes, my brother is staying in one.]
[Wouldn’t he be graduating high school next year? I have a lot of associates in there and there is no need to worry about other people sending people in to check on you. I am the most powerful person in the academic research laboratory, after all.]
[I agree.]
[…If you’re able to enter smoothly, it will lighten my shoulders a bit. You can look at me with more respect, you know?]
[I have deep respect for Bellom-sensei, you know?]
It’s just that the magic-crazy grandpa is too much inside me.
When I look up and tilted my head, Bellom-sensei sighed.
[A natural amongst natural and intentionally willful, it seems that you’ll become an amazing person.]
[Is there something?]
[*Cough* Well, that’s that. The new term will start in February so get your things prepared.]
[I understood the circumstances but is it okay if I get in suddenly?]
[Do you mean ability-wise? If that’s so then no problem. Haven’t I reviewed this before and tested it? That was the entrance exam for the third year. Whew, it’s been a while since I’ve given a perfect score.]
[I basically have nothing else to do aside from studying.]
When you enter the academy, you can finish reading the manual and start with the research books like normal.
Another preparation made by Bellom-sensei was to hire a private tutor.
[Although you are lacking practical skills, but you can easily use intermediate magic so I judged it to be alright.
Because you don’t like it, you won’t be given any special treatment. As for your aid in living there, I’ll just leave Nicole for that. Don’t worry because there are nobles who bring their chamberlains and maids with them when entering the dorms.]
[Don’t those nobles belong to the royal family…?]
[Sheryl, just because our house is that of a Baron, you don’t have to back down. You have a value, and that is being accepted by Bellom-sama.]
The eyes of my mother who is holding my hand are shining.
Well, it’s much better than the previous gloomy feeling she showed previously.
I just want her to breathe a little.
[Yeah. Though that’s been said, you’d probably have a hard time going around the campus so I chose a student to guide you around. You will have time to meet him later.]
[Thank you for everything.]
[That’s just how much I have expectations from you. Though it’s not like I’m putting pressure on you.]
[I will do my best to meet your expectations.]
[No rush, no rush. Because you have a tendency to overdo things, this is such a good opportunity to enjoy your youth.]
[Youth.]
I thought I didn’t have it within me, though.
But I wonder how far can I go if I start blending with others when I’ve never had contact with strangers before.
There’s a bit of anxiety but……Just as Bellom-sensei said, just enjoy it when you’re given the opportunity to do so!
[Listen well, Sheryl, if there’s a child you’re concerned about then tell Nicole immediately, okay? I will be checking on you every now and then. Also, remember that no matter how cute girls are, they’re all strong. Nicole should keep it in mind.]
[Certainly, Madam.]
Looking at the space that both of them are staying, I feel like my path to enjoy youth is getting further away.
Looking at me who got a bit exhausted because of Mother’s words, Bellom-sensei laughed with “fuofofofo”.
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[So this is the academic city, Yankuiyu.]
I am admiring the liveliness of the city while inside the carriage.
The lively energy fills the air causing my tension to also rise. I ended up unconsciously looking out the window.
Time passes by quickly and now I’m entering the middle school’s dormitory.
Since the Secondary Academic Research Institute and the Higher Academic Research Institute are located in the same building, a big city has been built around it.
On the cobbled streets are stationary shops for students, equipment shops, and stalls dealing with sweet and easy-to-eat snacks to cure students who are tired of studying are crowded.
The architectural style in which thin red bricks and white walls stand out as one, and there were colorful stall tents and it were vivid in the eyes.
Apart from shops, as all the students enter the dormitory, the functions of the cities seem to be diverse in the residential areas of those who will cooperate with them.
[Sheryl–sama, are you not tired?]
[It’s because I’ve been sitting the whole time. I’d like stretch my back and body but I’m not tired at all.]
Because it was my first long-distance travel ever since I was born, I took a lot of breaks.
Both Mother and Big Brother who were worried about me wanted to come along but I politely declined.
Even so, there are a lot who has many companions during their move. During the travel, all I need to do is sit and wait for us to reach to our destination so having Nicole alone should be enough.
One of the guards who saw me looking at the state of the city from the window calls out.
[We will arrive in the middle school premises in a while. Are you sure you don’t want to stop over the city?]
[Yes. Because it seems to be difficult to walk properly in this crowd.]
[This is…I’m very sorry.]
He who’s sitting in the front seat gazed on my feet and in a moment lowered his head. He also hit the guy sitting next to him with his elbow.
[No, it’s just that I heard from my brother that it’s the most crowded here when the new semester is about to start, so I plan on going when the city’s calmed down.]
So please don’t worry about, I said with a beautiful smile.
To put it bluntly, my guardian who’s sitting beside me won’t give me permission to get outside.
[If you want something, let’s have Jule-sama get it for you. Even now his neck must have gotten longer while waiting for you.]
[You’re right, I feel like he’s gonna come get us if we keep him waiting any longer.]
My older brother who’s already enrolled in high school has already finished all his necessary work to stay in the dorm.
I remember him actually telling me that he’ll come get me if ever I’m late.
The carriage stopped while I was thinking. I heard the sound of horse hooves clopping.
We seem to have reached our destination.
[We will get off first. Sheryl-sama will follow after us.]
The escorts got off first to confirm my safety.
Since we’ve arrived at the middle school, I don’t think there’s a need to do that but just in case, I kept it in my mind.
We heard a voice saying it’s okay so Nicole offered me his hand and I got off the carriage.
[Sheryl!!!]
As soon as I got off, I was immediately hugged by my brother.
[Was everything alright? Were you not in pain? It must have been cramped inside the carriage.]
[Big Brother.. honestly speaking, this moment is the most crampy of all.]
Moreover, as I’m caught between Big Brother’s arms and chest, I can’t get out.
As I was repeatedly tapping his back, he finally loosened his hold.
Big Brother’s burning red hair enters my eyes.
[To the escorts, I’d like to thank you for protecting us through the whole journey.]
[No, we did not do anything special so……Sheryl-sama has worked hard, too.]
Because it’s impossible to get of Big Brother’s embrace, I turn them with just my face even though it’s rude.
While looking at our situation warmly, they rode the carriage and left.
[I will be protecting Sheryl from now on, okay! You can rest assured.]
Upon my brother’s words, a conversation from the past came to my mind
{I will become a magic knight and protect Sheryl!}
{Then I will become a mage and protect Big Brother, too!}
It was a conversation back when I still had no idea that I couldn’t use magic.
Now that I’ve come to use magic, I don’t think my brother needs to be protected.
[Then, I will be in your care. Was it a gateway here? ]
Since the front entrance of the dormitory was crowded with people, we’re drop off at a place where they specially carry supplies in.
It’s about time that the sun sets and the neighborhood is getting dim.
Since we were sending the luggage ahead of time with another flight, we only need to go to the room with my wheelchair.
[I’ll Nicole to process the paperwork for the dorm.]
[I understand.]
Bringing the necessary requirements, Nicole left and headed towards the dorm’s reception.
Since he’s an alumni, he won’t get lost. I wonder why the Cadir Family is working in our house?
By the way, Nicole’s father is the aide of my father. When grandpa retires, it seems he’ll take over.
I heard of Nicole graduating in middle school when I was told about the enrollment……Does a butler need to have a qualification as a magician?
[The high school and middle school dorms might be apart but the buildings are adjacent so if something happens, you have to call me immediately, got it?]
[I will pray that nothing will happen.]
[Just in case because Sheryl is very cute…]
What kind of worry is that?
As expected, because it’s the general passage, a lot of students come and go through here.
Although I’m gathering attention on the way, it can’t be helped since there’s no other student who’s in a wheelchair.
Also, is it because Big Brother is a high schooler that a lot of students are looking at him?
[Isn’t that Bashral-senpai?]
[The one who has consecutively won in fighting festival? Rather, who’s that in the wheelchair?]
So Big Brother was the repeating champion of the fighting festival?
Before that, I have no idea what the fighting festival means.
Upon hearing those whispers, I looked up .
[Big Brother, are you famous?]
[Me? I wonder……There are other people like me who is famous in Sheryl’s grade.]
That’s right.
It seems that on the same grade as me, there’s the First Prince.
Originally, the school would encourage studies by grouping together students of the same age so they can pass the high school exams with their own capabilities, so he did not skip grades.
Even with that said, considering the number of nobles who wants to have connections to the royalties……it seems that’s the real intention.
Thanks to that, the children from the marquis to the earls always surrounds the prince.
Certainly, compared to it……When I thought up to that, maybe my brother is just as famous and I’m unaware of it?
[What is a fighting festival?]
[Ah, it’s an annual spring event. It is divided into the magician’s division and a magical knight division, and they compete against each other. It is also the biggest event in this academic city, but I guess you don’t know.]
[Yes, it’s the first time I’ve heard it.]
[Because the Royal Family also attends to watch, it’s turned into a festival. Oh, this is Sheryl’s room.]
By the way, the dormitory is a three-story building with red bricks and white brick edges, with each floor assigned consecutively from the top floor for the first years, the second floor for second years and first floor for third years.
It’s great that my room is in the first floor since it’ll be hard to climb up with a wheelchair. It’s also easy to move because the floor is made of wood and is flat.
[It’s wider than I expected.]
[Really? By the way, when you become the dorm head, you get a single room bigger than this and there is a bath there too.]
As it’s called the student dormitory, I imagined several people sharing the same room but with one person’s room laid out for two people with the door attached in the middle, the personal space was secured properly.
The beds were not bunk beds, but were single bed. (Does that type of bed exist?)
While it’s a bit cramped, but I find the shower room quite satisfying.
The shower has water attribute and fire attribute mana stone attached, you can take a hot water bath without worrying about time. The manastone has little mana……It is very convenient because it works just by the user thinking of “wanting to use it”.
The electricity in the previous life seems to be replaced by mana in this world, and although I may see magic tools using magic stone, I never saw any electric appliances.
We will use the room that two students originally use for me and Nicole.
[Just know that I will come accompany you every time you feel lonely, okay.]
[….Didn’t you say that the high school dorm is far?]
[I’ve found a loophole after all these years.]
[Playboy.]
[Guha~ah!]
Why do you know about the dorm’s loophole?
Although the girls’ dorms and the boys’ dorms have separate roads, but there should be an intersection somewhere and that’s probably what he’s using.
Because the grade can be divided by ability, not by age, there are also people in the same age as the older brothers in the middle school. (I am truly confused, too.)
[Ah…Regarding your studies, isn’t Welmina taking care of it?]
[She seems to be a fan of yours, Big Brother.]
[Aah, yeah. Isn’t she a bright and good girl?]
[Although she has a strong habit, it’s indeed true that she’s a good girl. I’ve also heard that you went on a date.]
[Instead of a date, we were just walking together in the same road!]
[You also went inside the cakeshop together wearing a disagreeable face, as expected of the famous guy.]
[Just up to where has that girl been telling…]
Upon my retort, Big Brother wobbled and collapsed near the wall.
[Isn’t it good? It’s not bad to be a famous man, you know?]
[….If only you’re saying it out of jealousy, that would be my saving grace.]
He seems to understand that it is a criticism against him being with multiple partners.
[If you understand, can’t you do something about it?]
[Uu… this is just sexual harassment…]
According to Welmina, they seemed to have no intimate contact with each other so I’ll just leave it at this for today.
Even from my point of view as a man, my brother has a wide back and he looks cool so I understand why women won’t be able to leave him alone.
[My apologies for being late.……Why is Jule-sama being hit?]
[The usual.]
[Aah]
Nicole began unpacking as soon as he got convinced since I usually tease my brother about his relationships with women.
[I’ll help, too.]
[Well then, Sheryl-sama, please read the pamphlet the dorm gave me about its rules and regulations.]
[…………]
Does that mean it’s okay to help?
I accidentally dropped it and Nicole hurriedly followed up after me.
[This is my job and I already know about the dorm rules! It’s definitely not because SHeryl-sama will get in the way or something!]
[Alright, Sheryl! Let’s leave the luggage to Nicole and take a nap!]
[I’ll pass on that.]
Even though I refused resolutely, Big Brother picked me up and carried me to the bad.
[Do you want to take a shower first?]
[I will do it at night.]
[I see. Then Nicole, wake us up when it’s time for dinner.]
[I understand.]
I decided to sleep since it’s the same time that I take a nap at home.
Nicole understands it so he picks out my sleepwear and helps me changed to it.
Originally, students seem to take meals at the dining room in the dormitory, but I am supposed to be covered by Nicole due to being a patient of the Dreaming Illness. Surely, the time for dinner should be the same back at home.
[Well then, please have a good night.
[Good night.]
[Good night~]
And as soon as I got to the dormitory, I fell asleep while being held in my brother’s arms.
Anne Heath On Four Ikemen Chapter 43