[Name: Sasha Winchester (LV.8)]
[Occupation: Sprout Savior]
[Attribute: Key of Mechius]
[Stats: Stamina 28 / Strength 20 / Ability 10 / Intelligence 41 / Health 31]
[Skills: Black Domination (LV.5/SS), Damage Reflection (LV.3/A)]
[Inventory: Healing Potion, 490 Rubies]
I am eight years old and have reached level 8.
While the adolescent-looking Jin occasionally scrutinized me with sharp eyes during the heir education, my skill level did not increase much now that he had stopped treating me roughly.
With various quests like ‘Acquiring Knowledge of Ancient Monsters’ and ‘Guard Dog Training,’ I earned quite a few rubies and raised my stats moderately.
I occasionally chatted with Othello, who had returned to the Taylors, over Lune.
And Evan was barely in my sights.
Rumor has it that Othello frequently shows up at the training grounds, where he’s concentrating on refining his abilities.
There were also unsubstantiated stories that Recardo was quite supportive of Evan.
“Hmmm…….”
By the way, the transparent mushroom Sariya restored my health to 31.
Using that as an opportunity, I spent a year searching through the library for valuable items, even rare books, creating a list that would be helpful to me.
I also referred to the contents of the book Jin gave me. The world’s most powerful items with healing effects – five in total.
- Sariya (already consumed)
- The essence of a Divine Tree – an essence made from the nectar of the Divine Tree, which is said to grow once every thousand years at the sacrifice of a noble being.
- Horn of the Black Dragon – A masterpiece created by Akada’s Archmage, said to have a pair, but both have been lost for 50 years.
- Variation Sonata of Seven Souls – Forbidden alchemy from 300 years ago. Requires killing seven people. Both the alchemist and the method are lost.
- dried scales of an earth dragon
And… aside from these, although not mentioned in the book, there’s something I consider my only hope: ‘Elixir.’
“……Let’s try it today.”
After completing the quest ‘Explore Heirloom Information’ to replenish my 50 rubies, I had 540 rubies to buy what I was hoping for.
Of course, it wasn’t an Elixir.
“Purchase complete!”
[Dried Scales of the Earth Dragon purchased for 500 rubies].
[Rubies remaining: 40].
As a reward for manifesting my powers one year ago, I was given access to the shop.
The store had thousands of items, ranging from tools and magical equipment to potions that could be useful in the real world.
Fortunately, the dried scale of the earth dragon was within my affordable range.
It was worth collecting rubies.
Soon, a shining object appeared in my hand, and a peel the size of a finger emerged.
Ugh…… it doesn’t look appetizing. Still, I have to eat it, right?
I took a deep breath and swallowed the dried scale of the earth dragon with water.
[Health increased. +15]
Oh, it seemed to be working.
46 was not a very high number in a range of 30 to 70 health.
I’d made myself a rule to live by for the time being, for the sake of my long, thin life.
[View People]
[1. Recardo Winchester
Title: Master of Black Flame
Causality: 20%]
[2. Jin Winchester
Causality: 22%]
[3. Othello Winchester
Causality: 24%]
[4. Chenoa Taylor
Title: Ruler of Blue Light
Causality: N/A]
[5. Evan Taylor
Title: 28th Regressor
Causality: 19%]
[6. Permetis Winchester
Title: None
Causality: N/A]
[7. Hector Winchester
Title: Guardian of Black Flame
Causality: N/A]
After the manifestation of my powers, the causality ratio with Othello increased significantly.
As a bonus, my causality with Evan has increased to a frightening degree.
It seems that my power can only be used on targets with a causality rate, and the higher the causality rate, the stronger the effect.
However, manifesting this power will drain my life force. So, rule number one is…… never use this power.
Othello has left for Taylor’s anyway, and even if Evan’s causality is 50%, there’s no point in trying it out.
And continue to search for items that might help increase my health.
“Miss, you look quite healthy today.”
Maya said as she brought fruit and bread.
“I think we can go for a walk today; the wind is warmer now.”
“Mmh, no.”
Maya looked quite stern.
“It’s still cold out, and the doctor said to be careful.”
“Today will be different.”
I told Maya with a confident look on my face.
After a while, the doctor who came for my morning check-up examined me and said that my body seemed to have recovered within normal conditions.
Due to a congenital weak constitution, I needed to be cautious, but he also mentioned that a light walk should be no problem.
Maya looked at me with a doubtful expression for a moment but then nodded.
“I’m glad, Miss. But promise me you won’t overexert yourself.”
“Yeah, I promise.”
***
“I think Miss Permetis is growing more and more beautiful.”
“As if that matters; she can’t compare to Miss Sasha’s little toe. Miss Sasha will probably grow up to be the most beautiful in the Empire.”
“But Miss Permetis is strong and healthy. Her marriage to one of the young masters is almost certain.”
“That’s something to be seen to be believed. Are you just going to keep saying stupid things?”
Sitting on a bench in the lush garden, I overheard the whispers of two maids on the opposite side, one of whom was trimming the branches of a tree.
Maya turned to me with an uncomfortable look.
“Should I give them a piece of my mind? How dare they speak of your presence like that? And comparing our miss to someone else… ”
Certainly, my eight-year-old self is growing up beautifully.
“No, thanks.”
So, no need to feel bad about it.
At the entrance to the mansion, the carriage in which Permetis arrived was parked.
The members of the family demand that the children of collateral bloodlines like Permetis be accepted into the mansion.
When the news spread that Grandfather Hector would return to the mansion, their demands became even more insistent.
Even during Grandfather Hector’s time as the head of the family, as the Affinizu was alive and well, , it was customary to educate all children from direct to collateral lines .
The children of the collateral line are not many.
Among the eight children of the collateral line, only four have been requested for foster care.
Among them, three are aiming to become the right or left hand of Jin in the future, and the remaining one, Permetis, is probably aiming for the position of the family’s daughter-in-law.
The last time when Bashiron brought Permetis, Recardo made a refusal-like statement, but they came back again.
Many predicted that this time, due to the need for the help of collateral line members in the ongoing development project, there would be no choice but to accept their demands.
However, the arrival of Permetis, who was openly hostile to me, did not worry me much.
[Skills: Black Dominance (LV.5/SS), Damage Reflection (LV.3/A)]
In Jin’s opinion, the current me would be stronger than Permetis.
Of course, that’s a secret between the two of us.
“The neglect of the charred Erasinis is appalling. A mansion without a mistress surely poses challenges in management, doesn’t it?”
Timed perfectly, Permetis, linking her arm with Jin’s, approached from the garden side.
Permetis might think she’s more mature than her age, but it seems she still doesn’t know how to hide her true feelings.
“It would have been better if Lady Quellen hadn’t passed away”, Permetis said with a wistful expression when he caught sight of me, as if wanting to provoke me in front of Jin. But there was no need to express discomfort over such obvious manipulation.
“But don’t worry now, brother. While Peri stays here, the garden will be beautifully tended.”
Permetis, who stopped and stood still, smiled brightly.
Damn it, I told myself, don’t get agitated.
“Permetis, Nevil, and Balmont will be receiving education at our estate for a while. Simon is unable to join us because he is suffering from measles.”
Following Jin’s voice, Permetis spoke.
“Let’s get along, Sasha. Forget about the past.”
Forgetting about the past was amusing.
“Because we’re going to be in the same mansion from now on.”
Permetis was still shameless.
“Yeah, but I hope you won’t pay attention to the garden.”
I looked at Permetis and spoke playfully. Not forgetting to smile at her with the same smile.
“What did you say?”
Permetis’s eyes twitched slightly at my words.
“To call that charred Erasinis appalling, sorry to say, but it seems like you have a pitiful eye for flowers.”
“Hah! How rude, Shasha,” she replied.
Although cushioned with “I’m sorry,” it still didn’t sit well with Permetis. Her eyes were blazing with anger, and her expression barely contained it.
“What’s truly rude is Permetis, who can’t even recognize a budding Erasinis, spreading gossip about someone else’s mansion and garden, don’t you think?”
Erasinis rises from the dead. The seed they carried will take root in its place.
Perhaps by summer, it will be covered in a blanket of yellow again.
“A sprout…? Is that…?”
It was a plant with strong vitality and beauty.
“And truth be told, labeling it as the same mansion might not quite capture it. That’s my perspective.”
I guess that the room that Recardo will offer to unwelcome guests will be in the eastern annex.
It had been renovated during the winter to make it comfortable and devoid of discomfort, but it had once been used as servants’ quarters, enough to bruise Permetis’s pride.
“……!”
When I struck a nerve, Permetis couldn’t say anything and just glared at me, clenching her fist as if holding back her anger.
“Oh, that was rude of me. Sorry about that.”
I flashed a bright smile, signaling the victory of this psychological warfare.
With eyebrows raised in anger, Permetis turned on her heel without saying a word and walked away.
Jin turned to me, one corner of his mouth twitching upward.
“You’re mischievous, Shasha.”
“Aren’t you going to comfort her?”
“Why should I comfort her?”
Jin was growing bigger day by day, widening the height difference between him and me.
His hand on my head, he parted his lips.
“Remember that person you were curious about? I took advantage of this opportunity to invite him for foster education.”
I looked at Jin with a puzzled expression.
The one I was curious about?
“Although there was some noise due to the difference in the lineage, I exploited Elysion Akada’s curiosity.”
“If Akada then…….”
“Cassilion Akada.”
My eyes widened.
On several previous regressions, Evan Taylor’s companion created the ‘elixir’ that could cure any illness.
He was someone I had to find eventually.
Thanks for chap
That loner’s friend? The magician?
Lol peri is funny she can provoke others but not the other way around