I was reincarnated into a merciless evil noble and stand at the pinnacle of the magical world, wielding control over magic.~ Just when I had given up on having a heroine, she came to me on her own accord~ - Chapter 13: A Glimpse of the Kirin Child

Chapter 13 – A Glimpse of the Kirin Child

“This should be fine. Now, Hildegarde, try shooting magic at me,” Vanitas said.

“Really? Are you sure?” Hildegarde asked.

“It’s fine. Before our mock battle, there’s something I want to try,” Vanitas replied.

This was the training ground of the Lindblum Marquis family. It was the first time Vanitas had ventured outside since his reincarnation.

Yes, it was a well-maintained training ground. While he couldn’t judge its actual quality, the gardens and facilities around the mansion he saw on the way here were meticulously managed, a testament to the efforts of the servants.

“My Lord! This is too dangerous! Why are you having magic shot at you? If you need a target, as usual, I can-” Christina protested.

Christina was always so dutiful. 

Even when facing an unfriendly master, she would try to protect him if she felt he was in danger. 

Her commitment to upholding promises showed in her dedication to protecting him.

But there was no need to worry.

“Christina.”

“Yes, my Lord?”

“The trigger was Hildegarde’s words, but it’s a good opportunity. I mentioned it earlier, right? I have changed. To show that, we’ll have a mock battle. But before that, I want her to cooperate with me for a bit.”

“…My Lord has changed. It’s about the reincarnation from earlier, right? I didn’t quite understand it, though.”

Christina and the others didn’t know that Vanitas had experienced death once. Unlike his father and the others, they weren’t easily convinced. It couldn’t be helped, given Vanitas’ actions so far, which had left no room for trust.

“Hildegarde’s magic is ‘Earth magic,’ right? I’m prepared for some minor injuries. You don’t need to hold back,” Vanitas instructed.

“My Lord! Oh, Hilde! Make it the weakest magic, please! Alright?” Christina pleaded.

“Well, but…”

“No buts!”

“Alright, a weak magic it is.”

(A weak magic, huh? Yes, that’s a safe starting point.)

“Come, Hildegarde.”

“Yes, my Lord! Mud Shot!”

From the extended hand before Hildegarde’s body, a clump of mud shot out with force, a magical attribute that transformed mana into mud.

Although it was something he wanted, getting hit directly by it would undoubtedly be painful.

But strangely, he felt no fear.

He spread his fingers and stretched his right hand forward, as if to catch the flying mud bullet.

“Ah!!”

“My Lord! Oh dear! I told you! It’s dangerous!”

“Hahaha! Of course. There’s no way I’d succeed on my first try!”

“My Lord, are you okay?”

Rising unsteadily, Vanitas laughed as Christina looked at him with a bewildered expression.

Perhaps she instinctively sensed that he had done something at that moment.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t met her expectations yet.

“I’m sorry. We can try continuing the mock battle. Now, Hildegarde. Shall we?”

“Y-Yes. Let’s do a mock battle.”

“My Lord? Are you going to continue? Ah, your cute face is all covered in mud… Ugh… You’re not injured, right? You’re not, right?”

Ignoring the confused Christina, Vanitas spent the day challenging Hildegarde multiple times, only to be defeated each time.

The mock battle continued endlessly until the sun set, and both of them were totally absorbed in it, repeating the fights over and over until Christina forcibly intervened to stop them.

Vanitas lost track of how many times he was sent flying.

How many times he fell to the ground, he couldn’t say.

But… 

“It’s fun, Hildegarde!”

“Yeah! Master, you’re still weak! But becoming stronger is so much fun!”

They had a great time together.

Through the mock battles, Vanitas felt a deep connection with Hildegarde’s heart.

That made him happier than anything else.

“Both my master and big sister Hilde seem to be really enjoying themselves…” Lapana said.

“Come on, give me back my worries! Having fun all by yourselves… that’s not fair.” Christina grumbled.

Hildegarde lifted up Vanitas, who had lost all strength to stand.

Hmm, it seems I need to improve my stamina a bit.

“Master, you seem different from before… like a different person?”

“Yeah, I’m still Vanitas. …The previous master you knew is no longer here.”

“A little lonely…?”

“I see… so Hildegarde feels that way. Let me say thank you in return. Thank you, Hildegarde. …And from now on, please take care of me.”

“Yeah! I’ll become even stronger, Master!”

The enjoyable time passed in the blink of an eye.

But this day’s memories would not be forgotten.

Hildegarde wasn’t dealing with Vanitas.

She had found him.

Hildegarde wouldn’t forget this day.

The weak master, the master to protect, the troublesome master gradually transformed into a stronger one.

Even if she didn’t fully grasp the meaning of reincarnation, she sensed the great changes in her master and felt a slight sadness along with excitement.

Someday, this master might surpass even herself.

Through the mock battles, she felt the stirrings of the Kirin.

Anticipation for the unknown possibilities.

===

If you like this novel, Please leave ratings and review in NovelUpdates.>>HERE