“Busy, so busy!”

Academy classes were incredibly demanding. I was practically half-dead as I went back and forth to school.

The academy wasn’t the only issue. In addition to excelling at academy duties, I had to handle everything, including growing well, even direct exchanges with the upper echelons of the country.

“If it’s just the upper echelons’ affairs, it’s okay, but I have to handle Moon Class too!”

Without Moon Class, I could be tied to the academy and face potential danger. However, once I graduated from the academy, within the Mirmod family, I was practically treated as an adult.

Without my father’s interference, I could participate in the power dynamics within the Mirmod family, establish my name and achievements for the family, and, most importantly, engage in power struggles without relying on my father’s name!

During the time spent tirelessly, there was no room to suspect my father. Of course, the movements of the Imperial Palace and the Temple were closely observed, but…

“I have no idea where the Pope and Melodia Saint went.”

… I failed to find them.

After passing the midterms, the final exams, and gradually getting closer to Burger and Martin, who tried to bother me initially, I casually ignored characters like ‘Liena,’ who couldn’t say a word due to diplomatic issues resolving.

As a result…

“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen cherry blossoms bloom and fall at school.”

“I’ve been walking like this with Lady Sian for years now.”

Before I knew it, time had flown by.

I stood under the large oak tree that we had taken over as our hideout when I was ten. My height had grown rapidly, and the oak tree didn’t look as ‘incredibly’ large as it used to.

“How old am I this year?”

When I asked, Acid, who was staring at me intently, whispered affectionately, “Fifteen.”

After entering the academy, five years had passed.

Many things had changed countless times, but…

“Dazzlingly beautiful… You’re in your prime.”

… Acid kept his promise.

He hadn’t changed as much as he had promised to always be by my side like a pair of feet.

If there was a change…

“Sian! Good evening!”

I waved to Leonhardt. If someone were to say that this person, who ran to me like a puppy, was an incomparably dangerous villain in , who would believe it?

I smiled brightly at Leonhardt, but I couldn’t smile when I saw someone else running behind him at a furious speed.

“Sian, I found a way to save the upper class!”

… There was someone after that.

I laughed mockingly as I watched Martin running towards me.

“Sian? I’ve become a sword expert. You don’t need to praise me.”

The three of them had made remarkable progress compared to nine years ago.

Even though they ran urgently, they showed dazzling progress in terms of physical stamina, to the point where they didn’t need to catch their breath. I responded with a hearty laugh.

“Yeah, well done, all of you! Truly impressive!”

Nine years had changed many things for the better.

“Now let’s head home!”

There was something that hadn’t changed in nine years. It was my father’s love for me.

Even though I was almost treated as an adult within the family at fifteen, my father was always anxious to put me on his lap.

Today, after wrestling with my father for a while and sitting side by side on the sofa, my father showed a slightly displeased expression.

“… You played with your dad, didn’t you, with all the academy and upper-class affairs.”

“Dad, so you’re upset about that?”

Ah, something hadn’t changed.
Although nine years have passed, it still felt like I used the word ‘Dad.’ The thought brought a subtle smile to my lips. Dad quietly sharpened his teeth.

“Who are you thinking about, Sian? In front of your dad. What about those male friends of yours, any thoughts?”

“Huh? No!”

I laughed heartily and hastily searched my pockets. Then I handed my report card to Dad.

Coincidentally, the final exam results had just come out. Dad, who looked at the report card I gave him, widened his eyes and said,

“We should probably throw a party.”

“Huh? A party?”

“It will be a party of imperial scale.”

“But we have a party every year! We almost got into real trouble last time during the party…”

Dad forcefully shook his head, as if to say he couldn’t compromise this time.

“Even if we do it every year, it’s special every year! Especially this year, our daughter is graduating. Since our daughter ranked first in her graduating class, it’s natural to have a party every month.”

“Oh, no! If we do that, we’ll become beggars…”

It seemed there was no way to stop Dad. Because, at this moment, Dad suddenly got up and left to meet an aide as if he had urgent business.

‘I don’t understand anymore…’

After entering the Mirmod Mansion and spending ten years, I hoped that Dad would develop some economic sense, but…

‘Our dad is still our dad.’

I decided to give up. If the budget was insufficient, I could cover it, and strangely, even though Dad spent money like that, it seemed like the budget didn’t show a deficit.