The Youngest Daughter of the Swordsmanship Family Turned Great Mage (32 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 4
Duke Adrian recalled Rogette, whom he had seen earlier in the square.
On his way to the orphanage, he sensed a strong flow of mana and headed toward it. It was something that did not suit such a quiet, small village, so he went to assess the situation.
There, he met a pink-haired girl.
The girl named Rogette possessed the greatest potential he had ever seen in anyone. Even to him, who was no expert in magic.
As an adult, if one saw a child with such potential, it was only natural to want to nurture that ability and help it bloom.
That was part of it, but Duke Adrian had another reason as well.
“And somehow, I feel like I must protect her.”
The sight of her trembling and crying lingered in his mind, making his chest ache. If he left her as she was, he felt she would keep coming back to his thoughts, so he could not simply walk away.
If it were up to him, he would have taken her to the Adrian estate that very day. If Rogette agreed, he truly intended to do so.
It was strange. This was a feeling he had only ever experienced when looking at his three children.
“If it is the Adrian family, then we can entrust the child to you with peace of mind. Oh, it seems Rose has arrived.”
The Orphanage Director welcomed Rogette, who had cautiously entered the room. But Rogette’s expression was strange.
The moment she saw Duke Adrian sitting across from the Director, her already pale face turned completely white.
Following Rogette’s gaze to Duke Adrian, the Director fully understood how she felt.
‘It’s natural for her to be afraid of nobles.’
Duke Adrian, as a Sword Master, had an imposing physique. He was taller than most knights, and his build was quite sturdy.
Although his features were gentle, to a child who feared nobles unconditionally, he could appear intimidating.
Wasn’t Rogette the most delicate and sensitive among the children in the orphanage? On top of that, she had suffered unpleasant experiences in the village, so it was understandable that she was frightened.
The Director gently held Rogette’s arm, coaxing and soothing her.
“Rogette, you have already seen him, but greet him once more. This is Duke Adrian. He is a good person, so you do not need to be afraid.”
Still, Rogette could not relax her expression. She could barely breathe, letting out small, stifled sounds. Perhaps startled by this, Duke Adrian slowly approached her and knelt on one knee in front of her.
“Your name is Rogette, correct? You do not need to worry. I have come to protect you.”
“I, I…”
As Rogette stammered, trying to say something, she suddenly shook off Duke Adrian’s hand that had taken hers, almost reflexively.
“Ah…”
Then, rolling her eyes as she gauged the situation, she ran out of the Director’s office as if fleeing.
The Director’s face turned pale at her completely unexpected reaction.
“She is not usually like this. I am sorry.”
“I understand. She has gone through a frightening ordeal today, and children are naturally afraid of nobles.”
Duke Adrian stood up without showing any sign of displeasure.
“It was impolite of me to summon her so suddenly. She seems quite shaken today, so I will return tomorrow.”
After politely offering his farewell, Duke Adrian left the Director’s office. Watching his retreating figure, the Director felt reassured.
A family like that would surely be a safe place to entrust Rogette.
[This is the timeline separator]As soon as Rogette returned to the room, she leaned against the door and sat down. She wanted to lock it, but the room, shared by more than ten children, had no lock.
Instead, she pressed her ear against the door and focused on the sounds outside.
She worried that the Director or Duke Adrian might come after her, but there was no sound from outside. Only the faint chatter of children in the distance could be heard.
Only after about five minutes did Rogette finally relax and let her guard down. Only then could she reflect on what had just happened.
‘Why did Duke Adrian want to see me?’
When she had encountered Duke Adrian by chance in the village, Rogette had been extremely startled. She had never imagined she would meet Duke Adrian here, not even in her dreams—especially not someone like him instead of Marquis Dallas.
When he personally brought her and Jane to the orphanage, she had nearly fainted, but she tried to calm herself.
Before she turned back time, the Duke Adrian she had heard about through rumors was a very kind person.
There were especially many stories praising his kindness toward children. Since he was a father of three, nobles speculated that he was particularly gentle with children.
So he would not have been able to simply stand by and watch her and Jane being bullied by the villagers.
‘That must be why he brought us to the orphanage.’
She tried to convince herself of that—at least until she saw Duke Adrian in the Director’s office earlier.
But why was he looking for her? Could it be that, as a mage, he knew that she had turned back time? Was he holding a grudge against Rogette who had killed him in her previous life and seeking revenge?
‘That can’t be.’
Rogette shook her head.
The ancient text that described time magic clearly stated that no one except the caster could remember the past. So no matter how capable Duke Adrian was, he could not remember it.
Even in the unlikely event that he did remember the past, he would not have recognized Rogette.
In her previous life, Rogette had at least looked like a proper noble lady. That was thanks to Marquis Dallas, who had spared no expense in supporting her materially.
But what about now? Her appearance was shabby, and her body was frail. Aside from her pink hair, there was nothing that would connect the Rogette of the past to the Rogette of now.
So he would not know that I killed him. He absolutely would not know.
‘But what if he does?’
As Rogette anxiously bit her nails without realizing it, Jane’s voice came from beyond the door.
“Rose? Are you inside? Can I come in?”
“Y-Yes.”
As Rogette moved away from the door, Jane came inside. Seeing Rogette biting her nails, Jane frowned.
“You are biting your nails again. I told you several times that if they get too short, it will hurt.”
Jane gently pulled Rogette’s hand and carefully checked it, as if making sure there were no bleeding spots. Seeing this, tears welled up in Rogette’s eyes for no reason.
‘I am so glad my sister is safe.’
Even when she lived in the Dallas family, she had been scolded for her habit of biting her nails.
Her tutor would strike the back of her hand with a ruler whenever she bit her nails, and even Marquis Dallas, who rarely spoke to her, had reprimanded her for being unbefitting of a noble.
But no one had ever worried about Rogette the way Jane did. The warmth she felt from Jane’s fingertips made it real to her that Jane was alive, unlike in the past.
She had truly changed the past. That gave Rogette hope.
‘This time, I can avoid killing people.’
So many had died by her magic. Especially Duke Adrian and Daniel Adrian. And Joshua Ernhardt, who had suffered because of their deaths.
She could save them all.
Even if Duke Adrian had realized her identity because she used healing magic today, she would not regret it and would accept her punishment.
“Huh? Rogette, are you crying?”
Unable to hold back her tears, Rogette buried herself in Jane’s arms and cried. Jane patted her for a long while, soothing her, and only after Rogette’s sobs quieted did she murmur as if she understood.
“You are sad, right? I am sad too. But Rose, if you are adopted into a noble family, you will be able to enjoy much more than now.”
What was she talking about? Adoption? It was not yet the time for Marquis Dallas to come.
Rogette blinked, unable to understand Jane’s words, and Jane continued.
“From what I saw earlier, Duke Adrian seems like a very good person. I am sure he will treat you well…”
Rogette could no longer stay silent. She reacted immediately to the name ‘Adrian.’
“Why Duke Adrian?”
“Huh? Were you not crying because you knew?”
“No, I did not know.”
Jane tilted her head, then explained.
“I heard Duke Adrian is going to adopt you.”
Rogette could not react immediately to those words. Even though she knew Jane was not the type to joke about such things, it sounded like a cruel joke.
‘Why would he adopt me?’
If it were Marquis Dallas, perhaps. But there was no reason for Duke Adrian to adopt her. As if reading her thoughts, Jane answered instead.
“They say you healed me with magic. The Director said you will become a very great mage. That is why the Duke is adopting you. The Duke is a great swordsman, after all.”
There had to be some other motive. That alone was not enough reason for adoption.
Rogette jumped to her feet and ran to the Director’s office.
“Rose? Where are you going?”
Jane’s voice called from behind, but fortunately, she did not follow.
Arriving again at the Director’s office, Rogette breathed heavily and opened the door without knocking. The Director welcomed her as if he had expected her.
“Oh, yes. Rose, come in.”
Standing at the doorway, Rogette shouted.
“I do not want to be adopted!”
“Did Jane tell you?”
“Yes. Director, I…!”
“Rose, calm down for a moment and sit.”
The Director spoke calmly, but Rogette shook her head firmly, remaining standing.
“No! I like it here! I want to stay with Jane!”
The Director showed a troubled expression for a brief moment, then smiled and stood up. He walked over slowly and sat in front of her. His hands, holding hers, were careful and warm.
“If you do not want it, no one will force you. But before that, will you tell me why you do not want to go?”
Following his lead, Rogette collapsed onto the sofa and moved her lips. There was so much she wanted to say. That she could not go to be adopted by someone she had killed, that she had no right to call him father.
But that was a secret she could not tell anyone. The only thing Rogette could say now was what a seven-year-old child would typically say.
Fidgeting with her fingers, she muttered.
“I do not want to be separated from Jane.”
“You can visit often. The Duke also said he would invite Jane and the other children to the estate from time to time for your sake.”
“And, and…”
Unable to come up with another excuse, Rogette hesitated, and the Director patiently waited.
“I am scared.”
This was the truth. Rogette was afraid of Duke Adrian, whose thoughts she could not read.
“It is understandable to be afraid since he is a noble. But Duke Adrian is a good person. He will cherish you as family and help you become a great mage.”
“But…”
However, Rogette could not respond any further.
Her body had been aching as if with muscle pain and her head had been dizzy for a while, and suddenly, she staggered.
She had not noticed before, but her back was already soaked with cold sweat.
“Rose? Oh my, Rose! Your body is burning up!”
Hearing the Director’s panicked voice as he placed his hand on her forehead, Rogette finally lost consciousness.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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I like it. Even if they are not bad people, is normal for a child to ask, and not just accept stuff that easily like the oldest brother hahaha
I knew the sister would be nice. I felt it even more hc her personality is rather blunt. I hope the baby gets used to her new house soon
Poor director haha finally we have an honest and good director. But the duke’s suspicion has a reason