Chapter 2 – Hardships After Reincarnation

While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.       Melfina von Crawford’s life had been a series of hardships from the very beginning. Bathed in the white moonlight, she looked at me with a faint glow. This platform seems to be a special tool used to measure that level.

In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.  The beginning could be traced back to her birth. We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.    

After seeing Liang Meijuan and Lin Youxi off, Xia Yuan finally relaxed her previously tense mood. I’m not forcing Them. Tha is good!   Her mother, Letina von Crawford, had an exceptionally reckless personality even among the nobility. Despite being in her final month of pregnancy, she ignored the warnings of her maids and went to watch a play. As a result, she went into labor during the outing, leading to the embarrassing situation of giving birth away from home. While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.     

His parents got married at a young age, and now they were only in their late twenties, not much older than Mei Fang when he died.      In this world, not only DNA testing, but even blood types were unheard of. In order to ensure the legitimacy of blood ties, it was an essential requirement for a bride marrying into a new family to have pure blood. Furthermore, to guard against the possibility of baby swapping, it was common sense and a strict rule that from the moment of birth until they reached a certain age, multiple people including wet nurses and maids would always be at the child’s side. As Mei Fang searched for the photos on his phone, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi quickly grabbed it to look. Yes, I came here today for this.

The results of today’s written exam will be announced one week later. From this elevated position, I swiftly swung my sword mid-air.     Melfina’s birth, however, took place with only her mother and a single lady’s maid present during the indistinguishable moment of being born. Unfortunately, her hair and eye colors were not inherited from either parent, which led Marquis Crawford to doubt whether the child was truly his own. The names Crixus mentioned were all Gaulish gladiators and close friends of his. The entire army formation began to move forward.    

I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.       This wasn’t to say that Marquis Crawford lacked compassion. As a noble who placed the utmost importance on the inheritance of the title through direct lineage, it was rather a natural precaution. In a hierarchical society where nobles held overwhelming economic and political power, incidents of family takeovers were not uncommon at all. While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.     

Lin Youxi didn’t complain on helping the homeroom teacher. After making a list, she poked Mei Fang with a pen. Bro! We’re leaving!     But well, none of that mattered to Melfina. When I sat down at the table, everyone had uncomfortable looks and didn’t move to sit. The reason was not explained within the game.  

The results of today’s written exam will be announced one week later. From this elevated position, I swiftly swung my sword mid-air.     As I gazed at the clear sky while being rocked in the carriage, I reflected on Melfina’s life up until now. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels. com

The one of the porters who had been carrying our belongings all the way here timidly spoke up. Going to a convent was not a bad thing.  Even though there was only a lady’s maid present as a witness, the birth happened suddenly in a carriage while away from home, with escort knights also waiting outside—it was clear that there was no opportunity for baby swapping. However, even with such caution, mistakes could still happen. Aisha is being targeted by a faction led by her father’s younger brother, her uncle. I let out a sigh and let go of the controller.    

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      Having the stain of being doubted about her lineage as a daughter, Melfina’s mother, Letina, naturally grew distant from her and began to keep her at arm’s length. The birth of her younger brother a few years later, who unmistakably resembled Marquis Crawford, intensified the parents’ loss of interest in Melfina. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels.com

Since the master bedroom was also closed off, I opened the windows. It had solid scenarios and was quite enjoyable even in light mode.  With the earnest desire to be loved and acknowledged by her parents, Melfina had put in a great deal of effort from a young age. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels {dot} com

Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward.   She worked much harder than the children of nobles her age to acquire the education and refinement befitting a high-ranking noble daughter—etiquette, dancing, embroidery, and musical instruments. The results of today’s written exam will be announced one week later. From this elevated position, I swiftly swung my sword mid-air.   

The situation was urgent, and Maximus couldn’t spare a moment to look. Furius stopped asking questions and turned to the messenger.    However, in the end, all her efforts never reached her parents. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels.com

After reserving a computer at the computer store, the family of three went to the lottery shop together to confirm the exciting.       On her 16th birthday, Melfina was invited to the family dinner after a long time. She was informed that her marriage partner had been decided. In an instant, preparations befitting the marriage of a high-ranking noble’s daughter were made, and she boarded a carriage bound for her future husband’s territory from the capital. As if indicating that she had finished speaking, Marie fell silent again. But I absolutely refuse to serve a god in this kind of world.

His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred.   By this point, it was clear that her marriage partner was not someone chosen for her happiness. Xia Yuan enjoyed breathing in the fresh air on the road. When passing by Lin Youxi’s house, she looked around. She must be happy.    

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      Melfina understood that political marriages were inevitable for noble daughters. However, she was no longer young and naive enough not to realize that this marriage was arranged to quickly strip her of the name “Crawford,” to get rid of a troublesome daughter. However, all of this was merely an illusion on the surface. Very few students in the class have seen the real Lin Youxi. So cute!    

As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!         During the journey to the Orland territory in the carriage, Melfina didn’t shed a tear. Though she had ultimately failed to obtain her parents’ love, she believed that the education and manners she had cultivated would not betray her. Bathed in the white moonlight, she looked at me with a faint glow. This platform seems to be a special tool used to measure that level.

However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!        Besides, she was not being assigned to a wealthy merchant, or baron or viscount from a lower-ranking noble family like a discarded daughter. Her marriage partner, Duke Alexis of Orland, was 25 years old, not outrageously older than 16-year-old Melfina. While he rarely left his territory, his well-proportioned features and his heroic tales of defending the kingdom from monsters were famous among the noblewomen in the capital. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels. com

However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!        He was the head of a ducal house with blood ties to the royal family and governed a border region at a young age, Duke Alexis was a prominent figure in the country. His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch? 

Marie turned her large eyes towards me and smiled slightly. Even if it wasn’t my own experience, I thought it was a terrible story.     It was a befitting status as a marriage partner for the daughter of a marquis family. Although Melfina did not receive love in the family she was born into, there was a possibility for her to create a loving family of her own. Although Lin Youxi’s dad is busy, whenever he has time, he always invites Mei Fang to their house and cooks for him. It's okay.      

Surprisingly, it was not Artorix but Crixus who agreed next. The Roman soldiers appeared relaxed, and Furius was equally at ease.      Even if she was not loved by her politically arranged husband, if she had a child, they would surely love her. No matter how dismissively she was treated, Melfina loved her parents, and she had grown up seeing the good relationship between her parents and her younger brother. As they continued to cultivate their friendship, Mei Fang had the idea of turning Lin Youxi into his own game development tool.      

The meat they bought was chicken, with a clean, fresh pink color. While traveling along a mountain, they were caught up in a landslide.  Moreover, her brother Rudolph also adored Melfina, and he was one of the few sources of comfort for her, who was often left out of place within the Marquis’ house. If she were to have children, it would be better to have many siblings. However, not everyone was in that situation. We decided to have ramen for dinner, which we usually only passed by but could not eat.   

His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred.   She would fulfill her role as a noblewoman and live surrounded by her children. Surely, it would be enjoyable. Xia Yuan enjoyed breathing in the fresh air on the road. When passing by Lin Youxi’s house, she looked around. She must be happy.    

It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay!   “There was a time when I also had such thoughts.” After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly. 

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. After drinking water and washing his face, Cossinius found a spot and lay down.  It took two weeks by carriage from the capital to Orland’s capital city, Soarasonne. Even though I had thought I didn’t want to ride in a carriage again for a while, the journey continued as I gazed out the window again without bidding farewell to the Orland family’s retainers who attended the wedding. After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. After drinking water and washing his face, Cossinius found a spot and lay down.

It was a few days ago when he heard that a new lord would be coming to the neglected lord’s mansion. N-No, it’s… not a problem at all.  The lady’s maid who had overheard my unintentional murmuring glanced briefly in my direction. She must have heard my soliloquy, but the quiet lady’s maid named Marie didn’t inquire about it. I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.     

Xiang Xiaoxia poked her head out of the kitchen and asked Mei Fang, who was playing video games with her sister. She must be happy.    For nobles, servants were treated like convenient furniture or tools, so it was common to bring servants and cooks from one’s own home to take care of personal matters. However, since I would now become a resident of this land after fleeing from the ducal mansion, I persuaded the people from my family to return to Crawford. With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. Hello, I’m Melfina. Can you tell me your name? Rod!   

Xia Yuan showed a bewildered expression, exchanged a few words with her mom, and then hung up the phone. Mei Fang sighed helplessly.   If I didn’t do that, my father, Marquis Crawford, would become aware of my actions. His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch? 

Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.  Marie was originally a servant in the Orland household. She was one of the lady’s attendants who took care of my personal needs during my stay at the Orland Duke’s residence, and she followed me without saying anything when I left. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels , com

In this life, although it’s not necessary to work like last time, having a good educational background is still essential.             At first glance, she appeared to be in her mid-teens, not much different in age from Melfina. With a cool gaze and an elegant demeanor, she seemed to be a refined beauty. Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward. 

As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!         She was quiet, but her subtle gestures were sophisticated. Being chosen as the lady’s maid of the Duchess meant that she was most likely a daughter of a noble family among the retainers. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels, com

The results of today’s written exam will be announced one week later. From this elevated position, I swiftly swung my sword mid-air.     She introduced herself as Marie, but perhaps she had a more noble-sounding name like Marianne or Mariabelle. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels,com

After reserving a computer at the computer store, the family of three went to the lottery shop together to confirm the exciting.       Regardless, from her perspective, Marie was undoubtedly a blatant watcher assigned by Alexis. I had no intention of doing anything that would cause trouble under surveillance, and I had no plans to increase my favorability towards Alexis, so it didn’t bother me. However, the place I would be spending time in was the countryside which could be counted as one of the most remote areas in this country. It’s a pitiful environment for unmarried noble children of my age. Baimei County was a small county, and the senior officer immediately recognized some of the people as local officials. Why'd you say?

However, not everyone was in that situation. We decided to have ramen for dinner, which we usually only passed by but could not eat.     “Does Marie have a fiancé?” I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.     

His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch?   “No, I don’t have one, and there are no plans.” The decorative book in front of me had a thick cover with a metal clasp and a lock. At some point, we'd need to come to an agreement. 

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      “I see. Well, you can come back to the Orland’s capital frequently. Especially during the social season.” His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch? 

It’s the name of mankind’s last fortress city, a mixture of metal and stone. The amount of money required for the this was enormous.     With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. It was normal for someone in their mid-teens to already have a fiancé, and it was common to get married before reaching your twenties. Next came the more complicated task of contacting everyone. Mei Fang asked about everyone’s availability in the Ximilu group chat.   

A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.  It weighs heavily on me to make a child of this age accompany me to live on the outskirts of the territory. The responsibility is even heavier. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels ,com

However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!        “No… My duty is to take care of Lady Melfina, so please, don’t worry about it.” Support the translator by reading @ gem novels .com

Xiang Xiaoxia poked her head out of the kitchen and asked Mei Fang, who was playing video games with her sister. She must be happy.    Marie said that, but I could sense her suppressing her confusion. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels, com

Marie turned her large eyes towards me and smiled slightly. Even if it wasn’t my own experience, I thought it was a terrible story.     “I understand that, but I can take care of my own personal matters at the very least, so you don’t have to worry too much.” Alexis however, trampled brutally on Milfina’s wishes and prayers. Thank you. Please consult with me again if anything else comes up. 

Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.  While there may not have been many aristocrats who felt responsible for the lives of their servants, it felt too burdensome from my perspective. Even though I didn’t intend to spread happiness indiscriminately, she didn’t want to see anyone become unhappy because of her own actions. The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers. 

Mei Fang, who has the mindset of an adult, can understand Lin Youxi’s father’s intention to remarry at this time. What’s wrong?        “…Madam, did you have a lot of interactions with commoners?” Next came the more complicated task of contacting everyone. Mei Fang asked about everyone’s availability in the Ximilu group chat.   

The names Crixus mentioned were all Gaulish gladiators and close friends of his. The entire army formation began to move forward.      Melfina was the daughter of a high-ranking noble. It was common for daughters of nobles with the rank of count or higher to have their servants handle everything from dressing to bathing, and dresses were designed to be put on by someone else. In the game, Cedric was the Knight Commander of the Royal Knights as well as the head of the Count house. Rod, Rod! Are you okay?     

The decorative book in front of me had a thick cover with a metal clasp and a lock. At some point, we'd need to come to an agreement.   Despite being listed among the high-ranking nobles, the opportunity to learn how to take care of herself was usually limited to the daughters of fallen nobles or the illegitimate daughters who had been abandoned by their families. A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.

However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!        “It’s not like that, but this is not a castle, and the place we’re going to is even more rural, so I thought I would have to take care of certain things myself.” The one of the porters who had been carrying our belongings all the way here timidly spoke up. Going to a convent was not a bad thing.

Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.  “I see…” Drawn to the unexpected sight, Yukino entered further into the room. Curious about their conversation, I stopped and looked toward them.

In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.  With that, the conversation came to a halt, and I turned my gaze back to the carriage’s window. In fact, they had already reached a unanimous agreement earlier, so the vote now was just a formality. These cunning Romans!         

In order to prevent this child from having any regrets about her childhood, Mei Fang naturally wanted to fulfill Xia Yuan’s wishes.    Spring had arrived, and some time had passed since the snow had melted. It was a clear day today, but the spring breeze still carried a slight chill. Although this happened when Lin Youxi was only three or four years old, she might have recalled this familiar scene. Wait a minute.  

Although Lin Youxi’s dad is busy, whenever he has time, he always invites Mei Fang to their house and cooks for him. It's okay.        This country, the Kingdom of Francesca, is generally cooler than the Japan I lived in in my previous life. The temperature is generally cooler in summer, and the land is known for its deep snow in winter. His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred. 

As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!         The Orland territory was located on the northern side of the country, so it would be wise to prepare for the winter seasons of the Encar region, which was even further out. The guy apologized to me, and the girl glared at him sharply but didn’t say anything more. Just then, Yukino returned to us. Of course.

Xia Yuan showed a bewildered expression, exchanged a few words with her mom, and then hung up the phone. Mei Fang sighed helplessly.   Along the roadside, wheat fields stretched out. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels. com

Although this happened when Lin Youxi was only three or four years old, she might have recalled this familiar scene. Wait a minute.    While still gazing at the lush fields, I thought to myself that even though I had been living an ordinary life, I still ended up in a place that was quite far away. With all the preparations in place, they chose a weekend to shoot the promotional video at school. Don’t knock, wait a moment.