Chapter 6: Discovering Letters

　A few days had passed since Ars turned one year old.

　Another peaceful morning had begun at the Shugale count’s mansion.

「Ars-sama, let’s get you dressed.」

　My personal maid gently helped me change my clothes.

「Awu!」

　I smiled back at her while turning my gaze toward the outside of the room.

(Another beautiful day.)

　In the garden visible through the large window, gardeners were tending to the flowerbeds.

　A beastman gardener carried a large shrub, while a human gardener carefully replanted flowers.

　At the stables a short distance away, the stablehands were taking care of the horses.

　The entire mansion was bustling with activity, yet everything moved along peacefully.

(All these people are helping support this household.)

　As I watched the scene, I was reminded once again of the warmth of the Shugale family.

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　After lunch.

　As Mother Eliza carried me through the mansion’s corridors, a particular room caught my eye.

　Its door was slightly ajar.

　Inside, bookshelves lined an entire wall.

(A study.)

　It was a