Having finished his business in Drintor, Cain transferred to the mansion in the capital.
He sat in the chair of the empty study and straightened his back.
After taking a moment to relax, Cain left the study, informed everyone of his return to Coran, and asked Sylvia about the white fox sisters.
"Sister Rula seems to have settled in and is already capable of working as a maid. I believe she has sufficient knowledge. As for her younger sister, Rora, she is still an apprentice. She has grown up appropriately for her age. Thanks to the education she received from the slave traders, despite the long period of slavery, she is quite normal."
While drinking the tea Sylvia had prepared, Cain listened to her report.
"I would like to speak with Rula once, could you call her for me?"
In response to Cain's words, Sylvia nodded and left the study to fetch Rula.
Shortly after, there was a knock on the door, and when Cain gave permission, Rula entered the study.
She seemed to have already started learning her duties as a maid, as she was wearing a maid's uniform. She appeared to have gotten used to walking in it, with no issues.
Moreover, after eating and taking a bath, her complexion had improved, enhancing her beauty.
"Master, you called for me..."
She stood by the entrance of the study, looking anxious.
"Um, I didn't mention it before because you had just arrived, but I wanted to continue our conversation from yesterday. Please, have a seat."
Cain gestured for Rula to sit on the sofa in front of him.
Upon hearing "yesterday," Rula sat across from Cain, looking a bit apprehensive.
"I think I mentioned this in the carriage, but I have appraised both of you. I have some questions."
Cain stood up, went to his desk, and took out a notebook from a drawer. He placed it in front of Rula and encouraged her to look inside.
Rula hesitantly opened the notebook. The moment she saw its contents, her eyes widened.
She then looked at Cain, tears streaming down her face.
"I knew it. Even though it was hidden, the title 'Reincarnated' appeared, so I thought it might be the case. That's why I purchased both of you. Of course, the fact that you had the blessing of a divine beast also played a role."
What Cain showed Rula was a summary of the internal affairs he planned to handle in Drintor when he had the time. Of course, to ensure no one else could read it, he wrote it in Japanese, utilizing his knowledge from his previous life. The fact that Rula reacted to the Japanese writing confirmed that her previous life was Japanese.
"Master, could it be that you...?"
In response to Rula's question, Cain nodded silently.
Seeing Cain nod, Rula's eyes filled with even more tears.
She stood up from the sofa and started crying, hugging Cain.
Cain stroked Rula's head while speaking to her.
"Having the memories of a Japanese person must have been tough as a slave. You can relax now. From now on, I will take care of you and Rora."
Rula nodded repeatedly while crying into Cain's chest.
For a few minutes, Cain continued to stroke Rula's head as she cried.
"Master, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have used your chest like this..."
After calming down, Rula, blushing, sat back on the sofa, embarrassed by having cried on Cain's chest like a child.
"It's fine. Could you tell me about your previous life? I'm currently governing the city of Drintor, and we are short on personnel. If your previous life's knowledge can be useful, I would like your help."
Rula's expression became serious, and she looked straight at Cain.
"In my previous life, I studied architecture at university, focusing on infrastructure and building design. I think I died at the age of twenty when I was hit by a car that ran a red light. That's all I remember. After reincarnation, I regained my previous life's memories at the age of five during my baptism. In the fox people's society, white foxes are persecuted as throwbacks to our ancestors, and I lost my parents at a young age. Since then, I have lived with Rora, who is also a white fox. I studied architecture, so I might be able to help."
Cain was surprised to learn that Rula's previous life was older than his. He also shared his own previous life's story with Rula, emphasizing that this information should be kept secret from Coran and Sylvia.
"In Drintor, we will be constructing various facilities, including a school and an orphanage. My brother is the magistrate, but I would like you to assist with the construction as an internal affairs officer. Of course, Rora can come with you. And you don't have to call me 'Master.' Just call me Cain. Considering we are from the same previous life, it feels strange."
Cain explained, but Rula shook her head.
"I can't do that. I am living in this world now. There are other people to consider. However, I would like to talk about our previous lives when we are alone. About anime and such..."
Cain nodded in agreement.
They then discussed Drintor and Cain shared his future plans with Rula.
"In that case, I believe I can be of help. I will inform Sylvia that we will go to Drintor on the weekend."
"I will also inform Sylvia. Once the school is built, Rora can attend. I look forward to your help."
Rula nodded in response to Cain's words.
After the conversation, Rula left to assist Sylvia.
Coran then came in, and Cain informed him that he would take Rula and Rora to Drintor on the weekend.
"Master Cain, that's fine, but are you sure it's alright to entrust the internal affairs to Rula?"
Since Coran was unaware of Rula's previous life, he seemed to have doubts about entrusting her with the task.
"I will keep an eye on her, so there's no problem. I want to build the school quickly and provide a place for Rora and the orphans of Drintor to study."
"I understand. If Master Cain says so, it should be fine. By the way, since you took the day off from school today, Princess Teresia and Miss Silk visited. They left a letter, so please check it."
Cain took the letter from Coran, broke the wax seal, and read its contents. It was an invitation to a tea party at the royal palace after school the next day.
"I will go to the royal palace after school tomorrow. It's an invitation from Teresia and Silk."
Coran nodded in response to Cain's words.
"Yes, Master Cain has been busy lately, and there have been few opportunities to meet your fiancées. It might be necessary to spend time with them when you have the chance. Also, dinner is almost ready."
"Right. I need to think a bit more, so please come and get me when dinner is ready. I will be working here until then."
After agreeing, Coran bowed and left the study.
Cain leaned back on the sofa.
"I didn't expect there to be other Japanese people reincarnated here... It would have been nice if the gods had told me..."
Cain added more details to the notebook he had shown Rula earlier.
When dinner was ready, Sylvia came to fetch him, and he headed to the dining room.
Everyone was already seated and waiting. Rula and Rora, dressed in maid uniforms, were assisting Sylvia. Rora, being ten years old, was still a bit clumsy but seemed to be trying her best.
After dinner, Cain returned to the study and continued to summarize his plans for Drintor in the notebook.
"Alright, that's about it. I need to discuss it with Brother Alec and Rula."
He put the notebook back in the drawer, yawned, changed into his nightclothes, and went to bed.
Thank you as always.
Writing after drinking is a bit difficult.
Although I was drunk, I apologize for the afterword that may have been offensive to many readers. I am truly sorry.