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When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 22

Age 14 Part 11 The crepe shop seems to be a new store. It’s popular because the prices are reasonable. "Even if they're reasonable, they are out of our reach." Since I can make crepes, I’ll make some for you guys next time. But since the crepes sold here can only be found in Sara's hometown, I wonder if someone from her hometown is making them. I'd like to tell Sara, but I can't contact her since she's with the Marquis' family. "Look, it's over there." "Huh? There’s no line. It was crowded just a moment ago." But it's good there’s no line, it means we can buy it quickly. "Oh, I knew it. It's sold out." "What? Again?" Mal and Fritz shouted in disappointment. Looking closely, there are many others who are also disappointed. Crepes are really popular. "How much are they selling for?" "The cheapest ones are two copper coins." "Is that cheap?" I don’t really know much about pr...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 21

Age 14 Part 10  I'm wearing boots made of leather, the same ones I've been wearing until now. I tried wearing the clogs Annette used to wear, but they hurt my feet too much, so it was impossible. Marl and Fritz are walking alongside me, adjusting their pace to mine. It seems I walk considerably slower. But I suppose it can't be helped. I've never walked on unpaved roads like this before. "If you walk a little further, you'll reach a cobblestone path," Clew tells me. We live in the downtown area, and it seems we have to walk quite a bit on unpaved roads to get to the market. "First of all, we need flour," Mal mutters. "Yeah, for scones, they're delicious," I say. "Idiot, we use it for bread and stuff," Mal replies. Ah, I see. Mal and Fritz like scones too, huh? That makes me happy, and my walking pace increases. I remember Ed didn't like sweet things, so he only ate scones with cheese and bacon. As the road changes to ...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 20

Engagement Annulment - Edmond's Side "What? What do you mean by that?" Am I losing my mind? I can't help but be shocked by something so unbelievable. "I understand why Ed is surprised. But when you think about it, it makes sense. Anna's appearance didn't seem like it belonged to that family. And her personality is too different. That's what I liked about her, but it's a shame." "I can't believe they'd switch out a fairy child. Are you sure they aren't planning to use a relative's child to disinherit Anna?" The Senette family wouldn't hesitate to discard their own child. "I thought about that too. But when I looked into it, it turned out to be true. And if they were planning to disinherit her, wouldn't they have done it before her debut at thirteen?" "That's... Well, how is Anna doing now? Isn't she feeling uncomfortable in that house..." My father looks at me with a disdainful expr...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 19

Age 14 Part 9  The freshly baked bread and pepper soup for dinner were well-received. There were no compliments from Mal or Fritz, but I could tell they liked the meal from how eagerly they ate. I've noticed before, but their table manners aren't that bad. Even though they munched on, they didn't talk with food in their mouths. It seemed even commoners are educated in that regard. "I'm planning to go shopping tomorrow." I announced tomorrow's plan to everyone. "Shopping?" Mal grumbled unhappily. "Shopping for groceries. We need ingredients to make soup, right?" "Since school is closed tomorrow, we're planning to go buy it ourselves. We have money from selling herbs at the adventurer's guild, so Anna doesn't need to go," Mal replied, with Fritz nodding in agreement. But I also wanted to go shopping. "That's right. The three of us can go. Anna doesn't know about the market, right? Marl and Fritz, you can...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 18

 "Scones - Fritz's Side" For Fritz, his sister Annette who was five years older, was like a father figure. If it weren't for Annette working, the family would have been s. Annette was always someone who seemed to solely think about how to earn money. "I'll show them someday." That phrase was her mantra. To whom? Even if asked, she wouldn't answer, but always walking forward, she seemed much more like a father than our father, who was always avoiding responsibility. Moving to a bigger house felt strange. Until now, no matter how much she earned, she never wanted to change homes. She said it was wasteful to spend money on a house. Yet suddenly, she insisted on having her own room and rented a large one. Why did she do that? Did she foresee this happening? That's what it felt like. Yes, perhaps she prepared this house for Anna, who lived as a noble. But would she use the money she cherished for a stranger like Anna? It seemed she knew she would be t...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 17

Age 14 Part 8 While letting the bread dough rest, I'll make scones. I want to pack them for Fritz and Mal's lunch tomorrow as well. "Wasn't Annette-san reluctant to leave her family?" I didn't want to be separated from my family. Even though I was told they weren't my real family, parting with the family I'd lived with for fourteen years was painful. If Annette heard about it from the fairies, did she not feel sad about leaving her current family? The blood of the Senett Marquis family, which believes in absolute blood ties, is probably inherited by her regardless of upbringing. My mother, Bella, answered without stopping her sewing. "I wonder. That child may have felt relieved because she wasn't happy here. You know the story of the Ugly Duckling, right? It was like that. Her father didn't accept her. He never believed that she was mine, no matter how much I said she was different. It's a terrible thing to happen just because her hair...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 16

Age 14 Part 7 I decided to explore the house to clean it up. Annie seemed to be playing alone as she hadn't gone to do laundry with Mother. She flinched when she saw me, but her eyes followed me. Seems like she's curious about me. There are three rooms in the house, and next to my room is Mother and Annie's room, and next to that is Marle and Fritz's room. Considering the life of commoners, I think it's a spacious room. But from the point of view of aristocrats, it's very small. Maybe it's because we've just moved into this house. Mal and Fritz's room wasn't messy either, so cleaning was easy. Just casting a clean magic spell was enough. This way, the sheets would also become clean. I feel sorry for Mother, who's doing laundry, if I'd only used magic, laundry could have also been finished easily. I cast the Clean spell in Mother and Annie's room as well. Annie's eyes sparkled as she watched the room instantly become clean with my ...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 15

Age 14 Part 6  After finishing breakfast, Mal and Fritz were getting ready to go to school. There's a temple where commoners can attend school for free. However, many children from poor families couldn't attend because they had to work, but Mal and Fritz seem to be attending it. "Mom, after school, Fritz and I are going to the forest to gather medicinal herbs." "The deeper parts of the forest are dangerous because of monsters, so don't go too far in." "I know." They discuss today's plans over breakfast. Since this is a family conversation, I can't really join in. But I wonder what gathering herbs entails. " What's with gathering herbs?" I ask Clue since I can't interrupt the family conversation. "Mal and Fritz are registered with the Adventurer's Guild and earn money by completing simple requests. Gathering herbs is one of those tasks." "If it's a simple one, then does that mean it doesn't pa...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 14

Age 14 Part 5  I woke up to Clew's nudging and chose a dress from Annette's clothes in the dresser to change into. Unlike the clothes I had been wearing, this one felt rough against my skin. But I guess this is the new normal. What should I do with the clothes I used to wear? I won't need to wear them anymore, right? After all, it would be troublesome if I were kidnapped. "That outfit suits you." Clew complimented me as he flew around. "Really? It feels less bulky, so it seems easier to move in. I guess I can even help out wearing this." "Yeah, I'm sure it'll be fine. Anna's cooking is delicious, so you'll probably enjoy it." Encouraged by Clew's cheers, I braced myself and left the room. No one seemed to be awake yet, so it was quiet. I can prepare breakfast here. The kitchen is also the room where tea was prepared yesterday, with a door connecting it to the outside. It surprised me that the kitchen and dining area were tog...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 13

Age 14 Part 4  With no clear answer in sight, it was dinnertime. We had soup and bread for dinner. They moved so quickly that there was no chance to help. They ate quickly too, and I couldn't help but remark, "That's fast." My siblings glanced at me briefly and continued eating silently. Mother smiled wryly and said, "It might not suit your taste." Indeed, this was my first time eating commoners' food, and I didn't like it. I tried to keep a normal expression, but the rock-hard bread remained in my mouth for ages. It didn't become flavorful the more I chewed; it was just hard. If I tried to swallow it, I'd probably choke to death. I couldn't do something as rude as taking it out of my mouth, so I kept chewing until my jaw hurt. As I was wondering what to do, I noticed Annie soaking her bread in the soup. I suppose she couldn't chew it with her teeth. It was sad to be on the same level as a six-year-old, but there was no helping it. I ...

When I became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement! Chapter 12

Age 14 part 3 The first thing I noticed was a strange smell. When I got off the carriage, I instinctively wanted to pinch my nose. Of course, I didn’t want to do something so rude. I wanted to use Clean spell. I didn’t have enough magic to cast it over the whole area, so I had to endure it. When Barrett stood in front of a house, he knocked. My real family was inside this house. My heart pounded. I was meeting my family for the first time. Would my real mother embrace me and cry like it happened with Annette? The door was opened by a boy with chestnut hair and chestnut eyes, about the same height as me. He was my brother. I could definitely feel the blood connection. "This is your brother, Mal. He’s twelve years old and the eldest son," Clue informed me quietly. As I was feeling emotional about meeting my sibling, Mal glared at me. Well, it’s understandable. I’m replacing the sister he loved. It can’t be helped but I feel a little down. "May we come in?" He opened t...

I Wish to Be a Receptionist of The Magic World Chapter 21

Haare Employment Arc 5-6 After being made to change to a pure white gown by the Duke's three servants, I was taken to the King's island in a silver carriage. I hadn't been to the King's island in six months and didn't visit often, so despite the heavy white dress weighing me down and the peculiar circumstances, I felt a flutter of excitement. The view of the island from above was as beautiful as ever, and while the scenery was splendid when I rode on Lala, it wasn't bad to enjoy it from the carriage. But as the castle came into view, my excitement quickly waned, replaced by a sense of heaviness. It felt like a punishment game. I wanted to turn around and jump out immediately. Perhaps livestock being shipped off felt the same way. I sighed, resting my chin on my hand. "There will be no problem if you enter the castle with me. They might check your body or magic briefly, but it will be quick." Seeing my anxious expression in the carriage, the Duke reassu...