02 part1 – The sage has reincarnated (2/2)

Perhaps they couldn’t tell the truth to their master who was on his deathbed.

I kept cleaning while pondering those things.

Faster and cleaner than your average servant, I think to myself.

Surprisingly, I do not dislike cleaning itself. It feels good to beautify something.

Besides, it is still possible to strengthen my body and magic while cleaning.

While I was eagerly training and cleaning, someone stumbled on my eight year old little body.

Rather than saying stumbled on, it seems like it was done intentionally.

「That hurts, Oi!」

「Ah, I’m sorry」

The one who stumbled on me was the eldest son of Wolms main family, a fifteen year old brat.

Those of Wolms main family have neither talent nor character. It can’t be helped.

「Where are you looking while cleaning, shitty brat!」

「I’m sorry.」

Even though the fault lies with the other party, I appropriately apologise. It’s called worldly wisdom.

「Is that rebelliousness in your eyes?!」

–GASHI

I was struck unreasonably. Though, it does not hurt.

Someone of the Wolms family who is renowned in battle magic should hit a tad bit harder.

「I am so sorry for ruining your mood」

「Do you think you’re so clever?!」

For some reason he got enraged and started beating me up.

It must be infuriating that I’m not crying.

To be a 15 year old and to beat up an 8 year old kid, there is a limit to childishness.

「P-Please stop. Will-sama will die」

One of the retainers panicked and came to stop the beating.

Since I have the family name of Wolms, there are a few retainers who add ‘-sama’ when addressing me.

Honestly, I’m not taking any damage at all. However, a fifteen year old is seriously beating up an 8 year old child.

From an outsider’s perspective, it must have looked like a life-threatening situation.

「Huh? Don’t add ‘-sama’ for this guy」

「I apologise」

A kind retainer was scolded for protecting me.

I will definitely return this favour in the future.

There are many good people among the retainers. They secretly share meals with my sister and I.

When the scum of Wolms main family are not around, they even help me with my work.

「Tch, leaves a bad taste in my mouth!」

Saying so, he kicked the bucket containing water for cleaning rags and knocked it over.

Dirty water spilled out and spread around. I got irritated since I just cleaned it.

「Hurry up and clean it!」

「….I understand」

「Tch! Annoying brat! Go to hell!」

He hit me with his fist one last time and left.

Naturally, I pretended to be blown off my feet and rolled on the floor as if I took damage.

I guarded my cheek skilfully with magic, and at the last minute propelled my body backwards.

If the reaction is too much, I will be exposed.

To pull this off, delicate magic and body movements are necessary. A perfect situation for training.