I Became a Veteran Heroine in a Harem Story

“News has come from the academy. Hmm, I suppose it’s fortunate that it’s not an urgent matter?”

“Does it say Kiina has adapted well?”

“I don’t know yet. So go bring your mother here immediately.”

Shortly after Kiina entered the academy, in the leisurely castle, the Adenberg Viscount directly instructed his first son to summon the Viscountess.

The letter in his hand had come directly from the academy. Using his family’s influence generously, he had already established all possible lines to receive reports about his daughter’s every move.

‘With her innate gentle and delicate character, she may be excellent as a family noble lady, but whether she could handle the strict academy life…’

There was only one reason he had taken such measures. Because he knew what kind of person his daughter Kiina was.

She was his precious daughter whom he cherished dearly, but her temperament was not at all suited to being a Magic Knight.

So much so that when she awakened her mana, unlike when his sons had awakened theirs, far from rejoicing, he felt his heart sink. In fact, ever since he forcibly sent his daughter to the academy to fulfill her duty as a member of a great family, he had barely been able to sleep properly.

“Has news already arrived?”

“It’s been a week, so the adaptation period is over. Fortunately, looking at the seal being blue, it seems nothing serious has happened.”

Soon, the Viscountess herself approached, almost running with small steps while holding up her skirt. This was a matter of great importance to the family, enough to make her momentarily forget her dignity, despite being known as a strict and sharp woman.

“It’s probably just about the entrance exam.”

“Even though we sent her after basic training, I can’t imagine that child pointing a weapon at someone and fighting. I don’t care if she surrenders or loses completely. I just hope she hasn’t been hurt?”

As the family gathered, he carefully opened the letter and swallowed dryly. The Viscountess also held her son’s hand with a tense face, not knowing what to do.

For her, her daughter’s grades weren’t important. Whether she was held back or not, as long as she was safe without getting hurt, that was enough.

‘She just needs to be safe at the academy. The place where she serves can just be assigned to the rear. Or maybe we should pursue a marriage proposal to exempt her even from the reserve…’

The Viscount felt the same way. Having already decided where to place Kiina, he only hoped for her safety at the academy, where his influence couldn’t fully reach.

“…Hmm, a perfect victory in the entrance exam… huh?”

However, the contents written inside the opened letter were something they hadn’t expected at all.

The shock was so significant that they all took turns reading it once each to confirm that their eyes weren’t deceiving them.

“Am I dreaming right now?”

“There must be some mistake. A perfect victory? That child who couldn’t even kill a bug?”

When they finally confirmed that the contents of the letter were all true, they entered a stage of denying reality.

* * *

‘Come to think of it, I didn’t consider it because they were quite far away. To think they had planted someone to hear all the news.’

The news that reached the Viscount’s family, who had mobilized all available means for their daughter’s safety, wasn’t just about the entrance exam.

Everything I had done had reached their ears. The confrontations with seniors, becoming the year representative, and even what happened last night.

‘I’m sorry.’

A bitter smile crossed my face. After the original owner of this body, the original family of this body were the ones I felt most sorry for. The people of the Viscount’s family, who cherished their youngest and only daughter, had ultimately lost that daughter. She had been taken by a strange outsider.

No matter how much I pretended to be their family member with this body, that fact wouldn’t change.

Now, I am Kiina. The fragile beauty they knew is gone.

“While reporting the news, even I couldn’t believe my own ears and eyes. Especially since you were injured in this incident, I couldn’t help but inform the main house. Please forgive me, my lady.”

“You are my father’s man and followed my father’s orders, so I have no right to rebuke you. So stand up.”

“Ah…”

Daniel, the young butler who had been staying in the city to relay academy news to the main house and had just informed me that my father, who was meeting with the city administrator, would be coming up soon, rose from kneeling beneath the bed with trembling eyes.

Looking at those eyes, it seemed he couldn’t believe it either. Well, he had known me since childhood when he was just a servant.

In his eyes, I would now appear to be a completely different person, from my speech to my demeanor.

‘Forcing myself to act is not good for me or for them. The only way is to push forward and make them adapt.’

I had already made up my mind.

I could imitate my old self by searching through the remnants of memories. But that would only be a stopgap measure.

For my goals and future, I couldn’t remain in such a form.

“You must think I’ve changed.”

“Th-that…”

“When placed in a new environment, people have no choice but to grow. If not, they become obsolete and die. My past self is me, and my current self is also me. There’s no need to be wary or afraid.”

I tested the logic I would soon use to explain to my father by first telling it to Daniel.

However, since he bowed his head deeply in confusion after hearing it, I wasn’t sure if it was being well-received.

“Is that what you think after experiencing the academy?”

And at that moment, a large man in formal attire appeared at the door, with a somewhat sad expression.

‘Adenberg Viscount, I think he was mentioned a few times in the story, but my memory on that part is vague.’

The Adenberg Viscount appeared in both types of memories, but in the story, he was just an extra. Therefore, the more influential memory was the one inherited from Kiina.

He is the head of an ancient great family and born with a warrior’s constitution, but particularly weak when it comes to his daughter. According to memory, he was the typical daddy’s girl father. To the extent that I would consider it somewhat overprotective.

“Each time Daniel sent a letter, I couldn’t believe any of its contents. Even after confirming they were true, I still couldn’t. What, what is going on here?”

“It’s exactly as you’ve heard and seen.”

“Kuhk!”

When I answered nonchalantly while slightly averting my gaze, his rigid face immediately became emotional. His sharp eyes became teary, and he covered his mouth with his pot-lid-sized hand. He seemed like he would cry if touched slightly.

It was awkward seeing someone who must be about 2 meters tall acting like this.

“Even your way of speaking has been completely influenced by the academy…”

“I’m sorry for causing you concern, but it was my own method.”

“How is that even possible? I taught you myself, and therefore I know. You were still lacking in many ways. You were never the type of child who would charge at someone in the first place.”

“Anyone can break through the blood vessel point of enlightenment with a small trigger or trial. For me, that was the academy. And having obtained such power, I must have a mindset that matches that power.”

“Even how you make perfectly sensible points makes you seem like a completely different person.”

Unable to mention the possession, I tried to give as natural an excuse as possible, to which he sighed deeply and shook his head. It was as if he couldn’t believe his own eyes.

“So what does this enlightened you want? Yes, the world must look different to you now. Your recklessly charging at a minotaur must also be due to that arrogance.”

“Born as a daughter of a martial family and having my talent recognized, my goal is one. To become the strongest person, carrying the family name.”

“Hm, hahaha!”

Since there was no particular need to hide it, I honestly answered my purpose that I had from the beginning. And as if that answer was the last straw, he laughed and slumped down in his seat.

“To my ears, it sounds like you want to continue being a Magic Knight even after completing your mandatory service.”

“That’s right.”

“Do you intend to drive a nail into your parents’ hearts? Knowing how much your mother thinks of you, you’re now saying you’ll walk into danger yourself! Ugh.”

Finally unable to hold back, he flared up and raised his voice. He was startled by his own shouting and hurriedly checked my reaction, but unlike in the past, I didn’t cry when scolded by him.

“Kiina, think carefully. Your brothers are enough for the family’s reputation. You don’t need to do this work too. If you really care about the family, you should quietly finish your service and then a marriage with a good family…”

“No. I am stronger. So I should do it.”

“It seems you discarded humility while gaining enlightenment. Even though that was what I emphasized the most.”

“I just stated a fact.”

Although talking back to parents in this manner wasn’t very good, I wanted to clarify things once and for all. He seemed unfamiliar with and unable to believe that he was having such a conversation with me, as his expression and voice changed constantly.

“I thought I hadn’t denied you anything… yet as soon as you went out, you’ve gone astray. At this rate, I’ll have no choice but to use my power. Outside the academy, you are ultimately just a member of the family. Can you defy the words of me, the head of the family?”

“I will prove it during my time at the academy. So that father can acknowledge me.”

It didn’t matter if he thought it was typical teenage rebellion. I was confident I could prove myself anyway.

“It seems that iron-like stubbornness is something you inherited from your mother after all. How did you hide it all this time?”

They say no parent can win against their child. As I didn’t back down even a bit, he soon closed his eyes tightly. Only the poor butler Daniel was caught between us, watching anxiously.