The matter of the Founding King's magical tools had reached a stopping point.

So Li began putting away the things that had been scattered about into the Jewel Dimensional Vault.

During that time tea was prepared.

Since it was already late at night, her parents were enjoying some alcohol.

“Well then,” her father began.

“There is something I want Li to hear about. It is something we discussed before…”

It was about the game center.

The members of the ducal house who had become excited over Li’s games had decided to turn it into a major project.

The amusement-park-like idea that her mother had suggested could not be built in the Royal Capital.

They expected development would begin in their territory.

And then, the story became much bigger.

In fact the mini bowling and coin-flicking games that Li had made herself had also been presented to the King.

There had also been a bit of her father boasting.

The sort of thing like, “Ah yes, our Li-chan made something like this.”

Both the King and Queen ended up liking them very much.

During the discussions that followed, her father had casually mentioned something.

That they were planning to build a gaming hall.

Originally the ducal house had planned to purchase some suitable land and build it themselves.

However after involving the King, the Royal Castle also became a possible candidate location.

It could be used by nobles and also serve as entertainment when foreign guests visited.

However there were cautious opinions saying that building it in the Royal Castle right away might not be appropriate.

So it was decided that the Karasebed Ducal House should first try building a gaming hall.

In other words it was a trial run.

Part of the townhouse would be renovated to create the gaming hall.

That was what her father wanted to consult Li about.

“So, that is the situation. I would like Li to participate in the plan.”

Personally Li did not mind participating.

In fact she was certain that if she joined, something interesting could be created.

However she did not want it to take up too much of her time.

That was because of the meetings of Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross.

The motivation of the noble young ladies was rising rapidly.

After all they had become completely absorbed in the system of raising beginner spirits.

Since Li had introduced it herself, she wanted to take proper responsibility.

However if the project truly began moving forward, it would almost certainly take a lot of time.

Ironically the excuse she had once told the student council president, “I might not have enough time,” was now becoming true.

“I do not mind but…”

Li intentionally trailed off.

“Ah, it is alright. Just do it within the limits that will not burden you. Even though I brought it up like this, you can refuse if you do not want to.”

“Father…”

“You made friends, did you not? Then of course you should prioritize them.”

Her mother sitting beside her father nodded with a smile.

“Li, you have worked hard ever since you were little. And now you have finally made friends and you are enjoying yourself, right? That is good. There are things you can only do while you are a student.”

“But still,” her father continued.

“Because Li can do things we would never even think of, we end up relying on you sometimes. But that is not truly what we want. We want to support Li as much as possible.”

“That is right. Li-chan, you can be more selfish. We are not as fragile as you think, so it will be fine.”

“Is that really alright?”

“Of course.”

Both her father and mother nodded.

It was something she was deeply grateful for.

Li lowered her head and clenched her hands tightly.

Her parents in her previous life had been terrible.

There had even been a time when she became so rough and distrustful that she could not believe in anyone.

Because no one had ever spoken such gentle words to her.

Because no one had ever cared about her feelings.

That was why.

Even when it was painful.

Even when it was difficult.

Even when no one helped her.

Li had no choice but to struggle on alone.

Even if she collapsed she would grab a handful of sand and stand up again.

Because if she stayed fallen, she would only be trampled even more.

Plop.

A drop fell onto her clenched hand.

In this life she had been allowed to live freely.

She knew she had been cherished.

Even so she had not truly realized it until now.

Just how deeply her parents loved her.

Li once again felt gratitude toward the Goddess who had brought her to this life.