Reborn as a hero's daughter, the hero aims to be a hero again.

Chapter 31 - Residency.

Finia bows to Cortina, who immediately healed my wounds.

'I am sorry, Lady Cortina.'

'So much for this. Besides, she's Maria's daughter, she's as good as mine.'

　The only two women among the Six Heroes. In that sense, Maria and Cortina are not bad friends.

　It was she who celebrated Maria's marriage more than anyone else, and who was more saddened by her retirement than anyone else.

'That's why I welcomed her here like this.

Speaking of which, it seems you knew in advance that we were coming. ......

'Based on the distance of the village Maria is in, assuming delays due to the speed at which the wagons are travelling and the trouble that will strike, plus the deterioration of the roads due to the weather--'

'Yes, no, that's enough.'

　Finia hurriedly stops Cortina, who begins to boastfully and volubly present her own calculations.

　She has a habit of not stopping when I let her explain. Nice cut.

'Mm, is that so?　Then I'm preparing a welcome for you at home, so let's get going."

'Home, sir?'

'Yes. I told you, Nicole, you're like a daughter to me.　That's why you're living in my house!"

"Heh......?"

　I'm not supposed to do this either.

　I could say that I have been able to deceive because of Maria and Lyell, who are not very perceptive, but with Cortina, who has the gift of the divine calculation, I never know when I will be discovered.

　It's a treatment I would refrain from if I could. ......

'Maxwell convinced me it would be a relief!　They even offered me a grant, you know?"

''Ghee.''

　No. If I've already even received the grant, it could cause trouble for Cortina if I refuse.

　Of course, since it's an arbitrary decision by Cortina and Maxwell, I could refuse.

　However, if I strongly oppose it, there is a high possibility that she will be suspicious of me.

　After all, Cortina is one of the heroes. Moreover, she is a star of hope for ordinary people, who has contributed not through her abilities but through her schemes.

　Refusing a request to live with her would normally be impossible.

　If she were to offer to sell this treatment, she would probably get an amount equivalent to a small town's operating budget.

'Aww ...... thank you for your hospitality.'

'Oh, I'm good too!'

''Here, Michelle!''

　When Michelle insists, her mother rebukes her, as expected.

　And Cortina also looked unusually troubled.

'Umm, sorry. I don't care if it's just you, my house isn't big enough to welcome your family.'

'Oh no.'

"Michelle!"

　Her mother's face grows pale at her attitude, which can be described as a little thick-skinned.

　But I know that Cortina is not the kind of person who would be put in a bad mood by that.

'It's all right. I've got a house nearby for you to use instead, okay?　We're neighbours."

'Lady Cortina and the neighbourhood!'

　Michelle expresses her joy with a banzai, while her mother bows her head and shows her dread.

　It is true that her naivety may be a little dangerous in this city where aristocrats also gather.

　We must be careful in the future.

　But her cheerfulness creates a rather smiling atmosphere. This advantage should be developed. It is a matter of balance.

　After such an exchange, we set foot in the city of Raum.

　We had no qualifications as adventurers and had no backing, so normally we would have to go through a rigorous screening process before entering the town, but this time we were able to enter with almost no checks, thanks to the fact that we were acquaintances of Cortina and that I am the daughter of a hero.

　The magic academy I'm going to attend is located near the outer edge of the city.

　This is due to the fact that it cannot be located in the centre of the city due to the use of dangerous magic in the classes.

　Cortina's house was located near the huge academy on the outer edge of the city.

　The house is extremely small and simple for a hero's residence. The garden is so small that two horses could fill it.

　It showed an even more modest way of life than Maria's house.

　Next to it stood a row of houses of similar size.

'This is my house. It's a bit small, but bear with it. Next door is Michelle's house.'

'This is ...... that, and Maria is quite ...... that ...... too.'

'I know it's hard to say. 'Well, I don't want to be extravagant myself, you know. Instead, Maxwell's house is amazing."

　That's not surprising, since the Maxwells are the royalty of the country.

　No, he gave up his rank when he left as an adventurer. He should now be the dean of the Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

　He was once the king, so his ties to politics have not been severed.

　He is frequently consulted by the country's top officials, so it is said that his mansion must not be a shabby place to live.

'Well, it's a great place to live,' she says. After I've unpacked, I'll go to Maxwell's, okay?　Let's get the messy stuff out of the way."

　As she pushed me into the house, Cortina winked lovingly at me.