But God Forced Me to Reincarnate! 2

The Hartmann Family's Big Events (2)

It was right at this timing that the twins came barging after they were all done with their preparations.

"Whoa, not fair, I want a share of love too!" Freyja quickly demanded as she ran to us.

"Haha, no need to rush, there's plenty of love for everyone," Dad said.

...There's plenty of love for everyone here.

My heart oddly felt warm when I heard Dad's words. It felt like a part of my heart was comforted by such simple words.

"...Me too, please," Freyr was acting all shy.

"Sure, come here, Freyr!" I was the one to spread my welcoming arms.

And then, right after Alt-nii's coming-of-age rite...

"Look, the Hartmann family's first son has grown up to be a splendid person, don't you think?"

"I wonder if his fiancee has been established already..."

"I heard that he doesn't have a fiancee yet, not even a candidate!"

"Really? Then, I should propose my daughter! They'd make a good match!"

"No way! My niece is going to make a better match for him!"

"Whatever, you guys are just all talk and no action. Here, watch me as I directly talk to him and his parents about this!!"

...Nobles can be quite scary, huh?

Regardless of whether they really see Alt-nii for who he is, it doesn't change the fact that there will be people who will aim for him just because he's a duke's first son. The one most likely to inherit the title of the duke, the head of the family.

Again, I was reminded about how the noble society should be.

But...

"I'm sorry, but I promised I won't meddle with my children's marriage. It will be up to them to decide," Dad rejected the notion of betrothing Alt-nii.

"Eh, but Duke Hartmann, wouldn't it be bothersome if your son here falls in love with a no-name commoner?"

"That will be no problem for us," Dad firmly answered.

"But..."

"I'd rather him marry a no-name commoner and be happy for the rest of his life," Dad still kept his smile—but it was a cold smile.

"...How could he be happy by marrying a no-name commoner that won't bring anything?"

I was expecting Dad to keep arguing, but unexpectedly, he decided to ignore that noble instead, ending it with a smile—the same icy smile.

"I guess we're lucky to be born as Dad and Mom's children," Alt-nii approached me and whispered.

"Yeah, that's what I feel, too," I quickly agreed.

Then, I suddenly remembered to ask him about something.

"Eh, Alt-nii! Speaking of which, do you have any girl that you're interested in?"

Alt-nii raised his eyebrows.

"Hmm... Let see... there are some interesting girls in school, but... hmmm... this is difficult...," Alt-nii folded his arms and pondered.