Regressor Instruction Manual

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Chapter 285: Alice's letters (1)

[Sincerely yours, Alice from the Imperial City.]

[How are you, mother? This is Alice. It's getting colder, and I just wonder how my mother, who is far away, has been doing. Since I haven't been home for a long time, I'm worried if my younger siblings are going to school, or if my grandmother is in good health.]

[I think mother is also worried about how her daughter is doing. Don't worry about me. I'm doing well, and the First Princess still treats me very nicely. She always praises me for being a good working maid and occasionally strokes my head.]

[Last time, I did a great job in hosting an important guest, so she rewarded me. Of course, it was possible not because of my strength, but because of all of the other maids' efforts. Oh, actually, I'm sending a letter after a long time because I have something to tell, mother.]

[The fact is... I think I have to quit this job. Of course, it is impossible to quit at will, but I'm able to leave thanks to the strength of the man I mentioned before. I know nothing and learned nothing, but I know that he wants me eagerly... so, since I'm soft, I was forced to follow him.]

[Looking at it, there may be a little misunderstanding. I'm not saying he's taking me as his concubine! Of course, if that happens, I wouldn't complain, but... right now, I am satisfied with just being by his side. Oh! And you don't have to worry too much, as I will continue to send money. Anyway... I feel like something important is about to begin. I also feel like my life will change. I'm not sure what it is yet... Ah. I have to leave now. I'll tell you more about it later when I have time! I'll write to you again later, mother. Stay healthy!]

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[Sincerely yours, Alice from Lindel.]

[I came to Lindel, Mother! It's a free city where foreigners live, so it's full of wonders. The person I told you about last time sent me directly here. I've ridden a Griffon for the first time in my life, and you don't know how nervous I was... I was fortunate to have arrived safely. All of the people who I'm with are nice and good people.]

[All of them are talented wizards and swordsmen, so I can't believe that I'm with them now. And I even saw the rumored dragon with my own eyes! It was really enormously large and majestic, and my legs went rubbery upon seeing it for the first time.]

[Actually, it's a little scary. It's not the dragon. It's just my current situation. Sudden changes in the environment are unfamiliar to people like me. I cut my long, golden hair, which was said to be the village's pride, with short hair, and for the first time in my life, I even tried a sword that didn't suit me.

[When I looked in the mirror, it felt like I was seeing somebody else. Of course, I was relieved that he said it suited me, but it hurts because I can't seem to show him a womanly figure. I feel anxious because I don't think I can meet his expectations. I just wonder what the hell I can do.]

[And... I don't know why, but I felt like I was hated by some wizards here. Even the little dragon hates me. Even the priest is also cold, so I don't know how to act. Did I do anything wrong? I'm used to being hated, but I want to get along with them, so I'm very worried. Do they not like my lowly status? It can't be helped, but it's a bit bitter.]

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[Sincerely yours, Alice from Castle Rock.]

[I'm in Castle Rock! And I was able to see him after a long time. In fact, I heard a lot of stories. I've also learned many things. I couldn't understand all of what he said, but it didn't seem wrong. They said he was extraordinary, but who knew he was thinking so big. I think that Goddess Benigore sent him as an envoy to us.]