Unfortunately, I'm an Evil Villainess

Chapter 38 - Successor to Our House (II)

After the dinner party, we slept at our manor that night since I was too tired to even board a carriage. I dreamed of my old parents again, but I pushed the thoughts away as soon I woke up.

I ate with Mother and Father for breakfast. It was a rare occasion now for us to be able to eat together because of how busy we all were, and we spoke and laughed more than ever to make up for it. When the meal was over, Father called me before I got up.

"My angel, let's talk. Your mother and I want to discuss your lessons with you."

"All right, Father."

We went up to his office and sat down at his desk, Mother and I on one side and him on the other. Papers laid around, and Father picked out a stack. He flipped through them, taking reports out and going over them one by one.

I wasn't as nervous as I used to, like with my old parents, because it had never been good when I had to speak to them. In this life, my already strong confidence was encouraged further by Father and Mother's proud smiles.

"Your governess tells me that your etiquette is the best out of all the young ladies your age, as usual. Good work."

"Thank you, Father."

I liked etiquette and how elegant it made me feel. The grace and prestige it gave me was one of the many things I possessed that the female lead didn't, and I took pride in it.

"The politics tutor said you do very well, and that she'll be glad to keep teaching you. But it doesn't offer credentials until Third Class, so you won't be taking any exams soon."

"I know. Please tell the tutor I would like for her to keep instructing me."

Politics was fine, but it was one of these things you learned more from field experience than from books. With parents like mine, obviously I had extensive knowledge about it.

"You excel in mathematics, despite the limited lessons the scholar could make time for. He is adamant that you must be a genius, and suggests that you can take the Second Class exams directly in January."

"I shall take his advice."

Second Class was the equivalent to middle school graduation, but in my past life I had been graduating high school with a plan to major in computer engineering, and with the huge load of math knowledge required. Exams for credentials took place in late January and late June, the former of which was approaching fast, but I had no worries in the slightest.

Reincarnation and having the brain of a nine-year-old made some things blurry, but with books and the clarification of my tutor, I was aiming for Third Class credentials in June. I liked math, and I intended on using my reincarnator privileges to the fullest.

"From my understanding, the scholar that acts as your science tutor is still in our territory because the guild he researches at is there. However, he is recommending you books to read, and exchanges letters with you to answer any questions. He is fond of you and recommends that you needn't bother with First Class credentials, and focus on preparing for Second Class exams in June."

"Indeed, I agree with him."

"Would you like a different tutor that can teach you here in the capital?"

"Not presently, Father. The current one's sufficient for Second Class, and he explains things very well."

I remembered less science than math, but it nevertheless came easily with a sense of deja vu, especially because of how behind this world was. I wasn't concerned about the subject, though I did enjoy it mildly.

"I don't know much about the arts or its grading, but it seems you're doing great."

Mother beamed and answered for me. She had, after all, taught me more piano than the tutor did, though the tutor was the one helping me practice these days because she was rarely free.