Dad Is a Hero, Mom Is a Spirit, I'm a Reincarnator (父は英雄、母は精霊、娘の私は転生者)

THE VANKREIFT FAMILY PREDICAMENT

Oh, that's right! Let me introduce you to your daughter.

Amiel! Come downstairs, please!

Mother? Who is that man?

He is your real father. He's a hero!

Oh my! Father!

So you're my real father? How wonderful!

Father, my name is Amiel Vankreift.

Ellen, please stop! The castle can't take it!

I-I-I'm sorry!

It's all right. I share your feelings.

I'm... I'm the only one who gets to call him Father!

That's right, Ellen!

How frustrating that we can't be there.

Oh, Lord Rovel!

Take a good look!

Amiel is the spitting image of me. Isn't she the cutest?

Am I to understand she's not Sauvel's daughter?

I cannot say.

I was informed of my elder brother's return.

B-Brother?

Is that you, Sauvel?

Brother...

Oh, it truly is you, isn't it?

You've come to look just like father. In fact...

At some point, you even outgrew me.

I'm sorry I was away so long.

I must have caused you such grief.

Brother...

Sauvel! Perfect timing.

Divorce me at once, won't you?

You're as hideous as ever, I see.

Have you spent more money without permission?

How many times do I have to tell you?!

Those funds belong to the people!

What are you saying? I'm of royal blood!

If I don't adorn myself so, your house will be mocked into ruin.

I'd say I'm doing you a favor.

I wish you'd show a little gratitude.

You expect me to be grateful?

Sauvel.

Don't parade the house's shame before everyone.

Address this later.

Brother...

My, I'd expect no less from Lord Rovel!

Of course you understand me.

Nothing like you!

Sauvel.

All this aside, we need to talk.

All right.

I shall make for the castle tomorrow.

Roren, please them send word of my arrival.

The justice department as well.

It shall be done.

The justice department?

Tomorrow, we're filing for your divorce.

You understand me indeed, Lord Rovel.

Follow me.

All right.

What a wonderful day this is!

I'll be waiting with dinner ready for you,

Lord Rovel!

This is worse than I thought.

Isn't it?

My apologies for the unbecoming display.

Alberto told me most everything.

In my failings, I've allowed that woman to do whatever she pleases.

That, too, will end tomorrow.

We're expelling those women posthaste.

Even the daughter?

Is she your child?

That... I'm not certain.

Giving into the despair of this unwanted marriage,

I let that woman entice me into drinking at the reception.

You were tricked.

However, that woman claims her daughter is not yours.

What?

She probably means that, once she marries me, her daughter will become mine.

In actuality, this works in our favor.

Because none of that is going to happen.

Tomorrow at the justice department,

we'll have to explain our grounds for the divorce.

You keep silent.

That woman will destroy herself with her lies.

Leave everything to me.

All right.

Let me apologize again, Sauvel.

Well done protecting this house.

Brother...

Where have you been these past ten years?

I was in the spirit world, where I married the woman I love.

H-Heavens!

My wife is Spirit Queen Origin. We even have a daughter together.

I ask that you please keep this a secret until the time comes.

Yes, my lord!

My darling daughter, Ellen, looks just like my wife, I'll have you know.

Brother, there is something I must tell you.

What is it?

In truth... there's another woman I love dearly. We have a daughter as well.

Once your wife is out of the picture, you could have them come here.

Th-The thing is... she's not of noble blood.

If you chose her, then what does it matter?

Even if those around you are against it, I'll do my very best to persuade them.

Brother...

I am not suited to lead this house.

I've learned that all too well since you've been gone.

Have you no intention of coming home, Brother?

Sauvel, I am a half spirit.

That is why I cannot take over the house.

The human world needs to be run by humans.

But even so! Even so, you should be able to govern with me!

Humans and spirits coexist! Please!

Please don't...

Don't leave me on my own anymore!

Sauvel...

Lord Rovel, since your father passed,

Duke Sauvel has borne the full weight of the Vankreift family all on his own.

I can no longer do this alone.

Please, the citizens are overjoyed at your return.

Father is pondering.

Goodness, and all when there's nothing to ponder.

Shall we go give him a push?

My, a lovely idea.

Darling, what in the world has you so pensive?

If you refuse to take care of your own brother, I'll hate you!

What?!

You must be...

Let me formally introduce you.

This is my wife, Spirit Queen Origin.

And this is my adorable, adorable daughter, Ellen.

Nice to meet you. I'm Ellen.

M-My goodness! She's...

Your heart is already set, is it not?

You were always worried about your family.

What?

That's right, Father! You have to take care of your family.

Well, I can't argue with you two.

All right, Sauvel.

I'll act as your right hand.

I won't disappear on you again, so don't worry.

Brother! Thank you so much!

I'm so glad.

With that resolved, I must say how cute the little lady is.

- Right?! - Uh...

I am Roren, a butler.

Please feel free to refer to me as "pawpaw."

Pawpaw?

Ah!

I feel like I've been blessed with an adorable, adorable grandchild!

Roren, control yourself! She's not your granddaughter!

I won't hear it! This is it! This is what I've been waiting for!

This is the one matter I will not relent on, my lord!

Lady Ellen, do not hesitate to ask your pawpaw for whatever you wish.

Pawpaw will do his very best for you!

Sure!

Hey! My glass is empty!

My goodness, Lord Rovel is awfully late.

Now then, listen, Sauvel...

If anyone asks, tell them you have no memory of having a child with that woman.

After all, that is the truth.

Understood.

Okay, that'll do it for tomorrow.

Will you be watching over us?

Of course, my dear.

Do your best.

Father is such a pervert.

Ellen! Where did you learn such a word?!

I learn something new every day.

And you're doing so great, learning all kinds of things!

I may be a pervert, but only with your mother!

For honestly admitting your perversion, you're so cool, Father.

I'm cool? Really?! Can you say that again?