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)

It's been three years since I last saw Ellen.

I've visited the Vankreift family numerous times.

However...

Your Highness.

Although you've come all this way, I regret to inform you

that Lady Ellen is not here again today.

I see.

Not once have I been able to see her.

Please, come inside. Would you like something to drink?

Thank you.

Now, now, right this way.

Recently, Roren has started welcoming us into the mansion.

He must be feeling guilty for disappointing us every time.

It's also... probably to convince us that Ellen really isn't here.

This tea is always so delicious.

I wonder when we'll ever meet...

Who are you guys?

And you are?

The daughter of Sauvel Vankreift, the lord of this estate.

So, who are you guys?

Did Roren not tell you?

Of course not!

Gramps doesn't tell me or my mother anything.

Now, why are you here?

We came to see Ellen.

Ellen again?

Even I haven't seen her.

What? Not even you have?

That's right! All everyone talks about is Ellen this, Ellen that!

Why does everyone want to see her, anyway?

I wanted to apologize in person.

Hmm...

Wait, are you the one always bringing gifts?

Huh?

Then bring me some too!

Your Highnesses, would you care for some more tea?

Hold it! Did you just say "Your Highnesses"?

You guys are princes?!

Lady Rafilia, mind how you speak to His Highness.

D-Don't laugh at me!

Yes, I'm sorry.

My sincere apologies.

No, I don't mind.

Rafilia.

The next time I come by, I'll be sure to bring you something.

Yay!

Lady Rafilia, please mind your manners.

Roren, thank you for your hospitality. I'll come again.

Of course.

The prince said he'd bring me something!

Lady Rafilia...

How many times must I tell you?!

Ah, I'm sorry!

Brother, you seem to be enjoying yourself.

I am. No one's ever spoken to me like that before.

Wasn't she just being brash?

THE CURSE OF THE MINES

You look cuter than ever today, my little princess!

You're rather dressed up.

I'm going to visit Uncle's mine to greet everyone,

so I thought I ought to be properly prepared.

My, my! I see even you get nerves, sweet Ellen.

W-Well... it's just...

Princess, are you heading somewhere?

Van!

Fluffy!

Father and I are going out to assist Uncle.

Are you all right, princess?

She's just nervous.

Then I shall accompany her!

Van, you're not ready yet.

You have to be able to humanize.

You're right.

All right, let's go, Ellen.

Yes, Father!

Oh...

We're off, Mother!

I'll see you later.

See you again, Van!

The princess hasn't played with me at all lately.

And here we've been doing it since she was little...

Van!

Fwuffy!

Ah, Ellen, that's dangerous!

Come now, why don't you come back with Daddy?

No! Lemme go!

- No! Lemme go! - What should we play?

Hmm, maybe it's too soon for hide and seek.

Oh...

Wha?!

Van!

Huh?

Van, what do ya wanna pway?

How about hide and seek, pwincess?

She already knows the teleportation spell?

Ellen! Where are you, Ellen?!

Cry.

Van!

Ellen!

Father, weggo of Van!

Lord Rovel...

What are you doing to my child?!

Didn't expect to lure you out too, Vint.

It's what I do to bring Ellen out of hiding. Sorry for the fuss.

I can't believe you'd do that to my child...

- I don't care who you are! - I wuv you!

My bad. I said sorry. Cut me some slack, will you?

I wuv you!

Indeed, I must learn to humanize at once.

The princes visited again?

Yes, Your Grace.

However, I informed them of Lady Ellen's absence and they returned home.

That's good. It is the truth, after all.

Brother, the mine we're looking into today originally produced a lot of silver.

However, it's seen a steep decline of late.

Because of that and other inevitable circumstances, I've decided to close the mine.

That's what I intend to tell them.

I see.

Now then, Ellen.

The mines are dangerous, so stay with your father, okay?

Not that I think he'd let you run off on your own.

Of course not! I'll be carrying her the whole time.

What?

Your pawpaw wishes he could accompany you too!

I'll bring back a souvenir, okay?

I shall be waiting!

By the way, is Grammie not here?

That's correct. I didn't tell her you'd be here today.

Huh? Why not?

Because she'd demand we take her to the mines with us.

Most likely.

By the way, Brother, about those...

The ingots that Ellen created for us.

Oh, those.

I was thinking of just saying they came from an old vault.

If we say that they've been in the family,

not even the royal family would bat an eye.

Good thinking.

Huh?

There are too many carriages, wouldn't you say?

That's strange...

You're far too green to try and outsmart me!

Especially concerning the mine closure!

Grammie?! Are you coming with us too?

That's right, Ellen, dear!

Alberto!

I am terribly sorry, my lords!

I am so happy to be on an outing with you, Ellen.

It's like going on a picnic, don't you think, Grammie?

I know, right?

It would appear Mother is dead set on going...

Yeah.

Alberto.

We're counting on you.

Yes, my lords.

How dare you treat me like baggage.

I accompanied your father on inspections before either of you were even born!

You don't say.

My apologies.

So that's why you're...

Grammie, I came in a dress.

You'll be fine, Ellen, dear.

Rovel plans on carrying you the whole time anyway, right?

Of course!

Seriously?!

Lord Rovel, Lord Sauvel! Welcome!

Lord Rovel, it's been so long!

I heard you were coming with Lord Sauvel today and couldn't wait to see you!

I knew it. I feel so out of place.

I've blown it. What a terrible first impression.

My name is Ellen Vankreift.

I am Rovel Vankreift's daughter.

Goodness, Lord Rovel!

Isn't she adorable?!

Er, yes.

I've brought my brother here today to discuss the closure of the mine.