I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 7

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Chapter 2. I’m Experienced Though (2)

The Wentworth Estate is vast.

But the places I could reach with my own legs were very limited. They were too short and slow. If I really set my mind to exploring everything, wouldn’t it take a month? If I hadn’t gathered clay pieces, I wouldn’t have even known the rough size of this place.

Squeak! Squeak squeak! Squeak!

Among all the rooms, my playroom and bedroom were located on the 3rd floor, with my parents’ bedroom right next door. And Father’s study and Mother’s research room were on the 2nd floor.

Squeak!

Which means I have to use the stairs…

‘If Ella, Maria, or Bailey carry me, it would be quick though.’

Squeak squeak.

“Ah, seriously…”

A person’s trying to maintain some dignity here. I stomped my feet irritably. The squeaking sound got even louder.

“So noisy…”

Ever since I started walking and running, Mother made me wear these shoes without fail.

The reason was that she was anxious about what I might do since I never stayed still for even a moment. Ella, Maria, and Bailey always stuck close to supervise me, but they were human too, so there were moments when they’d look away briefly.

Besides, what’s the point of staying still? Intoxicated by the thrill of being able to move on my own, I always dreamed of escape whether I was crawling, walking, or eventually running.

I wished they’d leave me alone sometimes, but my parents absolutely wouldn’t allow that.

Wherever I went, I always had to be with at least one of the three.

Whether I was strolling in the garden or lying in bed, it was the same.

It might be natural not to leave a baby alone, but never leaving me alone for even a moment felt a bit like surveillance to me. I hadn’t reported my whereabouts to my parents since I turned twenty.

These squeaky shoes were really awful, but when I wore them, there were at least moments when their gaze would briefly turn away. And like this, inside the manor, they’d allow me to walk alone… Thinking of that, I could endure them even if they were childish and noisy.

I walked down the corridor for quite a while.

Let me say it again – the Wentworth Estate is very large. Large and spacious.

“Huff, huff…”

I used to exercise as hard as an athlete, but now I’m getting tired just from walking down a corridor. What’s wrong with this stamina…

Still, I finally made it to the front of the stairs.

From a baby’s perspective, everything in the world looked huge. It felt like being in an amusement park themed around a giant’s house. Standing in front of the stairs, I felt a bit overwhelmed.

‘Why are there so many stairs in our own house…’

I pressed against the wall and stood sideways, then lowered one foot down to the step below. It felt like I lowered it for ages, but there was no sensation of touching ground.

What? How much further do I need to go… My legs have gotten quite a bit longer though.

“Uh, uh…”

Just when I was about to give up, my toes touched the ground. I confidently leaned my body downward.

Squeak!

I made it! Relieved, I shifted my body weight.

‘With such a big head, if I’m not careful, my body could tip over…’

I’d gotten somewhat used to this short body, but I had no idea when I’d get used to the weight of this huge head. This big head was the reason all my movements were sluggish.

‘What if my head is still big when I grow up…’

I was born with a pretty face resembling my parents after all.

Having inherited light blonde hair, green eyes, and fair skin from Mother, I could confidently say I was pretty. There’s no need to be embarrassed about stating facts. Honestly, I look forward to the future every time I look in the mirror.

The ingredients are perfect, but wouldn’t it be too sad if the proportions turned out terrible?

I’m not even chubby, so why are my cheeks so puffy…

“Lady Shana. Shall I help you?”

Maria, who was passing by, said. I stood gripping the wall and shouted firmly.

“No! I’ll do it myself!”

“My, how brave of you.”

“Don’t even think about touching…”

“Good luck. I’ll cheer you on from here!”

“I’m fine! Go away. I can do it alone!”

Maria tried hard to hide her expression that said she was dying of laughter and stepped back. Of course it would be funny. A 3-year-old struggling against the wall insisting on going down the stairs alone.

“It’s okay if you fall. The Madam has cast floating magic on every step.”

“…Overprotective…”

“It would be terrible if you got hurt, right? Be careful.”

“I know…”

Such meddling. Even as I spoke, I carefully stepped down. Slowly going down little by little, before I knew it, only a few steps remained.

“You’re amazing, Lady Shana! Keep it up! Wow!”

Maria sat right next to me and clapped enthusiastically.

If it had been Bailey, he would have picked me up without asking, and if it had been Ella, she would have politely asked before lifting me. Maria stayed by my side but let me do things on my own whenever possible.

‘Ella definitely sent her.’

No wonder she let me go so obediently…

As soon as I finished coming down all the stairs, Maria clapped her hands dramatically.

“Congratulations! You did it!”

Anyone listening would think I’d succeeded in college entrance exams.

“You’re going to see His Excellency, right? Shall I guide you to the study?”

“I’m not stupid. I’ll go alone. Maria, go work.”

“Oh my, my job is taking care of Lady Shana.”

“Something else!”

“I don’t have any other work!”

“Ugh!”

Then I had to run away. My shoes made a loud pattering sound. Maria could have easily caught me just by reaching out, but she smiled and let me go.

The people in this house are too soft on children. It’s only because I’m a reincarnator, but if I were a real baby, I would have definitely become spoiled.

It was good that I ran energetically all the way to Father’s study.

I stood there stupidly looking up.

The door handle was much higher than my line of sight. I tried raising my hand up high first.

I couldn’t reach it.

Sigh, it’s a bit humiliating but… I didn’t panic and calmly lifted my heels. If I stretched my hand just a little more, maybe I could reach it…

The shiny door handle sparkled teasingly.

I can’t even! Open a door!

“Ah-uh-ah-uh…”

I can’t reach! I can’t reach it! I’m short!

“Uu… uuu…”

When I confirmed that I absolutely couldn’t do it alone, ridiculously, my nose started to tingle. They say mind and body go together, and even with reason, my tear ducts were those of a child, so tears came easily.

Rather, when I was a newborn, the separation worked well, but as days passed, it became harder to control.

Eventually, I gave up trying to turn the door handle alone and knocked on the door.

Tap tap!

I wanted to knock loudly…

“Daddy! Daddy!!!”

“Shana!”

As if he’d been waiting, the door burst open and Father scooped me up in one motion.

He really must have been waiting. I could tell he’d been sitting in front of the door, waiting for me to ask for help.

“Shana, did you come looking for Daddy because you missed him?”

“Yes, I missed you!”

It was true that I missed him. Because I had something I wanted. Father looked at me curiously as I not only nodded without hesitation but also stretched out my arms to hug his neck.

“Our daughter has something she wants from Daddy?”

“Uh…”

“What does Shana want?”

“How did you know…”

“Daddy knows everything.”

It must be because I don’t usually express affection enough.

‘But it’s embarrassing…’

Even though I’d come to accept my parents as my parents, expressing affection in a childlike and honest way was separately difficult. If I made up my mind to act cute, it wouldn’t be impossible, but accepting that version of myself wasn’t easy.

“Daddy, I want to learn magic!”

“Magic?”

“Fire whoosh! Light flash!”

To seem like a child’s vocabulary, I was putting in tremendous effort.

A troubled expression appeared on Father’s upright face.

“That requires Mommy’s permission.”

“Can’t Daddy do it?”

“…”

Perhaps finding it hard to say he couldn’t do it in front of his daughter, Father pressed his lips tightly together. I could see him conflicted between his pride and the truth.

Our Father is cute.

“It’s not that I can’t do it, but I’m not as good as Mommy.”

“So you can’t do it…”

“That’s not it. Shana, Daddy can do anything.”

“Bluffing…”

Oops, mistake. Father looked hurt.

“Then just a little! Secretly.”

“You want to make a secret from Mom?”

“Just between Dad and me. Okay?”

I whispered secret words into Father’s ear. Actually, I didn’t expect Father would be able to keep secrets from Mother either.

“Hmm, that’s difficult.”

This handsome man was a devoted husband who would do anything for his wife.

“But, Mom, won’t show me.”

“It’s all because she’s worried about Shana.”

“But I’m curious…”

When I muttered gloomily, Father seemed even more troubled. It felt like he’d give in with just a little more.

“Shana…”

“Maria said so. That Mom is amazing and cool…”

“That’s right, that’s true…”

“A really really amazing mage!”

“Right, she’s amazing. Incredible…”

“Dad is also a high-ranking person, one of the most important people in the country…”

And among themselves they muttered, “Actually, she’s a scary person.”

This man who hugged me with a goofy, relaxed smile seemed to be cold and expressionless outside. Hard to believe.

“Shana also wants to see Mom being cool…”

I played my final card. The killer third person…

When I looked up at Father with teary eyes, Father covered his mouth with his large palm. But I could still see his grinning mouth through his spread fingers.

He fell for my trap card…

“She says so, Anais.”

“Mmm.”

“Ah?”

Where Father cast his gaze, there was Mother with her arms crossed. Oops, we got caught.

“Shana, how sneaky. Not telling Mom directly.”

“But!”

“But?”

“Dad was easier than Mom.”

“How clever.”

“I’m Mom’s daughter.”

Mother and Father looked at each other and burst into laughter.

“As if she’s not my daughter!”

Don’t underestimate a 3-year-old’s learning ability.

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