The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 25

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【025】
Poof!
Several translucent parchments materialized before my eyes.
They displayed pictures and descriptions of various items, along with how many “Well Done” stamps were needed to exchange for each product.
‘I feel like I’ve seen something like this somewhere before….’
A flyer?
‘But what even is a flyer?’
I wasn’t sure why such a word suddenly came to mind, but there it was.
Delicious! Nutritious!
Chickpeas personally cultivated by the Earth Spirit King.
Just 1 stamp per packet (10g)!
Benefits
Purifies your blood and eliminates high cholesterol.
Warning
Minimum purchase: 3 packets
“Beans aren’t necessary right now.”
When I said this decisively, the Earth Spirit King looked dejected.
Need a sudden romantic moment?
The Water Spirit King presents:
A romantic drizzle (10 minutes) for just 2 stamps!
Benefits
A sudden localized downpour descends.
Warning
Minimum duration: 30 minutes
“Rain isn’t… something I need right now either.”
The Water Spirit King then laughed sheepishly.
[I suppose the timing simply isn’t right.]
So what else could there be?
It seems each of the Spirit Kings has posted their own item.
Is this perhaps what you’re looking for?
Sizzle sizzle!
The Flame Spirit King presents:
Magical sugar with the vigor of an orca (10g) for just 3 stamps!
Benefits
All accumulated fatigue vanishes instantly, granting the tireless vitality and stamina of a fifteen-year-old boy.
Warning
Sugar alone produces no effect. It must be added to a dish.
“This one!”
I absolutely have to buy this.
My eyes gleamed as I tapped eagerly against the translucent window.
[Excellent. Then I shall exchange them for three stamps.]
“Yay!”
[The exchanged stamps will lose their glow, but they shall remain on the grape board. Once you fill the entire board, a special gift awaits you. Let us do our best!]
“A gift?”
My ears perked up at those words.
After all, gifts from the Spirit Kings were always wonderful.
[The gift is—drumroll, please! ✦‿✦]
Drumroll…?
[A ★contract with a Spirit King of your choice★! Tada!]
“Gasp!”
The grape board held ten grapes in total.
I had collected three.
“So… I just need seven more grapes?!”
This book also contained information about the Spirit Kings’ power.
It described how the Water Spirit King had submerged an entire city, or how the Earth Spirit King had shaken the land so violently that a volcano erupted, and tens of thousands died from the ash.
‘I don’t believe all of it, but they’re definitely incredibly strong!’
I rolled my eyes and read the section labeled “Spirit King” once more.
Spirits are nature itself.
Therefore, they cannot directly influence the Human World—that is the principle.
However, when they contract with humans, they can exert various influences according to the contractor’s wishes.
In exchange, the contractor must offer their lifespan, strength, stamina, or vitality.
Spirit Masters can contract with lower-tier spirits depending on their affinity, or even mid-tier and above, though only those contracting mid-tier and higher are called “Spirit Masters.”
Particularly, contractors of Spirit Kings receive the special title of “Physis Master.”
Spirit King contractors are treated and managed by the nation at the state level.
This is because Spirit King contractors are extremely precious beings.
A Spirit King contractor ranks equally with a Sword Master.
If desired, they can even trigger natural disasters, or conversely, resolve famines and droughts.
Physis Master.
I murmured the title quietly to myself.
“Wait, if I contract, what do I have to offer?”
[The grape board! That shall be the price.]
“Huh…?”
Isn’t that too advantageous for me?
Well, I’m not complaining.
“Then let’s exchange it for orca sugar right now.”
This also gave me a reason to visit Elzen.
‘Hmm, what should I make that he’d like?’
If it worked well for the sickly Cedric, it would surely help Elzen too!
As I pondered, I decided to make a dessert that never failed.
A crispy, sweet cinnamon apple pie!
‘I’ll share it fairly with my brother!’
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The next afternoon came.
Having learned that Elzen was in his bedroom, I carefully packed the freshly baked apple pie into a box and prepared to leave.
The sweet aroma made my mouth water, but I held back—I wanted to share it with my brother later!
“I’m granting you the honor of joining the Social Club.”
That’s what I thought as I left in high spirits.
Wearing rabbit ear headband and heading excitedly toward him, I encountered Angela in the corridor.
“The Social Club…?”
I stared at Angela somewhat blankly.
I had no idea what that was.
“That’s right. Normally, someone like you couldn’t join. But since Grandfather told me to look after you, I’m giving you a chance. Be grateful.”
Huh?
Tilting my head in confusion, I pressed my tongue firmly to pronounce my words clearly and replied.
“I’m not grateful!”
“What? Do you even know how important the Social Club is?”
“I don’t.”
Angela’s eyes widened in disbelief. But what could I do if I didn’t know?
“I’m busy, so bye.”
The apple pie needed to reach him before it cooled.
Of course, this apple pie with apples sweetly simmered in golden honey would taste delicious even when cold, but I wanted him to eat it while it was still warm.
Hugging the box more carefully, I brushed past Angela. After walking just a few steps.
Angela suddenly shrieked from behind me.
It was loud enough to make me stop.
“You! Do you think you’ll be cherished forever?”
“…?”
“You don’t know how terrifying Grandfather is.”
Turning back to see what was wrong, I saw Angela biting her lip hard.
She was even trembling slightly, but why? Household Master Grandfather was fun and kind!
“I’m direct bloodline, so I’m family no matter what happens, but you’re not. If he decides you’re useless, you’ll be thrown away immediately.”
“No. The Admiral said I’m his daughter. I even have a nameplate.”
Angela seemed not to understand, so I calmly explained it to her.
I had hidden the nameplate the Admiral gave me inside my pillow, worried I might lose it.
I only took it out slightly before bed to touch it, then put it back. That’s how I sleep well.
“Goodness! You actually believe that?”
Then Angela’s eyes widened and she spoke with genuine shock.
“Of course he’s being nice to you because you seem useful, you fool. Do you think you’d be family even if you were nothing?”
“No! The Admiral said… the Admiral said I’m pretty.”
“This is frustrating. Now I see you’re truly foolish. Then why was Ricardo abandoned?”
“That’s…!”
I found myself at a loss for words.
I wanted to argue back, but my lips wouldn’t move.
After a long silence, I murmured quietly.
“The Admiral said I don’t even need to make a contract with the Spirit King.”
“That’s a lie too. Every adopted child in Fasayen must have value. Otherwise, once you grow up, you get assigned to places like Radum Mountain. You don’t know that, do you?”
“….”
Radum Mountain was a place very far from here.
I wanted to say something in response, but what could I even say?
While my mind raced, Angela opened her mouth triumphantly.
“You’re not a real daughter.”
“…!”
That… that wasn’t wrong.
Tears welled up unexpectedly from the sudden attack.
But I didn’t cry.
My anger burned hotter, and I clenched my fists tightly.
“How would you know what the Admiral thinks?”
“…What? Of course I do. I’m direct bloodline, and you’re some commoner picked up from who knows where.”
“Only the Admiral knows the Admiral’s heart.”
“And you can’t even call him Father yet?”
Her sharp words left me speechless.
I will call him Father soon.
Once I can speak, I will.
[The Water Spirit King ‘■■■■’ trembles with fury.]
[My child! You’re my child!!]
[The Flame Spirit King ‘■■■■■’ hastily restrains him.]
[Calm yourself. That’s enough.]
My vision blurred, and the shimmering text flooding my mind became impossible to read clearly.
As I breathed heavily through gritted teeth, Angela smirked and pointed at me mockingly.
“Luarel is my real cousin. Not someone like you! When Luarel comes back, you’ll be thrown away immediately?”
“No!”
“You fake daughter—I was even generous enough to try to get you into the Social Club, and you don’t even appreciate it! How dare you be so insolent!”
That was when it happened.
“What are you saying? Once you become my sibling, you’re my sibling, period.”

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