The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 72

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【072】
“What do you mean by that?”
I’d never heard of it before!
I don’t know much about magic in general, but I’ve certainly never heard of dark magic.
“It’s when you sacrifice blood or life force to create abominations that should never exist in this world. That’s what people typically call dark magic.”
In that instant, all the Spirit Kings simultaneously unleashed a cascade of glowing text.
[Water Spirit King ‘■■■■’ expresses strong disapproval.]
[Flame Spirit King ‘■■■■■’ reveals extreme abhorrence.]
[Luck Spirit King ‘■■■■■■’ shakes his head.]
[Emotion Spirit King ‘■■■’ insists that such things must be eradicated from the world.]
[Earth Spirit King ‘■’ recoils in disgust.]
[Air Spirit King ‘Shapasi’ clicks his tongue loudly in disapproval.]
Well, I can certainly tell you all despise it.
But I’m still curious.
“What exactly are these abominations?”
“Ah, chimeras are the typical example. For instance, combining a mermaid’s tail with a hippogriff’s wings, human legs with a serpent’s body—that sort of thing.”
“Why would anyone do such a thing…?”
The question genuinely puzzled me, and I blinked in confusion.
They must be absolutely hideous! What could possibly motivate someone to create such things?
Seeing my bewilderment, my Teacher burst into laughter.
“Exactly my sentiment. I can’t fathom why, but dark sorcerers do create chimeras. It’s only natural that spirits, beings of nature itself, would despise dark magic that perverts the natural order.”
“I see.”
The Spirit Kings are horrified as well.
It seems they detest the very word ‘dark magic.'”
“But it is remarkable. I’ve heard that Awakened children understand speech and read books from three or four years old—and it’s truly so.”
“Are there no Awakened in Mondal?”
“The royal family of Mondal are Awakened. Only the royal family, though.”
How fascinating!
I lost all sense of time, listening to my Teacher speak of this and that.
“I really do enjoy hearing you tell me about worlds I don’t know.”
“Do you prefer stories of other lands to fairy tales?”
“Yes!”
I want to visit Mondal someday. Then the people there would find me fascinating, wouldn’t they?
The thought delighted me.
‘When I return from my travels, I’ll tell Lina all about it, boast to the Admiral, and share every detail with the Kitchen Staff!’
That’s what I want to do.
So—
‘I want to come back.’
Yes, that’s why it’s all right to leave.
“It appears that Awakened children typically possess the reasoning capacity of a nine-year-old by the mere age of four. I find myself increasingly eager for our future lessons.”
I giggled with delight at the Teacher’s praise.
Walking back to my room in that slightly elated state.
[Quest Failed! Quest Failed!]
A crimson notification window appeared before my eyes.
!Quest Failed!
Getting Closer to Dad Project ver.1
The Luck Spirit King has assigned you homework!
✔
Throw a birthday party for Admiral Diagon Fasayen!
!Quest Failed!
Getting Closer to Dad Project ver.2
The Emotion Spirit King has assigned you homework!
✔
Choose and deliver a birthday gift to Admiral Diagon Fasayen
At the same time, Upiros appeared after a long while.
[Child cast member! Unfortunately, you’ve failed 2 Quests. Both have exceeded their time limits! ଘ(|lI.ࡇ.)]
I came to an abrupt halt in the middle of my hurried walk.
[Currently, there is one Quest remaining. Fortunately, this one has no time limit! ⁽⁽◝(∗ ❛⃘ ꒫ ❜⃘⃘ ∗)◜⁾⁾]
Quest!
Getting Closer to Dad Project ver.3
The Water Spirit King has assigned you homework!
✔
Call Admiral Diagon Fasayen “Dad” with genuine sincerity
Success Reward
★Well Done!★ 2 Stamps
Time Limit
None
[I sincerely hope you succeed in this Quest, child cast member, so let me inform you of the penalty! ‎´•ﻌ•`]
Oh no, what do I do?!
Worried it might be a terrifying penalty, I shrank back.
Of all times, my older brothers aren’t even here!
‘No, I’m brave, so it’s fine.’
It’s fine… but I’m still a little nervous.
Clenching and unclenching my fists repeatedly, I spotted Lewiwood passing through the corridor and immediately rushed toward him.
“Lewiwood!”
“…Superti?”
He seemed to be in a hurry… and there were plenty of adults behind him… all clutching documents with haggard expressions…
“Just stay with me for a minute, please.”
Lewiwood’s gaze shifted to my hands, which were gripping his pant leg tightly.
“Hmm, what’s the matter? Tell me.”
“Just so. I’m glad to see you.”
Now I’m fine.
Tell me the penalty, Upiros!
[Thump-thump-thump! The penalty is!]
Gulp.
I swallowed hard, my throat dry.
Lewiwood gazed down at me with a bewildered expression, then issued some instruction to the adults.
“Go on ahead. The youngest of the household appears anxious.”
“Yes, we shall see you shortly then.”
But I’m not anxious at all!
‘Just a little.’
I was only slightly nervous, that’s all!
[Bonding with Father Project ver.1 Failure Penalty.]
“….”
[Dolphin Transformation (3 days)]
“What in the world?!”
In that instant, I forgot that Lewiwood was beside me and cried out.
I was genuinely startled—I couldn’t help myself.
And what worried me most was—
“Do dolphins even eat snacks…?”
“Usually not, no. Unless it’s sardines, of course. But why do you ask so suddenly?”
“Nooooo!”
This can’t happen!!
But Upiros recited the next penalty without mercy.
[Bonding with Father Project ver.2 Failure Penalty.]
If I’m a dolphin for four days, I won’t be able to participate in the Children’s Detective Group activities either.
‘And what about my ancient language lessons?’
Dolphins don’t have hands. How would I even write the alphabet?
I stared at the crimson glowing letters with a thoroughly dejected expression.
[You will be compelled to grant the requests of someone you dislike. (3 days)]
What in the world?
This time I was so flabbergasted that I couldn’t even scream.
I hate it! I really hate it!
“Are you alright, Superti? You don’t look well.”
“Ugh.”
“Let me see. No fever, but… wait, what is this on your neck? Your skin has changed.”
Lewiwood’s complexion shifted as he placed his hand on my forehead to examine me.
At the same moment, I gasped for breath—something seemed to be rising on the nape of my neck, and the spaces between my fingers felt itchy—
[Note: The penalties are applied separately. The next penalty will take effect after the dolphin transformation ends, so please be aware, young contestant.]
“Superti? Superti!”
Oh no, I can’t even speak anymore.
I feel my mouth stretching out, elongating.
My pale skin shifts to silver, my back tingles, and something suddenly bursts forth.
And then, moments later.
I found myself transformed into a dolphin, crying out pitifully.
“Eeeee!”
* * *
The Daffodil Room.
Where Aurora’s portrait hung—her face unrecognizable—alongside family paintings.
In this place that always carried the scent of flowers, Diagon sat alone, lost in contemplation.
He was prone to such reverie, truth be told.
Once his thoughts began to spiral, there were days when stopping proved impossible.
In those moments, Aurora would tiptoe over and cover his eyes, delighting in his surprise.
“Who are you?”
“I haven’t the faintest idea.”
“A hint! Pink hair.”
“The most adorable person in the world, perhaps? Or the most radiant? Or maybe…”
“Or?”
“My future.”
My jewel.
My love.
My future. My everything.
My one and only Companion.
Speaking thus, I would turn and embrace her, and Aurora would laugh with pure joy.
In those moments, I could silence all thought and anchor myself to the present.
‘Yet thanks to the Youngest Miss, I was able to retrieve this frame and hang it once more.’
The family portrait I had hidden away in the Inner Room, even draping cloth over it, unable to bear the sight of Aurora’s invisible face.
I had hung it back in its rightful place.
And I had brought out her portrait as well, the one I had treasured and kept hidden.
Now it felt as though Aurora truly existed here, and my heart ached—but this time, I did not yield to the pain.
After all, there was a child I needed to protect.
‘Well then, I suppose I should be going.’
I had lingered here for an hour, hoping her face might somehow appear in the frame, but of course, nothing came of it.
Running my hand through my hair, I donned the jacket I had removed and pushed open the door.
“Your Excellency! Your Excellency!!”
It was at that very moment.
I locked eyes with Kamin, who came sprinting toward me, his face drained of all color.
“Your Excellency! The young lady, the Youngest Miss—”
“What has happened to Superti?”
“She’s… she’s become a dolphin!!”

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