I'm gonna have a little chat with you. It will take your mind off your sleep.

Yeah, okay.

　It's boring to just be silent.

　I nod in agreement, and Dad Nord leans over and asks me.

'What do you want to be in the future, Al?

　Whoa, there it is!　It's a standard topic that is dumped on me when I'm alone with my father.

　As a father, I know it bothers you, but when you ask me that, I feel the pressure.

'You don't have to look so uncomfortable, do you?'

　My emotions were on my face, and my Nord Dad smiled a little annoyed.

　It's enough to be troubled by that kind of career path or whatever it is, only in a previous life. I honestly don't want you to bring it into this world.

''But Al is also seven years old. Silvio will take over as the lord, and Elinora will join the knights of the royal capital. There's still time, but I think it's time for Al to figure out his own path. The sooner he decides on his path, the better off he'll be.
Rane.

Hmmm, well, yeah.

'Is there anything you want to do, Al?　If there's anything you want to do, Dad will support you as much as he can.

　Dad Nord asks me with a smile on his face.

　His smile is so gentle that no matter what kind of reckless dream I'm talking about, he seems to take it straight to the surface.

　I can sense that aura from him, and I speak slowly.

'I want to live a life where I don't work, eat and sleep every day!

'Well I hope that's not the case.

'Why?　You said you'd support me if I wanted to do something!

It's not something you want to do or dream about, it's an inertial desire. I can't support such a thing as a father.

　Hearing my words, Nord Dad slowly shook his head.

　'What's wrong with being honest with your desires?

'Isn't there anything else?'

'None. I play when I want to and go out when I want to. My dream is to live a slow life and enjoy my freedom without working.

..........

　I tell him once and for all with my unwavering eyes, and Dad Nord sits deep in the back and lets out a sigh.

'I think Reversi, pasta, coma and I have already made enough money to last a lifetime...'

Well that's certainly true, but...

　When I give him a reason why I don't have to work, Dad Nord lets the words slip out with a pained expression on his face.

　Besides, we still have ping-pong, Jenga, slime cushions, etc., coming up. The merchandise will still continue to sell, and the Rowlett family will have money coming in continuously.

　When you consider the total amount of those things, it's an unthinkable amount of money in my previous life.

'Hey, don't worry, Father Nord. I'll be assisting Brother Silvio by helping him with a few estate tasks. I'm a good student, so I'm a good asset, right?

　A younger brother supporting his brother who is a lord. Isn't this a wonderful relationship?

　Of course, I only help out when I'm in the mood and to pass the time.

''........I also envisioned one future like that and thought it was wonderful.

Right?

But I don't think that would be good for Al.

　I lean forward, but I crumble at Dad Nord's words.

　'What's that?

'What exactly is wrong with it?'

...more corrupt than it is now.

　Rude. Then it's like saying my life is already corrupted now.

　What's wrong with a child taking it easy and spending their days at ease?

'Al can do so much magic. Wouldn't you want to get a job in the magic business?

I don't think so.

　I don't have the option of working normally in the first place. I can't bend that, even if it's in a magical relationship that I love.

　I'm sure this would be laughed off by someone who has nothing to contribute to the family, but I've already contributed to the family with my achievements. I don't think I'm talking about impossible selfishness.

''........Huh, if Al's ability is good enough, I think he can aim for a job at the castle.

　Father Nord pokes his cheekbones in annoyance.

'Because I basically want to stay in the village of Coriat.

　It doesn't matter how many honorable positions I get, it's useless.

　Father Nord glanced at me, but I remained firm.

　I don't know if he thought it was impossible to convince me now because of his stubbornness, but Nord-Dad let out a sigh.

"The reason I sent Al to Kagura was because I thought he would gain something from being exposed to a foreign culture.

　Hmmm, so it was eventually allowed by those parents' intentions.

　By using psychics, I was able to fly. And I'd like to brag about it, but that's not what Nord Dad means by that, is it?

　He wanted them to find something they wanted to do in the future by going to Kagura.

　I didn't know what my parents expected me to do, and I was just enjoying the rumba and sightseeing as normal.

By going to Kagura, I also found a job that I would like to have in the future.

'What?　Is that right?　What's that?

　The languid look on his face changed to one of languor, and Dad Nord asked with a look of anticipation.

'I want to be the ice room administrator.'

Yes?

'We're going to use ice magic to freeze the food for everyone in the village!　I get paid for just showing up in the ice room regularly and using ice magic. The villagers will be happy to have food stored. As a member of the nobility that rules the estate, I can contribute to the life of the village.
It's an easy--and admirable--occupation!

Huh.

"...Father Nord, why are you letting out a sigh?

　How many sighs are we going to have today? 'Sighing like that will make you run away from your happiness.

'I didn't expect you to want to do the job a retired ice wizard does. How can that happen when you've crossed the ocean to a faraway country?

It's not a bad thing. Didn't your father once tell you that it's nice to have something to do, Nord?

　When I state this, Dad Nord looks like he's going to have a headache.

'Let's stop talking about it. As Al always says, he's only seven years old, so he's got a lot of time to think.

　It was Dad Nord who told me, with a serious look on his face, that I should consider my future path, wasn't it?　Well, I don't need to go into that. I'm only seven years old, and I don't need to be in that much of a hurry. I might have an easier job than the ice room manager. It's too hasty to make a decision here and now.

It's not as if the sooner the better for the direction I'm going in, either.

'Oh, yes!　How about we let the residents live in their own homes in the village and I'll be the landlord?　You provide a comfortable home and get paid by the residents who live in it. It doesn't cost a fortune to build a house, because you can do it with dirt magic, and if something goes wrong, you can rebuild it right away!　I don't have to work, and it's a good job, don't you think?

..........

　I talked passionately for a while about the great things about being a homeowner, the benefits to the territory, and so on, but Dad Nord just stared at the burning fire with his colorless eyes.