The Noble Lady Without Magic Aims to Become an Adventurer! - Chapter 74

“Hubert, Violeta, Reco! We’re home!”
I ran to Violeta and embraced her tightly after so long apart.

“Welcome back, Lady Marloa, Fars. How was life in the capital?”

Hubert and the others welcomed us warmly, and seeing their faces made me realize I was truly home. Apparently, Reco and Tera were out playing with Boa.

After placing our belongings in our rooms, Fars and I went to check on Tera.
Tera was running desperately, being chased by Boa. The ribbon-adorned Boa had already been a large creature when we left the village, but now it had grown to the size of a King Boa.

It seemed the villagers had been spoiling Boa quite a bit.

It’s rare for a boa to grow this large, and at this size, it probably scares off most nearby monsters. Boa had become an exceptional guard—more a “watch boa” than a watch dog.

“Reco! Tera! Boa!”

We called out loudly, and Boa came running happily toward us.

“Sister Marloa!”

Tera noticed us too and ran over with a bright smile.

“Have you been well?”

“Yes! Sister, I’ve wanted to apologize…”
Tera’s voice trembled slightly, and I noticed tears forming in his eyes.

“What’s wrong?”

“I didn’t understand anything before. In the capital, I was taught that nobles should behave a certain way and to always think like a noble. I never considered what life was like for commoners. I thought I was important, chosen even.

But coming to the village and training under Reco, I realized how small and helpless I really was. The villagers, whether they have magic or not, help each other to survive. It’s embarrassing to think how arrogant I was about having magic. I’ve been wanting to apologize to you, Sister.”

I pulled Tera into a hug and gently stroked his head.

“Tera, you’re such a good boy. The fact that you realized this on your own is amazing. And I’ve heard that you’ve been diligently training with Reco. That’s truly commendable.”

“Reco, Tera, let’s head home. Mother has made a delicious dinner, and she’s waiting for us.”

“Alright!”

Tera grabbed both mine and Fars’s hands tightly as we walked back home together. He must have felt lonely this past year.

Dinner was a feast filled with Violeta’s home-cooked dishes, warming both our hearts and our stomachs. I couldn’t help but feel like a child again, basking in a mother’s love.

Even Fars, who rarely showed his emotions or sought comfort, was actively helping his mother and savoring her presence. Being away from her must have made him realize how much she meant to him.

That evening, we all sat around the table together, laughing and enjoying a meal like we hadn’t done in so long. It was a joy we couldn’t experience in the capital.

Tera was amazed by how much Fars and I ate, but soon he joined in, mimicking us as he devoured his food.

Then came the big surprise—Violeta announced that she was expecting a baby!

Fars and I were both stunned. Fars, looking slightly bashful, congratulated her warmly. The baby was expected in six months.

Violeta admitted that she hadn’t expected to have a child at her age, but she and Hubert seemed so happy, and that was all that mattered.

The next morning, Fars and I began our usual training routine. We even went running with Boa, who was as adorable as ever, despite its enormous size.

Afterward, Fars and I sparred before returning home, only to find Tera awake and looking surprised.

“Sister Marloa, where did you go?”

“We were training, of course. Skipping sword practice isn’t an option.”

“I want to watch you and Fars practice!”

“Sure, why not? Hubert, is that okay?”

“Tera, you can join them for training in the morning, but you must study properly in the afternoon.”

“Alright!”

Tera’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Despite everything, he was still very much a child.
After breakfast, we took Tera and Reco to the garden.

“Reco, we’ve grown stronger. Could you spar with us?”

“Ah, I’m not really a fan of tiring activities, but I suppose I can’t refuse the young lady.”
Reco stretched lazily before taking up a wooden sword. With Tera cheering us on, we began our sparring match.

Even after a year and a half of monster hunting, Reco dodged my attacks effortlessly. The gap in skill was still significant, much to my frustration.

At one point, Fars tried to sneak behind Reco and strike with his wooden sword, but Reco easily kicked him away.

“Fars, you got caught!”

“I really thought I’d get him this time.”
“You two are sneaky, but you’ve still got a long way to go,” Reco said with a smirk. In one swift move, he disarmed me and stopped his wooden sword at my neck.

Completely defeated.

“Reco, you’re amazing!”

Tera ran to Reco, cheering excitedly. Meanwhile, Fars and I had a long post-match discussion about what went wrong.

The morning flew by, and in the afternoon, Tera returned to his studies while Fars and I ventured into the forest to hunt monsters.

While officially a hunt, it was really about gathering food. If monsters were left unchecked, their population could grow and cause trouble, so the villagers regularly culled them. Reco, who had been managing the task, apparently sold meat to the village to save money after his extravagant spending in the capital.

In the forest, Fars and I stumbled upon a group of about twenty orcs—a large number for this area. If they moved toward the village, even with Reco’s presence, the damage could be severe.
After exchanging a quick glance, we silently agreed to eliminate the threat.

Fars attacked from the right while I came in from the left. Taking the orcs by surprise, we managed to take down more than half before they could even react.
The remaining orcs fled in terror.

“Fars, they’re running.”

“We shouldn’t chase them too far. With their numbers reduced, it should be fine for now. Still, the sharpness of these swords is incredible—one clean strike and they’re done for.”

“Absolutely. I’m so grateful for these swords. Let’s drain the blood quickly and pack up before more monsters catch the scent.”

Using wind magic, we hoisted the orcs into the trees for bloodletting and extracted their magic stones.

This hunt was a success, not just for safety but also for some extra income!

After cleaning the blood-soaked ground and freezing the orcs, we packed what we could carry. Enhanced by body-strengthening magic, each of us hauled two frozen orcs back to the village, leaving the rest for the villagers to retrieve.

That night, we celebrated with a feast. Grilled orc meat piled high, and we ate to our hearts’ content. Tera, though amazed by how much we ate, seemed to enjoy the meal.

“Tera, are you okay with eating monster meat? I’ve heard nobles in the capital don’t eat it.”
“Sister, it’s true they don’t, but I like this meat—it’s delicious!”

“I’m glad you like it.”

Tera enthusiastically shared stories about his studies and our sparring, saying he wanted to become strong enough to protect himself someday.

We spent the rest of our holiday in the village, staying until the very last moment before returning to the capital.

Tera, though visibly sad to see us go, waved us off with a determined smile. He had found his purpose and seemed to have matured.

Next time we meet, I’m sure he’ll have the air of a reliable future lord. And I can’t wait to meet Violeta’s baby.

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