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Chapter – 05
‘Bunny test score: zero.’
Since yesterday’s first class day was also the exam day, today—on the second day of school—Bunny returned holding her exam paper as rain poured outside. She slumped onto her bed with a gloomy face.
Unfortunately, Bunny didn’t know human language, so she was what you could call completely illiterate. There was no way she could get any points.
‘Ruri… only taught Bunny listening…’
Sadly, there had been no listening test. Even if there had been one, she still wouldn’t have been able to read the questions, so she couldn’t have answered anyway.
It was obvious. There was no place in the world that gave listening exams in a foreign language.
Dictation: 0 points.
Reading and speaking: 0 points.
Questions: 0 points.
‘Zero-point Bunny…’
She buried her face in the pillow and flopped onto the bed, hugging Totto tightly.
“Trouble…”
If Bunny didn’t get good scores, it would be hard to find her super strong dad.
“What should I do, Totto…”
She sighed deeply, pressing her face into Totto’s soft belly.
Knock knock.
Suddenly, a knock came from outside.
Bunny jumped up immediately.
“Yes!”
She quickly ran, placed Totto aside, hopped up and grabbed the doorknob, swinging the door open.
Standing there was Jessie.
“Lady Bunny?”
“Yes!”
Bunny smiled brightly from behind the door. Jessie paused, then subtly lifted her hand and brushed the corner of her mouth before speaking.
“Is there anything uncomfortable? If you have difficulty washing or changing clothes, you can call me anytime. How was your first day?”
Normally, children who came here struggled to adjust and often called for help. But Bunny hadn’t called Jessie even once.
Jessie grew worried—maybe Bunny didn’t know how, or maybe she was too shy.
So she asked directly.
Heh.
At that, Bunny snorted confidently and straightened her back proudly.
“Bunny can do everything alone! Brush brush teeth, splash splash wash, even ten-minute bath, and shampoo scrubbing perfectly!”
“A genius, a genius!”
Even though she got zero on her exam for not knowing human writing, Bunny was a clever child who wasn’t troublesome.
She shrugged proudly.
“I see…”
Jessie nodded a little awkwardly.
‘Maybe because she came from an orphanage, she’s too independent…’
But becoming an adult too early wasn’t a good thing. Jessie felt a slight ache in her chest and closed her mouth.
“Yes! Bunny is a super good, not troublesome, very convenient child!”
Bunny gave a thumbs-up proudly.
Jessie’s expression darkened slightly.
But Bunny, who had just recovered her confidence thanks to Jessie after her exam failure, bounced happily.
Ruriel had said it.
Bunny was a genius!
“Little one, you must become a child who is not troublesome at all. A child who can do everything on her own. I will soon go on a very difficult mission, so you must be able to do many things by yourself.”
“Bunny genius! Brush brush, splash splash, teeth brushing all perfect score!”
“Kyaa, so cute. Of course. Our little one is a genius.”
“Heh! Bunny is genius~!”
“Yes. Humans are dirty and troublesome, so they want cute but not troublesome children like you. You still have your secret notebook, right? If you get stuck, always open it.”
“Yes! Hidden inside Totto’s belly!”
“As expected, our baby is the best! Never show the notebook to anyone.”
“Best! Not show anyone!”
At the thought of her precious memories with Ruriel, Bunny giggled to herself.
Jessie looked down at her with a complicated expression.
“By the way, Jessie, did you come to see Bunny?”
“Oh.”
Jessie finally remembered her purpose.
“Actually, since you are the last one to enter the mansion this year, today’s date has been set.”
“Date?”
“Yes. The summoning ritual date I mentioned before.”
RUMBLE! CRASH!
Lightning flashed again above Bunny’s head.
‘Bunny completely forgot!’
Summoning something-something!
“Many people will attend the summoning ritual. If you summon a good divine beast or holy relic, or someone takes a liking to you, you may even gain a patron.”
“Patron?”
“Yes. If someone from the Duke House—either direct or branch family—wants to take care of you, they become your guardian.”
“Guar… dian…”
“A guardian may give you maids, knights, allowance, or gifts. They become your protector.”
Jessie explained patiently at Bunny’s eye level.
Bunny’s eyes widened.
‘Protector!’
In truth, direct heirs never became guardians—they were too proud and powerful. Usually, it was branch family members without children or marriage plans who adopted and cared for children.
But Jessie didn’t explain that part.
“Little one, you must make a guardian if you are adopted from an orphanage.”
“Super strong demon dad?”
“Yes. Anyone is fine. It doesn’t have to be a father. Just someone who stays by your side until you become an adult. If you don’t understand, always check your secret notebook.”
Notebook!
Bunny’s eyes sparkled.
“Bunny also want super strong dad!”
She grinned and nodded repeatedly.
“Bunny will practice hard and get a dad!”
Jessie almost sighed but swallowed it.
Even though she looked confident, she wondered if this small child just missed her parents deeply.
‘When Bunny becomes a duke lady, she’ll probably get a dad saying, “From now on, give my daughter all the premium chocolates in the world.”’
Bunny imagined her future proudly and smiled.
“You probably won’t become a father figure, just a guardian. And there’s no guarantee either…”
Jessie tried to warn her not to expect too much—but stopped when she met Bunny’s bright eyes.
“Bunny genius and super popular. Definitely possible.”
Heh.
Bunny gave a thumbs-up.
Jessie sighed lightly, then nodded.
“Yes, I’m sure you will. If you need anything, press the button on the bedside table. I’ll come immediately.”
“Yes!”
“Then I’ll take my leave.”
“Bye bye!”
Jessie left with a small laugh at Bunny’s cheerful face.
As soon as she was gone, Bunny locked the door carefully, grabbed Totto, and jumped onto the bed.
Thump.
She landed on the slightly firm but soft bed and leaned Totto against the headboard.
Totto had a kangaroo-like pouch on its front. Bunny pulled out a small notebook from it and opened the first page.
Familiar demon language filled the page.
Bunny lifted her nose proudly.
‘Bunny really is a genius!’
This was her personal training plan for the summoning ritual in three days—to be chosen by a super strong dad candidate.
