I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C173

173, Introducing Marcel

When I returned home from Marcel's workshop and informed my mother and father that Marcel was coming, they said they had wanted to meet him and readily agreed. 

Then, the next afternoon arrived, and I was heading to my parents' house with Marcel-san in tow. 

"Marcel, this way."

"Leon's house was over here, right?"

"That's right."

“Good location on the main street.”

"Yes! Apparently I was lucky enough to buy it through a friend of mine, and there's also a well at home."

While talking like that, the two of us walked down the road to the house. 

“Now that I think about it, how much does your family know about me?”

"Well...I do know that Marcel-san is making magic tools.I helped Marcel-san with the development, and I got paid for it.The rest...we went to the center together. I also know that you went to

"I see. Will you be angry at me for creating the opportunity for you to go to the Royal Academy?"

"Huh? Why?"

“If Leon hadn’t come to my workshop, he might never have gone to the Royal School.”

That's true...I first learned about magic tools and the Royal School at Marcel-san's workshop. Then, when you went to the center with Marcel-san, you met Frederic-sama again? 

That's where the path to the Royal School opened up for me... 

However, even if I hadn't met Marcel, I feel like I would have ended up at the Royal Academy. Maybe the environment was worse than it is now. In fact, there is hardly a better environment than now. 

There is absolutely no way I can blame Marcel. If anything, I'm grateful. When I think about it again, it's really thanks to Marcel that I'm able to live the life I have now. 

Mother and father probably don't understand this in detail, but they still won't blame Marcel. Mother and father respect what the child wants to do, and I don't think they will have anything bad to say about Marcel-san, who helped me. 

"Don't worry. Marcel-san won't be spoken ill of. If anything, he'll be grateful. I'm also really grateful. Without Marcel-san, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"That won't happen. With your ability, you can do anything."

"No, it's possible that he was being taken advantage of without knowing anything about it. It's also possible that he was caught doing something..."

It's scary when I think about it...I'm glad I met Marcel. Marcel and the Duke family, I was able to meet some really nice people. It's like I've used up a lifetime's worth of luck. 

"Well, anyway, don't worry! I'll be there soon."

After arriving at my parents' house, I opened the dining room door and invited Marcel inside. 

"I'm home. Marcel-san please come."

“Ah, thank you.…Is this Leon’s house?”

Marcel said that and looked around the dining room. Are mom and dad still there? When I thought that, the door connected to the hallway opened and two people entered the dining room. 

The two of them had been quite nervous since the morning, and even now their faces were stiff and their movements were somewhat awkward. 

Marcel said he was not a noble but a semi-noble, but it seems like all nobles are the same between the two of them. 

"Nice to meet you, I'm Leon's mother. Leon always takes care of me."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Leon's father. Thank you very much for always helping Leon. Please come inside."

"Nice to meet you. My name is Marcel Roncoli. Thank you."

Mom and Dad say that and guide Marcel to the living room. 

I taught them honorific language when greeting each other, and they spoke quite smoothly. You must have practiced a lot...Thank you both. 

Then, when we all entered the living room, Marie was waiting in the living room. It seems that Marie's role is to offer Mr. Marcel a seat. 

Marie pulled out the chair she had prepared for Marcel and said with a big smile. 

“Please have a seat!”

When Marcel saw Marie's face, his face instantly fell apart. I understand. I completely understand that feeling. 

"Thank you. Are you Leon's sister?"

"Yeah! It's Marie."

"Your name is Marie-chan? I'm Marcel."

"Marcel...Grandpa?"

"Yes! That's right, can I call you Grandpa Marcel?"

Marcel seemed to be quite happy that Marie called him Grandpa Marcel, and he enthusiastically agreed. 

"Yeah! Nice to meet you, Grandpa Marcel!"

"Oh, nice to meet you."

After talking with Marie, Marcel sat down in a chair with a broken expression on his face. Marie is already the best. 

Then we sat down and the first person who spoke was my father. 

"Marcel-sama, please allow me to thank you again. Thank you very much for helping Leon. Thanks to you, Leon was able to enter the Royal Academy."

"I didn't do anything. It's up to Leon-kun's ability."

"No, I spoke to Leon. He said that Marcel-sama saved him. I would also like to thank him."

After saying that, my father and mother bowed their heads. After all, it's like this, I can't complain when I'm grateful to Marcel. It's really helping me. 

Marcel-san seems to be quite confused by the way the two of them are doing. 

"I have also been helped by Leon-kun, so we are mutual. Also, please treat me more normally, rather than acting like a stranger. I am like a commoner."

When Marcel said that, the two looked confused. This is certainly the most difficult situation. You need to decide whether you really want to break up your words or whether you are saying it with the assumption that you will be rejected. 

I decided to send a rescue boat to these two people who were in trouble. 

"Mom, dad, you can call me Marcel. That's what I call you too."

"Well then, I'll call you Marcel-san. Thank you. I look forward to your continued support of Leon."

"thank you"

Mom and Dad said that and bowed their heads again. 

“Thank you very much.”

When Marcel said this with a gentle face, the two of them seemed to be a little less nervous, and their shoulders relaxed and smiles appeared on their faces. 

I feel embarrassed thinking that they're talking about me. This is it, it's as embarrassing as a three-way interview. 

As I endured the embarrassment, Marie tilted her head and asked Marcel-san a question. 

“Is Grandpa Marcel your brother’s friend?”

"I see...they may be friends, but more like grandson and grandfather. I don't know what Leon thinks..."

When Marcel said that, he looked at me. picture? Are you leaving the decision-making authority to me? 

"...That's right. I feel like Marcel is my third grandfather and also my master in making magic tools."

"Then, your brother has three grandfathers! That's great."

Marie said that with an envious look on her face, her eyes sparkling. 

“Hehe, are you jealous?”

"Yeah!"

“Then, would you like me to make Marie also Marcel-san’s grandchild?”

I said that to Marie and put my mouth next to her ear. Then he tells Marie so that Marcel can't hear him. 

"Marie, if you tell Marcel to make me his grandson too, Marcel will become Marie's grandfather."

"Really?"

"Yes, it's true."

When Marie heard my words, she said to Marcel with a big smile. 

"Grandpa Marcel! Will you make Marie your grandchild too?"

As soon as Marie said that, Marcel's face fell again. It has already collapsed in a big way. 

Marcel said that he is estranged from his family and is not married, so he probably doesn't have much to do with his children. But Marcel really likes children. She was kind to me from the beginning, and she's still crazy about Marie. 

"Of course."

"Really!? Yay! Well, from now on, come visit me at my house!"

"Isn't that okay?"

While replying to Marie, Marcel turned to his father and mother. As they watched Marcel-san's attitude towards Marie, it seemed that the tension had completely disappeared, and now they were watching their interaction with smiles on their faces. 

I would be happy if you could interact with my family more from now on. Marcel-san seems to be basically alone in that workshop. It's lonely being alone. I can't go there often. 

"Of course, you can come anytime."

"Good! Well then, let's go to the food stalls together next time!"

"I guess so."

Marcel nods happily at Marie's words. 

It's really funny, but it's dangerous. Marcel will buy Marie anything and everything. Absolutely. That's what it felt like when I went to the downtown area. 

For Marie's sake, let me tell her the limits of being a commoner. If she continues like this, Marie will become a bad person. 

“Marie, that was great.”

"Yeah!!"

After that, everyone had a peaceful chat and Marcel went home. 

A few days later. 

Marcel-san contacted me and the magic tool registration was successfully completed. All are registered jointly with Marcel. 

I was told that the showcases might not sell that well, but the air conditioners and refrigerators would sell well. 

　You'll have more money again. Yeah, well, I used it to build a shop, so I'm grateful for it. But if I accumulate any more money on my own, it will likely have a negative impact on the economy. 

Let's increase the number of sweets shops and think of other ways to use it. Having too much money and worrying about it is truly a luxury.