When I returned to the mansion, I ran into someone important that I hadn't met since regaining my memories.

"Papa!" I ran towards him and swung my arms around his waist.

"Tiana." My father pat me on the head.

Duke Tigre Bracklin. My father in this world. He was the prime minister of the country, and a close confidant of the king. That was how I ended up being close friends with Luminaria. Because of his position he was often busy, and when work piled up I had few chances to meet with him. My relationship with my family in my old life was bad, so I wanted to have a warm family this time around if possible.

My father crouched down and held me in his arms. "I'm sorry I couldn't come to see you sooner. You must have been scared after what happened."

I shook my head and buried my face in his chest, feeling comfort from his warmth. "It turned out okay in the end."

"I promise I'll find the people responsible. No matter what." There was a scary chill in his voice.

"But you're already so busy with work."

"This is part of work too. Even if it weren't, I'd still personally do it."

I leaned back and looked up at him. "Then, can I help you at work? I can calculate things and sort things and stuff..."

He laughed and ruffled my hair. "Thank you, I appreciate that. But you're still a kid, you don't have to trouble yourself with this yet."

I pouted. Yeah, I'm a kid, but I have memories and skills developed in another world. "I'm sure I can be more helpful than you think."

"I'll bring you into work one day then." He pat my back. "Now let's eat before the food gets cold."

"Un!"

Dinner that night was more delicious than usual. I'm sure it was because I could eat with a family member again. Mama was in our territory for work, and wouldn't be back for a while. Now that I think about it, I should ask Lescia to eat with me on days when my parents were gone. She's pretty much like an older sister to me, and with my old memories I wanted to break down the wall between us caused by my social status.

That night as Papa tucked me into bed, I asked him to teach me about the politics of the kingdom and current events.

"Hmm? You want me to teach you politics?" he asked.

"Unn."

"Why the sudden interest?"

I couldn't exactly say that my memories of a past life returned. "After that incident, I did some thinking. I want to know more about this country to protect people and to make it a good place."

His eyes widened. "It seems like you grew up a lot from that experience. Almost like you're a different person."

My heart pounded as I wondered if I've been caught.

"When I have the time, I'll teach you." He swept the hair out of my forehead and gave me a goodnight kiss. "Goodnight, Tiana."

"Goodnight, Papa."

I wiggled happily under the sheets.