Compensation θ ~ I might be late for reincarnation, but since I was born as the talented eldest son of a prestigious noble, I might be on the winning side.

“What is it exactly?”

“Do you want to know? I thought you’d say that.”

“Well, for now, I’d like to hear what the request is first.”

No, you just said, “Which one do you want to hear first?” That’s why I asked back.

“I have something I want you to find, a request with some uncertainties.”

“Are you looking for something? What exactly are you looking for?”

I’ve just arrived in this world, and I don’t even understand what left or right, let alone its geography. To begin with, I have never been outside the mansion.

“I had three children. But only one remains.”

Wait, what does that mean?

“Eh, does that mean the other two went somewhere far away?”

“Pretty much. However, they were taken against their will.”

“Taken? the culprit wasn’t found?”

Two children had been abducted. Was this kind of thing common in this area?

“We have a general idea about the oldest one, Leo. He was taken by a child of the Wind. It was a kidnapping driven by extreme affection. In no time, he was taken far away where we can’t reach.”

“Far away, you mean another dimension?”

“That’s right. In the end, it’s rumored that Leo formed a bond and ended up with them, that’s what we heard. So, confirming the current situation should be enough for that. The problem lies in the whereabouts of the other one, Theo.”

The kidnapper was a spirit. A dangerous spirit. I have a constitution that the spirits loves. Should I be careful too?

“He’s been taken a long time ago, isn’t it? Is he even still alive?”

“I don’t really know what form he is in, but Theo is still alive.”

“Is there a reason why you think that?”

“Some young spirits claimed to have seen Theo. Their ‘existence’ is small, and their self-awareness is weak, so the information they provide is fragmentary. However, if we gather it together, we can get a rough idea of his whereabouts. The rest is up to you. It’s not a place just anyone can reach.”

“Um, I can’t quite visualize the goal here. I want to help in any way I can, especially after you’ve saved my life so many times. But I’m still struggling with my own abilities. It might come across as ungrateful, but I can’t prioritize this over everything else.”

“Yeah, thanks for being honest. But, that’s fine. Of course, you can live your life the way you want. So, just when you have the time, lend me your strength. Not right away. But when you’ve grown a bit more.”

If there’s no immediate time constraint, and if it doesn’t have to be a perfect completion of the request, then maybe I can help even at my current level.

“In that case, I’ll accept the request.”

“Thank you. Well then, I’ll give you an advance payment since I want you to grow without any problems.”

An advance payment? At this point? To be honest, I’m afraid to accept.

“I don’t know how far I can fulfill the request. So, I can’t accept an advance payment at this stage.”

“Don’t say that. Accept it. It won’t be a loss to us. After all, you’re still quite weak and have a unique constitution. It’ll definitely come in handy.”

“Are you talking about something related to my health?”

It might seem like I’m changing my tune, but if they’re offering to help, I’d definitely like it. The warm power that has helped me countless times before. If it’s something along those lines, it should be a significant help.

“That’s right. You’ve undergone a major transformation, so it would be best if you could handle any issues that might arise with your body. Eventually, when you leave this place, it will also be a useful ability. I’ll give it to you when I engrave the spirit mark.”

“I appreciate your consideration. If that’s the case, I’ll gratefully accept it.”

“It seems like you attract troublesome things, so I worry about that too. So, being a bit overprotective is just right.”