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.

In the northern part of the Glass region, a letter arrived at the residence of Arthur, the head of the Casper family, who ruled this area. It was an urgent message from their ancestral homeland, Valenfield.

“It seems like the ‘failure’ of the family has had an unexpected breakthrough,” Arthur said, his words carrying a hint of joy that he couldn’t hide. Lady Bridget, who was present when the letter was opened, immediately sensed that it was a significant piece of news.

“Is that so? Considering how frail he was, no one was even sure if he would survive. And even if he did, it was said that he’d be disqualified from inheritance if he couldn’t regain his sight. So, what exactly happened to cause this unexpected improvement?”

“It seems he obtained a spirit mark of a water spirit, and not just any; it’s an exceptionally large and magnificent one. That should mean he has a pact with a high-ranking spirit. He might even be a beloved child of the spirits, as the stories go.”

“Well, that’s surprising. He’s been raised at the [Hexagonal Prism Hall] ever since he was born, right? Is it because of the benefits he received there?”

“Who knows? Just giving birth and raising a child there doesn’t guarantee a spirit pact. History has shown that.”

“You’re right. If having a pact was that easy to obtain just by giving birth and raising a child there, then by now, our family would be filled with spirits.”

Giving birth to a child with a spirit pact was a heartfelt wish and almost an obligation for the wives of branch family heads like the Casper family. Therefore, if there were a place where you could obtain a spirit pact just by giving birth and raising a child, everyone would have likely done it.

“Glimpses of improvement in his eyesight have been mentioned. It doesn’t seem like he’s completely blind. There might be some issues with how he perceives colors.”

“If it’s at that level, it shouldn’t be a problem at all. It falls under the category of individuality. Will you be meeting him in person?”

“I would like to, but I’ve declined a meeting for now, citing his frail condition. Well, he was apparently in a state where he could die at any moment until recently, so it’s not a lie.”

The letter contained a request for careful consideration, as well as a mention of his still fragile health.

“He was bedridden for four years, right? A child who could have died at any moment was kept alive by a powerful water spirit pact. If that’s the case, it’s easy to imagine the delight of those who have been taking care of him. That’s why they can’t afford to take their eyes off him.”

“I’m thinking of using Elsie. I had originally planned to, and it’s easy to talk to her due to her age. If I mention putting aside the issue of his second wife, Elliott probably won’t object.”

“Well, that’s quite proactive of you. But keeping Elsie as a back up was the right decision. Before Lloyd beats us to it, I agree that making an offer from our family is a good idea.”

“No, there’s room for negotiation with Lloyd. If someone with a spirit mark as significant as this one appears, it’s only natural for several people from the branch families to be married off. Morris will accept it if I handle it correctly. If we use this opportunity wisely, the three major branch families could merge into one.”

“In that case, the main issue is the mother, right? It’s a fact that the child came from her womb, so she might try to interfere. Is that what you’re thinking?”

“Yes. However, we can’t show any more weaknesses to those vultures eyeing Kilyam’s territory. We must avoid a repeat of what happened to Elliott at all costs.”

“I agree. Our ancestors carved this land out with their blood and sweat, with the benevolence of the great spirits. In times of strife, we might have considered concessions, but as things stand now, we have absolutely no reason to yield to the kingdom’s.”