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.

I had been putting it off, but I thought it was about time,

“ Ai, Let’s make a clone!” .

《Please specify a part of your body to allocate to the Koushiki “Luciola”》

Allocate? Seriously? Did she mention that before? I don’t remember hearing about this.

《A body divided by itself is called a clone. Considering that Master is from another world, it seems that the explanation was insufficient.》

Oh, now that she mentions it, I kind of recall. Clone, splitting the body, dividing it. It’s like the idea of chromosomes splitting.

I guess I was imagining something like a separate entity appearing out of thin air. My fantasy brain might have gone too far.

I have to provide the material from myself. Does it matter where it comes from?

《Both the physical and spiritual bodies will be used. It is recommended to choose a part that have a Magic Circuits that can be easily modified.》

Got it. Although my misunderstanding was cleared up, the fact remains that I know almost nothing about this world, and that’s crucial.

From now on, my common sense, which might not be common here, will keep surfacing. So, it’s essential to align our understanding. I’ll appreciate detailed explanations, even if they get repetitive.

《Understood. Common sense is a collection of prejudices acquired by the age of 18. Moreover, even if you’re a reincarnator, there’s no guarantee of shared understanding. I’ll strive to provide explanations and clarification as needed.》

Sure thing. Ai sometimes mixes in what sounds like proverbs. Maybe it’s because she’s a hybrid of two old (genius) men? Where is she pulling these from?

《I’m referencing your memory, Master.》

Really? I don’t remember saying those. It must be the mysteries of the brain, huh?

Well, anyway, let’s get back on track. What happens to the part I split off as the clone? Or how does it appear from someone else’s perspective?

《It will be absorbed and replaced. The shape remains the same. When the clone separates from the main body, the part it took appears missing.》

Can I split a part internally, like within my body?

《If it’s for the purpose of sensory use, please select an exposed area on the body’s surface.》

That’s quite limiting. Hmm, what should I choose?

After some thought, I sacrificed a small clump of hair, including the hair follicles. Once the clone grows and separates from the main body, that part will become bald in a circular pattern. So, I selected an inconspicuous spot where it can be hidden by other hair.

Well, it’s just a clump. The hair follicles should experience the least damage. If I end up going completely bald, I’ll have to pick a different location.

《How would you like to arrange the hierarchy between the Rex Trinity?》

As planned, Araneola will be the leader. Following her is Luciola.

Strictly speaking, Araneola and I are like two hearts in one body, but she respects my wishes. So, it’s essentially like having one heart. Because of that, I’ll place her higher than the other two.

If we were to liken the three base entities to sisters, then Kogen [Araneola] would be the eldest, the Koshiki [Luciola] would be the second, and the Koshu, whose hatching time is still undecided, would be the youngest in terms of ranking.

Younger sisters can’t go against their older sisters. In my past life, even my younger brother couldn’t go against my older sister. It’s a similar dynamic. I hope they can get along without quarreling.

Luciola, who is freshly created, isn’t immediately useful. Right now, I’m in the process of getting her accustomed to my body. Fortunately, I don’t feel any discomfort.

However, my appearance has changed a bit.

The clump of hair that was replaced by the clone hasn’t changed in shape, but it lost its pigmentation and turned completely white.

“Lord Lyon, your hair… your beautiful black hair!”

“Wh-White hair!? What on earth happened, what went wrong?”

“Could it be something in your diet? Or perhaps hair oil, or any kind of soap. Oh dear, I need to investigate everything.”

When they saw it, the nannies screamed and panicked together.

If suddenly there were white streaks in the black hair of a toddler, it’s natural to be shocked. If they’re this shaken by some white streaks, I wonder how they’ll react when they discover the circular bald spot? I’m worried about that now.

Unexpected situations can’t be helped. Let’s think positively about what comes next.

I intend for the clone not only to have vision but also other senses. Ideally, I’d like to include useful abilities like mobility or transformation. Is that possible?

《Customization is possible. 》

Great.

Once it’s complete, I have various things I want to try with the clone. Instead of a recluse like me, I want it to be active as my hand and feet, not just as my ears and eyes.

However, functionality is the top priority, so I don’t intend to rush its growth. I want it to grow into an excellent clone slowly.

When it matures to a certain extent, I’ll retry [Sensory Sync].

The failure of the previous [Sensory Sync] was due to a mistake in selecting the target. This time, since it’s my own clone, I should be able to work on it without a hitch.