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.

The gaze came from the other side of the garden, which is separated by the glass.

It feels intense.

It’s always felt like this, but it feels like there are more every time I come to the light garden.

Come to think of it, there was a yokai like this in Japan. Many eyes stuck to the shoji in traditional Japanese house. What was it again? I think… oh, it was MokuMoku-Ren! Yes, that was the name.

Ai, can you use [Spirit Sense] even through the glass?

《It’s probably possible.》

Is it okay to use it?

I asked deliberately because I was concerned about the interaction with the [Ultimate Reason]. Furthermore, the reason Ai doesn’t give a clear answer is that the pact with spirits is beyond Ai’s jurisdiction since it’s not an ability of the [Emperor of Reason]. However, Ai is knowledgeable, so she probably has a rough idea of the ability.

I’m currently sensing the presence and gazes of spirits, but is there anything else I can do?

《Passively, Master has always been able to perceive the spiritual light emitted by the spirits.》

Huh, I didn’t know that.

《The blue glow emitted by the spiritual crest is also considered as spiritual light.》

So that’s what it was. I was unknowingly seeing it. In that case, what can I do actively?

《At the current moment, Master can use Spirit Sight, Spirit Communication, and Spirit Far-Talk, correct?》

So, it’s seeing, hearing, and talking to spirits.

I’d like to interact with spirits. Is it okay to use it here?

《We will do some adjustment with relevant parties, so please wait for a moment.》

Adjustment? Relevant parties? That part is kind of weird.

After waiting for a while, there was a resonating shock in the core of my head, and the magical central nervous system in my head started to work busily.

This world, unlike my previous life where science and technology were dominant, has magic as a commonplace existence. There are also mysterious mechanisms and laws similar to magic that haven’t been eliminated yet.

​[Ultimate Reason] not only allows one to master magic that follow the principles of magic but also enhances the compatibility between such principles, prevents repulsion or interference, and enables smoother coexistence. It also improves operability through intuition and imagination.

《Adjustment complete. Master can now use Spirit Sensitivity at will.》

​[Spirit sense]

Until now, it seems it was a passive skill, but let’s try using it as an active skill. Well, can I see them now?

Since the shock has subsided, I slowly open my eyelids.

…Wow. They’re here, they’re here. So many spirits!

Right now, I’m like a panda in a glass cage. In other words, I’m on full display. Well, in this case, it’s more like I’m under the scrutiny of the spirits.

I was thinking about talking to spirits, but there are just too many of them, and I can’t even distinguish them individually.

In my previous life, spirits were fictional beings, only found within works of fiction. However, in this world, it’s different. Spirits are a natural phenomenon with their own consciousness, and they are also wielders of natural energy, existing closely in people’s lives. They come in various sizes, from the smallest to the largest. They emit a glow, known as spirit light, which only a few people can perceive.

The most numerous are the small spirits. If visible to someone, they appear as colored light orbs, often called spirit balls.

These spirit balls were swarming and clinging to the glass, like moths drawn to a flame.

—Can you see me?

—Look over here.

—Can you hear me?

—So cute.

—Wanna play together?

—Come here.

I could hear the whispers of the small spirits. They seemed quite friendly. I had been curious about what they were like, but if I could understand them this clearly, it seemed like I could also have a conversation with them.

Perhaps the spirits noticed that I understood their voices, because they began to dance merrily on the other side of the glass.

They look like a cluster of bouncing light balls.

They created ripples on the lake’s surface, splashed the water, and frolicked freely, their movements full of joy.

Unlike the vivid magic eyes, the view through [Spirit Sense], in other words, spirit sight, was in a gentle pastel tone.

Although it might be hard to discern due to the sunlight, I could also identify the colors of the spirit orbs. Currently, I could see white orbs with hints of blue, green, and yellow, signifying water, air, and light spirits, respectively.

“Lord Lyon?”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“It’s about time to wrap up.”

“Already? I see. I’ll come out.”

Time had passed without me noticing.

I might have appeared to be gazing into the void, lost in thought. Did they think I was a bit foolish? No, there was a possibility that they could see too.

I wondered if people who could see the spirit mark could also see spirit orbs.

When I learned about the Kilyam Duke’s family, I also briefly learned about the formation of branch families.

The covenant [Spirits’ Grace] was considered a special ability inherited through Lord Lucas’s bloodline, and naturally, as generations passed, the number of descendants increased.

There was a tradition where the direct line of [Spirits’ Grace] covenant holders succeeded the main family. When multiple covenant holders of the same generation were born, branch families were established within the domain to avoid sending them outside.

When a covenant holder was born in a branch family, they could either marry into the main family or establish a new branch family.

Nowadays, the blood had diluted, and it had become rare for the [Spirits’ Grace]  to appear in branch families.

However, they were still more likely to have a strong affinity with spirits compared to other families, and abilities like [Spirits’ Favor] or [Spirits’ Empathy], which were subtypes of the [Spirits’ Grace], were known.

They also had the ability to sense spirits. If they formed a strong bond with a spirit, they might be able to see their appearance or receive their assistance.

However, such spirits were possessive and forming other contract with multiple spirits was almost impossible.

“How much can you see, Morris?”

I decided to ask Morris, who could see the spirit mark.

Morris had the ability to see the spirit mark. He was from one of the three which were closer to the main family.

“Unfortunately, I cannot see them. I can only sense their presence slightly.”

Compared to the Spirit King’s spirit mark, the spirit orbs’ spirit light was quite weak. Was that why he couldn’t see them clearly?

Nevertheless, Morris probably had an ability like [Spirits’ Empathy].

“Then, can you understand what’s happening? Is the way the spirits are gathered today normal?”

“No, it feels exceptionally unusual. Lord Lyon, you seem to be greatly loved by the spirits.”

Morris said with a slightly narrowed gaze and a rare smile.