Fully Adapted

A few days passed after the Kim Youngjin incident.

I cleared my mind of distracting thoughts and began focusing on the workshop.

The commoner world I'd visited for the first time in a while had been less remarkable than I'd expected. I preferred being with the people I'd grown close to by now.

I realized I'd already grown accustomed to this life as a noble.

'I've been trying too hard to avoid it...'

I'd lived as a commoner, so keeping up with this busy life was exhausting. Of course, that wasn't an unreasonable way to feel, but avoiding the situation wouldn't solve anything.

It seemed better to establish a proper foundation first, then enjoy my freedom.

With my resolve firm, I headed to the central residence.

"Mother."

"M-Mother...?"...