# Chapter 5
Chapter 5
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'Bunny's exam score is zero.'
Since the first day of class, yesterday was also the test day, Bunny, who returned today on the second day of class with a rainy test paper in hand, sat on her bed with a gloomy face.
Unfortunately, not knowing the human language, Bunny was effectively illiterate, so there was no way she could score any points.
'Luri... only taught me to listen...'
Unfortunately, there was no listening test.
Even if there had been one, she wouldn’t have been able to answer because she couldn't read the questions.
It was only natural.
There’s no place in the world where people take a listening test in their native language.
Dictation?
Zero points.
Reading and speaking?
Zero points.
The questions?
Zero points.
'Zero points for Bunny...'
Bunny buried her face in her pillow and flopped down, hugging Toto tightly to her chest.
"This is a big problem."
If Bunny doesn’t get good grades, it’ll be hard to find her super-strong dad.
"What should I do, Toto?"
Bunny sighed and hugged Toto even tighter, burying her face in Toto's belly.
Knock, knock.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Bunny quickly got up.
She hurriedly ran over, put Toto down to the side, and jumped up to grab the doorknob.
The door opened heavily due to Bunny’s weight dangling from it.
"Miss?"
It was Jessie, the visitor.
"Yes—!"
Bunny revealed herself from behind the door with a big smile.
Jessie hesitated, then gently lifted her hand and brushed her fingertips across her lips before speaking.
"Is there anything uncomfortable for you?
If you have difficulty washing or changing clothes, feel free to call me.
Did you have a good day yesterday?"
Actually, Bunny was so young, and children who entered this mansion for the first time usually didn’t adapt for a while, so they often called for someone.
But Bunny hadn’t called for Jessie even once so far.
Was it because she didn’t know how to call, or was she being overly cautious?
Worried, Jessie finally asked directly.
Hmmph.
At Jessie’s words, Bunny snorted, stood up straight, and proudly stuck out her chest.
"Bunny can do everything by herself.
I’m good at brushing my teeth, good at washing, good at splashing in water for ten minutes, and perfect at scrubbing bubbles into my hair!"
A genius, a genius!
Although she didn’t know human letters and scored zero on the test, Bunny was a commendable child who didn’t cause any trouble.
Bunny shrugged her shoulders.
"Is that so..."
Jessie nodded with a slightly bewildered expression.
'Is it because she’s from an orphanage that she’s so mature...?'
Growing up too quickly isn’t good.
Feeling a pang of sadness in her chest, Jessie moved her lips but then shut her mouth tightly.
"Yes!
Bunny is not troublesome, and I’m a very commendable, comfortable child!"
When Bunny spoke with a proud face, giving a thumbs up, Jessie’s expression darkened a little.
But whether she noticed or not, Bunny’s confidence, which had been low due to the zero-score test paper, quickly recovered thanks to Jessie.
Luriel had said that Bunny was a genius!
"My dear, you have to be a child who isn’t troublesome at all from now on.
A child who commendably does everything on their own.
Luriel will soon have to go on a very difficult mission, so you’ll have to do many things by yourself from now on."
"Bunny is a genius!
I’m perfect at scrubbing, washing, and brushing my teeth—100 points!"
"Oh my, how adorable.
Of course.
Our little one is a genius."
"Hehe!
Bunny is a genius~!"
"That’s right.
Compared to you, human adults are dirty and unfair, so they want children who are cute, not troublesome, and commendable like you.
Do you still have the secret notebook?"
"Yes!
I hid it deep in Toto's belly!"
"As expected, our little one is the best!
Don’t show the notebook to anyone."
"The best!
I won't show it to anyone!!"
As Bunny giggled, recalling precious memories with Luriel after a long time, Jessie’s expression became complicated as she watched her.
"By the way, Jessie, did you come to see Bunny?"
"Oh."
At Bunny’s words, Jessie finally remembered what she had to say and hesitated before speaking.
"It’s just that since you were the last to enter the mansion this year, the date has been set for today."
"Date?"
"Yes.
The date for the summoning ceremony I mentioned earlier."
Boom!
Flash!
Thunder and lightning struck above Bunny's head again today.
'Bunny totally forgot!'
About the summoning or whatever!
"A lot of people will gather at the summoning ceremony, so if you summon a good divine beast or sacred object or if someone there likes you, you might get a sponsor."
"A sponsor?"
"Yes.
If someone from the Duke’s family or a branch family wants to look after you, they can become a guardian."
"Guardian..."
"Um, a guardian can provide a personal maid or knight, give you an allowance, or send you gifts.
They become your protector."
As Jessie explained in a way that suited a child’s understanding, Bunny’s eyes widened like saucers.
'A protector!'
In reality, direct descendants becoming sponsors was rare.
They were all proud and highly capable individuals, so—
Since they never looked down on others.
So in such cases, someone from the Duke's family who doesn't have children or isn't planning to get married would usually adopt a child they wanted to take care of.
Of course, Jessie didn’t explain that much.
"My dear, you understand, right?
If you get adopted from the orphanage, you must find a guardian."
"A super strong demon dad?"
"Yes, anyone is fine.
It doesn’t have to be a dad, just an adult who will stay by your side until you grow up.
If you’re unsure, always check your secret notebook."
Notebook!
Bunny’s eyes sparkled as she opened her mouth.
"Bunny will also get a super strong dad!"
Bunny grinned and nodded her head continuously.
"Bunny will practice hard and get a dad!"
Hearing Bunny's words, Jessie almost let out a sigh, forgetting her own situation, and held back with a sad expression.
Even though she didn’t show it, she wondered how much this mature little child must have missed having parents to be so excited about this.
'When Bunny becomes a young lady of the Duke's family, she’ll have a dad who says, ‘Give my daughter one of each from the finest chocolate here to the one over there!’
Thinking about what she wanted to do if she became a young lady of the Duke’s family, Bunny’s mouth curved into a big smile.
"They might become a guardian, but they probably won’t become your dad.
And there’s no guarantee it will happen..."
Jessie tried to add that Bunny shouldn’t get her hopes up too much, but she unconsciously closed her mouth when she met Bunny’s bright eyes.
"Bunny is a genius and has full marks in popularity, so it's super possible."
Bunny grinned and gave a big thumbs-up.
Seeing Bunny’s confidence, Jessie was at a loss for words and silently moved her lips for a while.
Then, as if she had no choice, she chuckled and nodded.
"Yes, I’m sure that’s true.
If you ever need help, just press the button on the bedside table.
I’ll come right away."
"Yes—!"
"Then I’ll take my leave now."
"Goodbye!"
Seeing Bunny’s twitching cheeks, Jessie couldn’t help but let out a small laugh and left the room.
As soon as Jessie left, Bunny locked the door tightly, picked up Toto from the floor, and jumped onto the bed.
Thud.
Bunny landed on the bed, which was just the right amount of firm and soft, and propped Toto up against the headboard.
The black rabbit doll Toto had a front pocket like a kangaroo.
Bunny pulled out a small notebook from the front pocket and opened it to the first page.
Seeing the familiar letters in demon language, Bunny’s nose lifted a bit.
"Bunny really is a genius~!"
This was Bunny’s own special training to show off a great performance at the summoning ceremony in three days and to be chosen by a super strong dad candidate(?).