"Huh? Is This a Magicless World?"
After getting my answer, Lu blinked her eyes adorably. Then she wore an expression of sudden realization.
"I see! So because individuals' strength is limited, they've fully developed technology instead?"
"That's right," I nodded. A warm feeling of happiness welled up inside me.
Lu had been raised since childhood as the Demon Emperor's successor. Don't be fooled by her innocent, childlike appearance. She'd received extensive education and knew how to think.
After arriving in this unfamiliar world and relaxing, she first realized she should adapt and observe. That was truly correct. Seeing her think this way filled me with relief. Simply put, it made me happy that Lu could think for herself.
But what was this mindset? Feeling so happy seeing my own child think was strangely subtle...
Was I really just a nanny now?
Still... being a nanny wasn't so bad, was it?
"Alright, let's eat breakfast first," I said with a smile. "If we wait longer, it'll get cold." I reached out and patted Lu's head as a reward.
"Hehe, I know," Lu replied happily. She understood my meaning. After the head pat, she beamed. Then I led her to the dining table.
"Huh? Eastern... chopsticks?" Lu stared at the pair before her, stunned. I suddenly realized the problem and slapped my forehead.
"Sorry, Lu. I forgot you're not used to chopsticks. Don't worry—I'll get you a fork right away."
I was still myself. Even with Amelia's memories, I'd overlooked things about Lu. Yet I felt relieved. When I learned my identity, I'd been scared... scared Amelia's consciousness would replace me. Scared this existence named Su Nan would vanish.
I feared disappearing. In the original world, such things weren't rare—scattered soul fragments repairing, restoring to the original body, and replacing a puppet host's mind.
But luckily, I... was still myself.
"It's fine~ Amelia, no need to trouble yourself. Today I'll try chopsticks!" Lu showed no displeasure. Instead, she looked excited, thrilled by the idea of using chopsticks for breakfast.
"Alright, I understand," I nodded with a smile. "Let me teach you how to use them. You've never tried before, Lu. Don't rush on your first attempt."