Ascendance of a Bookworm (本好きの下剋上 司書になるためには手段を選んでいられません)

The nobles' district.

PREVIOUSLY A COMMONER'S DAUGHTER, "MYNE" ROSEMYNE

She was once Motosu Urano,

a college student who loved books

more than anything.

One day, she was crushed beneath a falling bookshelf.

When she awoke, she was reborn

in a new world as Myne,

the daughter of a soldier.

Books were her reason to live.

But finding none in this world,

Myne created them herself,

enlisting the help of those close to her.

With an immense amount of mana

and afflicted with the Devouring,

Myne was taken in as an apprentice priestess

by the cathedral.

There, she continued her book-making efforts.

However, fearing that her family and friends

in the lower city might be placed in harm's way,

she decided to cut ties with everyone she loved.

And now...

Rosemyne.

Rosemyne!

Oh, yes!

Others will grow suspicious

if you don't respond quickly.

HIGH PRIEST FERDINAND

Your name has been changed from Myne to Rosemyne,

as you are now a daughter of nobility.

As Karstedt’s daughter,

you'll be educated as an upper-class noble,

until the summer baptism ceremony.

UPPER-CLASS EHRENFEST NOBLE KARSTEDT

You'll be the Aub's adopted daughter

and focus on expanding your printing industry.

Yes.

I sincerely look forward to working

with you, Lord Karstedt.

You must say it properly, Rosemyne.

Oh, sorry, Father.

Rosemyne.

Surely you understand the consequences

if you were to fail the summer baptism?

Or if you were exposed?

Uh, yes.

In order to protect everyone,

I'll do it. I'll try my best!

ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF AN ARCHDUKE

EPISODE 1 I'VE BECOME A NOBLE

Are you truly planning on taking her in, Mother?

But isn't she a daughter of Rosemary, the third wife?

KARSTEDT'S THIRD SON CORNELIUS

And raised in the cathedral?

KARSTEDT'S FIRST WIFE ELVIRA

That's right. We'll prepare her for the baptism ceremony,

where she'll be presented as our daughter.

Hmm.

There's no need to worry.

It appears that Lord Ferdinand

was responsible for her upbringing.

Though she can be a bit eccentric

from what I've been told.

She was raised in the cathedral, after all.

Mother is always like this

when Lord Ferdinand is involved.

Cornelius, I have assigned you to serve

as Rosemyne's personal guard.

Hold on a minute, please!

Do I have to?

I don't want to become the archduke family's retainer.

This matter has already been decided.

She should have at least asked me.

I'm happy to see you've returned, Lord Karstedt.

And an especially warm welcome to you as well,

Lord Ferdinand.

Elvira, this is Rosemyne.

The one who'll be in your care from now on.

Huh?

Hmm.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

My name is Rosemyne.

Now, permit me to offer to you all

a humble blessing upon this meeting,

guided by the pure and flowing waters

of the Goddess Fruhtrane.

You may proceed.

Oh, Goddess of Water Fruhtrane.

May you bless this new encounter.

Welcome to your new home, Rosemyne.

And from this moment onward, you may call me mother.

Sounds like so far I've received a passing grade.

This is my third son, Cornelius.

Oh. My name's Cornelius.

And so, my life in the nobles' district began.

However...

I thought I hated the chamber pot.

But this black slime is worse!

The shine in my hair is gone!

Darn. I was hoping I'd get to see Lutz.

Ever since we ordered rinsham,

my hair has such luster.

Just look at it.

I can't believe the lesser nobles

were monopolizing this.

It's much more expensive than normal soap.

And I've heard it hasn't found much success

amongst the lesser nobility.

Maybe it's just better suited for the upper-class nobility.

Do you think the archduchess would perhaps be pleased

if you recommended it to her?

Why, yes. I'm sure.

Congratulations, Mr. Benno.

You just got yourself more business!

Thank you so much for waiting.

Wonderful! I wonder what flavor awaits me today.

I'm glad to see that the cookies

my personal chef Ella made have been well received.

ROSEMYNE'S EXCLUSIVE CHEF ELLA

Hopefully it won't be long

before she's granted permission to enter the kitchen.

It has the fragrance of tea!

These cookies are truly delicious.

- -They're great!

I hear Lord Ferdinand

is pretty fond of these cookies as well.

Oh, Lord Ferdinand, I see.

Well then, if that's the case,

I think I might just have another.

More than anything, Mother loves

receiving "Ferdinand notes."

They really make her day.

Ah! Lord Karstedt and Lord Ferdinand

have arrived back home.

She totally has the look

of a fan at her favorite idol's concert.

-How goes it? -Oh?

It's hard to remember all

of the noble family names, High Priest.

Address me by my name

when we are outside the cathedral.

I'm sorry, Lord Ferdinand.

You should be a little easier on her, Ferdinand.

It's important that she remembers.

Let's see now.

How about a motivating reward?

If you memorize the names

of every noble attending the baptism,

as well as successfully complete

the baptism and inauguration,

I will entrust you

with the cathedral library's keys.

Does that mean what I think it means?

Exactly that.

You can use the library without my permission

and access the rare books.

I'll memorize them all, even if it kills me!

I've got this.

- -Hmm, okay.

I thought the management of the keys was already a duty

of the high bishop.

You're as sharp as ever, Lord Ferdinand.

And your use of others is quite clever.

She's simply easy to handle.

Always keep a composed smile.

Never forget your grace. And hold your head high.

Yes!

- - I've noticed

-how hard you've been working. -Oh?

-Sure you can handle it? -Yeah.

I can't afford to make any mistakes,

no matter what.

I've not seen eyes like hers before.

I'll try my best not to embarrass myself

as Lord Cornelius's little sister.

-Ah, you should call me brother. -All right.

You got it, Brother Cornelius.

It's been a while since you've taken a break.

Want to do something? Well?

Books! I'd like to read some books.

I'm surprised, Rosemyne.

Do you really love books that much?

Yeah, they're my favorite.

I can't believe this house has its own library.

Honestly, I'm so grateful

that I'm a part of this family now.

Even within the house, she can't go very far.

Especially not outside.

Now, do you understand the importance of your position

and why you must be Rosemyne's guard knight?

Yes, very much so.

ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF AN ARCHDUKE

ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF AN ARCHDUKE

In the middle of summer,

the day before the baptism ceremony,

my two older brothers returned home.

Huh? Oh!