The clear morning sunlight streamed into a room at the frontier inn.

‘Hehe, I woke up before Mom and Dad today!’

I quietly opened my eyes in bed.

Today was my first birthday.

My body was still tiny, but because I retained the memories of my previous life, the feeling was strangely surreal.

[Lady Celia, happy first birthday.

You have safely spent your first year in this world.]

Navi quietly offered her congratulations.

‘Thanks, Navi!

I’ll be counting on you from now on, too!’

I began my daily mana control practice, which had long since become part of my routine.

Half a year ago, after successfully gathering my mana into one place, I had continued compressing that immense amount of mana into an even denser form.

Now I could freely circulate it throughout my body exactly as I wished.

[Perfect.

Both your Mana Concentration and Mana Control have reached their maximum potential.

No further improvement is expected.

Lady Celia’s mana control ability now far surpasses that of even veteran adult mages.

Furthermore, your Beginner’s Starter Pack includes the Mana Cap skill, implemented in response to the second most common request from previous reincarnated individuals:

“I didn’t have enough mana, so I couldn’t use as much magic as I expected.”

As a result, your mana has reached the measurable maximum of 999,999.

Although you will need to wait until your body matures a little more before actually casting magic, your foundation is now complete.]

A huge smile spread across my face at Navi’s praise.

Then I replayed her words in my head, feeling as though she’d casually said something absolutely outrageous.

‘Huh?

Mana cap?

999,999?

…What?’

[Yes.

The average adult mage possesses approximately 50,000 mana.

Lady Celia’s mana is therefore roughly twenty times greater.

You possess more than enough mana to fully enjoy using magic.]

My brain flatly refused to process what Navi had just said.

Wasn’t giving a beginner maxed-out mana a little excessive?

Or… was that exactly why it was included?

Wait… what?

This Beginner’s Starter Pack was turning out to be completely different from what I’d imagined.

Before I could make sense of it, Father Balt and Mother Elena woke up, and I stopped thinking about mana altogether.

“Celia, happy birthday!”

“Our precious Celia.”

“Thank you so much for being born.”

“Tank oo!”

As I received warm hugs and kisses, I looked back on everything that had happened over the past year.

‘Mom and Dad are both kind and beautiful.’

‘I spent almost all my time training my mana control, so it was hard…’

‘But when I think about it, it’s actually been a lot of fun.’

By now, I could already toddle around the room on unsteady little feet.

I had also learned to say simple words like “Mama” and “Papa.”

“Balt, look.”

“Celia can already walk so well.”

“She’s learning to speak so quickly too.”

“I know, Elena.”

“Our daughter really is a genius!”

“She’s never any trouble, sleeps through the night, and she’s such a wonderful child.”

My parents proudly bragged that I was developing much faster than other children, sincerely believing their daughter was a genius.

‘Well, of course!

There’s an adult inside me!’

I silently retorted in my head before wondering if I should try acting a little more like a normal child.

Being known as such an easy, quiet child who rarely cried and never caused trouble…

Wouldn’t that make me stand out in a different way?

‘Well… I guess whatever happens, happens.’

As long as I played quietly, my parents probably wouldn’t worry about me too much.

While we were enjoying our family time together, Mother spoke to Father with a serious expression.

“Balt, Celia is already one year old.”

“I think it’s about time I returned to helping at the inn full-time.”

“You’re right, Elena.”

“She’s already past the stage where we have to watch her every second.”

“Let’s set up a play area for her in the corner of the dining hall downstairs where we can keep an eye on her while we work.”

The inn my parents owned served as a stopover for travelers heading toward a large frontier city nearby.

It was also the only inn in town.

Because of that, guests were constantly coming and going, making the place lively every day.

Until now, I’d spent most of my time either in the nursery or in the room behind the reception desk.

Aside from my parents, the neighboring shopkeeper couple, and their child, I had hardly met anyone else.

From listening to my parents’ conversations, I knew there were beastfolk, elves, and dwarves in this world as well.

The thought of finally meeting all sorts of people filled me with excitement.

Just then, Navi made an important suggestion.

[Lady Celia.

Now that you are about to begin living among the guests at the inn, it is time to start training your next skill.

The Beginner’s Starter Pack includes the Appraisal skill, implemented in response to the seventh most common request from previous reincarnated individuals:

“If I can’t search the internet, I really wish I’d had an Appraisal skill.”]

‘Appraisal!?

That’s incredibly useful!’

[However, there is something extremely important you must understand before using it.

In this world, using Appraisal on another person without their permission is considered a serious breach of etiquette.

Although it is described as bad manners, depending on the person involved, it could result in immediate execution.

Therefore, you must never use Appraisal on another person.]

‘What?

I could actually be executed…?’

‘Got it.’

‘I’ll absolutely remember that.’

[There is one more important matter concerning your safety.

When children reach the age of six, every church performs a Ceremony of Appraisal to determine whether they possess skills or magical attributes.

If Lady Celia’s skills are revealed during that ceremony, the results are almost certain to cause a great disturbance.]

Navi’s warning sent a chill down my spine.

‘Just having the Appraisal skill would cause that much trouble?’

[Lady Celia possesses several other skills as well.

Many of them cannot yet be used, so I have not informed you of them.

Some of those skills could reveal that you are a reincarnated individual.]

‘What!?

If people find out I’m reincarnated, it’ll definitely drag me into all kinds of trouble!’

‘I absolutely don’t want that!’

‘And… having multiple skills is dangerous too?’

[The Ceremony of Appraisal at the age of six essentially reveals the skills one is born with.

Normally, a person possesses no skills at birth or, at most, around three.

The overwhelming majority are born with only a single skill.

While new skills can be learned through growth and experience, innate skills develop much more quickly and are considered far more valuable.]

‘So they’re basically natural talents?’

‘More importantly, what should I do if I don’t want anyone to find out?’

[Once your Appraisal skill reaches Level 6, you will acquire the skill Camouflage.

This skill allows you to intentionally falsify your appraisal results.

After learning Camouflage, your status will appear completely ordinary on the surface.

Therefore, you should begin raising your Appraisal skill immediately.]

‘It can fake appraisal results!?

Alright, Navi, let’s do it!’

‘I’ve only got five years until I turn six!’

‘There’s no time to waste!’

[Understood.

The most important thing is to use Appraisal as often as possible.

For now, begin by appraising nearby objects.

At Level 1, the skill displays only the target’s name.]

‘Only the name, huh.’

‘Still, appraising things from another world sounds fun!’

While Navi and I discussed my future plans, breakfast was brought to the table.

There was dark rye bread, a bowl of hot stew, and a mug of milk.

‘Alright.’

‘Let’s start here!’

I looked at the bread on the table and spoke to Navi in my mind.

‘Navi, how do I use Appraisal?’

[Simply look at the object you wish to appraise and say “Appraisal.”

You only need to say it in your mind.]

I stared at the dark bread.

‘Appraisal!’

[Appraisal Result: Rye Bread]

‘You said it only showed the name… and it really is just the name!’

[At your current Appraisal Skill Level 1, this is the limit.

As the skill level increases, you will be able to obtain additional information such as the creator and its quality.]

‘I only appraised a loaf of bread, but this is already exciting!’

Next, I appraised the wooden bowl holding my stew.

[Appraisal Result: Wooden Bowl]

‘Yep… exactly what it looks like.’

‘At this level, I’m not even sure what the point is…’

‘But it’s still fun.’

I continued appraising my mug of milk, the table, and everything else nearby.

Even though all I learned were names, each appraisal felt like another small step toward understanding this new world.

After breakfast, Mother Elena prepared to return to work at the inn, just as she’d promised.

The first floor served as the dining hall where guests gathered for meals.

Father spread soft cloth across a sunny corner near the window and set up a small wooden fence around it.

My personal play area was complete.

“Celia, play here, alright?”

“Papa and Mama will be working right nearby.”

“Okaaay!”

I toddled into my new play area and began playing with the wooden rocking horse I’d brought.

But playing wasn’t my real objective.

‘Navi, while there are still guests here, I’m going to appraise everything I can!’

Several groups of travelers were eating breakfast in the dining hall.

They all appeared to be merchants and travelers staying overnight at the frontier inn.

As I happily rocked back and forth on the wooden horse, a middle-aged female traveler smiled warmly at me.

I immediately toddled over to the fence, beamed at her, and greeted her in my childish voice.

“Hewwo!”

My adorable gesture drew the attention of everyone in the dining hall.

Their expressions softened as they smiled fondly while watching me.

I could hear people saying how cute I was.

With the golden hair I’d inherited from my parents and my sapphire-blue eyes, even I had to admit I was an adorable child.

My innocent smile seemed to capture the hearts of everyone present.

‘Hehe.

People don’t let their guard down around babies.’

‘Time to charm everyone while appraising everything in sight!’

The woman approached my fence with a smile.

“My, aren’t you adorable.”

‘Perfect!’

‘I can clearly see her pendant and earrings now!’

‘Appraisal!’

I appraised the tiny earring sparkling on her ear.

[Appraisal Result: Ruby Earrings]

‘Alright!

Success!’

Next, I appraised the fabric of the clothes she was wearing.

[Appraisal Result: Linen Travel Outfit]

The woman continued smiling happily at me.

While waving cheerfully at her, I secretly appraised everything around her one item after another.

[Appraisal Result: Leather Pouch]

[Appraisal Result: Portable Knife]

To everyone watching, I probably looked like nothing more than an adorable baby with no fear of strangers, happily playing out of curiosity.

Once the woman returned to her seat, a muscular adventurer walked over and crouched in front of me.

“Playing all by yourself, little miss?”

“Good girl.”

“Hewwo!”

I greeted him with another bright smile.

‘Greetings are important!’

Perhaps my smile was simply too powerful.

The adventurer’s eyes drooped with delight as he grinned from ear to ear.

While he was distracted, I appraised the sword hanging from his waist.

[Appraisal Result: Iron Longsword]

Next came his boots.

[Appraisal Result: Mountaineering Boots]

[Appraisal Result: Cloth Cloak]

While I was busy appraising his belongings, I noticed the adventurer staring intently at me.

Curious, I looked back at him.

“Those sapphire-blue eyes of yours are unusually deep.”

“That’s pretty rare.”

“I can’t wait to see what you’ll become.”

With that, he vigorously ruffled my hair with his large hand.

‘What does he mean by “can’t wait to see what I’ll become”?’

‘Does he just mean I’m cute?’

‘Hehe.’

Once I had finished appraising all of his belongings, I happily waved goodbye.

“Bye-bye!”

After that, I continued appraising the belongings of every guest who walked past.

Two weeks passed.

It was dinner time.

“Celia, time to eat.”

Mom placed some bread and soup in front of me.

“Okaaay!”

‘First things first…’

‘Appraisal!’

[Appraisal Result: Vegetable Soup]

The instant the result appeared, an announcement echoed inside my head.

[Appraisal Skill has reached Level 2.]

‘Yay!

Level 2!’

[Excellent work, Lady Celia.

Your Appraisal Skill has reached the experience limit for Level 1 in only two weeks.]

‘I worked hard every day…’

‘But do skills really level up that quickly?’

[Each level requires more experience than the previous one, so reaching Level 2 is relatively easy.

However, Lady Celia also possesses the Experience Boost skill, implemented in response to the fifth most common request from previous reincarnated individuals:

“I spent my whole life grinding levels, and before I knew it, my life was over.”

That skill is the primary reason for your rapid growth.]

‘Oooh!’

‘Anything that makes leveling easier is a huge help!’

Still delighted by my level up, I appraised the toy in front of me.

[Appraisal Result: Wooden Rocking Horse]

[Rank: E]

‘Wow!’

‘Now it shows the rank too, not just the name!’

[At this pace, you will certainly reach Appraisal Skill Level 6 before turning six years old and successfully acquire Camouflage.]

Hearing Navi’s words, I quietly steeled my resolve.

‘Alright!’

‘I’ll work as hard as I can and reach Level 6 as quickly as possible!’

Starting from my first birthday, I began raising my Appraisal Skill at an astonishing pace.