Sister, Don’t Marry That Guy – Chapter 125

Chapter 125

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Stefan Blackwinter calmly watched the scene before him.

“Wow! A magician!”

“Oh my god, am I really seeing a magician at the martial arts tournament?”

Second round of the main tournament. 32nd match.

In the arena, a girl who looked fragile at first glance was standing with a staff in her hand.

Compared to her burly opponent, she looked infinitely weak.

The spectators predicted that the match would end anticlimactically.

However, as the match began, contrary to everyone’s expectations, an outcome no one had foreseen unfolded.

“Uh, uh, Young Master…”

Stefan was someone who already knew that his younger sister, Leia, was a magician and a very talented one at that.

“Young Lady… was a magician?”

Rather, Brown, a new knight of the Blackwinter family who didn’t know much about this and had participated in the martial arts tournament for experience, was seen flustered.

“What’s the big deal? You knew she used magic, didn’t you?”

Of course, he knew. However, wasn’t it known that her talent was insignificant, only aided by magical tools!

“I, I thought it was only possible with magical tools! But isn’t that a proper magician?”

“Yeah, she’s a proper magician.”

The house-sized flame that Leia showed was a sight that Brown had never seen before, and even to his untrained eyes, it was something extraordinary.

Stefan chuckled.

“And she’s my younger sister who will become incredibly great in the future.”

Leia showed overwhelming skill and magic, winning the second and third rounds of the main tournament.

It was the moment when another young magician with great talent appeared in the world.

And Stefan found Kyle Blackwinter, stiff as a board, not far from him.

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Time passed.

‘It’s not as high-level as I thought.’

A week had passed since the martial arts tournament began, and most of the third round matches of the main tournament were almost over.

The countless blocks had been completely narrowed down to a total of four blocks.

I was in Block B, and Kyle was in Block A.

If neither of us lost, we would meet in the finals.

“Wow, they’re really moving intensely…”

“Right?”

Today was a day without my match, so I went to watch the matches with Veronica Snow White.

Veronica had a dazed expression after watching a match that was more intense than usual.

‘Did some blood splatter?’

Well, I was born and raised in a rough swordsmanship family, so I’ve seen a lot of sparring matches that were like real battles, but this Older Sister was a gentle Young Lady from the warm and relaxed South.

‘Of course, it’s said that she has the outstanding talent to become a great general in the later part of the book, but she’s just a Young Lady now.’

Could she have been scared by this? Was she frightened?

I was worried for no reason, so I glanced at her.

“…Older Sister, were you perhaps scared?”

Soon, I realized that this was an unnecessary worry.

“Huh? Huh? I’m sorry, Young Lady. I was thinking and didn’t hear you.”

“It’s nothing. I was asking if you were scared…”

“Scared? It was amazing!”

“Amazing?”

Since coming to the mansion, Veronica had sometimes looked frightened or worried, but usually, she maintained her unique calm and composed face.

Seeing this, I thought she was amazing.

‘There must be some nasty bastards who throw out passes or insults.’

Because I know that there are some vassals who habitually say dirty things.

Even though I’m getting rid of them as I see them, I can’t always be by her side…

She was always calm even though she must have heard unpleasant things.

However, for the first time, her face was flushed with a rosy pink color.

“I’m not familiar with swords, but with swords… you can make such beautiful movements! Far from being scary, I was very impressed. The beauty of the trajectory is really…”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. Young Lady! Especially the process of weight transfer that occurs when great swords and medium swords collide, ah, would it be right to call this weight transfer? If it’s not rude, I’d like to ask you one question, would that be okay!”

“Uh… ask away. If it’s something I know, I’ll answer anything, um.”

“In Blackwinter, I know that the Knight Order gathers for formal training, do you also do mock battles? I heard that it’s essential when training a military force of a certain size or more!”

“Y, yes? We do it as a must.”

“Ah, I knew it!”

I had never seen her with such a bright expression before.

‘…This Older Sister, she was already interested in military affairs?’

It’s like, when a talented swordsman like Rainante finds a great sword…

Or when Calidupen, a magic enthusiast, finds a rare and new magic book… Is that how it feels?

‘When I gifted Rainante a rare sword a year ago through information from a book, his expression was exactly like this.’

That’s when I learned that Rainante was interested in collecting swords.

“Could I perhaps see that with my own eyes…”

“Huh?”

“……Ah, I’m sorry. I guess that would be difficult. I’m sorry for bringing up such useless things. I got too excited…”

“No, no.”

I quickly shook my head, startled by the sight of her weak shoulders drooping.

“No, I was just surprised. I didn’t know you liked the martial arts tournament this much.”

“Ah, is it strange after all?”

Veronica hesitated for a moment.

I waited for her to speak.

“My parents thought it was strange… asking why I was interested in a place that I would never be involved in, and I think that’s right when I think about it.”

“Why is it a problem to be interested? If you look at it that way, I’m a mutant who learned magic in a swordsmanship family, right? And don’t misunderstand, Older Sister. I’m saying this because I feel rewarded that you like it this much. I’m proud!”

“…….”

I smiled brightly.

“Large-scale mock battles are held once every half a year. It’s difficult to do it in the capital, so it’s held on the Astel Plains. If you want, let’s go together sometime.”

I naturally changed the subject.

Because somehow, this Older Sister looked like she was about to cry.

‘I understand.’

That’s how it feels when you meet someone who understands you for the first time in the world.

I recalled the times I met my Aunt, when I received Rainante’s recognition, and when I met my Master, in that order.

Finally, I thought about Roy and lightly clenched my fist.

‘Let’s not be impatient.’

I composed my expression and glanced away.

“Older Sister, more than that, we watched two matches today. How were the other matches? For example, our Older Brother’s match?”

That’s right.

Today was a day without my match.

Instead, it was the day of that bastard Kyle’s match. And I also watched it with Older Sister.

“Ah, Kyle Young Master’s match… was very impressive.”

…What?!

I was startled and turned my head.

Older Sister was slightly hugging her cheek and had a troubled expression.

Fortunately, she didn’t have the worried flushed expression or the look of someone in love that I had feared.

‘It’s a relief, but… what is this expression?’

“Yes, I think it was really impressive.”

“Our Older Brother…?”

“Ah. More than any match I’ve seen so far, the way he uses his sword, um, how should I say it, it feels like he uses it efficiently and cleanly.”

Veronica mimicked cutting the air with a sword.

It seemed like an action that came out without her realizing it.

“Young Lady, I really like efficiency. I also really like things that fit perfectly without any gaps.”

That’s right. This Older Sister is someone who will later become famous for her very efficient strategies and military operations.

I couldn’t hide my uneasy expression.

“His swordsmanship, in terms of efficiency, is like, ah! Ideal. Yes, it’s very ideal…”

“Don’t fall for him!”

Ah. I did it without realizing it.

I scratched my cheek and pouted.

“Don’t fall for him. What good is being good with a sword when his insides are rotten? You can’t eat something spoiled.”

Then, Older Sister stared at me intently, and then smiled slightly.

“That’s not what I meant. It’s just, um, I don’t know much about swords, but the way he uses it really resonated with me.”

No, Older Sister. Don’t get interested. Relationships between men and women start from such small things, you know?

But I know.

That if you tell someone ‘don’t think of an elephant,’ the thought of an elephant will only become bigger.

Veronica covered her mouth and laughed out loud.

Then, she suddenly shuddered, as if surprised by her own behavior.

“Ah, I’m sorry. I did it without realizing it…”

“Huh?”

“I, I was just thinking that if Young Lady were my younger sister, I would have cherished you so much… I’m sorry. That was a rude thought.”

“No. You can think that. Why are you apologizing?”

If Older Sister and I were sisters, I’d be thankful.

‘If I had been born in the Snow White family, I would have overturned that family first and not even started the engagement with Blackwinter. Really.’

I protected my favorite. Of course.

And if I had been born there, at least I wouldn’t have a body that doesn’t know when it will die.

I’ve become much healthier now, but that doesn’t mean the danger is completely gone.

From the beginning, my body was born weak.

“More than that, Older Sister, do you like men who are good with swords?”

“Huh? Um…”

Veronica seemed to think for a moment and then nodded.

“I think so. Actually, I’ve never thought about it before…”

Older Sister turned her gaze towards the arena.

“Yes. I think I admired it. The more I watch, the more I understand.”

It seemed like something firm had flashed in her gaze.

“I like swords, and I like people who use swords.”