Sister, Don’t Marry That Guy – Chapter 100

Chapter 100

“You didn’t answer my question.”

I couldn’t stop my lips, even though I knew that what I had just said was practically the same as agreeing with Haden.

“Even after being treated like this twice, you still like Blackwinter?”

“Well, I don’t think I dislike it…”

“Why? I told you, it’s a place where the weak are weeded out.”

Haden tilted his head.

The clear smile had disappeared, and only questions remained.

“But Ren, in the world of swords… isn’t it natural for the strong to win? Is it bad to become stronger as someone who wields a sword?”

I pressed my lips tightly together.

“Is being strong necessarily bad?”

Perhaps if it hadn’t been for my father’s words, I might have taken this more rationally.

But now, having just been completely abandoned by my parents again, these words felt like thorns.

That’s something you can say because you were born with talent, because you’re the protagonist, right?

In the end, I couldn’t control my anger, biting my lip.

“How many times do I have to say it? Blackwinter looks down on the weak. It’s not bad to become stronger. But is it right to be looked down on for being weak?”

Haden blinked.

“Hey, is becoming strong the only thing that matters?”

Venturing this out on this kid, after holding it all in, is just me taking out my anger.

But it wouldn’t be bad for Haden to realize the reality of Blackwinter a little faster.

Just a little while ago, didn’t this kid almost get unfairly subjected to violence again?

“Is it bad to become stronger when you wield a sword? No. It’s right. There’s nothing bad about becoming stronger. Then what about the weak?”

“…Uh, shouldn’t they try to become stronger?”

“What about those who can’t become stronger?”

“…….”

“Do they have to die if they can’t become stronger?”

“Uh, Ren…?”

“Like me?”

Haden’s eyes widened.

I parted my lips, then immediately covered my mouth.

I got too excited. Judging by how I even said things I didn’t need to, I must have been.

“Um, that, that’s…”

“That’s what Blackwinter thinks.”

I spat out coldly.

“Because I’m weak.”

It was as if the dam I had been building to hold back my resentment had already collapsed, and the words poured out of my mouth uncontrollably.

“Because I’m weak. Because I can’t wield a sword. Because I’ll be sickly forever.”

It’s not wrong anyway. Eventually, this kid will find out too.

“Because I don’t know when I’ll die.”

I glanced at the mansion. It was a majestic building that seemed to tower over everything.

Someone might come here with a fantasy.

“The saying that the weak are weeded out means that, Haden. I don’t know when I’ll die in this place.”

Unfortunately, it’s not a place full of dreams and hope, as the world knows it.

“…….”

Perhaps it was originally Calidupen’s role to tell him this, but since it’s already changed, oh well.

Our Cal Old Man won’t be leaving here.

No, I can’t let him leave now.

“……I see.”

I lowered my eyes slightly, watching the protagonist who was muttering blankly.

The protagonist was a person of justice and chivalry.

As someone who blindly pursues the sword, he had the will and talent to not give in to any situation.

So, sometimes, it seemed like he didn’t fully understand that there are things that you can’t do no matter how hard you try.

At least, while he might go through a difficult process while pursuing strength, he wouldn’t face the limits of a body born with limitations like I did.

“……I’m sorry.”

At the same time, he was a good-natured person who could accept everything.

“You’re not surprised at all that I’m a Young Lady? And your tone is still the same.”

This is probably the first time you’ve seen my true self. Even though I said I was the Young Lady of Blackwinter, you’ve been so casual. It’s a strange feeling.

『Master! 50m ahead!』

It seemed like Ice was bringing Ruben.

“I answered your question, right? My people will be here soon. Go back with them.”

Just as I was about to turn around, Haden called out to me.

It was a gentle call.

It wasn’t just his voice. I felt a warmth that was almost hot on my hand.

Haden was carefully holding me.

“Hey, Ren. Why are you telling me all this?”

“What?”

“Your identity was a secret, right? If it wasn’t, you wouldn’t have needed to hide it from the beginning.”

“…….”

Haden’s clear face came closer.

“Why are you telling me, risking your identity being revealed?”

“It’s just that you’re having a fantasy about Blackwinter, so I wanted to let you know.”

“It must have been hard.”

I flinched slightly at the low and gentle voice.

Unwavering yellow eyes looked at me.

“But you didn’t just give in, did you? I think you wouldn’t have.”

His face became gloomy for a moment, and then it took on a somber look.

Then, he smiled, brightening little by little.

“You must have tried really hard. Right? What kind of effort did you make?”

“……How do you know if I made an effort?”

“I just thought that you appearing in our Merchant Guild might have been the result of some effort.”

Seriously. He’s just making assumptions. I turned my head, feeling awkward.

Soon, I lightly grabbed Haden’s hand that was holding my wrist.

He flinched. Watching his hand fall, Haden looked a little disappointed for a moment.

“I don’t know why I have to answer such questions. Well, if I had to answer… just because the family is like this doesn’t mean I have to act like them, right?”

“…….”

“The world isn’t all about swords, and there’s no reason to be despised and ignored for being weak.”

“…….”

“And they don’t deserve to die.”

I’m working hard now to show this to this family.

“Among the people who follow me, there are those who haven’t learned swordsmanship, and those who are very good at it. If I can’t use it, my knights can use it well. Everyone has their own role.”

What am I rambling on about? Is it because he’s the protagonist?

“Swords aren’t everything.”

There was no reason to reveal more, so I shut my mouth.

Haden looked at me and carefully grabbed my hand again.

I was surprised by the warmth and flinched, but Haden’s voice pierced my ears.

“Then, you know, was it because Blackwinter was like this that you cried?”

“What?”

Haden said with a careful expression.

“Your face was red… and the cloak you gave me was a little wet.”

The cloak was wet because I ran to chase after my aunt and got sweaty.

Instead of explaining, I just chose to remain silent.

Haden seemed to have taken my silence as he pleased, and his face became a little gloomy.

“Hey, I…”

“Let go of that hand.”

*Shwaaak*— A chilling sound of wind, and I felt a sense of liberation from his hand.

A large wooden sword had accurately sliced through the spot where Haden’s wrist had been.

“Roy Older Brother?”

When I turned my head, our black puppy was standing there.

With the same murderous expression he had when we first met.

But when he made eye contact with me, he soon looked like he was about to cry, and his expression became gloomy, as if nothing had happened.

“Leia, I’ve been looking for you…”

“Ah, sorry. I forgot I was supposed to go to you, right? I met a stranger here.”

I continued, glancing at Haden.

What was that movement just now? It was quite fast…

Currently, Haden shouldn’t have properly learned anything yet.

His movements were unusual.

Is his innate talent not going anywhere?

“Young Lady!”

Turning my gaze, I could see Ruben running from afar.

I let out a sigh of relief.

“It’s time to say goodbye. Then go back safely.”

I waved my hand and then lightly grabbed Roy’s hand.

“Will you take me to my room, Older Brother?”

“……Yeah.”

I felt a gaze and glanced back, and Haden was staring at me.

“Hey, can I ask you just one thing?”

Was our protagonist such a curious person?

Well, that’s why he’s able to go on adventures and be nosy, right?

I was about to ignore him, but I stopped walking for a moment.

“Ren. If I become stronger, can I work here, or under you?”

My eyes widened. It was a question I hadn’t expected at all.

But the answer came out quickly.

“No? Wouldn’t there be a better place for you?”

Take the protagonist as a member of Blackwinter? What kind of epic story is that, that can’t even start?

Of course, I’ve already changed a lot of things. But there are some parts that I don’t even dare to touch.

Haden becoming a knight here, that was something I really couldn’t imagine.

With those words, I turned around. Come to think of it, why did I end up being the one refusing?

While feeling a slight doubt.

“Huh? What’s wrong, Older Brother?”

After walking for a while, Roy stopped walking for a moment.

Then, he glanced back.

When I tilted my head in confusion, the black puppy shook his head.

“……It’s nothing.”

Just as I was about to turn my head, Roy lightly pulled my hand.

When I glanced back, I could only see Haden’s back as he was meeting Ruben.

“Older Brother, were you surprised when I suddenly ran off? I saw my aunt. She was meeting with Father, can you believe it?”

“Yeah.”

“So, I managed to get out of there and came down to the first floor, and that kid was there.”

I paused for a moment after saying that.

I was in a hurry, so I forgot for a moment…

‘How did Haden manage to get to the central building, passing Roy and Ruben?’

It shouldn’t be possible to pass those two easily?

I frowned.

“Leia, what’s wrong?”

“Huh? Ah. It’s nothing. It’s nothing.”

I shook my head, holding Roy’s hand tightly.

“Let’s go.”

That evening, Calidupen, who we had been waiting for, returned home.

With very welcome news.

“Young Lady, I have found the evidence.”

Finally, the moment for a counterattack against Kyle had arrived.