Sister, Don’t Marry That Guy – Chapter 27

Chapter 27

『Tutorial experience, a good experience for the guardian, providing great joy.』

“Yeah. You also enjoyed it very much, right?”

Whether it was because I acknowledged it that made him happy, the snowman’s expression was the brightest I had ever seen.

To express it, it was like this.

So cute!

“Ugh, so cute. Ice, you should only show that expression to me? I’m greedy, you know.”

『The guardian is only the possession of the master. However, it has been inputted.』

Ice stuck to my cheek and rubbed it all over. I tickled the back of Ice’s head and slipped out to the library.

When I went down to the first floor, Calidupen greeted me.

“Are you going back now, Young Lady?”

“Yeah.”

Calidupen, who was in the same spot as when I entered, bowed politely as he stood up.

His manner was so polite that I unknowingly paused.

“It seems like there aren’t many people here.”

“Yes, it’s a place where feet don’t reach. It’s probably the dustiest place in this huge castle.”

That statement somehow sounded like he was saying, ‘It’s an abandoned place.’

“When the Head of Family corrected it, it wasn’t like this… It seems to be gradually forgotten. This place, and this old man too.”

In my opinion, this old man must have been in charge of some secret work, so since he was the old man’s person, was he abandoned along with the old man when he collapsed?

It felt like that.

Unlike his kind face, he must have been in charge of very brutal work.

He wouldn’t have hesitated to get his hands dirty with blood.

But, perhaps he felt himself becoming an old weapon as the old man couldn’t open his eyes?

So, when the protagonist appeared later, was he able to leave this place and this family behind?

“That’s strange. I like books though.”

“You have the same opinion as this old man.”

The eccentric magic swordsman old man, who was a knight but deeply immersed in magic, smiled kindly.

“Come to think of it, the day when the Imperial Family makes their regular visit is approaching soon. The day when all of the Young Lady’s relatives, as well as the collateral relatives, gather will come soon.”

Ah, there was such a day.

The Blackwinter family is one of the greatest families in this Empire.

The Imperial Family visited our family once a year under the pretext of praising our merits, but in reality, it was to monitor us.

Until I remembered my reincarnation, it was also the worst day of every year.

‘That’s because those relatives never left me alone.’

But instead of hardening my expression, I nodded calmly.

“Yeah, that’s right. Then, I’ll come again.”

“Yes, please go, Young Lady.”

I was about to leave, but then I turned my head slightly.

I hesitated for a moment whether to say this or not, but that hesitation didn’t last long.

I thought about why Calidupen was in the library, but it must simply be that he also liked books.

Because I read that he liked books, though not as much as magic.

“Calidupen.”

If that’s the case, I thought it would be good to score some points with this old man who would later play a great role.

“Books don’t gather dust the moment someone opens them. It’s the same for this place.”

“…….”

“Because Calidupen is here, this place is still alive. And that’s why I came here too.”

Somehow, when he talked about this space, the old man’s expression looked so upset.

I smiled brightly.

“See you again.”

I turned my back on the old man and went out the door.

Rainante was standing by the wall as if he had been waiting.

“You came out earlier today than yesterday, Young Lady.”

“Shouldn’t you say things correctly? I got lost yesterday.”

Is this person saying this to tease me? I glanced at him, but he had a stoic expression.

Was he serious? He’s like a knight who doesn’t know jokes.

“I thought you were teasing me, Sir.”

“Ah, was I found out?”

“Hah. I guess I’ve become comfortable with you, Sir?”

Did he smile? I heard a small vibration, but it passed so quickly that it was hard to notice.

Because when I looked up, he already had a calm expression again.

“Let’s go to Third Older Brother.”

“Yes.”

I thought I was going straight to Roy, but instead, Rainante knelt down on one knee in front of me as if he had been waiting.

“What are you doing?”

“Young Lady, what about you… Aren’t you going to do it?”

“Do what?”

No way, is he turning his back so I can get on his back?

I made an absurd expression.

Why is this person suddenly like this?

“I’ve offered you a more comfortable way to go.”

“Sir, don’t you hear often that you’re shameless?”

I frowned and tried to ignore him. If Ice hadn’t suddenly appeared on top of Rainante’s head.

Ice?

『Master, fatigue accumulation due to training. Advise to accept the reasonable suggestion!』

‘Hmm, but…’

『Advice! Advice! Guardian worried! Concerned!』

‘Ugh, okay…’

Well, it’s my legs that hurt anyway. It’s this knight’s legs that will hurt from carrying me.

I obediently got on Sir Rainante’s back.

I felt it when I was unexpectedly carried yesterday, but it was very comfortable.

“It’s troublesome, but it’s a problem if I get used to this, Sir.”

“Why is that? I think you deserve to enjoy it enough since you are a precious person.”

It’s a problem because I’m not precious. Because I’m not precious.

“Sir, you really don’t know how to treat something precious.”

“…….”

Rainante tried to say something more, but before that, I tapped his shoulder.

Ah, there’s Roy! It was quick to get there with this knight’s pace.

This is good.

‘Thank you, Ice!’

『The guardian is capable!』

I quickly greeted Ice who had made the suggestion, and Ice stretched out his arms triumphantly while floating in the air.

Ugh, so cute… I want to bite him!

“Roy!”

As soon as Rainante put me down, I ran over. Roy, who was panting, lowered his sword.

At the same time, Ruben, who was sparring with Roy, also lowers his sword.

“We greet the Young Lady!”

“Yeah, hi Ruben.”

I waved at him and then turned my head.

Is our black puppy doing well?

He looked very handsome with the sweat dripping down his face, showing how hard he had trained today.

He was much more handsome and pretty than the detailed descriptions in the book. How handsome will he be when he grows up!

“Older Brother, did you work hard today?”

“Umm……”

For some reason, the black puppy nodded at me and then slyly turned his eyes away. No, it looked like he turned them away abruptly.

And then, the way he looked at me again was quite sulky.

…Why did he become a black cat again in the short time I didn’t see him?

“Older Brother?”

“…….”

“Are you not going to answer now? Are you not going to talk to me?”

Ice flew over and tapped Roy’s cheek. As if he was displeased that he didn’t listen to me.

I almost laughed, but I held it back.

‘Ice, don’t do that. He’s my older brother.’

Anyway, why is he like this?

When I glanced at Ruben, he avoided my gaze with a troubled expression.

“……Did you come?”

“Huh?”

“Why, uh, yesterday. Didn’t… you come?”

As soon as our eyes met, Roy’s eyes drooped sadly.

“……Because I’m not strong, did, did you already, go find another guy?”

“Another guy?”

“Second…”

Why don’t the people in this family call each other by their proper names?

Stefan also called Roy ‘Third Guy.’

Well, it doesn’t look like a proper family.

“No, that’s not it? But how did you know I met Stefan?”

“……Coincidentally…”

“Did you happen to see me the day I met Stefan?”

“…….”

Nod. Roy nodded.

Ah, I see. I wondered why the topic came up since the only day I met Stefan was the day I received the access pass.

“That’s all you saw that day. I haven’t seen him since then. And Older Brother, would you like it if someone called me a good-for-nothing? Second Older Brother calls me that.”

“……Ah, no.”

“Right. I don’t like it either.”

“Yeah.”

He answered calmly, but on the contrary, Roy’s face bloomed like a flower. It was as if an invisible tail was wagging.

“And the reason I couldn’t come yesterday was because I was busy studying too.”

“Studying?”

“Yeah. You’re also learning swordsmanship hard right now. I have to do something too. Just because I can’t use a sword doesn’t mean that’s all there is.”

That’s right, if I end my life just because I can’t use a sword, that’s not right. I have grabbed a stock that will thrive in this world.

“So, I don’t think I can come often for a while. I think I need to study hard too. I decided to be helpful to you, right?”

“Even if, even if you’re not helpful!”

“Huh? That won’t do. A relationship where only one person relies on the other will eventually make both of us tired.”

I grabbed Roy’s hands tightly. It was difficult to hold them all in one hand due to his much larger physique.

“I’ll come as often as I can. Older Brother, let’s work hard together.”

You and I are living new lives here. Not a predetermined fate.

“You’re the only one on my side, you know that, right?”

“…….”

Roy stared at me intently and then nodded slowly. His cheeks were flushed with a peach color.

“……You’re the only one who said they would be on my side.”

“Really? You’re the only one who said they would be on my side too, so it’s even.”

As I let go of his hand, Roy carefully held my hand tightly this time.

“I’ll become stronger. Faster.”

Perhaps it was because of his young age, his clear, jewel-like eyes looked at me intently.

It was a blind gaze, like a chick that had just hatched from an egg.

“So, next time, I will, go find you.”

I rolled my eyes and nodded with a smile.

“Yeah. I’d be glad to.”

It’s good for me if he becomes stronger faster.