I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 150
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 150 ? The Hunting Tournament 4
Two hours had passed since the hunting tournament began.
“Rene, it went your way.”
“Got it! ??Heup!”
We’re currently hunting around the middle of the snowy mountain. They say the higher you go, the stronger the monsters get.
While Yoshida’s father and Willy headed straight for the summit, our goal was to take it easy and have fun, so we didn’t plan to push ourselves too hard.
“Wow, another hit!”
The arrow shot by TKG struck the snow rabbit a few meters ahead perfectly, and it fell to the ground with a faint thud, motionless.
“Yeah, you’re doing really well. You’ve truly improved.”
“Not bad at all!”
Hearing the compliments from everyone, I couldn’t help but smile.
In fact, this is already the fourth snow rabbit I’ve shot, and it seems like I’m moving at an unexpectedly fast pace. My accuracy even surprises me, but I’m happy that all my hard work in practice is paying off.
I rushed over to the lifeless snow rabbit and pulled out the arrow made of magic. The arrow then faded away, turning to dust as I did so.
“There we go… Uwahh, those teeth are terrifying….”
Despite the snow rabbit’s fluffy and adorable body, its face was incredibly menacing.
Its mouth, which takes up most of its ferocious face, is gaping wide, revealing a row of sharp teeth. There is not an ounce of cuteness.
Apparently, they sometimes attacked people and caused serious injuries, so it made sense when Mylene-sama once said there was no need to hesitate when killing them.
“Rene-chan, don’t forget the preservation barrier.”
“Ah, right! Understood!”
I laid the small gem distributed at the opening ceremony on the snow rabbit, and its body was engulfed in a bluish-white light with a buzzing sound.
This was a preservation barrier. It prevented the corpse from decaying and also registered it as one of our hunts.
If we leave it like this, the staff will collect it later, so it won’t add to our load. It’s an incredibly handy system that allows us to continue hunting without any extra weight.
“This is really convenient! Still, I can imagine this gem costs a lot of money.”
“It’s also a chance to show off the power and wealth of the Shearsmith ducal family. For a family like theirs, this kind of expense probably isn’t a big deal.”
“I-I see….”
Nobles sure have a lot of pride to uphold. Even so, their sense of money was so far beyond me that, as a former commoner, I couldn’t help but be shocked.
Once I finished preserving the snow rabbit and stood up, Mylene-sama checked her pocket watch, which was adorned with gemstones, and spoke.
“Shall we head a bit higher? I want to get our share of the hunt done as soon as possible.”
“Sounds good. Rene, if you still want to hunt more, we can take our time exploring this area again later.”
For the other four, the monsters around here posed no threat, and they were all here just to support me. I feel a bit guilty that this was turning into a sort of guided hunt.
“Yes, thank you so much! I’m really glad to be taking part with all of you. I’m having a great time right now and I feel so happy!”
Regardless, I was overflowing with happiness, and when I shared my genuine feelings with a big smile, Mylene-sama unexpectedly pulled me into a tight embrace.
Her embrace feels soft, and she smells incredibly good that my heart keeps racing.
“Stay just the way you are, Rene.”
“Eh?”
“Being able to honestly express your feelings and gratitude may seem simple, but it’s actually a very remarkable thing.”
“Y-Yes….”
For some reason, my heart tightens at Mylene-sama’s words. Noticing this, she smiled and said, “I envy you.”
Julius had said before that nobles—especially high-ranking ones—often deceive one another, and showing feelings or sincerity can sometimes lead to fatal consequences.
Given Mylene-sama’s status as a duke’s daughter, it’s no surprise that there are countless people looking to undermine her.
Unable to put my feelings into words, I hugged Mylene-sama back sincerely, and she smiled softly.
“Hehe, being with Rene makes me feel like I’ve gone back to my childhood. It feels like my heart is becoming pure again.”
“The latter part is a misconception on your part.”
“Oh dear, my hand slipped.”
A spear shot out from Mylene-sama’s hand with incredible speed, but Julius narrowly avoided it with a smile on his face.
Had it been me, the spear would have definitely impaled me right in the middle of my face for sure. It’s a frightening kind of closeness that relies on the belief that one would definitely dodge it.
“Well, I guess I agree with the first half. Being with the naive Rene makes me able to be sincere too.”
“I totally understand! I feel like I’m being purified too.”
“You’ve definitely got it wrong.”
“Totally.”
After being completely rejected by everyone, Arnold-san continued sulking. But the five of us slowly began to ascend up the mountain.
I was never the outdoor type in my past life, so walking on a snowy mountain like this was an entirely new experience for me.
The scenery visible from the mountain is beautiful and the air feels invigorating.
“Haa…. Huff…. Huff….”
“You look like a monster. Are you sure you’re okay?”
“I-I’m f-fine…. Huff….”
Sadly, I was running out of stamina and felt like I was going to collapse. Everyone else was walking with ease, which made me feel ashamed.
Yoshida looked at me with a worried expression, though it seemed like he was more put off by how awful I looked than genuinely concerned.
“Are you okay? Do you want me to carry you?”
“I-I’m too embarrassed….”
“It’s fine. Carrying someone like you is no big deal.”
“Wah?!”
Without warning, Julius picked me up and started walking while holding me in a princess carry. I was shocked by how effortlessly he carried me.
“Make sure to wrap your arms around my neck properly.”
“T-Thank you….”
“You’re welcome.”
It felt impossible not to feel a little flutter in my heart at this moment, so I timidly wrapped my arms around his neck. Arnold-san sighed heavily at the sight of us.
“Julius, you seem to be having such a great time! I hope something exciting shows up out of nowhere to make things even more fun.”
“Don’t joke like that. I’m not in the mood today. You guys can handle it.”
“I was hoping to see Mylene fight, though.”
Mylene-sama, carrying a big red spear effortlessly in one hand, looks really cool as she walks.
Since I’d never seen Julius fight with a sword and Yoshida only did swordsmanship during the sports festival, I felt excited at the prospect of seeing everyone in action.
On the other hand, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see Arnold-san using his whip—something about it didn’t feel appropriate for all ages.
As I pondered these things, I was still being carried around by Julius as we made our way up the slope.
“…. Hmm? K-Kyaaaa!!”
The sound of rustling leaves caught my attention, and as I turned around without thinking, a loud scream slipped out.
There, between the trees, was a bear-like monster—easily three times my size and looked absolutely terrifying.
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