I Was Reincarnated As The Older Brother Of A Villainess Destined to Die, So I Want To Change The Future By Raising My Younger Sister With My Own Hands. I Am The Strongest In The World, But My Little Sister Must Be The Cutest In The World - Volume 4 Chapter 11.2
Reluctantly, I stood up and performed a noble’s bow.
“I apologize for my rudeness. I am Eric Endelil Yu San Kshipos. I am the heir to the Kshipos Count’s family and an aspiring knight.”
“Eric-sama, is it? Nice to meet you!”
Upon hearing my introduction, Seira beamed with a radiant smile. Seeing her genuinely happy attitude, I couldn’t help but be captivated.
…I should wait. It would be insincere to start noticing other people of the opposite sex right after a heartbreak. Yes, this must be a momentary lapse in judgment. My emotions are making me more receptive to the kindness of others.
I took a small, calming breath, trying to regain my composure. It’s okay, I’ll be fine.
With my emotions in check, I addressed Seira once again.
“I’ve given you my name. Can you please leave me be for today?”
“I must decline.”
“What!?”
Once again, her response caught me off guard, and I stared in disbelief.
The scion of a count would normally not be this assertive. Perhaps it was because she had been chosen as the Saint, but she seemed to possess a considerable amount of determination.
She maintained her cheerful smile as she spoke.
“As they say, we meet people by fate in this lifetime. Won’t you talk with me?”
“No, I…”
“Please, Eric-sama.”
I felt a bit cornered as she beseeched me with slightly teary eyes and a pleading look. It was hard to refuse a woman’s request, and it felt contrary to my chivalrous principles.
Sigh. The Saint of this generation seemed to have a rather forceful personality.
“Fine. Let’s talk.”
I reluctantly gave in to Seira’s playful insistence.
Several minutes into our conversation with Seira…
“I see, it’s a failed romance. That must have been tough.”
“Yeah. I had feelings for her for over ten years…”
For some reason, I found myself pouring my heart out to her.
I wanted to explain myself. Seira was an excellent listener. She interjected at the right moments, provided the feedback I needed, and empathized with my thoughts. If this continued, it was no wonder I was getting carried away.
“…It’s not that simple.”
“Did you say something?”
“No, it’s nothing. I would be happy if someone as dedicated as you, Eric-sama, had feelings for me for over ten years.”
“It’s reassuring to hear you say that. Well, I guess it was different for her. I’ve learned that there are irreconcilable differences in values in the world.”
I realized that aspiring to be a knight wasn’t enough; there were situations where chivalry alone wouldn’t suffice.
“I believe this experience will come in handy someday. I want to believe that.”
“Eric-sama, you are strong.”
“No, I’m far from it.”
I hadn’t realized how clueless I was until I was heartbroken by my first love. I had been quite a hopeless child.
Afterward, Seira and I continued chatting until the sun set. Our conversation was enjoyable and meaningful.
She had a somewhat assertive side, but apart from that, I thought she was a wonderful woman. It made sense why Prince Gray would like her.
I wanted to continue being good friends with her in the future.