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 2.3
The school’s curriculum was structured similarly to a credit system. While there were year levels, the students could graduate as long as they acquired the required credits within the three years. Therefore, in the first semester, classes were organized by entire class units.
Today’s schedule consisted of all lecture-based classes. Due to various reasons, practical classes were not scheduled until next week.
The lectures were not particularly different from university lectures, where the teacher presented the material and the students listened attentively. The content itself was nothing noteworthy.
Well, I can say that because I’ve been studying diligently even before entering this school. Other classmates were struggling to keep up.
Just to clarify, I study diligently too. Even with my knowledge from my previous life, the academic standards in this world are high. If I become complacent, I’ll be left behind in no time.
Thanks to my efforts, I ranked first in the lecture rankings upon entering the school. Orca was second, Nina was fourth, and Caron and Minerva tied for fifth place. It’s a testament to my pride as their older brother.
Or rather, even with the cheat-like advantage of my previous life’s knowledge, it’s still a close competition. It’s not that I’m dumb, but the other four are just too smart. I can’t afford to be careless.
“I realized how beneficial our hellish training was…”
After school, as there was some time before the club recruitment event, we rented an empty classroom and held a small tea party. The usual group was present, including Marina.
And the somber words spoken just now were muttered by Caron.
In response, Orca, Nina, and Minerva vigorously nodded.
“Thanks to that intense training, we can keep up with the classes easily.”
“Classes were actually easier.”
“In the Ducal Household, there was nothing like that intense training… and of course, we didn’t receive any special training. It’s only natural that this is the result.”
“You guys, can you stop referring to our study sessions as torture? Marina, who doesn’t know anything, is getting scared, you know?”
I protest against the four of them who seem to be empathizing with each other.
Because of their strange choice of words, Marina is trembling while looking at me.
However, the four of them turned away, as if they couldn’t hear my complaints. When it comes to topics related to the intense training, they synchronize and resist. I wonder why.
“I think it’s only natural.”
“Same here.”
“Agreed.”
“Likewise~”
As I expressed my discontent, the four servants, including Shion, chimed in. It seems that I have no allies in this situation. I can’t understand it.
“Everyone, you’re amazing. I was barely able to keep up.”
Marina, who was trembling with fear, looks at the other members with admiration.
In response, Minerva answers with an attitude that seems somewhat arrogant.
“As the daughter of a Duke, this is only natural! However, I have to admit that my academic improvement is thanks to that thing in Foranada. It’s annoying to admit it, though.”
“Oh, how rare to hear you admit it so honestly.”
“Do you have a problem with that?”
“No, not really.”
“…”
An abrupt exchange of sparks between Caron and Minerva.
We’re used to it, so it’s fine for us, but isn’t it too overwhelming for Marina?
Glancing at her, it seems that I was worrying too much.
Marina, who had been watching their interaction, smiles and lets slip an unexpected remark.
“Both Caron-san and Minerva-san seem to be good friends.”
Oh, a line that everyone was thinking but no one said out loud!
“We’re not friends!”
Naturally, Caron and Minerva deny it together, but Marina’s fortress remains unshaken.
“Oh, you two are so in sync~”
“…”
Facing Marina’s cheerful smile, Caron and Minerva are defeated.
S-So strong. They were engaged in an argument that no one could stop before, and yet she calmed it down so easily. I knew she had good social skills, but are they really this high!?
As I tremble with fear, Orca whispers to me.
“I think it would be a good idea to keep Marina-chan close to those two in the future.”
“Let’s do that.”
I responded immediately. After all, there’s no other choice.
And so, we spend the time until the club recruitment event.
By the way, Nina is leisurely munching on sweets.
The student council-hosted welcome party for new students takes place in multiple magic training grounds. Since there are over 100,000 students in our year alone, the venue had to be divided into several sections. It’s a facility designed to accommodate children from all over the country.
Our class, Class A1, seems to have the most luxurious venue. They really emphasize creating disparities based on abilities.
However, this time we brought Marina along. Although the welcome party is a standing buffet-style event, it’s quite obvious that she could be a target for assassination. We should have surrounded her and ensured her safety. We have permission to do so, so there shouldn’t be any problems.
That’s why we, including Caron and the others, formed a protective circle around Marina and entered the venue.
By the way, it seems that the servants cannot participate. Unfortunately, Shion and the others are waiting in a separate room.
Many people have already entered, and although it’s not overly crowded, there’s a steady stream of people.
“Wow, there are so many people. And the interior is so flashy.”
Marina, as a commoner, seems overwhelmed, her head spinning.
The Foranada residence suits my taste and is quite modest. She’ll just have to get used to it.
It seems that Caron and the others will take care of her, so I focus on monitoring the surroundings. But with detection and appraisal magic, there’s not much for me to do.
Well, my motivation for participating in this welcome party was to make sure Caron and the others enjoy themselves. In fact, it’s better for me to be idle, as it’s more peaceful.
However, we tend to attract attention. Besides me, who receives a mix of awe and contempt, the intensity of the gazes directed at the other four is incredible.
Especially Caron and Nina seem to be very popular. They’re both beautiful with great figures, and they monopolize the attention of most of the men.
Minerva, known to be engaged to me, is more reserved compared to the two of them. But she still attracts attention, showcasing her charisma.
Perhaps due to the negative attention she received because of the incident with the hero, Marina seems to have averted many gazes.
With his animal-like charm, Orca seems to have also gained popularity—mostly among male students.
I’ve been avoiding looking at it, but since he’s wearing the skirt uniform, he’s probably causing some misunderstandings. I wonder how many students he’ll draw into his web. I’m starting to worry about Orca’s seductive nature.
However, I have no intention of letting outsiders get close to them. Unless they themselves desire it, I will make sure to keep others away. I will protect the chastity of my siblings and disciples.
Jokes aside, for now, all I can sense are desires and malicious intentions. I can’t allow such people to approach. While there are some friendly emotions here and there, the former group is too proactive. They’re a nuisance, to say the least.
About thirty minutes had passed since we entered the venue, and it seemed that the welcome party was finally starting. There was movement on the makeshift stage set up in the center.
Several students went up on the stage, and one of them used a magical device for amplification and began to speak.
“I am Makkeras Rostrass Yu San Semaka, the student council president. I would like to express my gratitude to all the new students for participating in our party today.”
He was a slim boy with chestnut hair and green eyes, the current student council president.
Wait, if I remember correctly, the student council president in the game was… Ah, I see. That’s unfortunate for him. Well, you have my condolences.
While sympathizing with him, he continued his speech. Most of it was the usual meaningless content about having a sense of being a student, but at the end, he said something intriguing.
“It seems that there are many inadequate individuals among the top 50 performers in this term. In place of these disappointing new students, we, the upperclassmen, would like to demonstrate as examples!”
When he mentioned inadequate individuals, I felt like the student council president glanced in our direction. Could it be that he was referring to me?
However, my speculation was off the mark, and it turned out to be even worse.
“As part of the entertainment to welcome the new students, we will have a mock battle between the student council members and the new students! From the student council, I and the vice president, Mautea-kun, will participate. And from the new students…”
At that point, President Semaka grinned mischievously.
“Let’s have Orca Fargata Ga San Foranada-kun and Nina Goshirane Haneus-kun from Class A1 participate. Show us the full power of your beastkin abilities.”
“That guy is a one-god sect noble, huh?”
I clicked my tongue softly.
That student council president seems to be a noble scion who is inclined towards the one-god sect. It seems that the term “inadequate individuals” referred to the beastkin students. His gaze earlier was probably directed at Orca and Nina, not me.
Ordinarily, he wouldn’t have called them out directly, so the student council president continued.
“I hope you won’t refuse. On one side, we have the current shining star of the Foranada Earldom and on the other, an adventurer with the title of ‘Dragon Buster,’ ranked A. I believe you two won’t be like cowards who run away from fights with students.”
Such a cheap provocation. But it’s a noble-like choice of words, considering their concern for appearances. However, it’s not easy to damage the reputation of Foranada and someone with a title.
Both Orca and Nina understand that they’re the target. As a result, they wore expressions of confusion rather than emotional reactions. Especially Orca, who tends to underestimate himself, seemed to have never expected to be targeted. He blinked his eyes.
Nina looked at Orca, then turned her gaze to me. She was probably asking how we should respond.
I shrugged my shoulders, indicating that they could do as they pleased. As I mentioned earlier, it wouldn’t be a problem if they didn’t accept.
On the contrary, it wouldn’t hurt to accept and demonstrate their abilities. There are no longer any constraints like in the past when I was working behind the scenes.
After a moment of hesitation, they looked at each other and nodded firmly.
“We’ll accept. The benefits may be few, but the drawbacks of not accepting are greater.”
It was a typical decision coming from them, considering their long experience in politics.
“You won’t survive if you underestimate your opponents.”
Nina’s response was also very “her.” She consistently advocates “survival.”
I respect their decision.
“Then go all out. But don’t overdo it. If you both go all out, your opponents will be reduced to dust.”
“Big brother, they won’t even leave a speck behind.”
My light-hearted joke was joined by Caron and Minerva. Thanks to them, Orca and Nina seemed to relax a little.
“Good luck!”
“Good luck!”
“Good luck!”
“Good luck!”
We sent them off towards the stage.
The outcome is already obvious. Therefore, what I need to be cautious about is unnecessary interference. I won’t let anyone ruin the spotlight for my brother and disciple.