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 5 Chapter 1.1
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Mid-June.
The seasonal feel in the Holy Kingdom is quite similar to Japan in my previous life. The difference is just enough to make you wonder, ‘Is it a bit cooler?’ So, during this time, the heat and humidity can become somewhat annoying.
However, magical devices that provide cool air and dehumidification are widely available, so it’s not something to be overly pessimistic about. Water mages and wind mages are the real MVPs here. I envy their ability to use such magic, but I guess it’s true what they say, ‘The grass is always greener on the other side.’
When I first enrolled, my life at the academy was quite tumultuous, but now, after more than two months have passed, things have settled down. Ever since we resolved the infamous beastfolk kidnapping incident, there haven’t been any significant issues.
I couldn’t be happier. My goal is to prevent the death of my beloved sister, Caron, which will occur two years from now. If these peaceful days continue, I’ll have more time to prepare.
Plus, I get to enjoy the everyday life with my beloved family. It’s not that I’m letting my guard down, but I want to make the most of these three short years at the academy and spend time with my family to the fullest.
Today, like any other day, I finished classes and headed back to the royal residence in a carriage.
They say, ‘Three women gather, and scandal ensues,’ but there were six women in the carriage… no, five. Despite being taught to be proper noble ladies, the limited space and situation made for quite a lively atmosphere.
“Minerva, please teach me! I don’t understand this part of the subject at all,” Marina exclaimed with tears in her eyes. Among the people present, she was the most distant from the noble society and was originally supposed to be a heroine target for a hero in a different world. However, after a series of events, she now trusts and admires me wholeheartedly.
She had recently started attending the study sessions I supervised and was struggling to keep up with the cutting-edge classes at the academy. With her pale lilac-colored eyes glistening, she clung to the girl beside her.
Whenever she behaved like that, a part of her voluptuous body got into an unusual situation… but I’d better look away. If I stared, the other members would definitely point it out.
The girl being embraced by Marina was Minerva, my fiancée. She had tied her black hair into twin tails and had a petite and adorable appearance. With her hair color as evidence, she possessed incredible magical talent, along with other impressive abilities. Moreover, as the daughter of a duke, she was practically the epitome of a perfect young lady.”
However, it’s not like she doesn’t have any flaws at all. She’s extremely tsundere, so most of her statements come off as somewhat stubborn. She’s what you’d call a ‘tsundere,’ and I have to admit, that’s pretty cute.
‘Shion-nee, when it comes to creating that document we talked about, do you think it would be better to do this?’
‘No, this part is a sticking point for us.’
‘I see. In that case, how about this—’
‘If you move it like that, then over here—’
On the other hand, Orca and Shion, who were discussing something complicated, were keeping their distance from Minerva and the others.
Orca is my stepbrother, a young male beastfolk with a fox-like appearance, despite wearing a skirt and looking incredibly feminine. I try not to dwell too much on his appearance, as it feels like I’d fall into an endless abyss of confusion. With his shrewd, chartreuse eyes, Orca is quite intelligent. He has been involved in the internal affairs of our earldom since he was in single digits, making him more experienced than many bureaucrats. Even now, he was discussing the tasks he had been assigned.
The person who could converse with him on equal terms was our servant, Shion. She didn’t have a single wrinkle in her maid outfit, and her neatly tied blue-purple hair in a chignon revealed her serious personality. In fact, she was a very earnest individual who excelled in everything she did. She also played the role of my secretary.
However, she wasn’t without her quirks. Shion was quite clumsy and prone to unexpected mistakes or tripping over nothing. That contrast made her all the more endearing.
By the way, her true identity is that of an elf. It’s a despised race in the Holy Kingdom, but due to various circumstances, she was living incognito. Well, most of the folks at Foranada Castle are aware of her true nature.
And finally, the last two people—
“Is something the matter, onii-sama?”
“What’s wrong, Zex?”
The voluptuous women flanking me noticed my gaze and tilted their heads.
The red-eyed woman with her blonde hair tied in a ponytail is my beloved sister, Caroline. In the original game, no matter what you did, she would meet a tragic end as a prisoner of fate.
I can’t really criticize others, but she’s quite the brother complex. Even now, she’s pressing her ample bosom against me. It’s definitely not something a sister should be doing.
And the girl on the opposite side is doing the same thing, so my rationality is seriously in jeopardy.”