"My half-brothers. Not the ninth and tenth you asked to be spared. The sixth, seventh, and eighth below me."
“You never told me about those kids, did you?”
“Is there a reason?”
I remember the conversation I had with Ryan.
He said that because he was worried about me missing Richard.
Ryan had never seen his half-brothers' faces and didn't know who they were, so I thought he would act solely on my judgment on the last day.
You gave me the handle of the knife.
How did I respond to Ryan that day?
“Actually, I don’t know yet... I’d like to meet the brothers from Windsor Castle sometime if I get the chance.”
He said so.
Based on the time before the return, except for the ninth Richard and the tenth Krista, the rest were in fact no different from the first through fourth eldest brothers.
It means that you have done quite a few bad things.
There's a lot I know, but if you add up what I don't know, there's even more.
But what bothers me is that they all had no choice but to follow the orders of their father and their older brothers.
At this point, I start to agonize.
If a criminal act is inevitably committed in a situation where 'disobedience means death', how should it be judged?
And, do I, who was lucky enough to be born with a blessing and rebelled against my family, dare to save them?
So, we created an opportunity and tried to meet everyone at least once.
I want to know if there is room for them to reform, and what they really think about their rotten family.
But in the meantime!
Out of the blue, my sixth brother, Mario, comes looking for me!
The reason could not be guessed.
Mario is nineteen this year.
He was six years my senior, and I was two when he left Windsor Castle.
In other words, I don't really know Mario at this point. So it's not like he's looking for me because he misses his half-sister.
'I have no idea why he came here!'
And, since I had no idea, I had to meet Mario and find out his intentions.
While we're at it, we can also find out what kind of person Mario is, so it's killing two birds with one stone.
Why are you so fearless in meeting the Wassenberg people?
What if this choice is wrong?
It doesn't matter if the choice I made is wrong. I have the blessing to erase the wrong answer right away.
I am a believer in the bold and straightforward method.
“Prince Mario!”
Emma welcomed Mario.
I asked him to tell Wolf, and Mario, who was looking for me, came straight to our lodging.
His hair and eyes are bright red, and he always wears an earring in one ear.
The somewhat rough appearance is no different from before the regression.
"Everyone's here. Emma, it's been a while. Are you Vania?"
“Oh, yes. Hello...”
I last saw Mario when I was two years old, so I should be a stranger to him.
"I know you're surprised, but thank you for inviting me. Actually, I heard that my fifth brother was released from prison... and I wanted to see him."
Ryan?
"I heard you were staying in Belzer, but when I came, it was closed to the public due to the Demonic Beasts subjugation period. I thought you might be here... I was right."
Mario looked at me and smiled affectionately.
At that moment, I realized.
'There's some intention behind it.'
Mario isn't that kind of person. He's not the kind of guy who would spend time with an incompetent older brother he's never met, who curses all the time, and who's so affectionate that he'd want to spend time with him.
'Ha, but you don't know what that 'intention' is?'
We haven't done anything yet. We haven't done anything that would get them stepped on or anything that would make them wary. Sad to say, we're still ants.
But why!
What is the purpose of coming here?
Why on earth did you want to see Ryan and your half-brothers, whom you've never even seen before! What's your plan?
“Did you eat breakfast? It’s still a bit early for lunch... Ah! Should I buy you dessert?”
Mario pinched Alex's cheek, seemingly finding it cute. Alex quickly nodded, overcome by the gentle gesture.
"Haha! It's cute. Let's all go together. There's so much I want to talk about. Emma, too, uh, and Escort too."
I was wondering if they were trying to kidnap me by trying to separate Kali, but that wasn't the case.
“And weren’t there any kids playing upstairs earlier? I’d feel bad for leaving you behind, so bring them all out. I’ll buy you something delicious.”
What the heck, really?
Isn't this his personality?
We followed the excited Mario to Koenig's dessert cafe.
On the way, Mario and Emma talked endlessly about Windsor Castle. At first glance, he seemed like someone who had come to see his siblings out of a longing for his childhood.
‘Ha, but it’s so awkward...’
I felt uncomfortable because he didn't act like the Mario I know.
Was he innocent when he was nineteen?
Did you become a swearer because you were so stressed out at home?
Well, Ryan curses a lot, too.
Their personalities are also similar in that they are both blunt.
“Come on, come on! Let’s sit down!”
We grabbed a large table and sat around it. There were a lot of people.
Mario flanking Alex and me.
Emma, Kali, Merchen, Jean's younger sister Melissa, and Joseph...
And as soon as we sat down, the waiter brought out dessert and tea.
Sweet cakes, macarons, and cookies.
The kids' eyes widened at the expensive snacks.
‘I didn’t even order and already...?’
Only I felt a moment of ominousness.
"Bunny! Here, eat the cake. Eat lots, and if there's anything else you want, just tell me."
“Oh, yes...”
Mario smiled affectionately and even handed me a fork.
The moment I accepted it with an uneasy heart.
“Cough!”
I turned my head quickly.
‘...Merchen?’
The Prince... the Prince... is suddenly vomiting blood.
Clang-!
The teacup he had just touched fell and shattered.
Spilled tea.
The moment I saw it.
'Ah!'
I could feel it instinctively.
'It's poison!'
I covered my mouth that was about to open and looked at Mario.
Mario, who was not surprised to see Merchen suddenly coughing up blood, just stared at him curiously, wondering what would happen.
"Brother!!!"
“Mr. Merchen!”
“Gyaaak!”
“Ugh! Phew...”
Everyone surrounded Merchen, who was so surprised that he fell down.
I quickly got up and pulled Alex's arm.
“Don’t come near him!”
“...Sister?”
I really didn't expect Merchen.
“Wow! Haha, hahaha...”
I just laughed.
Then everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at me like I was crazy.
This is, rather than laughing because it's funny...
It's so surprising and unexpected that I laugh because it's so absurd and amazing.
“Oh my, I never thought of that! That’s amazing!”
I looked back at Mario.
He looked puzzled by my reaction.
I grabbed Mario's shoulder and asked with a smiling face.
“Hey! How did you know?”
“You never told me about those kids, did you?”
“Is there a reason?”
I remember the conversation I had with Ryan.
He said that because he was worried about me missing Richard.
Ryan had never seen his half-brothers' faces and didn't know who they were, so I thought he would act solely on my judgment on the last day.
You gave me the handle of the knife.
How did I respond to Ryan that day?
“Actually, I don’t know yet... I’d like to meet the brothers from Windsor Castle sometime if I get the chance.”
He said so.
Based on the time before the return, except for the ninth Richard and the tenth Krista, the rest were in fact no different from the first through fourth eldest brothers.
It means that you have done quite a few bad things.
There's a lot I know, but if you add up what I don't know, there's even more.
But what bothers me is that they all had no choice but to follow the orders of their father and their older brothers.
At this point, I start to agonize.
If a criminal act is inevitably committed in a situation where 'disobedience means death', how should it be judged?
And, do I, who was lucky enough to be born with a blessing and rebelled against my family, dare to save them?
So, we created an opportunity and tried to meet everyone at least once.
I want to know if there is room for them to reform, and what they really think about their rotten family.
But in the meantime!
Out of the blue, my sixth brother, Mario, comes looking for me!
The reason could not be guessed.
Mario is nineteen this year.
He was six years my senior, and I was two when he left Windsor Castle.
In other words, I don't really know Mario at this point. So it's not like he's looking for me because he misses his half-sister.
'I have no idea why he came here!'
And, since I had no idea, I had to meet Mario and find out his intentions.
While we're at it, we can also find out what kind of person Mario is, so it's killing two birds with one stone.
Why are you so fearless in meeting the Wassenberg people?
What if this choice is wrong?
It doesn't matter if the choice I made is wrong. I have the blessing to erase the wrong answer right away.
I am a believer in the bold and straightforward method.
“Prince Mario!”
Emma welcomed Mario.
I asked him to tell Wolf, and Mario, who was looking for me, came straight to our lodging.
His hair and eyes are bright red, and he always wears an earring in one ear.
The somewhat rough appearance is no different from before the regression.
"Everyone's here. Emma, it's been a while. Are you Vania?"
“Oh, yes. Hello...”
I last saw Mario when I was two years old, so I should be a stranger to him.
"I know you're surprised, but thank you for inviting me. Actually, I heard that my fifth brother was released from prison... and I wanted to see him."
Ryan?
"I heard you were staying in Belzer, but when I came, it was closed to the public due to the Demonic Beasts subjugation period. I thought you might be here... I was right."
Mario looked at me and smiled affectionately.
At that moment, I realized.
'There's some intention behind it.'
Mario isn't that kind of person. He's not the kind of guy who would spend time with an incompetent older brother he's never met, who curses all the time, and who's so affectionate that he'd want to spend time with him.
'Ha, but you don't know what that 'intention' is?'
We haven't done anything yet. We haven't done anything that would get them stepped on or anything that would make them wary. Sad to say, we're still ants.
But why!
What is the purpose of coming here?
Why on earth did you want to see Ryan and your half-brothers, whom you've never even seen before! What's your plan?
“Did you eat breakfast? It’s still a bit early for lunch... Ah! Should I buy you dessert?”
Mario pinched Alex's cheek, seemingly finding it cute. Alex quickly nodded, overcome by the gentle gesture.
"Haha! It's cute. Let's all go together. There's so much I want to talk about. Emma, too, uh, and Escort too."
I was wondering if they were trying to kidnap me by trying to separate Kali, but that wasn't the case.
“And weren’t there any kids playing upstairs earlier? I’d feel bad for leaving you behind, so bring them all out. I’ll buy you something delicious.”
...Well, you know.
Isn't this his personality?
***
We followed the excited Mario to Koenig's dessert cafe.
On the way, Mario and Emma talked endlessly about Windsor Castle. At first glance, he seemed like someone who had come to see his siblings out of a longing for his childhood.
Ryan also mentioned that he was on a raid and couldn't meet up, which was a shame, and said he'd come visit again next time.
I felt uncomfortable because he didn't act like the Mario I know.
Was he innocent when he was nineteen?
Did you become a swearer because you were so stressed out at home?
Well, Ryan curses a lot, too.
Their personalities are also similar in that they are both blunt.
“Come on, come on! Let’s sit down!”
We grabbed a large table and sat around it. There were a lot of people.
Mario flanking Alex and me.
Emma, Kali, Merchen, Jean's younger sister Melissa, and Joseph...
And as soon as we sat down, the waiter brought out dessert and tea.
Sweet cakes, macarons, and cookies.
The kids' eyes widened at the expensive snacks.
‘I didn’t even order and already...?’
Only I felt a moment of ominousness.
"Bunny! Here, eat the cake. Eat lots, and if there's anything else you want, just tell me."
“Oh, yes...”
Mario smiled affectionately and even handed me a fork.
The moment I accepted it with an uneasy heart.
“Cough!”
I turned my head quickly.
‘...Merchen?’
The Prince... the Prince... is suddenly vomiting blood.
Clang-!
The teacup he had just touched fell and shattered.
Spilled tea.
The moment I saw it.
'Ah!'
I could feel it instinctively.
'It's poison!'
I covered my mouth that was about to open and looked at Mario.
Mario, who was not surprised to see Merchen suddenly coughing up blood, just stared at him curiously, wondering what would happen.
"Brother!!!"
“Mr. Merchen!”
“Gyaaak!”
“Ugh! Phew...”
Everyone surrounded Merchen, who was so surprised that he fell down.
I quickly got up and pulled Alex's arm.
“Don’t come near him!”
“...Sister?”
I really didn't expect Merchen.
“Wow! Haha, hahaha...”
I just laughed.
Then everyone opened their eyes wide and looked at me like I was crazy.
This is, rather than laughing because it's funny...
It's so surprising and unexpected that I laugh because it's so absurd and amazing.
“Oh my, I never thought of that! That’s amazing!”
I looked back at Mario.
He looked puzzled by my reaction.
I grabbed Mario's shoulder and asked with a smiling face.
“Hey! How did you know?”
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