87 – Looking around
A secret secret room.
A place where vassals gather.
Among them, Carter Inn Grace, who was seated at the head of the table, felt aggrieved.
“I am already the prospective head of the family, what more do I need to prove!?”
Evan’s older brother, Carter, expressed his resentment.
I heard Evan’s story recently, and he told me to prove myself as the head of the family.
Carter is already working in the Grace family business.
“I guess… “The elders seem to want swordsmanship skills and achievements as a knight.”
A vassal spits out with a sad face.
Carter felt like his stomach was going to explode.
In the old days, it functioned actively as a knightly family.
This wasn’t the case for the Grace family these days.
“I’m sure you heard it… “It is said that Master Evan killed two dragons and recently fought against barbarians in the north.”
The retainers look at each other and say what they have to say.
Carter frowned.
He couldn’t believe what they said.
“I heard you clearly. The maid’s son achieved such ridiculous feats. I was suspicious of my family’s informants. How on earth does a guy who couldn’t even get my sword a year ago catch a dragon? “The rumor must have been exaggerated!”
Carter remembers.
A year ago, right before Evan entered the academy.
Carter played with Evan in the name of helping him learn swordsmanship.
To prevent Evan from taking interest in the family’s wealth.
‘That Evan guy was truly dishonest.’
The Evan that Carter remembers is a weakling.
I couldn’t handle Carter’s sword even for a moment.
‘No matter how much a person changes and changes, one year is too short a time.’
Of course, the family’s informants couldn’t have said nonsense.
Evan must have killed a baby dragon and fought against the northern barbarians.
‘No matter what, you’re aiming for my position as the head of the family…’ ….’
Something that can never happen, something that should not happen.
Carter was disgusted with Evan.
‘I am the head of the Grace family!!’
If there was anyone who wanted to take his place, Carter would do his best to destroy it.
Carter shouted, banging the arm of his chair.
“I will personally test the maid’s son!”
“Master, even if that wasn’t the case, they say Master Evan was seen entering the annex this morning.”
Information that Evan came to Grace’s villa.
As soon as Carter heard, he narrowed his eyes.
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After coming to an unexpected realization, I decided to organize my past a little more.
Originally, I tried to let go of my emotions here and forget the past.
Maya cherishes her own past.
As a teacher, you can’t be worse than a student.
“Do you have any of your mother’s belongings?”
I returned to the annex and asked Charon.
“There is a room that the little lady used. Would you like to go?”
“Yes.”
After hearing my answer, Charon goes to the second floor.
I followed Charon.
“… ….”
The smell of old wood in the outbuilding makes my heart flutter.
To me, things are inevitably familiar.
I cherish the past, even though I decided to pass it by.
I feel uncomfortable.
-Sabu!
Maya held my hand.
A small hand that fits into my hand.
Maya’s presence gives strength.
Discomfort is diluted.
Maya feels that her inner self has become stronger.
A proud heart.
I squeezed Maya’s hand five times, opened it, and let go.
And then he stroked Maya’s head.
Squeak.
“This is the place.”
The room opened by Charon.
Small bedroom.
I arrived at my mother’s bedroom.
A place with a small dressing table and a bed.
When I was young, I would come here to see my mother if anything happened.
I carefully swept my fingers across the dressing table.
Caron has cleaned it, but there is no dust.
The smell of old furniture is just cozy.
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‘…… ‘It’s been a while.’
An uneasy feeling of resentment slowly building up in my heart.
Is it because of the painful memories of this place?
I remember my mother and I being ignored by our family members.
It doesn’t matter what happened to me.
I remember my mother apologizing to me.
“Master.”
Charon is holding a small cardboard box.
It is a box containing a diary and a mirror.
What my mother used.
I received the diary and looked through it.
「March 21, 908, Imperial Calendar.
On a warm day, I went for a walk in the backyard today. I don’t know when Evan was ready, but he was waiting for me in advance. Evan is proud.
I had tea time with Charon and Evan in the morning.
It was a fun time.
Hulyag.」
Chrrreuk
Most of the diary is bright content like this.
My mother wrote that the sun was bright today and she had a good time with me.
Even though the people in my family ignored my mother, there is no such information.
‘You tried to live brightly.’
Even though my mother actually suffered from being ignored by her parents.
My mother did not include any negative content in her diary.
Because my mother cherished every day.
The reason the diary contains only bright content is probably the mother’s wish to live a bright life.
I closed the diary and held it in my arms.
“Huh.”
My anger rose to the top of my throat.
The pain my mother must have felt.
I feel like it’s being transferred to me.
Close your eyes and swallow your anger.
After such pain, humans grow.
-…… Sir.
Maya grabs my collar and calls me carefully.
When she opens her eyes, she sees Maya’s worried expression.
A guy who always has a bright expression on his face.
This is happening because of me.
You have a good disciple.
Until now, the only family member I had was my mother…….
If it happens again, it might be Maya.
A warmth sprouts through the pain.
I came out of her mother’s room with Maya.
I decided to tell Charon and take the belongings with me.
I guess I can take care of my mother’s diary and hand mirror.
Now the heaviness in my heart is less.
I feel like I’m getting used to this place.
Is it because Maya is by her side?
‘Should I cherish my surroundings a little more?’
If you do it wrong, you might become dependent on someone else.
You can adjust it well.
Of course, I have no intention of changing my life of focusing on the sword.
Because the pursuit of the sword has continued steadily.
Just look around a little more.
-Buuut.
Maya burying her face in my side.
It is Maya’s own way of consolation.
When I walk, Maya moves with small steps.
It looks trivial and cute.
My angry heart is relieved.
“Now that I think about it, Master, we have a guest.”
Charon’s voice interrupts my thoughts.
I blinked.
How could a guest know that I would come?
“The guests probably didn’t know that you would come to the separate building. However, I dare say that they are fond of you.”
Charon bowed slightly and said.
These are people who have a crush on me.
Was there anyone like that left in the family?
“I understand.”
Questions still remain.
I decided to look around a bit, so let’s meet.
Charon led me to a small drawing room.
“So, we go sledding with reindeer.”
“Wow, I’ve only ridden a carriage. “It must be fun to sled in the snow, sister!”
A familiar voice heard from inside the living room.
As I crossed the threshold, I discovered unexpected people.
A woman with light blue hair sitting comfortably on the sofa.
Cynthia is wearing a neat dress and a cold expression.
Why did you come here?
…… Shouldn’t we help restore the rock barrier?
A question remains.
And, a silver-haired girl lying on Cynthia’s thighs.
My memory is vague.
Because I didn’t remember anything unless it was related to the sword.
Obviously… Was her name Juri?
She was my half-sister.
“You really know a lot!”
“…… “I just told you where I live.”
When did my younger sister and Cynthia become close?
Juri calls Cynthia her older sister.
Cynthia looks awkward.
I called Cynthia.
“Professor.”
Their attention is focused on me by my voice.
Cynthia’s face turns red.
Juri, with a round face, had a smile on her face.
“Ah! “It’s Evan!”
Juri in a one-piece dress comes down from Cynthia’s bridge and runs.
Juri spotted Maya and stopped.
Juri’s eyes widen.
“What is this cute kid, hello!”
-Boout?
Maya was burying her face in my side when she heard a sound and turned her head slightly to the side.
-Oh!
Maya finds Juri and falls out of my body.
Maya smiled brightly and bowed her waist.
-If you know Sabu, hello!
“Polite~ Hello! “I am Evan’s younger sister.”
-Maya is Master’s disciple!
Maya and Juri greet each other.
Now that I think about it, the images of the two are similar.
I also told Juri.
“…… “It’s been a while.”
“Yes! “Nice to meet you, brother.”
Juri accepted it with a big smile.
I said hello to Juri, but I’m not sure.
Juri remembers that she is my sister, but she has no memories with this guy.
I don’t have any bad feelings towards this silver-haired girl.
Juri was friendly to me.
How did I treat this guy?
‘Well, you can just treat it the way you are now.’
After thinking about it, I came to an appropriate conclusion.
There is no need to force yourself to deal with something that doesn’t give you an answer.
I gave her a nod to Juri and then glanced at Cynthia.
“Has the wall been successfully restored?”
“…… It’s still being restored. “I just had time because the big things were over.”
Cynthia spoke with her eyes turned to the side.
The wall work won’t end so quickly.
Well, she doesn’t care that she is like that.
“Are you here to interact with the Grace family?”
Cynthia nodded her head at my words.
I said.
“Then you should go to Bonbon.”
“To be exact, I came to see things related to Evan rather than Grace.”
“……… ?”
“Evan, you are the savior of the North.”
Cynthia said the last words while making eye contact with me.
I see.
So you came to the separate building where my mother’s grave is.
The water from the river of Slid was enough to repay the favor.
Cynthia’s heart is good.
I asked Charon.
“Charon, have you served her guests?”
“I didn’t do it, master.”
“Then bring out the car.”
“Yes.”
There is no way there is chicken breast salad here.
Any kind of tea would be fine.
Cynthia’s eyes widen slightly.
Are you surprised that I am serving tea?
After a while, Charon served black tea.
The black tea on the tea table is spitting out steam and not shrinking.
Maya is sitting next to me, and Cynthia is sitting just to my right.
Cynthia told me.
“Absorbing the river water of Slied… Is Evan okay? … “I think I should take a look.”
Cynthia’s face turned red and she mumbled.
Cynthia’s body temperature is so hot that it touches me.
“I feel fine.”
When I refused, Cynthia’s complexion turned dark and she died.
I know my body condition best.
Cynthia is doing this because she is worried about me.
‘…… Hmm.’
Should I accept her heart?
I decided to look around me more.
While thinking about it, I lifted her right arm.
A sign of permission.
Cynthia silently swallows her breath.
Cynthia put her trembling hand inside my right arm and then wrapped her arms around my right arm.
Cynthia’s refreshing body odor.
Cynthia’s voluptuous breasts are pressed against my right arm.
Cynthia’s soft body felt through a thin dress.
Female swordsmen don’t like their soft breasts, so they cut them off.
Cynthia didn’t do that.
“… ….”
She can feel Maya’s body on her side, and Cynthia’s soft body on her right arm.
I feel like my body is getting hot.
When will Cynthia’s inspection of my body end?
Cynthia’s magical power is not moving at all.
Juri opened her mouth slightly and muttered to herself.
“My brother…… “A lot of women.”