Ch.6060. Young Master, Could You Move a Little More to the Side?

“Are you alright, Selden?”

“…Yes, I’m fine.”

“What kind of alcohol was Father making you drink… Do you know how worried your sister was?”

“For someone so worried, you were making Father drink quite a lot, Sister.”

The now all-too-familiar conversation between just the two of us in the bath.

Across from me, Miriam Alphonse sits naked, covering her mouth as she bursts into giggles.

“If I didn’t make Father drink that much, we wouldn’t have enough time to spend together.”

“Haha… Is that so? But Brother Leonard barely drank yesterday, yet he’s nowhere to be seen in the bath?”

At that, Miriam Alphonse startles dramatically and responds.

“Oh my, how could I possibly bathe with him?”

“…Pardon? Brother Leonard isn’t allowed either?”

“Of course not. The only person who can bathe with me is you, Selden…”

With a suggestive gaze, Miriam Alphonse tries to move closer to me.

I raise my palm toward her and raise my voice.

“S-stop!! If you don’t maintain your distance, I’ll report this to Father.”

“Tsk, you’ve really changed. When you were little, you couldn’t tear yourself away from my chest.”

“Don’t lie. No matter how much of a scoundrel I was, I still knew right from wrong.”

Whether it’s the heat of the hot bath or something else, Miriam Alphonse fans herself with her palm, opening her eyes lazily.

“So you’re really not a scoundrel anymore?”

“Didn’t you see yesterday? I’m someone who received a gift from His Imperial Majesty himself.”

“I saw. Father couldn’t stop grinning about it the entire time he was drinking.”

“Father will finally acknowledge me now.”

I don’t know why Emperor Malius suddenly sent me a gift.

For saving the Etherian princess from an assassin?

For helping Princess Sirin in Evis territory?

Anyway, while the contents of the gift weren’t particularly extraordinary, the honor itself was tremendous.

You could tell just by seeing how dumbfounded Leonard was, who usually criticizes my every word.

When I showed a triumphant expression, Miriam Alphonse lowered her head in thought for a while before looking up again.

“Is there a reason you suddenly want Father’s acknowledgment?”

“A reason?”

“It’s strange. You’ve always lived your life without caring about Father’s approval.”

“…Ahem, I suppose I’ve just matured.”

“You’re not eyeing the heir position, are you?”

Miriam Alphonse’s tone turned quite serious.

Sensing this wasn’t the time for a joking response, I adjusted my posture while sitting in the bath.

“Do you really think I would covet the family heir position?”

“Well, you said you’ve matured and changed, but something feels off about it.”

Fair enough. While maturity varies from person to person and usually develops gradually with age, ‘Selden Alphonse’ changed overnight, so it’s natural to have doubts.

That’s probably why most people misunderstand and think I’ve been hiding my strength all this time while pretending to be a scoundrel.

“I have absolutely no intention of inheriting the family.”

“Why?”

“Even though I’m technically in exile, aren’t I already managing Rake territory? Do you know how troublesome that is already?”

“So you really matured suddenly?”

“Well, I’m not sure about that. But I’m of marriageable age now—I can’t keep acting like a scoundrel forever, can I?”

“They say when a person changes suddenly, it means they’re about to die…”

I smirk and wave my hand at Miriam Alphonse, who looks dejected.

“Don’t worry. I’m just trying to be a proper person now.”

“…If you really are eyeing the heir position, I’d like you to be honest with me anytime.”

“You want to help me?”

“Of course! Who else would look after you if not me?”

Since possessing this body, I’ve felt truly loved.

Of course, neither Luna’s nor Miriam Alphonse’s love feels normal, but it’s a blessing nonetheless.

At first, I couldn’t help but be suspicious of Miriam Alphonse’s behavior toward me.

The physical contact was so intense that I wondered if something had happened between her and ‘Selden Alphonse’ before I possessed his body, even considering they were family.

That’s why…

When I asked Riden Solis to gather information about the Alphonse family, I had my suspicions.

Could Miriam Alphonse and Selden Alphonse not be blood siblings?

Was she romantically in love with me?

However…

After reviewing the materials, I confirmed that Miriam Alphonse and I were indeed full siblings, sharing both parents.

How disappointing…

Honestly, when she acts this way only toward me among all siblings, it’s natural to be suspicious, isn’t it?

Well, I still don’t know the reason.

“Why would family need to shed each other’s blood?”

“…Right, that’s true.”

“But if someone provokes me unprovoked, I won’t just sit back. Even if they’re my siblings.”

“You’ve really changed. You used to tremble in fear at the mere mention of your brothers.”

“I was young then. Now I realize that some problems can’t be avoided by running away.”

“Our Selden has become so cool. Can I hug you?”

It seemed impossible to have a serious conversation with this woman to the end.

Miriam Alphonse was trying to approach me again the moment I let my guard down.

I shook my head firmly.

“Let’s hug after we’re dressed.”

“Why? I want to feel your skin.”

“I’ll tell Fath—”

“Alright!! I get it!”

She submerges her face up to her eyes in the water and blows bubbles.

“By the way, I thought you were busy. What brings you here again?”

“Leonard said he was coming along. I was worried he might bully you, so I came to check.”

“I see.”

“By the way, Luna, was it?”

My pupils dilated slightly at Miriam Alphonse’s sudden mention of ‘Luna.’

“Luna?”

“Yes, that maid who’s now part of the knight order.”

“Yes, you saw her before, didn’t you? But why are you suddenly asking about Luna?”

“I went out for some fresh air this morning to sober up, and that girl Luna was training.”

So Luna is diligently training too.

Since entering the mansion, I’ve been so focused on Lucien that I haven’t had a proper conversation with her.

“Is that so?”

“She was sweating profusely while training, and even as another woman, I thought she looked impressive.”

“Haha, I suppose anyone looks impressive when they’re focused on something.”

“So I was watching her train, completely absorbed, when Leonard started flirting with Luna.”

Does Leonard have a talent for digging his own grave?

Before, he showed interest in Seri Familia, and now he’s trying to conquer Luna too.

At this point, he seems to have a fetish for crazy women.

Even if left alone, Leonard seems determined to head toward disaster.

“Brother Leonard must be very lonely.”

“Oh my, why that expression? Are you jealous?”

“Why would I be jealous?”

“You took a liking to Luna and that’s why you brought her into the knight order.”

“I only admire her skills; I don’t think of her romantically.”

“Really? Last time I saw you, it seemed like you were quite concerned about Luna.”

Back then, I was just shocked because Miriam Alphonse suddenly started fondling Luna’s chest.

Just imagining the combination of two unpredictable crazy women makes me shudder.

“Haha!! You misunderstood.”

“Hmm, you said you don’t think of Luna romantically, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“Then I suppose it doesn’t matter.”

“What are you talking about?”

As I tilted my head in confusion, I sensed someone behind me.

I quickly turned around.

And there was Luna, entering the bath. She too looked extremely flustered upon seeing me.

“W-what is this all about…”

As I stammered in confusion, Miriam Alphonse raised her hand toward Luna and then turned her gaze to me.

“I told you earlier, she was sweating profusely while training, so I invited her to bathe together afterward.”

“…What?”

“Why? You said it doesn’t matter, right?”

See? It’s impossible to have a normal conversation with this woman.

I turned to look at Luna, who was covering herself with a towel, her face so red it looked like it might explode.

“Luna… my sister isn’t quite right in the head, so I hope you can understand.”

“W-well, it’s just sharing a bath together…”

Despite her casual words, Luna’s eyes were trembling.

Miriam Alphonse raised her hand again.

“What are you waiting for, Luna? Aren’t you coming in?”

“…I’ll join you.”

“Why are you covering yourself with a towel? Don’t tell me you’re insecure about your figure compared to mine?”

Miriam Alphonse covers her mouth with her hand and snickers mischievously.

And then…

*Flap!*

Luna Brillhart throws her towel high into the air and sinks into the bath.

With her face still flushed red, she glances at me and speaks.

“Young Master, could you move over a bit more?”