episode_0045

“ugh.”

I couldn’t achieve my goal.

“But, but I’m a sister too!”

“Still, you have to protect what you have to protect, it’s not like interfering with biological sisters without notice.”

Although I am mentally an adult, my body is still small, but kids who are 4 years older than me grab my shoulders from both sides and shake me.

‘Aaaah’

The bone shakes. dizzy.

Objectively, I don’t know what I look like right now, but my vision was shaking.

“Meriaan!”

Ugh, Maria, yes, you are the cutest thing in the world, but apart from that, you seem to be a bit stronger.

“I’m dizzy, sister… .”

I cried and acted like a child in a disgusting way.

“Uh, what should I do? I’m sorry my younger brother…!”

“Me, Marian, are you okay?!”

Fortunately, the shaking stopped. It was sad to see him lowering his eyebrows as if he had committed a great sin.

If you look at it now, it will happen again soon.

“Do it in moderation. Marian is not a toy.”

When I raised my head, I saw a girl smiling brightly.

Wow, if you look at it in bright light, it looks like you might think you can see glitter behind it.

“Cecil is out!”

“Why are you interfering?”

Cecilia and Ceria didn’t get along as well as I thought.

‘Why…?’

I don’t think it was like this at first…

I know there’s no way that even sisters can get along well.

“Marian, I just like Cecil more than my sister!”

“Foot.”

I looked to the side when I heard the sound of the wind escaping, and my eyes met Emilia, who was holding back her laughter.

her eyes.

‘You’re popular, young lady.’

I felt like saying that.

Of course, it would be fun to look at it objectively from the side.

The way the babies fight over me.

It’s not some kind of romantic comedy.

No matter how pretty the face was, I felt a little upset and turned my head away.

For some reason, they liked me so much. I think I saw somewhere that children want to monopolize their best friends… but it seems a bit harsh today.

Suddenly, I remember what a girl in my class from my previous life said.

‘ah. My sister uses my things as she wants and it’s really annoying! It’s the same with my younger brother. It’s so crazy!’

Is this… a little different?

* *

As time passed, Esteban became a young man in his 20s. As crown prince, many nobles always visited his palace.

“Your Majesty, a collateral noble of the dukedom has come to visit.”

“What’s going on?”

When an audience was granted, a fat man rolled in.

“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the former Viscount Palurum.”

Esteban’s expression hardened after hearing his explanation.

The plan is to assassinate the two princesses Maria Arjein and Marian Arjein.

“When my son becomes a duke, he will be loyal to you.”

As the Viscount retreated, Esteban’s aide spoke up.

“Not bad, all you have to do is hand over the royal secret poison. Even if you fail, you can just say it was stolen and there’s no way you’ll get caught. Also, please reduce the friction that may arise in continuing the succession… We can find out your weaknesses and leashes in many ways, so I’m sure… Your Highness…? ”

The aide was quick to notice. Esteban was in an unusual mood, so he kept his mouth shut.

Esteban sipped his wine glass and closed his eyes.

Even if there is no need to get married, supporting the next duke is definitely efficient.

There are plenty of poisons that leave no evidence behind.

It didn’t work for Cecilia… or did it work too late?

However.

Just thinking about that child coughing up blood and dying made my heart ache.

“Dismissed.”

“Yes…?”

“What was his name just now? See the opportunity and deal with it.”

“Your Majesty! I am a supporter of Your Majesty!”

“You don’t need at least one guy like that. Take care of it.”

Although the words were firm, the aide opened his mouth in disappointment.

“This is Viscount Maebaek Paturm. Although he is a collateral branch of the dukedom, his son is not outstanding either, so without His Highness’s help, even if he is lucky and succeeds, another collateral branch will take over…”

“Do I look so shabby that I need the support of a sidekick like that?”

The aide swallowed his saliva and lowered his head as Esteban fought for his life.

* * *

Seven years have passed, spending every day feeling like it was crashing.

I turned 13 years old.

“ugh. I don’t want to go.”

Maria whined.

It’s already been two years since Maria entered the academy.

Accordingly, my entire family moved to a mansion in the capital.

Maria also goes to school at the mansion instead of the dormitory, and although vacation will end soon, there is no reason for her to cling to me like this.

Well, the temperature in the room is comfortable, and Maria’s cheeks are soft, so it’s not uncomfortable.

“Merian, let’s go to Mariando Academy~”

“Um.”

Actually, I thought about that too…

To put it simply, an academy is a university. It is a microcosm of social life rather than simple study. There is no age limit, but students usually enroll between the ages of 16 and 20.

Even when Maria entered school, there was a lot of buzz about her being a genius… .

I’m 13 now… .

“Meriaan… no…?”

No, if you make that pitiful face… honestly, it’s not that I’m not interested…

I thought about the past days.

My 10th birthday party was a grand event. There was no assassination.

That was right after Cecilia came to our house.

‘Nazar. ‘I have something to ask.’

[Please speak.]

‘Is there anyone who could successfully assassinate me and my sister by poisoning them?’

[…That is impossible.]

‘As a possibility. What if dad neglects us and assumes things are worse than they are now.’

[Well… Even if we assume that Maria is a 7th class master, it may be possible if the people around her are bribed and targeted. However, the number of people who can create a poison that can poison the two of you is very limited.]

‘For example?’

[…The royal family and other dukes. But the rest of the duchy has no reason to do so. Because they are busy managing their own land and have no reason or time to invade other people’s land, if you really want to be specific, they are collateral nobles… . They are not capable of that.]

‘So, they are members of the royal family.’

[yes. The most likely one is the first prince, who already has a criminal record… .]

‘I have a criminal record… ?’

[Um… This is actually your personal information, but you have to tell the owner, right?]

‘A baby?! ‘Isn’t that the baby?!’

[The young lady’s master, shortened to the young lady’s master.]

no? Deck is not from the 21st century, so why shorten it?

[Well, enough of the jokes.]

‘You’re kidding, right…?’

[First Princess, Cecilia, is addicted. Your level is excellent and your mental power is high, so you’re okay right now, but you’re probably feeling pain.]

‘…Nazar thinks the first prince is the one who has the potential to poison me and my sister, right?’

[First of all, it is possible to use such poison, but considering its personality, there is a good possibility that it is just because I don’t like it.]

It’s already happened in the past, but just thinking about it makes me irritated.

Thinking of Cecilia made me smile for some reason.

Without hesitation, she took the bottle I held out to her as an antidote and drank it.

I’m glad you trust me, but don’t the children of this world know that they shouldn’t carelessly eat what others give them?

Well, that aside… in the end, Nazar was right.

He clearly said it was impossible, but since he was in the position of being assassinated in the original work, he was cautious…

It was really very quiet.

In the first place, when the employees see me, their eyes light up and they greet me… and I wave my hand accordingly.

‘Ouch! The lady waved!’

‘I’m jealous… Wow! ‘He waved at me too!’

This happened when I woke up early today and ran into the maids while taking a morning walk.

I was so touched that she barely received a greeting. It seems that nobles in this world don’t often receive greetings from maids, but they greeted me so warmly that I didn’t want to ignore them.

This isn’t wrong in the first place.

really…

What is buying…

“Meriaan, are you listening?”

Maria slowly opened her eyes.

What did you say?

“Huh? Huh?”

“Marian, let’s go together!”

Ah, is that the story?

If we were in different grades, we would hardly ever meet each other…?

Didn’t the new student recruitment period end in the first place?

“Isn’t admission coming soon?”

“That’s no problem!”

Maria said confidently.

“…Hmm. Well, is that so…?”

That night, Maria immediately brought the exam paper.

The only supervisor is her.

“Marian, no matter how much you are Marian, the grading will be strict!”

“Then what if I fail?”

“That can’t be possible! Marian is smarter than me!”

If it’s favoritism, it’s a huge favoritism…

Should I buff the youngest student council president?

I know that nobles who cannot attend the academy are implicitly looked down upon.

I guess I have to graduate anyway, so the sooner the better, right?

Suddenly, I ended up attending the academy.

* * *

“Lady. It’s time to wake up!”

It was a truly beautiful voice, but it didn’t make me feel that good.

Because my body is shaking along with the voice.

So I slowly open my eyes and see Emilia smiling prettily.

“Why are you like this…”

“Lady, today is the academy entrance ceremony, but you overslept yesterday too, right?!”

“Ah…”

I see…

My unemployed life… No, I’m 13 years old, and I’m not even unemployed, I’m just a kid!

And there are only a few businesses I am currently working on…

A sudden feeling of regret comes over me… Did I say I was going for no reason?

“Lady. Lady Maria is already ready!”

“…Okay.”

I couldn’t resist the weight of her back and lifted myself up.

The maids who naturally lead me out of my half-asleep state.

I closed my eyes again and surrendered.

How much longer did I sleep?

“Miss, I’m ready!”

In the mirror was the face of a girl so pretty that it was hard to believe she had just woken up.

Light pink eyes that remind me of spring flowers. The face is pretty but cute, to be precise, a little insignificant-looking because the breast fat is not lost. A neat dress with white frills and silver hair so shiny and shiny that it could be called princess hair with slightly waves at the ends.

“Um.”

It was polished from fingertips to toe, so even though it wasn’t a flashy outfit, it really sparkled.

If my 17-year-old sister is already showing off her sharp beauty, I feel something…

She’s pretty… but she definitely doesn’t feel like my older sister…

I wanted to look a little stronger… .

Well, if I have a few more years… . You never know.

“Lady, this way.”

When Emilia opened the carriage door, Maria was sitting in the seat.

“Marian~!”

If he stays still, he already gives off a cold vibe, but if you look at him like this, he’s really a lively and cute kid.

“Sister, I’m not running away…?”

Maria looked very excited and hugged me and didn’t let me go until we arrived at the academy.