Volume 1 Chapter 7 The Great Villain Of The World, Talking With His Brother
It's been a month since I started 'Beast Body Guidance.'
My plan to train in secret from my family fell apart on the first day.
It wasn't just Seirei who found out. Hakuyou and my mother also knew I was doing 'Beast Body Guidance.'
Because of that, my father and brother found out too.
"Well, trying new things is a good thing."
My father laughed heartily and forgave me.
"If there are no problems, you can continue."
"But Father, it's not right for the child of 'General Skybear' to mess with a Martial Arts Manual of unknown origin..."
It was my brother who opposed me.
But my father just smiled wryly and said,
"Tenhou couldn't learn 'ki' energy with normal methods. He probably bought the book out of desperation. You should understand that feeling."
"I get what you're saying, but..."
"If, as a result, Tenhou gains 'ki' energy, wouldn't that be great? And look at the two of them."
My father stroked his beard and looked at me.
More precisely, he looked at me and Seirei, who was snuggled up next to me.
"Tenhou-niisan, this food is delicious."
"Yeah."
"What kind of food do you like, Tenhou-niisan?"
"Everything the kitchen staff makes is delicious!"
"Y-yes, but... that's not what I meant..."
Seirei stopped locking herself in her room after starting 'Beast Body Guidance.'
She began to help mother outside the room.
She also started talking more actively with everyone in the Kou family and began to laugh a lot. She became a girl with a rich expression, fitting for her age.
I can't believe this Seirei will become the villain in 'History of the Swordmaster.'
Maybe... she took a different path. I want to believe that.
That's fine, but──
"Isn't that a lovely sight? They look like real siblings."
"...Yes, Father."
My father laughed heartily, while my older brother quietly stared at us.
It feels a bit embarrassing.
Since starting 'Beast Body Guidance,' Seirei has become really attached to me.
We do 'Beast Body Guidance' together in the morning and evening.
We both get our 'ki' energy checked by Hakuyou.
We read books together.
Now, Seirei even practices writing with me.
...Well, that's okay.
Anyway, I got closer to Seirei. That's enough for me.
Plus, thanks to 'Beast Body Guidance,' I was able to gain 'ki' energy.
When I compare my 'ki' energy with Hakuyou's, I can see that my own 'ki' is getting stronger little by little. I didn't expect to see results this quickly.
As expected from a Martial Arts Manual for the weak.
All that's left is to learn the ultimate escape skill, 'Four Divine Steps.'
If I do that, I should be able to survive even in a chaotic world...
"Tenhou-niisan, what's wrong?"
When I noticed, Seirei was looking at me with a worried expression.
"You look troubled."
"It's nothing."
"If you have any problems, please tell me. I want to help you, Tenhou-sama."
"Thank you. Just that feeling is enough for me."
"...Hmph."
I faintly heard my older brother snort.
When I looked, he was glaring at me from across the table.
"Is something wrong, brother?"
"It's nothing."
Saying that, my brother finished his meal and left the dining hall.
"Tenhou, you've been acting a bit strange lately, haven't you?"
That night, I was stopped in the hallway by Kairyou, my older brother.
"Starting training based on suspicious books... you never used to do that, did you?"
"That's true."
Before I regained my past life memories, I had no interest in martial arts.
I thought I could only become a small government official, so I only studied for that.
Suddenly, I started this weird training.
It's no wonder my brother is suspicious.
"I changed because Seirei came."
I clasped my hands and answered.
"I realized I had no sense of danger at all. So, for Seirei's sake, I thought I had to get serious."
"To set an example for Seirei, huh?"
"That's about it."
"But isn't it strange?"
"What do you mean?"
"Why would you buy a book on the guiding method at the market? And with the money you saved for years. Why did you have to go that far?"
"Well..."
I remember what I was like before I regained my memories.
Born into the general's family, but I didn't have 'ki' energy.
What Kou Tenhou was thinking back then was──
"I might have given up on myself until now."
"...What?"
"Brother and father never blamed me for not having 'ki' energy. But the people outside the house were different. They said, 'The eldest son of the Kou family is a swift horse. The second son is a useless horse.' Because of that, I half-gave up on myself."
But from now on, it will be a time of chaos.
Powerful leaders will rise among the northern tribes, and the southern new nations will develop greatly.
If history repeats itself, the country will be thrown into turmoil.
So──
"But I decided to fight against my fate. I will do my best for that."
"I understand your feelings, but... the books sold at the market are mostly suspicious. What would you have done if you got a fake?"
"I planned to keep buying until I found the real one. No matter how long it took. I would do everything I could and save money."
"...Were you that desperate?"
"For me, it was a matter of life or death."
"No, it can't be that serious, can it?"
"The future of the Kou family is at stake!"
"You don't have to take it so seriously, do you?!"
"I've sworn to fight against fate and protect Seirei. For that, I'll use any means necessary. Spending all my savings is nothing."
"R-Right..."
My older brother sighed.
"I'm sorry. I seem to have misunderstood."
"Misunderstood?"
"I thought you were trying to take over the family."
Saying that, my older brother looked down.
"I thought you were desperately trying to master 'ki' energy because you wanted to be the successor of 'General Skybear.' Please laugh at me. I never thought I was such a small person."
"...Brother."
"As soon as I heard you could use 'ki' energy, I became anxious. I worried that everyone would think Tenhou is more suitable to be the heir of the Kou family."
"I don't think that will happen."
"You just don't know yourself."
"Know myself?"
"You've always been good at observing others. I thought you were just reading their expressions, but that's not it. You really see Seirei well, think about what she wants, and open your heart to her. I couldn't do that."
My older brother sighed again.
"Do you know? I was scared to talk to Seirei."
"Scared...?"
"Seirei is the daughter of my father's best friend. If I do something careless and hurt her, I will make my father angry. I was scared of that. So, I tried to stay away from Seirei."
"I see..."
"But you opened Seirei's heart. That's why I felt jealous of you. It's really pathetic. Someone like me shouldn't be in the Kou family."
"That's not true!"
Cut it out.
What are you even talking about?
"Don't say that! You are absolutely necessary for me and Seirei!!"
"Wait, Tenhou?"
"You are the one who helps me and Seirei. Please stay by our side forever, brother!!"
If Kairyou existed in the world of 'History of Swordmaster,' Kou Tenhou and Ryuu Seirei's fate would have changed.
Brother is the heir of 'General Skybear.'
He must have been a strong character in the game.
Brother has a lot of pride. He has a strong sense of justice.
With someone like him, he could stop Kou Tenhou's rampage. Before Kou Tenhou becomes a great villain, he would have made him change his ways by force if needed.
Even Ryuu Seirei, who became a villain, could have been stopped by brother.
He could have advised her or gathered allies to pressure the king of Aika Country.
In the game, Kou Tenhou and Ryuu Seirei were powerful enough to destroy a nation.
My brother, who loves the country, would never leave us behind.
He must have stopped us before we could bring the country to ruin.
If that happened, we could have avoided the "Destruction ending" for both of us.
We might have faced confinement or exile, but we could have prevented execution.
In other words, my brother――Kairyou――is an important person in Aika Country.
Of course, I can't tell him about my reincarnation. He wouldn't believe me... and he might think I've gone crazy.
On the contrary, that could lead to the "Kou Tenhou Destruction ending."
"Brother, you should realize that you have the power to change history!!"
So, this is all I can say to him.
"Brother... no, Kairyou, you're such an important person that You can influence the future of Aika Country! If anything happens to you, the Kou family and Aika Country will head toward a future of destruction!? Why can't you understand that!!"
"W-What? Me!? A person who can influence the future!?"
"Yes!!"
I held my brother's hand.
It wasn't as big as our father's, but it was strong. A warrior's hand.
"Please use your power to protect us and the Kou family. Support Aika Country. Don't say you would be better off gone!!"
"...Tenhou. You care about me that much?"
"Please don't disappear. Never, ever die!"
The "Kou Tenhou Destruction ending" hasn't been completely avoided yet.
I might not be able to bring Seirei into the palace anymore, but the next king of Aika Country will probably favor a similar woman.
To be honest, that person likes women like Seirei.
If that happens, the country will be in chaos.
I need my older brother to support such a country.
Also, there's the future of the Kou family to think about.
In the game, there are no characters like Kou Eishin, Kou Kairyou, or Gyokushi. My father might retire in ten years. My mother isn't a warrior, so it makes sense she doesn't appear.
But it's strange that my older brother doesn't show up.
If there's ever a crisis that prevents my brother from appearing in the game, I absolutely have to avoid it.
To prevent the 'Aika Country Collapse Ending' or the 'Kou Tenhou Destruction Ending.'
"Please lend us your strength. So the Kou family can grab a happy future."
"Tenhou... you're thinking about the future of the Kou family too..."
"Crisis can come from anywhere."
"Ah, yeah. That's true."
"I can't stand a future without my brother."
"...I see."
"If I make a mistake, please correct me. If Seirei does something strange, please warn me. Only you can do that, brother."
"...Yeah."
"Do you understand?"
"Yeah... I understand. I get it."
My brother placed his hand on my shoulder and nodded.
"I understand your thoughts, Tenhou. I have nothing more to say."
"Thank you, brother."
"I also... need to live in a way that won't embarrass you..."
"Big brother?"
"No, it's nothing. Sorry for taking your time."
With that, big brother went back to his room.
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