Volume 2 Chapter 36 The Great Villain Of The World, Returns To His Family Ii
I returned to the Kou family with Seirei and Hakuyou.
At home, my mother Gyokushi was waiting for us.
She looked healthy.
Maybe it was because she had been receiving treatment from Shuu-sensei before we left on our journey.
Her complexion was good. I heard she hadn't had a fever recently.
On the table of the Kou family, my mother's homemade dishes were laid out.
Seirei shyly said, "I also... helped a little."
Watching her, I felt that Seirei seemed a bit different.
She looked more mature than before.
Her outfit was the same as always. However, she wore it more neatly.
The hair accessory decorating her silver hair was the 'Setsuenka (Snow's Edge Flower)' that I had given her before.
Maybe she changed the way she styled her hair, as her neck was more exposed than usual. That might be why she looks more grown-up.
Normally, Seirei would sit close to me during meals, but that wasn't the case anymore. There was a small gap between our chairs.
Of course, Seirei didn't take any of my food or try to feed me.
I guess Seirei has grown up.
...Yeah. That's... a really good thing.
I want Seirei to live peacefully like this,
in a happy life far from any 'destruction ending.'
Thinking about that, I finished my meal──
and then decided to talk with Seirei in my room.
"Seirei, how have you been spending your time while I was away?"
"Well... I've been training every day with Touri-san on the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique'."
Seirei is sitting in a chair, looking at me.
She really has a calm... mature vibe about her.
"And... I was also called by Yuuri-sama to learn about social etiquette."
"Yuuri-sama is the daughter of His Royal Highness the King's younger brother, right?"
"Yes. She also taught me about manners and the general knowledge expected of a noble daughter."
"I see..."
I nodded.
"That's why you look more mature, Seirei."
"Do I really look more mature?"
"Yeah. You seem calmer than before."
"...I'm happy to hear you say that, big brother."
Seirei looked down shyly.
If Seirei keeps growing like this... she will become a different type of beauty than in the game.
Not just a beauty that brings a nation to ruin, but a stunning beauty that everyone notices.
Even now, Seirei shows hints of that.
"You've grown, Seirei."
"...I'm happy."
Seirei's cheeks turned red as she smiled.
"I've always shown you my childish side, big brother. But... from now on, I'll work hard so that doesn't happen anymore. I want to support you as an adult woman."
"I see."
"Being treated as an adult woman by my brother... is my dream."
"...Maybe I should rethink my thoughts too."
Seirei is growing up.
I can't keep treating her like a child forever.
Surely, Seirei is starting to walk in a different direction from the 'ruin end.'
And it's her own will.
I should respect Seirei's will like that.
"Seirei is trying to become an adult. She won't stay a child forever."
"...Brother."
"So, I've decided to decline Shuu-sensei's request."
"Shuu-sensei's request, huh?"
"That's right."
"Um... Brother, what kind of request is it?"
"Huh? Actually, Shuu-sensei asked if the 4 of us, including Seirei, could do the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.' You know, as close to a natural state as possible. All 4 of us at the same time."
I started to explain.
The 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' has a secret method that requires 4 people.
The 4 of them represent the 4 directions: east, west, south, and north, becoming the embodiment of heaven and earth.
It's desirable to perform it in as natural a state as possible.
Participants should avoid wearing clothes as much as they can.
In that state, each person stands in the corners of the room, facing away from each other, and closes their eyes to perform the guidance.
"Shuu-sensei said, 'Definitely have Seirei-kun join too.' But I've decided to decline."
"......"
"Seirei is growing up. She's aiming to be an adult woman, you know. No matter how much we're family, it's impossible to do guidance together without clothes. It can't be helped."
"........."
"Shuu-sensei said that even in groups of 3, it can be effective. She mentioned that having 4 people is even better, so Seirei shouldn't worry if I refuse... Wait, huh? Seirei? What's wrong?"
"........."
Seirei silently stands up from her chair.
Then, she takes off her 'Setsuenka (Snow's Edge Flower)' hair accessory and places it on the desk.
Slowly turning around, Seirei says──
"Meow!!"
"...Seirei!?"
"Meow meow. Meow Meow!"
"Seirei!? Why are you suddenly rolling on the floor?"
"Meow! Meow Meow!!"
"Huh? Why did you suddenly start the 'Beast Body Guidance' in 'form of the cat'? Come on, Seirei, if you roll around on the floor, your clothes will get messed up! You just fixed your hair so nicely... Why? Weren't you aiming to be an adult woman?"
"Meow! *Knead knead...* Myaaah!!"
"Don't pull on my sleeves! I get it. We'll do 'Beast Body Guidance' together."
"Meow Meow!"
So, I ended up doing 'Beast Body Guidance' with Seirei after a long time.
We kept going until Seirei was satisfied.
After that, turning her back to me and wiping her sweat, Seirei said,
"...I will join too."
"Eh?"
"Me too, brother! I want to join the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' secret training with you guys!"
"...You don't have to push yourself, Seirei."
"I'm not!"
"What about aiming to be a grown woman?"
"Yuuri-sama said, 'A grown woman always keeps her reason and stays calm.' To keep my reason, I need to participate in the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' secret training. That's right!"
"...Okay, I understand."
"More importantly, brother."
"Yeah?"
"Could you tell me stories from your journey to help me keep my reason?"
"Stories from the journey to keep your reason?"
"A grown woman always keeps her reason. And you said you would treat me as a grown woman. So, brother... could you help me keep my reason?"
"...Um."
"Please."
So, I ended up telling Seirei about the things that happened during our journey.
Of course, I only shared information that could be made public.
Things like the 'Four Fiends' techniques and the 'secret book of chaos' are secrets.
Seirei seemed really interested in hearing about Kaine and Nona.
When I said I wanted her to be friends with them, Seirei nodded eagerly.
As we talked, the night grew late──
Seirei started to doze off before I knew it──
And I, probably from the fatigue of the journey, began to feel sleepy──
We ended up sleeping together as siblings for the first time in a while.
Please bookmark this series and rate ☆☆☆☆☆ on here!
Donate me
Support Me with USDC
(ERC20)
Support Me with XLM
(Stellar Lumens)