Chapter 110 The Power Dynamics Of The Younger Sisters
"I'm sorry, it seems there was a misunderstanding in our communication. I truly appreciate your country's assistance."
"Well, since this visit wasn't planned with close communication, there's some fault on both sides. There's no need to worry."
With perfect knightly composure, Rifine is conversing with Doctor Seius.
Honestly, she's grown tremendously in the 3 months we couldn't see each other.
She's already a splendid princess.
While I was impressed like this, it seems Rifine finished talking with Doctor Seius and turned towards me... and then, she suddenly hugged me tightly.
While still wearing her armor.
"Yumie!! I've missed you!!"
"Gyaa!?"
This feels familiar, like when Elder Brother did it!?
Thinking that, I can only endure the impending pain.
The area of metal in her armor is smaller than Elder Brother's, so it's a bit better, but it still hurts a lot.
"I heard it wouldn't heal, but you've managed to walk properly now...!! Euphemia's medical technology is amazing; I must be sure to properly thank them once things settle down. That's right, there should be a national treasure called the 'Hero's Sword,' so would that be fine?"
"I really don't think that's a good idea!?"
Why is the national treasure for my treatment as thanks!?
Shouldn't it be considered more as thanks for this aid instead!?
"...? What are you talking about? Yumie is obviously much more important than a national treasure. I'm sure big brother will agree."
"Don't do this!!"
No good. I thought she'd grown up while I wasn't looking, but Rifine is still Rifine.
I'm glad about that, but I think she should learn a bit more common sense.
"There's no need to thank us. Yumie saved us, the people of Euphemia, who are far more important than national treasures. We just wanted to repay that debt, even if only a little, by helping her this time. Well, by coming to help, we were able to reunite with the rest of our lost friends, so our debt to her has only grown."
"Doctor, that's too much..."
It's true that I might have arranged things so that Ms. Lena and the others could escape... but that arrangement itself wouldn't have been possible without Ms. Lena and the others, and above all, I haven't done anything aside from that.
I just got caught and was rescued.
As for Mr. Leol and the others, it was completely by chance.
Really, I have nothing to do with it at all.
"Stop being humble. You accomplished something that no one from Euphemia could do, so hold your head up high."
"Uh, um... thank you...?"
I wasn't entirely convinced, but being told that much made it rude to deny it.
With that, seeing me give a somewhat vague reply, Rifine gently smiled.
"No matter where you go, Yumie remains Yumie... that's what makes Yumie, Yumie. And I still love that Yumie just as much."
"Huh...?"
Still holding me close, Rifine moved her face closer and pressed her lips against mine.
As I was surprised by the unexpected situation, Thea suddenly interrupted us as if to stop Rifine's bold action.
"What are you doing with Yumie... grr..."
"What do you mean? It's a kiss! Last time, it was Yumie who kissed me first, so this is just a return favor."
"Wha...!?"
Gasping, Thea turned to me with a look of shock on her face.
Well, yeah, that did happen.
It was just an emergency measure to get magical power.
"Yumie is going to be my sister, so this is fine, right?"
"No, I have no plans to do that. Yumie is always with me...!"
"If so, will you become a sister as well? It's not unusual for a Royal Family to have multiple wives, and with the friendship between Euphemia and Ortria... then you can officially become a family with Yumie too."
"...Yumie and family...?"
"Yes, we can live together forever."
"...always together..."
While Thea has a somewhat dazed expression, perhaps dreaming of a future where we become sisters, Rifine has a wicked grin on her face.
No, I did think of Rifine as a little sister, but I don't have any plans to become real sisters?
"Yumie... I'm going to ask you just in case. You haven't accepted anyone's proposal, have you?"
"No, I haven't!"
In response to my Elder Brother, who is genuinely worried, I clearly answer like that.
Recently, more people have been nice to me... and it's true that I was quite popular in Euphemia.
But, there's one important thing I must not forget.
"I'm still ten years old, you know? Getting married or anything like that is way too early."
Yes, to give a clear answer to something like a proposal, I'm way too young, no matter how you look at it.
Both me and the other person.
I'd like to wait until I've grown a bit more for that kind of thing.
"That's right! It's still too early for Yumie! About a hundred years too early!! Until then, Yumie is mine!!"
"Elder Brother, if a hundred years pass, I'll be dead."
Well, well, I shrug my shoulders, but I don't feel bad since I have no intention of distancing myself from Elder Brother.
While this is going on, it seems the power balance between Rifine and Thea has been decided.
Thea was proudly puffing out her chest.
"In other words, I have the right to snuggle up to Rifine... Yumie first...!"
"Wait, that's not right. Shouldn't you give that spot to your little sister!?"
No, I was completely wrong.
Not only the beastmen, but also the knights that Rifine had brought with them were watching the two of us with warm eyes, and then I called out to them.
"You two! I'll sleep with you as much as you want, so I'll be there soon! If you're late, I won't let you sleep with me!"
With that one word, the two of them immediately came running to me.
Yeah, being honest is a good thing.
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