Volume 4 Chapter 6 Sister, Troubled by Her Relationship with Her Brother Whose Blood Ties Are Severed
I, Cino Vetarinari, have a beloved brother.
However—there is something he does not know.
We share no blood relation.
A merchant, Sir Larc, arrives in the Demon Lord's country.
My brother guides him to the castle.
"I have a souvenir for Larc. I'll go get it."
With that, he leaves the reception room.
Meanwhile, I prepare tea for Sir Larc.
"Wow! This tea is amazing! Ms. Cino, you grew the leaves yourself, didn't you?"
He hits the truth right on the mark.
"Yes... I see. Sir Larc, you've awakened an appraisal ability, haven't you?"
"That's right. Ever since I started dealing with Mr. Zeke, I somehow developed a new skill."
My brother's divine power brings evolution to those bound to him.
For example, that reptile—no, the earth dragon Chippy—transformed into an SS-rank ancient dragon, Behemoth.
"Even if you call it a contract, I never performed any rituals."
"Perhaps because you formed a contract as a merchant with this country, it fell under the influence of his power."
"I see... Bringing wealth to those close to him. As expected of Sir Zeke."
"Hehe, right?"
Sir Larc understands my brother's worth. Unlike the common folk.
"This tea is truly exceptional!"
...He's holding something back.
That makes me even more curious.
"Um, Sir Larc."
"Yes?"
"Aren't you going to ask about our relationship? Me and my brother?"
Earlier, he nearly spoke the truth—the secret my brother remains unaware of.
Meaning, he knows.
"I thought it might be rude to pry into unnecessary matters."
As expected of someone my brother admires. A considerate merchant.
"Besides, I already have a general grasp of the situation."
"Because of your appraisal ability?"
"No. I can tell just by looking."
He takes a sip of tea and glances at me.
"I can see that Ms. Cino loves her brother. Both as family... and as a woman."
—Dangerous.
Sir Larc's insight is too sharp.
"You've had a tough time, haven't you? Mr. Zeke... well, he doesn't always notice the feelings directed at him."
"Yes! When it comes to love, his obliviousness is unmatched!"
"But that cluelessness is part of what makes him endearing, isn't it?"
"Yes! Exactly!"
Too dangerous.
This man sees through everything.
"Wait... can your appraisal skill even tell you something like that?"
"No, no, I don't need any skill to see it."
...This guy. He's good.
"But it's a difficult problem. For Mr. Zeke, you've been his sister for a long time. He won't suddenly start seeing you differently."
"Yes, that's right! Sir Larc, you understand perfectly!"
I should call him the Love Master.
As expected of someone who's already married—his wisdom is solid.
...Ah! That's it!
"Um, Sir Larc."
"Hmm?"
"Could you... advise me on various things in the future? I don't have anyone else to rely on..."
A faint smile crosses his lips.
"Sure, if you're fine with me."
"Really?! Thank you so much!"
And so, I gained the Love Master as my ally.
I'm one step ahead of that reptile.
I'm the one who will win my brother's heart!
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