CH 7

Since I was seven years old, I have spent the last four years of my life preparing and gathering information.

I was diligently creating paper and cutting out dolls. I memorised what my private tutor says while I watched the magic of my father and brothers through shikigami. I exercised outside. When I had the chance to, I would go to the library to read books and scrolls; learn history and other languages.

If I think about it, I have done nothing but prepare ever since I have come here.

Nevertheless, I have been changing steadily. I have grown taller and put on weight. My teeth have been replaced too.

It was almost time for action.

Incidentally, there have been changes to the people around me.

In particular, Gurai.

To be precise, when it comes to what had exactly changed……

First of all, since I displayed the spell, my personal belongings are no longer hidden.

To be honest, it seemed very frightened while he spoke assertively to me. Thanks to this, my life here has become even more pleasant.

However, he vented his anger on the servants instead.

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But he didn’t go against older servants or those with a good physique or those close to his father and his mother. His target became――――,

[Hey, slave! Do you know what you did! You’ve soiled my clothes!]

[I-I am sorry, Gurai-sama.]

A servant that was younger or a girl……Yes, a person like Aoife.

This guy is really……going too far.

To what extent will you go? Your determination that is, older brother.

[It seems that you don’t understand your position because father and mother are kind. You’re the possession of this house! You’re in a position where you can’t complain about it even if you get killed!]

[Yes……I’m sorry……]

[Humph, I hope you don’t think crying is a good idea.]

Then, Gurai put his hand on Aoife’s shoulder.

[Well, I have no intention to criticise you that much either. If you understand, then that’s great……Ah yes, come to my room tonight. I’ll educate you about your identity as a servant very, very well.]

Aoife drooped her head down and shrank in on herself.

Wow, he became a perverted brat at last. Come to think of it, this guy is already fourteen…….

I mean, hey, don’t gnaw your teeth. I can’t even look at you anymore, brother.

[You’ve been so noisy in the hallway in the morning, Brother Gurai]

I couldn’t bear it and butted in.

Sure enough, my brother glared at me.

[Ah? What the hell, Seika……None of your business. Stay out of this!]

[I have something I need Aoife for. If you’re going to lecture her, do it quickly.]

[What’s with the……way you speak!]

With a shout of abuse, Gurai raised his fist.

I caught the fist that was about to come to my cheek――――in the palm of my hand.

We were in a deadlock just like that.

[……Tsk!]

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Eventually, Gurai pulled his arm back forcefully.

[Remember that, you’re a failure!]

My older brother walked away just like that.

And then I sighed.

Although I put a lot of force into it, I wonder if it hurt? But how can you lose to an eleven-year-old in brute strength…….

Even though I’m optimizing the flow of ki,1 my physique should be appropriate for my age.

[Ah, thank you. Seika-kun]

With that said, approached me.

Well, but it’s not like I understand how Gurai thinks.

I don’t know how to say in particular but……You know, the chest.

She’s one year older than me, so she should be twelve or thirteen but I wonder what’s going on. Perhaps, it’s an ethnic trait in this world? But from what I’ve seen from the maids in the mansion, that’s not necessarily the case……

No, let’s not go any further.

[No, not all. Don’t mention it. That’s right, Aoife, to tell the truth, I have a favour to ask.]

[I-I’m sorry! Come with me for a moment.]

Aoife led me by the hand and started running.

What?

Gurai is well……being himself, as usual. The way he speaks reminds me of a cute and rude school bully, which probably annoys the hell out of anyone. Meanwhile, Seika is being the old dude and judging Gurai for his ambiguous words and lines that really seem to be a tsundere trying to hook up with Aoife. (･ω<)☆

Footnotes

気 (ki) or also known as chi or qi, is believed to the life force forming any living thing.