The older brother in my memory was a kind and quiet family member who was always with me.

He always took my withdrawn hand and read me interesting books...... I loved him like that.

 

However, everything went wrong after me and my brother's magic lineage was revealed.

Me with water magic, and my brother with healing magic.

 

The Argares family has been headed by people who have water magic for generations.

Of course, it was only a formality, and there were some owners who were not in the water system if you go back in time.

However, my father misunderstood the meaning and distorted it as "those who do not have a water system are not worthy of the Argares family" and hated my brother.

 

She didn't go against her father's stupid words, and her mother also treated her brother, who was a healing wizard, as if he were nothing, and the servants who saw their attitude were afraid to disobey him, so they abandoned their duties to his brother and stopped serving him.

I asked Belle to help my brother behind the scenes, but there was a limit to that, and in the end, my brother was led by my father to enroll in Luxvis.

 

"Miria,Yes・・Don't be.'

"You are the water wizard of the honorable House of Argares."

 

———Oh, these people are no good.

 

The moment I heard those words, in my mindFather・・・andmother・・・was gone, and the family's affection for my father and mother was completely gone.

It's just my child who didn't go along with my wishes...... How can I, a child, love people who give up on my brother so easily?

 

——— anyway, if these people don't listen to me, they'll give up on me like they did with my brother.

 

So, before that, I will give up on these people, and I will make this house a home for my brother to come back to.

I suppressed the anger that seemed to overflow and decided to put on a mask and endure.

 

"Father, I want to learn a lot for the Argares family."

 

He began by hiring a teacher to study hard and learn the manners of an aristocrat.

As a young child, I couldn't do anything about my brother, let alone my surroundings, so I tried my best.

…… Because of that, I've become the best at making jokes.

 

 

And it had been two years since his brother had been sent to Luxvis.

I received a letter from Mina's sister for the first time in a long time.

 

———

I was abusing your brother.

I could have taken my anger out on him when he didn't get his way, and left him with a scar that would last a lifetime.

I'm sorry I was asked to do it by you.

If you don't want me to come near you, I will.

———

 

What was written there was about what her brother was doing in Luxvis, and about what Mina's sister did to her brother.

I felt strong anger because I knew it wasn't a lie, but I couldn't do anything, so I decided to put that anger in my chest for the time being.

As for Sister Mina, after compiling the text of the sermon, I simply wrote "Please be prepared for the next time I see you" and sent it to her brother, who was heading to a new place, and sent words of encouragement to her brother who was heading to a new place instead.

 

I can't forgive Mina's sister.

 

But I've decided that I'll never get angry with him because it will make it easier for him if he gets angry at me.

Besides, it's easy for me to tell Mina not to see her brother, but that's definitely not a decision I can make.

In the first place, it is wrong for you to ask me about it instead of your brother himself, and whether or not Mina's sister will see her brother again in the future, it will be up to you and your brother to decide.

 

After that, I continued to exchange letters with Mina's sister in a clerical manner, and she gave me information about her brother...... I didn't feel like I was being left behind by my brother.

In fact, I was even glad that I was able to break free from the spell of this house.

 

●

 

Inukami and Usato were strange people.

The first time I recognized Usato-san was when the carriage he was given was stuck in a ditch in an alley.

While I was away from the carriage for a while, the carriage was pulled out of the ditch and beside me was a man who was chatting casually with a merchant.

Then they kindly let me ride in the carriage of the Calmherio, and I was surprised to find that they were more amazing than I had imagined.

 

A hero and a healing wizard who defeated the Demon King.

 

Even I, who had been restricted from information related to the Ringle Kingdom by my father, was able to meet a person who was aware of the information by chance, and it was a series of surprises that it was Usato-san who helped my brother.

According to Mina's sister, Usato-san has a tremendous amount of strength and a scary face, but at least she hasn't shown that side for the past two days.

My impression was that he was a gentle young man, so I decided to convince him that his sister's story contained a grudge against his brother.

 

"This is the Kingdom of Ringle."

 

It was the morning of two days after Inukami and Usato picked me up and drove me to the Ringle Kingdom in a carriage.

The carriage of Calmherio, carrying us, arrived at the kingdom of Lingle.

The Kingdom of Ringle is a large country with a city and living quarters surrounded by an outer wall to ward off demons. There was also a vast farmland, and as I approached the country, I saw many merchant carriages, so my first impression was that it was a prosperous country.

 

"What do you think? Miria, this country."

"It's a quiet country, and I can't believe that not long ago they were at war with the Demon King's army."

 

No matter how much his father restricts information related to his brother, he knows that until a few months ago, the Lingle Kingdom was at war with the Demon Lord's army.

However, to be honest, it is a story in a distant country, so it does not feel realistic.

 

"Ladies and gentlemen, you must be tired from the long journey, aren't you? You should get a good rest before leaving."

"Thank you so much."

 

After saying goodbye to the Knights of Calmherio who had been guarding us near the outer gate, Usato-san and Inukami-san turned to us.

If you look closely, you can see that the familiar Nea is in the form of a cute owl on her shoulder, and Ferm seems to be in Usato's body, although I don't know what the principle is.

 

"We've got to head to the castle...... Before that, you'll want to see Nak as soon as possible, so why don't you head to the rescue team first?"

"Eh, yo, are you sure?"

"You're an important family member to Nak, and that's for sure."

 

I can't say anything to the words of Usato-san and Inukami-san.

I don't know what to do, but I've been indebted to these people ever since I met them.

 

"Usato-kun, you can report to the castle after stopping by the rescue team, right?"

"Yes, I think we should take Nagi with us. …… I want to talk to her about it."

「…… That's right."

 

I can't pry, but I'm sure you're both busy.

I'm sorry to bother such people, but it's even more rude to ignore the kindness I received.

I'm going to return the favor someday, but for now, I'm going to spoil you.

 

"Speaking of which, how long are you guys going to stay in the Lingle Kingdom?"

 

As we walked along the cleared path, Inukami asked.

To be honest, I haven't decided how long I'm going to stay.

The idea of going to see my brother was like a sudden decision.

 

"I'm planning to stay for five or seven days, sometimes longer...... I am thinking about it. Belle, you're fine, aren't you?"

"Absolutely."

 

Well, if the servants who were divided in Samaria came, I would be obliged to go ....... But I'm sure I'll have enough time to reunite with my brother and talk to him, and I don't think it's a problem.

 

"———, young lady, please step down."

"Belle? What's going on?"

 

Suddenly, a bell stands in front of me.

Then, I can see some sand smoke rising from the side where I can see the castle town.

Oh, that's ...... Is something getting closer? You can also hear something like a heartless wild battle cry.

Belle and I are wary, while Usato and Inukami smile wryly as they look at the rising plumes.

 

"Oh, Mr. Belle, you don't have to be alarmed about that."

"It's something you're used to seeing in the Ringle Kingdom."

「…… Is that so?"

 

At the words of Usato and Inukami, who had noticed the sand smoke, Belle also relaxed her guard.

Then, the source of the sand smoke gets closer and closer, and the figure becomes clearer.

 

「「「「「Jaaaaa」」」」」aa

"Whew."

 

Running as fast as they could to raise the sand smoke were five large men with scruffy faces.

Men who look like bandits are approaching with a fierce roar, and they involuntarily leak their frightened voices.

Then, when the five of them noticed this figure, they stopped in their tracks.

 

"Isn't it a dog for Usato?! You're back!!"

"Oh, you're still the same."

"You've done something again! The rumors have reached all the way here!"

 

Acquaintance!?

Why is Mr. Usato talking so nonchalantly!?

Inukami isn't surprised at all, and I don't think this is the norm!

 

"As usual, there's no shortage of topics to talk about where you're going."

"This guy is the culprit of the incident."

"Seriously, I think it's possible."

"Hah, I can tell you."

"Hahaha"

 

Haha———ha

 

"Shall we start a ruckus right now? This Xiao Xiao Xiao Gong."

「「「「「「Ahh」」」」」」hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

Usato also said to the five people who packed in with a frightened face, "Oh?" I suddenly change my face and fight back.

As we are confused by the fact that he had been mild-mannered throughout the journey, he suddenly turned into a scary face just like Sister Mina said, and one of the scary people notices me and Belle.

 

"Who are those girls?"

「…… No, wait, maybe it's Nak's family or something?"

"Oh? If you look closely, it doesn't look like ......."

"Come to think of it, you have a sister, man."

"You've come a long way, you're young, but it's a big deal."

 

For the time being, I'm scared of their faces, but I know they're not bad people.

But I'm scared.

It's terribly scary.

Seeing me hide behind the bell in fear, Usato sighs and talks to the five of them.

 

"You guys will be scared, so don't rush in."

"Hmm? Oh...... Well, that's true."

"It's a tantrum to tell Usato the right thing, but it's not my intention to scare the kid."

"Keira and the dog have dulled my senses."

"It's not like the kid in the Ringle Kingdom."

"Scare me and make me a bad girl."

 

...... is so full of common sense that you can't imagine it from the looks of it.

On the other hand, when I was sorry that I had judged them by their appearance, Inukami spoke to the men.

 

"Is Nak at the training ground?"

"Oh, you were caught up in training with your sister."

"Isn't it about time we got into a fight?"

 

There were a lot of lines that bothered me, but my brother was in a place called the training ground.

A family meeting for the first time in a long time.

I was uncontrollably nervous about the reunion.

 

●

 

To be honest, the decision to go see my brother was largely impulsive.

I've been trying my best to be an adult and pretending to be myself, but I've always felt lonely.

Two years...... No, I haven't seen him for about three years, but he's still my only family.

Sometimes I worry that maybe I'm a hindrance to my brother now.

But even so, I came here because I wanted to see my brother who was working hard in his new home.

 

"This is the ...... of the rescue team."

 

After parting ways with Usato's colleagues, Belle and I were invited to a place called the Life Rescue Team in the Kingdom of Ringle.

There are two large buildings surrounded by trees.

And a square that seems to be a training ground that can be seen in the distance.

This is where your brother usually lives...... When I was deeply emotional, Mr. Usato, who looked around, turned to me.

 

"It looks like Nak is at the training ground right now."

「…… Your brother ...... here."

 

Have you been forgotten?

Am I glad I came here?

Aren't you bothered by it?

That's all I think about now.

 

"I don't think you're worried, do you?"

「…… Inukami-san ......"

 

Inukami-san calls out to me who is anxious.

 

"You didn't fight and get separated, did you? Then there's nothing to worry about."

「……」

"We just have to talk a lot about what we didn't get to see."

「…… Yes."

 

Somehow, I felt that there was something close between me and Inukami.

And there is also a decisive difference between my family relationship and Inukami's sole in a fundamental way.

 

「……」

"Usato-kun, why are you grinning at me?"

"No, I thought it was kind of dependable."

"I'm always a great senior who can be relied on!?"

 

Usato, who was approached by Inukami, smiled and turned to look forward.

 

"I think it's about time...... Whoa."

 

At the sound of Usato's voice, I looked ahead and saw a square surrounded by trees.

Where's your brother———、

 

"Little girl!!"

"Huh?"

 

His shoulders shake at the sudden voice.

Looking towards the voice, which was only a little lower than it had been in his memory——— he saw two shadows lying on the ground.

 

"Every time, every time!" Don't get me involved!!"

 

…… Eh, brother, sir?

He is lying face down on the ground, his eyes bloodshot, and he is also lying on the ground...... Like Ferm, he is yelling at a demon girl.

The girls also raise their voices in a way that provokes them without the slightest flinch.

 

"Oh! You don't understand my kindness that Nak is only helping out at the clinic, so his body can't help but become sluggish! Lies!? Don't be upwind of the rescue team!"

"You...... Xu Zhang...... Absolutely."

 

He is fighting dexterously while lying down, and his impression of the brother in my memory is too different to accept the scene in front of me.

But he's certainly my brother.

Because she is my sister, I can't help but understand it.

 

"This guy...... I ...... any grudge! I have no idea ......!!"

"Hey, Mr. Nak, have you forgotten that you gave me a false route and drove nearly three times as far?"

"......, when did that happen? I don't remember it at all."

"It was yesterday!!"

 

- The older brother is yelling at the demon girl with a sword curtain that he has never seen before.

I involuntarily turned to Usato, who was watching next to me.

 

"Oh, that...... Brother, is it?"

「…… Oh, it's your brother."

 

How can you look at me with such calm eyes?

That? Maybe this is the usual scene!?

Inukami-san is smiling wryly at the feeling of "Acha", and even Belle, who is always calm, is screaming!

What does this mean, Mr. Usato???