Si......

　Si...........

""Sheila-chan!

　My people let out a barefaced scream.

　Sheila Singh Stark.
　My sister, in other words.
　That person is in the administrative area of the Adventurer's School.
　And if she's wearing the school's uniform, it's no wonder she's surprised.

''Why is Sheila-chan?''

What's going on at the military academy?

Oh. Yes. I quit the school.

　It's not so much that she quit, it's that she had to quit.
　Even though it was one individual's outburst, his sister's brainwashing was done on campus.
　It was reported to be the biggest scandal in the military school, and apparently it's difficult to teach regular classes anymore.

　The king also took a heavy hand and ordered the military academy to be monitored more closely and to review its educational curriculum.
　It seems that the military academies were originally promoted by the royal court.
　What was originally intended to educate future officers had somehow become a descendant of various institutions, and as a result, the checks on them had become loose.

　It was concluded that the reason why a researcher like Ravench was able to get a job was due to such a lax monitoring system.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.
　My siblings and I made some conditions, accepted the apology, and promised not to file a lawsuit against the Royal Court of Justice.

　But that didn't put an end to the case.

　What awaited Sheila was a long interrogation.
　Even though she was brainwashed, she is an important witness.
　She was placed under house arrest at the Justice Court and continued to explain about the seven years she met Ravench.

　At the same time, the aftereffects of the [Brainwashing] and the effects of Ravench's magical powers were carefully investigated and determined to be no more problematic than this.

''Then the interrogation is over.

Yes. Finally.....

　Showing no fatigue from the long interrogation, Sheila answered Cecil's question with a smile.

''So--. You mean you transferred to our school?''

Your brother suggested it.

'That's better. You'll be able to spend more time with your siblings.

Mmm-hmm.

　Sarasa nodded in agreement with her best friend's words.

　Sheila's transfer process was rather simple.
　I offered it to the school's headmaster and he allowed it with two replies.
　With the Kowloon Cup coming up, it's probably because it's very beneficial for the school to welcome an excellent student.

''Um......... Ladies and gentlemen, I'm a bit of a prude, but I'd like to thank you for your support.''

　Sheila bowed her head again.
　Her beautiful blonde hair swayed like a willow.

　Sarasa moves closer.
　She gently squeezes her sister's hand that she had attached in front of her.
　Sheila looks up.
　The elf girl was smiling, her eyes narrowing.

'I'm Sarasa Vargard. It's nice to meet you.'

Oh. Yes, I know. I know. Good job on beating up Fanbro. It was great.

I see. I guess we don't know each other that well, huh?

That's because I won the primary.

'Well..... The tall man is Mr. Rhodwan Ashart. The one with the red hair is Mr. Cecil Ribom (sic), right?

'What?　

Nice to meet you. Mr. Ribom.

　Phew.........

　I blurted out.
　I turned back with Rowan and giggled.
　Sarasa chuckled, "Oh my........

　Her own face turned red and she glared at the men.

''Well......... Did I do something rude?

'Oh, you know what, Sheila. In case you didn't know...


　I'm a woman....


　Pfft..... Hahahahahahahaha!

　I burst out laughing unbearably.
　Rowan, beside me, is also heaving and bending his body into a crouch.

'Don't laugh!　You men!

　Cecil lifted his eyes.

　Sheila, on the other hand, panicked.

''I'm sorry. I was very rude.''

'No, it's okay, Sheila. Well, well.... It happens all the time. I've been mistaken for an older brother, too, at first.

Well...!　But I think it's very cool, Mr. Ribom (sic).

　Hmmm.........

　Sheila, that's not a good follow-up to anything.

　Cecil scratched his red hair, unsure of what to do.
　She regained her composure and turned around.

'As for me, I'm fine with Cecil.

Are you sure?

You're going to be one of us. You'll be one of us. You don't have to be afraid of other people.

I'm a Rowan.

You can call me Sarasa, too.

　Everyone took Sheila's hand in theirs.
　And as usual, Cecil raised his voice.

'Good!　Good luck with your new party!

　Ooh!

　The voices of the young adventurer apprentices echoed through the forest.


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　After training in the dungeon, Sheila and I went home together.

　The place is a house not far from the school.
　I became an instructor and was given a house.
　By the way, it was King Amst who prepared the house for me.
　I told him that I wanted a place where I could spend a relaxing time with my sister, and he offered me a house in a quiet residential area near the school.

　I told him it was fine with me, but....

'Wow!　It's very spacious, brother.

　Unloading her bags, Sheila looked around at the living room, which stretched out beyond the door.

　A state-of-the-art fireplace and a sofa in a soothing color.
　There were a few pieces of furniture on the floor, but they were not flashy and stood quietly in the atmosphere of the room.
　The kitchen is large enough to host a party with friends.

　I went to the bedroom and found the two beds a little apart.
　The springs worked well and the comforter that was on them was down.

　The house was too luxurious for two boys and girls of twelve and eleven to live in.

'It kind of reminds me of the Stark family's house,'

　Come to think of it, the resemblance is striking.
　Some of the furnishings are very similar to those in the Stark household.
　I wonder if this is also the king's consideration.
　It's somewhat frightening at this point.

　Sheila and I naturally sat down on the couch.
　We are half overwhelmed by the size of the house.

　Then Sheila lolled her head towards me.
　She spoils me like a puppy.

'I never thought I'd ever get to live with my brother like this.

'Yeah..... Me too.

　If it's this big, I might as well call Luxol.
　He would never dream that his son would have a house and live with his sister.
　I can see the surprise on his face.

　The Kowloon Cup is coming up, and it's hard for us to go home now.
　But it's not difficult to call for Luxor.
　I wanted to show Sheila my father's face as soon as possible.

"Sheila, please show your father--

　I was about to speak to him when I heard him sleep.
　Gently, I turned my head to the side.
　Sheila was asleep with my shoulder as a pillow.

　The environment of the Adventurer's School.
　The friends I was meeting for the first time.

　The rare genius must have been nervous.

"Good night, Sheila.

　I gently touch Sheila's blonde hair.
　I close my eyelids as I bite down on its warmth.