Chapter 108 A Brief Moment Of Peace
"What do you mean I'm the Emperor's child...?"
"I don't know. I think it's just a baseless accusation... But with your background, it's not impossible to deny it completely."
I'm an illegitimate child born between my father and a mere maid.
But apparently, my father was given some strange medicine that made him unconscious... There's no one who can prove that I definitely carry his blood.
In the first place, I wonder if it was really possible for a mere maid to prepare such a powerful drug that could make my father, with his strong will, lose half of his consciousness...
"...Come to think of it, there was also a special dumpling prepared just for me at that time."
"Hmm... It was made with a strong liquor for Father... I was told not to let anyone else eat it."
Mr. Leol and Thea muttered to themselves, as if recalling their memories.
When I listened closely, it seemed that what Mr. Leol ate wasn't even a "sleeping pill," but rather a deadly poison that would normally be used for murder.
...And yet, it only made him unable to fight properly... Isn't that strange?
"If that's the case... It might be true that I'm not really Father's child..."
Even so, saying that I'm the Emperor's child is too far-fetched... It's more believable that they were trying to confuse Father and weaken his power.
As I was thinking this, my body was tightly embraced by Elder Brother.
Not through armor like when we reunited on the battlefield, but in a suffocating yet warm embrace.
"Don't worry about that! I told you, no matter what happens to Yumie, no matter whose blood you carry, you're still my little sister! I won't let the Empire take you!"
"Elder Brother... Yes, thank you."
I wasn't really worried about it, but still, it makes me happy to hear him say that.
As I snuggled my face against Elder Brother's chest and enjoyed his warmth with a spoiled expression, a quiet voice came from behind.
"That's the first time I've seen Yumie make that face... Hmm..."
I tilted my head, looking at Thea with a slightly pouting expression.
Well, Lisa did say, "You seem especially happy when you're with the young master."
But it's only natural, since we're family.
That said, it would be sad if Thea felt excluded because of that.
"Will Thea come too?"
"Huh?"
Thinking she might be envious, I reached out to Thea.
Not just Thea, but even Elder Brother was surprised, yet he welcomed Thea as she cautiously approached.
"Hehe, when we're all huddled together like this, it feels like Thea is part of the family too. I'm so happy!"
"Um... I guess... I'm happy... too?"
Leaning a bit awkwardly against Elder Brother, she looked at me and smiled softly.
It's a subtle change, but seeing her clearly happy smile made me respond with a smile of my own.
"...Father, are we expecting to have more siblings?"
"...Once this war is over and things settle down."
"Got it, I'll do my best."
I don't know what he thought while looking at Thea, but Elder Brother and Father made an outrageous promise.
Wait, are we getting more family?
Well, ever since my problems were sorted out, Father and Mother have become quite the loving couple again, so I was kind of hoping we might add to the family soon.
I'm starting to look forward to the future.
"Hey Carlot, don't steal someone else's daughter no matter how cute she is"
"If someone steals something, it'll be Yumie, not me. After all, my daughter is the cutest in the world."
"She's cute, but my Thea is just as cute!"
The fathers began to brag about their mysterious daughters.
I honestly feel embarrassed and want you to stop, but I don't think you'll listen, so I'll just leave it alone.
"So, Elder Brother, what are we going to do now?"
"Oh, I know you're asking me, but I've wiped out the Imperial forces here, so I think I'll be moving around for a while and destroying Imperial forces in other places."
Even this plain, which the Granbell Family was guarding, was located within the kingdom's territory.
In other words, they are allowing the Empire to invade.
From now on, it seems they want to keep at least a minimum of defense forces here while also sending rescue teams to other regions, in order to completely eliminate the imperial army from within the country.
"However, in order to do that, we don't have enough information, so I'd like to go to the royal capital once and ask Sigurt for guidance. Let's go together, Yumie."
"Okay! Got it!"
Monica should also be heading to the royal capital, and I'd like to see Sigurt and Rifine after a long time.
I hope they're not hurt or anything.
Sigurt tends to overwork himself right away... I'm worried that he might be building up fatigue.
"...If I see Sigurt, should I snuggle with him like before...?"
"Huh? Wait a minute, Yumie, what's that? I didn't hear about this!?"
"Didn't I mention it? I've spent the night together with Sigurt before."
"Whaaat!? That guy Sigurt!!"
With just a casual comment I made, Elder Brother started freaking out.
The sheer intensity of his reaction made Thea gasp and quickly hide behind me.
"When we get to the royal capital, I'll confront that guy..."
"Come on, Elder Brother, please don't get angry over that. I can snuggle with him as much as I want."
I scold him, exasperated at Elder Brother's overprotectiveness.
However, it seems it wasn't a calming subject for Elder Brother.
"You know, Yumie, you may not realize it, but the right to sleep with you is enough to cause a fight even if it happens just once, right? Don't take it too lightly."
"That's way too much. Only an elder brother or father would do that."
What are you talking about? I sighed. But it seems I'm the only one who thinks so.
One after another, people expressed their opposition.
"No, it's not just me and Neil who are dueling, it's almost all the members of the Granbell Knights. They're all beaten up so quickly that Yumie probably doesn't know about it."
"If it means I can sleep with Yumie, I'll be with anyone...!
Even though Thea was supposed to be watching the intensity of the battle between father and Mr. Leol, she is staring at father with great determination.
If anything, even Mr. Lygar looks like he wants to join in somehow... Huh?
After that, it took some time to calm Thea down, who really wanted to start a duel for the right to sleep beside him.
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