I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

‘No way, that kid too… … .’

She rubbed her chin and hardened her eyes.

“I guess… … . I will have to go and see for myself.”

Episode 5

5. The incompetent child of the Spey One family (5)

“young master.”

“Um… … .”

“Brother, Lady Sophia has come to visit you. Wake up and get ready… … .”

Mirva let out a small sigh at the sight of Kayneth tossing and turning.

Then I gently woke him up by shaking his shoulder.

“… … .”

Kenneth, who has his eyes closed and shows no signs of waking up.

At that, Mirva cleared her throat a little, then raised her voice with all her might.

“young master-!”

“Ahh!? uh, what… … !”

Seeing Kayneth raise her upper body and look around, Mirva straightened her posture and said,

“Miss Sophia is waiting for you.”

“Cow, Sophie… … ah?”

Kaynes, whose eyes were half-closed, opened her eyes at the name Sophia and met Mirva’s.

“My, that Sophia I know… … Are you talking about you?”

“Yes, that’s right. Lady Sophia is waiting for you on the first floor.”

A little past 9 am.

After subduing the demons until dawn, Keynes, who returned to the annex, had to quickly wash his face at the news of Sophia’s sudden visit, and soon after tidying up his hair with Mirva’s help, he walked out into the hallway wearing a white shirt and jeans. started walking.

And a beautiful girl with white hair and blue eyes approaches from the other side.

Kayneth gulped as soon as he saw her.

‘Um, that woman is Sophia H Spayone? The main character in the novel… … .’

Kaynes always had no choice but to image Sofia in his head.

However, when a beautiful girl approaching him, who could even destroy that image, he had to put on a slightly embarrassed expression, and then hurriedly corrected his expression.

‘A woman who was called one of the most beautiful women in the Labadian Empire. Besides, he must have made a contract with the Spirit King… … .’

It was truly a fraud.

A person who is equally equipped with appearance, ability, and wealth.

When the woman he thought could not exist in reality approached right in front of him, Keynes closed his eyes and bowed his head.

“nice to see you. I’m Kenneth… … no see.”

“… … .”

Kenneth bowed his head in greeting.

On the other hand, Sophia stiffened as soon as she saw his face.

‘This child… … Are you really my brother?’

Sophia stood there blankly for a moment, then Kayneth raised his head and immediately reached out into the air.

“First, I will guide you to your room.”

“ah… … . okay.”

Mirva, who never thought she would come up to the second floor, started preparing refreshments and drinks as soon as Keynes and Sophia entered the first room.

* * *

I sat down on the sofa in the guest room, facing Sofia.

In the midst of the awkward atmosphere, Sofia brought up the topic first.

“Let me ask you a question first.”

“Yes, please.”

I readily nodded.

Then she seemed to hesitate for a moment, then carefully parted her lips.

“This may be a bit of a strange question, but maybe you too in the future… … .”

“yes?”

When she blurted out, I couldn’t help but panic.

Could it be that you think I’ve returned from the future? On what basis? The spirit king was watching my actions… … .

When I put on a puzzled expression for a moment, she stiffened her eyes as if she was sure of something.

“… … Whoa, I’ll be honest. I’m back from the future.”

“… … .”

What the hell am I supposed to answer? reveal the truth? Or should I say that I also regressed from the future?

As I broke into a cold sweat, Sophia started staring me in the eye.

“Lies don’t work on me.”

I guess so. The spirit king, who is said to be able to see through lies, will be with you.

However, it was not possible to reveal the 100% pure truth.

“surely… … I know what will happen in the future. That doesn’t mean I came back from the future like Lady Sophia. They only know the future through some kind of path. To prepare for that future, I plan to become independent from the Spey One family someday.”

Sophia’s eyes widened at my remark.

“You know that too? The secret of this Spey One family… … .”

“I don’t know if what I know is certain, but if it’s about ‘black magic’… … .”

Sophia was startled by my answer and looked around. Then he turned his gaze towards me.

“You’d better be careful with that word. At least, the second annex is not to my father’s interest… … .”

“Yes, I will be careful in the future. However, as the young lady said, the second annex is out of the main building’s interest. It means that there are no restrictions on my activities. than that… … Would it be all right if I asked you a question?”

“… … It doesn’t matter, do you intend to keep calling me ‘Lady Sophia’?”

Was it a little annoying to call you like someone else?

I closed my eyes with a small smile.

“Listening to the conversations of the maids, the main building seemed to deny my existence, so I spoke as carefully as possible… … . I apologize if I offended you.”

“… … .”

Sophia hardened her complexion at my answer.

“More than that, what I know about the future… … How the hell did you know?”

Despite my knowledge of her network, I asked natural questions to avoid suspicion as much as possible.

“… … I also have some kind of route to get information.”

Sophia replies as if she can’t answer.

I didn’t ask deeply, and nodded my head slightly.

“okay.”

After the room was quiet for a while, a knock was heard.

smart smart

“come in.”

With my permission, Mirva entered the room and set refreshments and drinks on the table.

Then, Mirva gave me a meaningful look. It was as if he was signing something.

Surely, it doesn’t mean to look good to Sophia, right?

Anyway, after meeting my eyes, she immediately lowered her head and left the room.

rattle.

As soon as Mirva left the room, Sofia’s words opened again.

“Then, can you tell us about your plans for the future? If you know about the future, haven’t you envisioned something? If I had gone out of the city and subdued the Witchbeasts… … .”

“… … You knew that part.”

Then you would also know that I use magic.

Sophia nodded with a calm expression, and I sighed and raised the teacup.

“First of all, I plan to enter the academy. Because I can’t do anything with my current ability. Also, I plan to secure funds so that I can become independent.”

“how?”

“… … I’d say it’s mostly through the mercenary guild’s request. What do you think Lady Sophia will do next?”

“I plan to intensively train swordsmanship. and… … .”

As she swallowed her words behind her back, I nodded once in my heart.

What Sophia wants is revenge.

The process must have been quite difficult, but I mentally cheered her on, took a sip of the tea, and set the cup down on the table.

daughter.

“Right now, everything we can do is limited.”

“… … That’s right.”

Sophia smiled bitterly and nodded her head.

I have no choice but to accept that. What the hell can I do at my age?

“however… … Can I call you ‘sister’ from now on? Still, I think it would be a bit strange to call her ‘Young-ae’ when she’s family.”

I shuddered at her remarks.

It was a shame because he had memories of his previous life, otherwise his eyes would have been slightly reddened.

For the first time in this life, we can call ourselves family… … A presence that might not have appeared.

But it must be difficult to trust her gently now.

“… … If it’s not rude, I’ll call you that from now on.”

“Sure.”

Sophia also remembered her past life, so she must know that no one can be trusted in the main building.

Even if it’s a blood-related family.

However, the conversation just now made me feel like a thin thread was connected between me and Sophia.

I closed my eyes for a moment, hoping that one day that thread would become a strong chain.

“Then, I’d like to give you something as a gift to commemorate becoming your older sister… … . Do you want anything?”

“Nothing… … .”

As I was about to answer no, something round flashed in my head.

“… … Could I get the funds if possible?”

“funds?”

When Sophia tilted her head, I nodded.

“Where are you going to use it… … .”

“I am thinking of purchasing the magic tools and scrolls needed to subdue the demons. Subjugating monsters and clearing dungeons would be the easiest way to obtain the funds needed for independence.”

Originally, there was a plan to establish a trading company, but after securing sufficient initial capital, the company planned to hire reliable experts to develop it.

Right now, I don’t have the ability and capital to set up a trading company, so I’ll have to put that plan aside for a while.

“Hmm… … . Okay, then I’ll give it to you when you come back the day after tomorrow.”

“The day after tomorrow… … Are you planning to visit the annex again?”

At my question, she tilted her head as she took a sip of tea.

“Can’t you?”

“Oh, no.”

I waved my hand with an awkward smile.

You must do as you please, sir.

The moment I revealed that I knew the future, the contents of the original work must have already been twisted. Of course, he wouldn’t have touched the important episodes.

In the original work, the character of Keynes was only frequently mentioned in the first half, and from the middle to the latter half, he was an ambiguous existence even to be seen as a supporting character.

‘Securing funds is the priority now.’

After spending time with Sophia, I talked about my life in an ambiguous way.

“The maids are also taking good care of me so that I don’t feel uncomfortable.”

“… … I see.”

“I was just talking about myself. My sister… … .”

I decided to use the title ‘Sister’ rather than ‘Sister’, and she readily agreed, as if she also considered my position.

And just as I was about to ask a question, she raised her right hand to stop me from asking.

“Anyway, I have to stop here for today. Because it’s time to go back… … .”

Seeing her get up from her seat, I smiled awkwardly and nodded my head.

Sophia’s barrage of questions forced me to continue my story, and I was left with little information about her.

“Then, I’ll visit you again the day after tomorrow.”

“Yes, please go in carefully.”

After escorting her to the front door, I let out a deep sigh as soon as I turned my head.

“Whoa… … .”

“You worked hard.”

Mirva approached me and hugged me gently.

The maids also complimented me with small applause, and I took a rest in the bedroom after dinner and bathing while being petted by them.

Certainly, the bedroom is the place where the mind is most at peace.

fluff.

Falling on the bed, I smiled and burst out laughing.

“… … I never thought there would be a new funding line like this. Well, with my current abilities, I wouldn’t have been able to attack the bandits’ living quarters. If you’re lucky, you’re lucky.”

The stage of the 3rd circle was by no means a light position.

However, the leader of Sanchae basically used the swordsmanship of a high-level to top-level expert, and the officers are also said to be learning fairly excellent martial arts and magic.

It must be a very dangerous action for a third circle mage to charge alone against such monsters.

No, it would be safe to say that it was suicide.

‘Do I have to cook at least the 4th circle to harvest wild vegetables?’