Chapter 28: So theyre your friend after all (1/2)

Edited by Pantherocker

I wonder how long I was unconscious.

The first thing that entered my field of vision when I woke up was Karens face.

Morning.

Morning.

As soon as she realized I had woken up, Karen greeted me. I replied with the same word while feeling slightly confused. I mean, what kind of posture am I taking?

I tried to gather myself and the current situation when I sensed a soft feeling on the back of my head.

Whats that? I kept laying down and stretched my hand to the place that felt soft to finally realize that it was her thigh.

My head was on top of Karens lap.

Is this the so called lap-pillow? Having noticed my situation, I nonetheless remained touching Karens thigh and felt impressed. Who would have thought that the time when I would get to have a lap-pillow from my own sister would come? I kept on enjoying my head on her thigh while being moved.

How long are planning on touching my legs? Rather, if you woke up then get off already, my legs are feeling numb.

Karen looked down at me with her chilly eyes.

I wanted to enjoy the feeling a bit longer, but since things wouldnt turn out well if I made her angry, I decided to deplorably draw back.

How long was I sleeping?

Only a few minutes.

Few minutes, huh? Last time I was out for a few hours. I guess its all thanks to the new mental resistanceskill. I got my hands on something handy.

Well then, tell me now.

Karen broke the ice suddenly.

About what?

About that strange ability.

I finally understood what she was asking about. My skills.

Ah, that that was a magic trick.

Stop joking around. Theres no way you could defeat a dragon with a magic trick.

I know, right? Thats what I thought too.

Being pressed for an answer, I pondered about a good excuse. Honestly, I didnt think I could hide it anymore. Not after showing her the earlier fight.

well, I guess Ill have to speak honestly.

I judged that it was meaningless to keep bringing up excuses and decided to tell her the truth.

Karen, What Im about to tell you is all true. Listen to me well.

Okay.

Karen nodded at my words and I began explaining the truth behind my ability.

The fact that my class was summoned to another word, the fact that I was the only one left, what I had done before today; I talked about everything. Karen was startled after I showed her Rouga and some magic skills, though she still heard me out until the end.

Karen remained silent with her eyes closed after I finished my explanation.

This is kinda, unfair.

That was what she said in a gentle tone.

Unfair?

Its unfair for you alone to hold such a powerful ability.

Um, even if you say so

I want it too.

You mean, the skills?

Yes, you can do it right?

Um, youre making it seem so simple.

My skills are something I acquired after a long time with effort and from experience. If she didnt have the super growthskill like me, it would take her forever to make it to this point.

I will think about a way later.

Thanks.

Following my unclear reply, this time it was my turn to ask Karen.

Come to think of it, what were you doing in such a deserted place?

Karen made an unpleasant expression and avoided to look at me.

Was it something that she didnt want me to know?

I started holding doubts and pointed to the three girls unconscious on the ground near us.

Are those your friends?

Not at all.

Karen denied immediately.

Judging from her reaction, something mustve happened.

Karen, dont tell me youre gonna hide what happened here after making me talk about my secret.

I told Karen with a leering grin.

Although, no matter what I did, I didnt think she would talk as long as she didnt want to.

I get it.

Or maybe she would.

After that, I knew about the whole story of her getting teased. I knew about everything she went through, from the malicious harassment she kept receiving up to the fact that she was about to get her hair cut today.

I kept quiet until she was done, then opened my mouth.

I need to speak with those three for a while.

Theyve got some nerve to make a move on my little sister.

Lets make them regret what theyve done until now.

I walked towards the three unconscious girls.

Wait.

Karen seized my hand.

This is my problem. This time I will be the one to put an end to it. So dont do anything.

I fell into thought while standing in place and gazing at Karen, who had just refused my help.