171 19. The New Brave and Princess Treasure ④ (2/2)

Come on. You're my sister, so don't look at me like that. Sisters don't get along so well together, do they?

I just wanted to catch a glimpse of the hero your sister has summoned. Am I interrupting?

Don't talk to me!　Look, I'm the one that Hélène is staring at now!

No, no. ......

Well, I'll forgive you for looking so cute like Elaine.

Really?　Thank you!

I don't know how you laugh ...... sisters can have such different personalities. .......

With that in mind, I turned my attention to Elaine, who was still glaring at me .

''Oh, by the way, you don't have a man with you today like you usually do?''

Walking with a man?

'What?　What are you talking about?　Are you the kind of sister who doesn't need to collect jewelry like you usually do?

Yeah. Kite is more important to me right now.

Then Hélène hugged me, pressing her breasts against mine.

Yeah, we'll talk about the softness of your arms against me later.

I looked at Hélène as I told her that.

She was still holding me, but she was looking at Leeds.

She's like a child who doesn't want her toys taken away.

''Oh, are you already so in love with her?　Even a jewel-crazed princess can change when faced with a brave man. Ah, or is it more of a queen's status than a jewel?

You're the man-crazed princess. What's wrong with you guys?

Man-crazy or some other disgusting nickname: .......

I mean, are the sisters all dishonorable nicknames, or is this country's royalty okay?

'Huh?　I think you must have mistaken me for someone else.　Bravehearted: ...... Your sister is terrible. I'm a princess of purity.　Ever since I was little, I've lived my life thinking only of being united with a brave man.

Yeah, even I can see it's an act.

I thought that as he acted sad and shook my hand.

It's a good thing that you're a brave man. ...... No, Lord Kite. It's definitely better to have me than this woman who only cares about jewelry and the queen's seat.

No, do you want the word?　That makes me even more suspicious of you.

I've only seen Elaine for about four days, so I don't know, but at least she's done more for her country than you have.

What are you talking about?　Kite is my ......

'What does Master Kite say about your sister?'

When Elaine tried to complain while taking my hand away from Leeds, Leeds fought back, covered up.

Come to think of it, what am I, Elaine's?

You've said before that you're a community of destiny, but I wonder how you feel about it in terms of Elaine?

I don't need to tell you that. Anyway, Kite is tired from just finishing her sword practice, so I'll leave it at that and you can go back to your room.

Oh, you're tired. I'm sorry about that. If you don't mind, I can heal you now?

Then Leeds held out his hand to me and asked me to come with him.

'No, I'd appreciate the invitation, but no thanks.

I didn't grab his hand and politely declined.

I know it's just a matter of time before I get in trouble with you anymore.

I see. ...... If you change your mind, you're welcome to come to my room anytime.

With that, Leeds quietly walked out of the training grounds .

'Huh ...... and you're going to Leeds' place?'

Elaine, who had been holding me since Leeds was gone, checked with me with a sigh .

'What?　I'm not going?

Not so trustworthy?　Well, it's only been four days, I guess.

Is that why you're not going because you're not comfortable with me?

It's not like that.

What - why are you making it sound like Leeds is better than Elaine?

Sure, she looks(¦) like Hélène, but I like Hélène better, you know?

Bullshit. Because Leeds is more affectionate and prettier than me with a bad personality, right?

Oh, you're getting a complex about Leeds' affability .

You're right, Elaine doesn't have that communication skill.

Be honest. You'd rather be in Leeds than me, wouldn't you?

No, it's not.

I don't think we need to worry about Elaine because she has some goodness in her: .......

'You're lying!　Absolutely false!　I would definitely choose Leeds over me!

'Haha ...... I'll give you an honest answer if you say that much.'

I was annoyed by the disgraceful way he had decided on something, so I turned my body around and faced Elaine.

'I've been in love with Elaine ever since I came into this world!　It was love at first sight to start with, so did you like him for his looks?　If you ask me, I can't deny it, but after watching Hélène for the past four days, I haven't changed this feeling. Now I can proudly say that I love Hélène, including her personality!

I took a breath here and resumed blurting out my feelings again .

'Sure, Elaine can be harsh with her words at times, but on the flip side, she's always coming out with her true feelings, right?　It's true that most people would probably prefer a girl with polite and kind words like Mr. Rees earlier . But I prefer Elaine's stern but bizzare words to those superficial ones!

How's that?　Are you happy now?

I finished, catching my last breath.

”Uh, uh, .......

Well, if you're in love with someone else, Hélène, you're in trouble. I'm sorry.

”Huh. ......

I hurriedly fled from the training grounds and didn't listen to Elaine's reply.

My mind wasn't strong enough to see Hélène's reaction.