The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter
Chapter 350: Side Story — Brother and Sister (2)

“There’s a lot that’s different from before. Were you trying to make some changes?” Eve Ropenheim asked as she examined various parts of my body.

Of course.

Even though I was inhabiting Isaac’s body, I still had a tendency to act according to the habits from my past life.

The only family member who loved me unconditionally wouldn’t have failed to sense something off about me.

“I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it. Well, it’s been a while since we last saw each other. It wouldn’t be strange if there have been some changes.”

“Yeah… that’s true.”

I glossed over it.

In the awkward atmosphere, I read Eve’s psychology. She suspected that I might be hiding something.

However, her guilt over having once abandoned Isaac overshadowed her doubts.

I was sorry, but I couldn’t reveal the secret that I had transmigrated into this body.

I still don’t know how to deal with this…

The only thing I could do was be a good little brother.

“Oh. Sis, want to go watch a play?”

When I changed the subject, Eve smiled brightly and nodded.

Since we had bought tickets and planned accordingly, we arrived at the theater just in time for the play.

We sat side by side in the front row and watched a play called “Artè, the Frost Knight”.

It was an epic about a fictional character named Artè, a classic coming-of-age story that was quite interesting. The stage effects using ice mana were excellent and immersive.

Eve seemed to relax and leaned on my shoulder as she watched the play.

While sharing some snacks, I glanced at Eve. She watched the play with a blank expression, seemingly unimpressed.

But when Eve looked at me, she smiled brightly, as if she enjoyed looking at me more.

“Do you remember? When we were little, we didn’t have money for tickets, so we secretly watched plays like that from afar.”

“Really?”

“You said back then that you’d become a knight to protect me. It was so cute that I hugged you tightly.”

“Did I? I don’t remember…”

“Yeah. So I said I’d protect you too. That was such a happy time.”

That was a lie.

When Eve started talking, I read her psychology and realized it.

But that lie quickly became the truth for her.

More precisely, she immediately believed the fabricated story she had just told.

It seemed that once a story formed in her mind, it became the truth for her.

“You were so pure.”

“If I had known Isaac was so strong, I would have asked you to protect me forever. Then we could have lived together every day…”

“Sorry. I didn’t know I would turn out like this either.”

“No… I didn’t say it to get an apology. I’m the one who should be sorry.”

I had no intention of saying anything about Eve’s fabricated memories.

After all, no one would be harmed by her holding onto these false memories.

Memories were often romanticized, sometimes pieced together with lies to transform into another beautiful truth.

I just thought Eve was particularly prone to that tendency.

After the play, we wandered around the colorful streets.

“Isaac, do you remember this? You always used to tell me I was amazing.”

“Really?”

“You’d ask how I got so good at magic and say you wanted to be just like me when you grew up. And you said I was the prettiest after Mom. You said that often, and honestly, it made me really happy…”

Another lie.

“Oh, right. We once decided to go on a trip together someday, just the two of us.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, we said we’d explore the wide world together while hugging each other to sleep, staring at the moon outside the window.”

And another.

“Hehe, you were such a scaredy-cat when you were little. Every night, you’d cling to me, scared of thunder, ghosts, or whatever else, but once you were in my arms, you’d act like a brave warrior, vowing to protect me forever. It was so cute.”

And another.

“If, just if…”

As we sat on a bench, gazing at the green hill known as Winter Hill, Eve spoke, “If I hadn’t abandoned you, what would have happened?”

“…”

“If we had stayed together without any financial problems. If I hadn’t gone to Baron Ropenheim…”

I didn’t know either.

“Well… What do you think would’ve happened?”

“Honestly, I’ve thought about it every day. If that had happened, you probably wouldn’t have been able to live without me.”

“Huh?”

“Since I would have had to support the family, I would have gone out to work every day. With my ability to handle elemental magic, there would have been plenty of jobs, even if the pay might have been a bit low. Still, after finishing work and coming home, you would have clung to me, saying you were scared, before falling asleep in my arms. Sometimes, when I helped you study, you’d tell me there was no one like me and hug me again. Because of all that, I probably wouldn’t have been able to attend Märchen Academy myself… but I might still have managed to get you enrolled somehow.”

Eve smiled brightly.

“Or maybe we wouldn’t have bothered with the academy and just stayed together all along. You’ve always been a thoughtful person, so… maybe that would have been the better choice. Once you started working, it would have given me a bit of breathing room too. We might have lived without even thinking about having romantic partners. Actually, who knows? Maybe you would’ve said something like, ‘I don’t need a girlfriend because I have my sister…’ Hehe.”

“…”

“I’m sure we would’ve relied on each other. When you felt lonely, you might have borrowed my embrace, and when I felt lonely, I would’ve leaned on you for comfort. I think… we would’ve lived as two people deeply supporting each other.”

Eve’s cheeks flushed red.

Suddenly, Luce came to mind. She also often envisioned such a future with me.

However, there was a significant difference between them.

Eve longed for an unattainable illusion, regretting the past.

Luce, on the other hand, looked forward to the future, hoping to build a loving life as my wife.

Perhaps because of that.

Eve’s words carried a subtle, lingering sorrow.

“It’s not possible, is it? Not even close…”

Occasionally, from time to time.

Eve’s regret occasionally seeped out through her lifeless eyes and faltering voice.

I nodded.

“…It’s hard. I’m not a kid like I was back then.”

“Yeah…”

“You were overprotective to begin with and I’m not someone who needs that much protecting.”

“Yeah, you’re right.”

Eve looked straight ahead and forced a smile.

“It’s something that will never happen now, right.”

“But there are still plenty of other things I can do for you.”

“Huh?”

I leaned against the bench and looked up at the night sky.

Beautiful starlight was scattered like salt.

“What’s the point in dwelling on the past? Baron Ropenheim is done for, and there’s nothing left to come between us. So, let’s just… get along from now on. Even though I’ve been busy lately, I can make time like today to hang out. We can chat late into the night sometimes, or have a good drink together.”

Eve, I hope you can break free from the shackles of the past.

“So, don’t think about things like that anymore. There are so many happier days ahead. Just think about the future and live it with me.”

I wanted her to start dreaming about and living for the future.

That was my wish.

Eve stared at me intently for a while, then lowered her gaze.

“Isaac.”

“Yes?”

“Actually, I don’t have confidence in myself around you… not at all…”

“Why do you need to be confident? As long as we get along, that’s enough. You really worry about useless things, Sis.”

Eve raised her head again and smiled brightly.

“Can I hug you?”

“You don’t need my permission.”

“My little brother…”

Afterward, Eve hugged me tenderly and stroked my hair for a long time.

***

The next day.

“Senior Dorothy!”

“What is it, President!”

“I came for a break!”

“Come to me right now!”

Swoosh!

As Dorothy laughed boldly and spread her arms wide, I buried my face in her large chest.

Wrapping my arms around her slender waist and hugging her tightly, Dorothy let out her signature laugh, stroking my hair and swaying side to side.

I had come to her, exhausted from finishing the last stretch of tasks.

Ah, this is happiness.

The soft and cozy sensation.

Each time I moved my head, the soft flesh beyond the fabric enveloped me.

This must be paradise.

“Aww, President, you’re so cute…”

“I’ll stay like this just a little longer.”

“You can stay as long as you want. I like it when you’re like this!”

Dorothy chuckled softly.

“President, you didn’t forget, right? Our trip is in two days.”

“Of course, I didn’t forget.”

In two days, I’d be going on a trip with Dorothy.

With all the urgent tasks finished, I could leave the remaining work to Grand Regent Richard.

All that was left was to enjoy the trip with the lovely Dorothy.

“Ugh… Your breath tickles.”

As I exhaled, buried in Dorothy’s chest, she shuddered and giggled softly.

Her reaction was so adorable that I couldn’t stop.

As I held her close, a stillness would settle in, and a subtle tension would fill the air.

I liked that awkward atmosphere. It was a moment when we both became keenly aware that we were a man and a woman.

“Oh, President.”

“Yes.”

“There’s a disruptor behind us.”

A disruptor?

I used [Clairvoyance] to look behind me. I didn’t want to lift my head from Dorothy’s chest.

At the open doorway, a beautiful woman with rose-gold hair stood with her arms crossed, glaring at us sternly.

It was Luce.

“Luce…?”

Unable to pull away from Dorothy’s chest, my voice reverberated against it like a cave.

“Friend, why aren’t you coming in? Oh, are you jealous? Because the president only comes to me?”

“…”   Dorothy squinted her eyes and covered her mouth, smiling slyly.

Luce’s forehead veins bulged in response to Dorothy’s provocation.

“Haa…”

Luce closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh.

Finally, Luce stepped into the room.

Suddenly, she hugged me from behind.

“Luce, joining in.”

Leaving only a few cryptic words.

“Huh? Friend? Wait a second!”

Dorothy’s flustered voice rang out.

I felt the pressure of Luce’s chest on my back and her warm body enveloping me.

“I’m already heavy enough…! This is getting in the way!”

“Shut up. Isaac, it’s time to turn this way. Come to me. I’ll make you more comfortable than her.”

Blissful sensations surrounded me from the front and back.

Oh, this…

I said nothing and simply enjoyed the moment.

The feeling of being surrounded by the women I loved was deeply satisfying.

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