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VOLUME 1: A DAILY LIFE LIKE CINDERELLA
CHAPTER 5 - Ubel Arrives
Three days after my brother's return home, Ubel arrives.
Guided to the guest room, he nonchalantly sits on the sofa. I'm ordered by my brother to make tea for him.
Strangely, Jillke is there too, saying arrogantly, "Prepare some for me too." Ignoring her would lead to retaliation, so I prepare tea for her as well.
Jillke gazes at Ubel with a maiden in love expression, which is not surprising. Ubel, with his deep brown hair and amber eyes, is a handsome and refreshing young man. He is the second son of the Hintermeyer Count family, dreaming of working in the royal palace, as mentioned in a letter from my brother.
However, his dream is not as innocent as it seems.
Ubel aims for the position of "Lord Protector," a power equivalent to royal authority. It used to be an official position appointed in the era when the Silto family, a shield lineage, and the Schwert family, a sword lineage, were once a single family.
Over the years, the two rival families, originally one, have been in a strained relationship. My brother had been telling this story to Jillke, who seemed terribly bored. It seems she has no interest.
"Hey, Jillke. Do you know the story of the shield and sword clans' origins?"
"Don't know."
"Well, I guess. I'll tell you."
My brother begins the story proudly, a tale I've heard countless times during my childhood.
"In ancient times, our country was a small and insignificant nation. However, it developed significantly, thanks to the power of a hero who possessed the strongest sword, 'Levatein,' and the strongest shield, 'Hindler's Shield.'
The king praised the hero's exploits and granted him the position of Lord Protector.
The hero married the princess, and they had children. However, the hero had a short life, succumbing at the age of thirty-five. The hero had two sons, and the elder son inherited Levatein, while the younger son inherited Hindler's Shield.
Subsequently, the brothers, although initially close, fought for three days and nights using the Levatein and Hindler's Shield they had inherited. The match ended in a draw, and the brothers remained estranged. The cause of the quarrel was the inheritance rights.
Being twins, only the elder son could inherit the father's position. The younger brother, unsatisfied with this arrangement, didn't accept it. As expected of the hero's sons, the dispute left a scorched field in its wake.
To prevent further internal strife, the king granted each brother a new title. The elder brother, who inherited Levatein, became the 'Schwert Grand Duke Family,' while the younger brother, who inherited Hindler's Shield, became the 'Silto Grand Duke Family.'
From then on, although the brothers stopped fighting, the two families remained in bitter rivalry and poor relations for years, even centuries.
During the story, Jillke fell asleep. Only Ubel seemed genuinely interested, hanging on to every word.
"So, Bargen, do the Silto and Schwert Grand Duke Families have a blood relationship?"
"Well, yes, but it's been over a thousand years since the founding of the country. The blood of both families has probably diluted significantly."
"I see."
It's doubtful that they can be called relatives anymore. The royal family is now closer by comparison.
"It would have been interesting if Bargen and Klaus were related."
As soon as Klaus's name is mentioned, my chest pulses. The scene of him slashing through me is still vivid in my memory. Both my brother and I react to Klaus's sudden mention.
"If Bargen and Klaus were related? Creepy. He's the nephew of the Schwert Grand Duke and has no right to inherit titles or wealth. He's leading a bleak life. I don't want to be related to someone like him."
Jillke laughs joyfully at my brother's casual words. Meanwhile, Ubel emits a tense atmosphere. That's not surprising; he's the second son with no rights to inherit titles or wealth. The words spoken to Klaus directly apply to Ubel as well.
My brother, who doesn't consider the position of the other party, may not have been suitable to inherit the Silto Grand Duke Family. However, that doesn't justify the assassination plan concocted by Ubel, Lyacobe, and Jillke.
"Ubel, what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing. Yeah, you're right. Klaus is just the Schwert Grand Duke's nephew; he's not someone worth worrying about."
Ubel shows a repentant attitude, and my brother's anger subsides quickly. Though the two may seem incompatible at first glance, they seem to maintain a balanced friendship.
"So, Bargen, are you going to introduce your beautiful sister?"
Jillke's eyes sparkle at Ubel's words.
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