THE REBORN LADY IS LOVED BY HER FOSTER BROTHER: THE SCARIEST VILLAIN - CHAPTER 145

 

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Chapter 145: For Everyone's Happiness.

The next day, Ortansia had already made up her mind.

‘Tonight, I'll use 《Time interference》 to change how Father and Mother met. ...This might be the last time I spend time here like this.’

That was precisely why she wanted to leave as few regrets as possible.

“Good morning, Miss! Today's schedule is…”

“Anabel's lesson, right? Then Robert's class. After that, we'll go to Lord Terrier's, and then…”

“My, it's unusually packed... You've only just recovered, Miss. Perhaps you shouldn't overdo it…”

Ortansia smiled at Pamela, who spoke with concern.

“I'll be fine, Pamela. And... I'd also like some time to have a leisurely tea with you, Pamela. Will you prepare for it?”

There were limits to what could be done in a single day.

But even so, she wanted to see everyone who had been looking after her.

“My lady...!”

Pamela's eyes glistened, overcome with emotion.

She wished to speak longer, but today demanded much of her time. Resolute, Ortansia rose, called out to Pamela, and dashed out of the room.

“Right then, I'll be off!”

“Phew, I'm absolutely knackered…”

Having somehow completed her scheduled appointments, she returned to her room utterly exhausted.

The training with Lord Terie after  such a long time had left her muscles aching all over, and the thought that today might be the last time she sees everyone made holding back tears incredibly difficult.

‘But I made memories with everyone.’

To say she had no regrets now would be a complete lie.

But she was mentally prepared.

‘...Let's go.’

Ortansia took a deep breath to steady herself and stood up.

Seeing this, Tyrol came over to her feet.

[ Sia, are you really going through with this? ]

Stroking Tyrol’s head, Ortansia nodded.

“…Yes, I’ve decided. After all, I simply must save Father.”

Upon hearing this, Tyrol let out a small, agonised whimper.

[ Ugh... If that's what you've decided, Sia, then I suppose there's no convincing you otherwise…]

Tyrol, rubbing his head against Ortansia's hand, murmured softly.

[ I don't like it. I don't want you to leave… ]

Ortansia gently lifted Tyrol and nuzzled his cheek.

“...Thank you, Tyrol. But I don't want Father to be gone either.”

There was still a chance both Father and Ortansia could be saved.

That's why, rather than giving up on Father from the start, she wanted to gamble on that possibility.

“It'll be alright, it really will…”

As if reassuring Tyrol... or perhaps herself, Ortansia murmured this.

[ Alright then! ]

Before her resolve wavered, Ortansia focused her consciousness to use 《Time interference》.

But at that moment…

“Hmph...!”

She heard a knock, knock on the door.

“H-here!”

Opening the door reflexively, Ortansia was startled by the figure standing beyond it.

“ Big Brother!?”

Gérard stared down at Ortansia with his usual inscrutable eyes.

“I'm coming in.”

“Ah, yes, please…”

She had only just seen him at supper.

He hadn't seemed particularly strange then. Had something happened?

Gérard stepped inside and closed the door behind him.

Before Ortansia, who fidgeted uncertainly, Gérard's eyes slowly turned towards her.

“Um, Brother... Is something...?”

When she timidly spoke up, Gérard opened his mouth softly.

“Several people reported that you seemed strange today.”

“Huh...!”

Ortansia had thought she was acting normal, but it seemed she hadn't managed to hide it very well.

“Eh, heh heh... Really...?”

Ortencia instinctively averted her gaze.

When met by her brother's eyes, which seemed to see right through everything, she felt incapable of hiding anything.

Gérard bent his back, meeting Ortansia's gaze directly.

Ortansia, who looked extremely nervous, stared back at him.

“Are you troubled by something again?”

The gentleness in his tone made her feel like crying for real.

“‘...Hey, big brother.”

Before she knew it, the words had slipped from Ortansia's lips.

“If I were to suddenly disappear, would you…”

“Huh?”

Gripped firmly by the shoulder, Ortansia flinched violently.

Directly before her, Gérard, who moments ago had been calmly observing her now stared intently.

“What did you just say?”

“It's... just an example! There's absolutely no chance of that happening, so it's fine!”

She managed to bluff her way out of it, and the grip on her shoulder loosened.

“...What on earth are you talking about?”

“It really is just an example... Yes! It's a psychological test! So please answer without overthinking!”

Gérard still looked suspicious, but he seemed to be listening silently.

“One day, I suddenly vanished from your sight, Brother. Then, what would you do…?”

It was frightening to think about. Frightening to ask.

But… even if Ortansia were to vanish from this world, she wanted to remain in some corner of his heart.

“Would you... remember me...?”

At those words, Gérard's eyes widened in surprise.

Then, he let out a deep sigh.

‘Oh no, has he dismissed it as nonsense...?’

Perhaps her excuse had been far too clumsy after all.

Ortansia began to regret it, but…

“How could I possibly forget?”

Without deflecting or mocking her.

Meeting Ortansia’s gaze directly, Gérard replied.

“There's no way I could forget someone like you.”

“Er... what do you mean by that?”

“Just when I think you're serious-minded, you occasionally come out with nonsense like just now.”

“Ugh…”

Fully aware she was saying something nonsensical, Ortansia couldn't argue back.

“I understand that it’s just a psychological test, but there’s no way you could just disappear. If anyone tries to kidnap you like they did in the past, I’ll make sure they pay the price.”

“Oh dear…”

Recalling the horrific scene when she'd been kidnapped by the Cult of the Demon god and Gérard had come to rescue her, Ortansia's expression twisted.

“That's... not exactly a sight I'd wish to witness too often…”

“Then stop entertaining such foolish notions.”

Gérard stated it as if lecturing her.

“Worrying excessively about an uncertain future serves no purpose. Besides, no matter where you disappear to…”

Gently pressing his hand onto Ortansia's shoulder, he declared.

"I'll definitely come for you.”

At those single words, Ortansia's heartbeat surged.

Gérard's words carried undeniable weight.

After all, he had come for her, even to the cult of the Evil god's hideout, even into the domain of the Demon Lord.

“...Thank you, Big Brother.”

His words dissolved the anxiety and fear she had been holding.

Knowing their bond was unshakeable, she felt safe now.

“Thanks to you, I feel much better! You really are the best, Brother!”

“...So, what's the answer to the psychological test?”

“Well... I'll tell you next time we meet!”

In a way, it was a wish.

A wish that she would see Gérard again...

With that wish in mind, Ortansia smiled.

Gérard had likely picked up on the fact that Ortansia’s demeanour had become more cheerful.

“...You have a tendency to overthink trivial matters sometimes. If you have time to worry, you'd be better off going to bed.”

“Hehe, you're right. I'll try to sleep early tonight.”

Hearing Ortansia’s words, Gerard turned around and placed his hand on the door.

“Good night, Big Brother.”

She called softly, and he turned back.

“Good night.”

With that, Gerard promptly left the room..

Until his back disappeared from view, Ortansia continued to stare intently at her brother's figure.

‘Thank you, Brother. I absolutely will save Father and make you happy.’

Resolved, she turned her back on the door through which Gérard had departed.

[ Sia, are you going...? ]

Tyrol, who had been watching quietly until now, nuzzled worriedly at her feet.

“Yes, I'm going.”

For the sake of a future where everyone could live happily, Ortansia had to do this.

“I'll change how Father and Mother met... I'll change fate itself!”

Speaking these words as if to spur herself on, Ortansia activated her 《Time interference》.

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