𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓𝟒: 𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩
I can hear the chirping of birds, lively and energetic.
The beautiful sounds of harps, flutes, and organs reached my consciousness, and I slowly opened my eyes.
It’s a refreshing. . .no, too refreshing morning.
Unbelievable.
Feeling a bad premonition, I looked towards the source of the sound, and there I saw Onii-sama, looking pale and worn out (although he somehow looks more handsome), and a group of strong men playing musical instruments.
I cleared my throat and strained my voice from my scratchy throat.
“What is going on. . .?!”
I don’t remember ever having such a grand morning performance.
When I called out, Onii-sama’s eyes widen, and the young men stopped playing and drop their instruments.
“Viaraaaa!!”
“””Miss!!”””
Onii-sama embraced me, and I felt like I was about to pass out. Dr. Vivian, my attending physician, stopped him, and finally, peace was restored.
“Viara-sama, I’m glad you woke up~. I wonder when Cid-chan blended recovery magic with sleep magic.”
Dr. Vivian wriggled her sexy body in a tight black dress and smiled sweetly.
“Huh?! Cid!!”
I quickly looked around, and indeed, this was my room in the Duke Marcus mansion.
Cid is not here.
“Yeah, he seems fine~. Cid-chan casted a powerful magic on you, so you slept for two nights.”
“Two nights?!”
I was transported here by teleportation magic and fell asleep right away.
“Onii-sama, where is Cid?!”
I grabbed Onii-sama’s collar in excitement.
“Ugh! Cid went. . .to the capital. . .”
“The capital?! He went to Roselia’s castle?!”
I let go of Onii-sama in a hurry.
“Cough. . .! Ah, yes, that’s right. Cid returned to Roselia by ship the morning before yesterday and has been at the royal castle since then. I had a conversation with him through the communication set right after he boarded the ship, so there’s no mistake.”
“You talked?!”
He wasn’t restrained when he boarded the ship. Could it be that Grat-sama came alone to bring Cid and me back. . .?
According to Onii-sama, Cid is already in the castle, so communication is not possible.
“Grat-sama said that His Majesty and the Queen’s behavior was strange. . .What on earth is happening in the castle?”
I want to go and meet Cid right away.
He told me to wait, but I couldn’t just sit still and wait obediently.
“Viara, you don’t have to worry. Trust Cid and wait. Duke Marcus’s family has taken care of things here and there.”
My older brother, who had just been unreliable moments ago, suddenly became resolute and serious. He had the demeanor of a true head of the Marcus family.
It seems he has no intention of telling me anything.
“Did Cid tell you something? Like, ‘Keep quiet about this to Viara’?”
Seeing my stern expression, Onii-sama smiled sadly.
“When a man is in love, he can do anything to protect the woman he loves. That’s just how men are. So Viara, just wait without thinking too much.”
When he casually placed his hand on my shoulder, I suddenly felt furious.
“Don’t act like you know everything. It’s not like onii- sama has ever fallen in love. Rather than a teapot, he’s more like a boiling pot of royal milk tea.”
“onii- sama has had two or three loves, give or take a few, rounding it up to a hundred.”
“But he’s been rejected a lot.”
What is he talking about when he hasn’t even had his first love yet?
All the men standing behind me had the same expression.
“Ethan-sama, you’re too kind. . .”
“I don’t want to hear that from you guys.”
Onii-sama is the young head of the family, he has money, and his appearance is flawless. He’s a very, very popular man. Unfortunately, he’s a coward and can’t talk to women.
Unable to withstand our gaze, Onii-sama cleared his throat and changed the subject.
“Anyway! I have a lot of things to do, so I’ll go back to my miscellaneous tasks now! Viara, take your time to rest. You must be tired from your journey.”
I was frustrated that I was left behind by Cid, but I’m not that tired.
Thanks to the sleep magic blend of recovery spells, I was full of energy.
However, since I slept for two nights, my body was stiff as a board.
“Understood. I’ll have a meal first and regain my spirit.”
But that doesn’t mean I’ll be obedient.
“I love you, my adorable Vi.”
Onii-sama patted my head, then told Dr. Vivian to take care of me and left the room.
“. . .Ethan-sama, if it were me, I would be your companion anytime. Hehe.”
Saying that, Dr. Vivian exuded a seductive aura. She should be my late mother’s classmate and around 43 years old.
There’s no way my older brother would have the ability to pursue a relationship with someone like a pinnacle of eroticism. Besides, as his sister, I want him to experience a wholesome and bright first love.
As I looked at her with half-closed eyes, Dr. Vivian turned to me and gave me a bewitching smile.
“Well then, Viara-sama. Let’s eat lots of delicious food!”
“Yes.”
Knowing Cid, I don’t think he went to the capital just to become a hostage. He must be plotting something.
Anyway, I need to prepare myself for what lies ahead and make sure my body is in top condition.
I got out of bed and chased away the young men, then immediately had a maid bring me a change of clothes and switch into my usual mode.
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