𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞
Walking to school with a pace that was the very essence of grace, I entered the conversation room to find it filled with an eerie atmosphere.
Standing in the corner of the room, Thor had something resembling an ice pick. He poised the weapon at his stomach level and repeated a thrusting motion swiftly forward.
Marina frowned as much as humanly possible, circling around Thor with a worried expression.
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. . .My brother is practicing how to kill someone.
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“Thor!”
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A scream-like voice leaked out. Thor quickly hid the weapon and looked up.
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“Don’t worry, Tianne-sama. I’ll handle this.”
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His usual smile was frightening.
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“Thor, calm down. Okay? Calm down and hand over the weapon to me.”
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Thor remained motionless, still smiling.
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“Please, Thor. I can’t bear to see you getting a criminal record and dirtying your hands because of such scum. I’d rather grind that trash to dust with a mortar myself!”
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Anger flared up fiercely.
A scoundrel who preyed on women and committed various acts was still living carefree!
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“If we let him go here, it’ll be just like before. Thor, please. For me, give it here. That weapon is too lenient.”
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I approached the motionless Thor and took the weapon. He didn’t resist at all.
Rene, who was waiting behind, took the weapon from me and stepped back, giving us space.
My heart, which had frozen upon entering this room, finally started to beat again.
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“Thor.”
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Calling his name soothingly and embracing him, large tears spilled from Thor’s eyes.
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“But. . .! But he, after doing such things to Nee-sama. . . I can’t forgive him just for being alive! And now he’s appeared again. . .!”
“Yes, it’s unforgivable.”
“I thought I had to eliminate him before Nee-sama found out! I have to protect Nee-sama. . .!”
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Thor had always promised to protect me. His tears, as he clung to me, soaked into my shoulder.
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“Thank you, Thor. But Nee-sama wouldn’t be happy if her pain was simply transferred onto Thor’s shoulders. No matter what happens, you’re always on Nee-sama’s side. A warm place that welcomes her back, a place where she can return. And, you continue to love Nee-sama. That alone is already protecting her.”
“I, at that time, couldn’t do anything. . .!”
“It’s okay. Thank you, Thor. I love you.”
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I continued to stroke the back of Thor, who had now started to cry in earnest.
Thor, as the heir to the Viscount family, was raised properly. He may not hold back with old friends, but he doesn’t cry in public.
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Thor, apparently triggered by trauma, clung to me and cried loudly. Between sobs, he kept saying sorry, that he couldn’t believe in Nee-sama’s words, that he hadn’t realized.
While responding to him, I stroked his head, which had grown much taller than mine.
No matter his age, he will always be my dear younger brother.
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“. . .My apologies. I have shown you something unsightly.”
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After calming down for a while, Thor, with eyes red from weeping, apologized to everyone.
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“Don’t worry about it. It’s understandable if one’s sister goes through such an ordeal. Have you calmed down?”
“Yes. Thank you.”
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The words spoken on behalf of everyone by Roa-sama were filled with care. Everyone looked at Thor with kind eyes, not blaming him.
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“Marina-sama. This must remain confidential.”
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Receiving Roa-sama’s gaze, Marina appeared somewhat apologetic.
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“I, I knew about it, sir. So, it’s all right.”
“. . .You may speak normally.”
“. . .Understood. I sort of suspected that Tianne-sama was Thor’s sister. The expression on Thor’s face when he talks about his sister and when he talks about Tianne-sama is the same.”
“. . .I apologize. I tried as much as possible not to talk about Tianne-sama. . .”
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Roa-sama did not blame Thor, who was shrinking back.
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“One should reflect on mistakes, but not regret them. If you feel sorry, then make amends from now on. I would prefer you not kill the other party, can you promise that? We need to reveal the past crimes and demand atonement. It’s not right for us to judge and kill on our own, rather than the victims, don’t you think?”
“. . .Yes. I will follow Nee-sama’s will.”
“Don’t kill, Thor. It was only attempted with Nee-sama, and she retaliated properly. If vigilantism were allowed, I would want the past victims to decide.”
“Understood. If Nee-sama says so.”
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Hmm, Thor is unyielding.
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“Marina-sama, I’m grateful you’re here. We will handle it from here.”
“No, Marina should be here too.”
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Thor’s assertion is surprising.
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“That merchant is targeting Marina.”
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