Harem of the Dora Prince Volume 1 Chapter 5

Harem Dora Prince Chapter 5: Samurai Princess and the Ash Covered Princess

“Ah, Nii-san. You are early today” Efrika 　

Bremfai Magic Academy, Magical Practice. Before the rematch with Musas.h.i.+, I started preparing at 6 o'clock, earlier than our appointed time.

“You too Efrika. Are you so concerned about my fight with Musas.h.i.+?" Craft　

I throw the shovel in my hand away and sit on the bench next to the exercise ground. I had a good exercise in the morning, which might not be such a bad thing sometimes.

“That's it. I won't ask why you're already sweaty" Efrika
“Wait. Don’t walk through there, walk around it" Craft　

I redirect Efrika who wanted to walk through the center of the training ground. Efrika had a dubious face but didn't say anything.

“Musas.h.i.+ hasn't come yet. I thought she would come at the same time as yesterday" Efrika
“Come on. I think Musas.h.i.+ will be late today” Craft　

Huwaa, I´m tired. I smile with sleepy eyes.

“It's simple. She will mimic the “me” from yesterday and plan for a shooting operation" Craft
“I wonder if it will be that simple? But, if so, we will have to wait for a while" Efrika　

It is only me and Efrika now. It’ll be lonely until other students come......

“I'm not bored with you. Once in awhile…...talking is nice, right?” Craft
“Ehh? Nii-san, eh? Eee? Ah, eh? Eeeehh!” Efrika

Efrika seems to be uncomfortable with my proposal. She confirmed whether it was a dream or not by grabbing her cheeks.

“Don't rush so much. Just sit next to me" Craft

“Auu......I, I understand. Sueehhh......I’m moving!” Efrika
“Well, I'm a beast or something. Okay...then" Craft

I strongly pull at Efrika´s arm and forced her to sit next to me. I thought that she would raise a scream, but that seemed to be unexpectedly hard thought.

“Which reminds me, you......it’s not just Leona´s treatment, but also researching medical magic that you continue in the middle of the night, right? There is the bride training cla.s.s in the morning, therefore it's impossible for you to get up early......" Craft
“Ah, it’s no problem. It is what I like to do......rather than that, aren't you bored with us? I am a bit worried that Nii-san is bored" Efrika
“Hmm, when I listened to the story for the first time, I felt like training the bride candidates......" Craft　

It is a lot of fun to spend time with my bridal candidates. If these days continue, it wouldn't be bad to seriously get married to one of the candidates.

“Now I enjoy it more than I originally thought. All of this is thanks to you, Efrika" Craft
“Eh......what's wrong, Nii-san? Suddenly such......" Efrika　

It looks like she didn't expect to be praised, therefore Efrika has a smirk on her face.

“I guess you have to hold me back, I bet you think I was kicking this story. Being a brutal brat forever......not only marriage but also the throne may not have been challenging" Craft　

However, now it is different. I am interested in gambling with her and I am interested in the bride training study and meeting new people......I feel that I gradually changed relations.h.i.+ps with others deepen. A country where everyone can live.....I will be a good king who protects the world. If you think about it, being king isn't as bad as I thought. If my hesitant father were to hear such words, he would likely faint.

“Geez, Nii-san, when did you become so splendid” Efrika
“Because I’m your…. no, I will be your shadow, right? Thanks” Craft
“Zukkyun!” Efrika　

Even though we only smiled look at each other's eyes, Efrika great heart was reflected in her eyes. What kind of magic does she use to have such wonderful eyes?

“Efrika, are you alright?” Craft
“Don't worry, I'm all right! Oh no, my face is hot......” Efrika　

Together with her cute crimson hair tips, Efrika watches me with the face of a maiden, suffering from love.

“......He, Hey, Craft-niisan......you´re always my elder brother......” Efrika 　

Those lavish eyes. They seem so fragile──

“Craft-niisama! Efrika-anesama! Good morning!” Leona

A cute voice resounds in the vast training ground, wrapped in morning mist and silence. In retrospect, it seemed that Leona was coming along this way, swinging both her hands.

“That.....Leona? Hey, it is dangerous there, so move around it" Craft
“Huu? Huuh! I don't understand well, but......mumyaa!” Leona　

Although Leona ran lightly, she suddenly fell down because she tried to change direction too quickly. It is a pretty sight that I want to embrace unintentionally, but occasionally she must watch out.

“Uooo!! Leooonnnaaa! Elder brother will save you!” Craft
“Do, do, don’t worry! Ue, buee, nnbuee! The soil is in my mouth......" Leona

Leona got up quickly, with a bitter face, spitting out soil from her mouth.

“Aaa!! What! Hey Efrika! Treat Leona quickly! Hurry up!" Craft
“......You're exaggerating. She hasn't even sc.r.a.ped her knees" Efrika　

Efrika seems amazed at seeing my worried face. She gazed at my shoulders and shook her head while staring between at me and Leona, alternately.

“It, it's okay now! Craft-niisama, Efrika-oneesama, good morning!" Leona 　

Meanwhile, Leona greeted us, while removing the soil from her body.

“Aa, good morning. To be able to see your face in the morning, I am the happiest person in the world! " Craft

The moment I opened my hands to hold her, Leona hugs me and I can not take it anymore......

“Good morning Leona......huhuhu, you are a very bad child. You took away my opportunity for the first time, as a loser......uhuhuhuhuhuu” Efrika 　

Before that, Efrika gets stuck with an expressionless expression like Zenan.  

“Eh? Ihyuirefuu......hohheofee......" Leona
“Hey hey. Don't tease Leona” Craft　

To rescue Leona I pull her towards me, sit on the bench, and put her on my lap.

“Well then, as a reward for getting up early, I will tell a tale from my travels." Craft
“Really? I love elder brother´s adventure stories!" Leona

“Let's talk about the eight-headed snake Yamata Orochi that I hunted in Isamura, first " Craft　

I talked about my adventure with Efrika and Leona. Only my voice echoed through the training ground, covered by morning fog.

It is eight o'clock, an hour after the promised time for the rematch with Musas.h.i.+. There was still no sign of that samurai, while I was completely absorbed in talking to Leona.

“After avoiding that poison fog attack, I cut off the eighth head!" Craft 　

Body language and hand gestures were also added during the poetic depiction. The effect of such a story was that we were surrounded by the remaining members of the bride training study.

“So, what happened then? This is so great! I'm getting excited!" Leona
“It, it's probably a bluff. It's not easy for humans to beat such a big snake……” Venu  

“No, this is an undeniable fact. Evidence wasn’t been left because Craft escaped before cutting off the ninth head. Kuu, if only the neck which we cut off, remained......" Kaitos
“Nothing was left behind because that big lizard ate all of it" Craft

Apart from Musas.h.i.+ who had yet to come, everyone else has gathered. It was troublesome to notify everyone to detour around the center of the training ground.

“Well, that's all I have to say. Go on, scatter!” Craft 　

Rising from the bench, I was busy moving my back and shoulders. This morning due to unfamiliar movements I got tired, while the others moved a bit away.

“Nana, Craft-sensei. Will Musas.h.i.+ really come?” Meri
“She will come. However, a tactical operation was carried out yesterday......” Craft

Musas.h.i.+'s victory is infinitely thin. Well, we don't know until the end.

“At least that's what I would do......" Craft
“Muu, this odour……Craft, it seems like she has come!" Kaitos　

With Kaitos´s words, everyone focused at the front of the training ground. Who appears there is a samurai dressed in armor, carrying two katanas well beyond the length of her body.

“Have I kept you waiting! Craft-dono, let's have a fair match!" Musas.h.i.+
“I think that there is no excitement when coming late. However, there is one thing I want to advise you on" Craft

　

Without taking out Dante, I went near Musas.h.i.+, completely at leisure and compromise. After one, two, three-steps……that's enough.

“No questions! My mind has been strengthened and my feet are 100% fit” Musas.h.i.+
“I didn't sit down just now. I was talking with the others to kill time so I am full of energy" Craft
“..................Eh? Is that so?” Musas.h.i.+
“That’s natural, you idiot. Do you think the teasing strategy will work for everyone who uses it?” Craft　

Ah, Musas.h.i.+ froze with a miserable face. I think that's cute, but I don't care anymore.

“Kuu, you have plotted against me, again! You coward!” Musas.h.i.+
“No No, you tried to put a cowardly operation into practice” Craft
“I don't want to hear it! Yes, I only have to beat you to be at the top!" Musas.h.i.+　

Musas.h.i.+ pulls her katanas out of the sheaths and held both of them up and down. Right-hand sky high left hand on the ground. It seems to be a strange stance, but...... there are no gaps.  

“Reach is long and it is difficult for both parties to get in touch with each other”  　

While calmly a.n.a.lyzing, I walk backward. To catch up with me, Musas.h.i.+ also slowly moves her short legs......

“How regretful, Musas.h.i.+. With this its checkmate for today” Craft
“Huh, nonsense......! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttt!!!!” Musas.h.i.+

　

Musas.h.i.+ who was supposed to have been moving with her kimono suddenly disappears from our sight.

“Well, it's better to fall than to disappear" Craft
“Wh, What happened? Where the h.e.l.l is Musas.h.i.+-san?” Venu
“Take a closer look, Venu. There is a big hole there, right?" Craft　

Near the center of the training ground, a huge pitfall was prepared for Musas.h.i.+ to step into. Musas.h.i.+ was caught so that it was a huge success.

“Uwaa, so deep! How long did you dig?"
“Well, I kept digging for about two hours after getting up early......so I think that it is quite deep" Craft
“......It was because of this that you said that we shouldn't go through the center of the training ground?"
“Yes. It is a position that will definitely catch you if you walk normally. This exquisite calculation is great" Craft　

I was lucky to have avoided it earlier, as well as leading her into the pitfall. In the worst case, I would have fought Musas.h.i.+ fair and square.

“It was refres.h.i.+ng. Okay, today is laundry cla.s.s. Everybody move to the was.h.i.+ng room” Craft
“Eh? Craft-sensei, will we leave Musas.h.i.+ behind?” Meri
“About this, she can come back by herself. Stop showing pity" Craft　

I head to the washroom from the training ground so that I lead the way for the candidates. Meri seemed to care about Musas.h.i.+ until the end, so she seems to have decided to look at Musas.h.i.+ before coming along with us.

“Please, come up quickly, Musas.h.i.+! We will wait for you!" Meri 　

After issuing a voice into the hole, Meri starts running. Her appearance is *bounce bounce*......which is wonderful for a man.

“Gugigi......Meri-san. Why don't you try to be more chaste? Vulgar!" Venu 　

Venu, the flat-chest chief representative, begins to speak disgracefully about Meri´s huge chest. But I saw it as a good opportunity because Efrika went on to partic.i.p.ate with a bad look from the bottom of her heart.  

“Is that so? Using women's weapons isn't bad, Venu" Efrika
“It is Venusera! Aaah! How many times do I need to tell you!" Venu

“I don't want to understand. Is Venu not enough? My older brother is calling you so" Efrika
“Mukiiii!! 301 points and then being cheeky!" Venu
“Aw, Awful......you are the one who is arrogant! It was only a single result!" Efrika
“Nihihii. Nanaa, Craft-sensei. After all, this cla.s.s......I don't get bored" Meri　

Meri is laughing happily, whether Efrika and Venu´s interaction is interesting. If you are watching such a smile, you will smile too.

´”Isn't that natural? Nevertheless, everyone......" Craft 　

No one in this group will mediate as a man. All five people are for me──

“is the best bride candidate” Craft

The laundry washroom is located just in the middle of Bremfai science and magic school building and the school dormitory. This cabinet with a laundry basket, was.h.i.+ng board, various kinds of detergent and so on is the place where waiters and collegians do laundry mainly and in such a place there are no opportunities for royalty and n.o.bility to do this work.

“How many times shall I tell you? Was.h.i.+ng with detergent, it's basically the basis!" Craft
“Muu, I am not good with this bubbly foam. Why is it in my hands?" Kaitos　

In that kind of place, we were all doing basic was.h.i.+ng......doing the laundry.

“Kaitos, make a little progress. In any case, you can wash the dishes like a child" Craft
“......Understood. If Craft wants it, I try to wash the detergent as much as possible" Kaitos
“You shouldn't try it. Haaa, I want you to do it yourself" Craft　

Based on the previous mistake, this time we have a team practice.

“This is troublesome if the number is so much. If I do this with water magic......huhuhu, I will wash it automatically" Efrika
“Nuku, the inside of the tub is swirling. Around......around. Mu, I feel dizzy” Kaitos
“Huu, it would also be quick to dry it faster with wind magic……” Efrika
“Leave the wind magic to me! My breath calls a tornado! Haaaaaa!!" Kaitos
“Stop Kaitos! If you make it so strong......aaahh! The clothes are torn!" Efrika

On team A is Efrika and Kaitos.

“Ooohoohoohoohoo! I think it was the right thing to get a washer and dryer from my country! Baretoria is Rusanas scientific power!” Venu
“What is this big box? It is hard…...uwawaa! The inside is hollow!" Meri
“Automatic was.h.i.+ng can be done with this machine! Well, where is the hole in the outlet?” Venu
“......How about this? What is this thing?" Meri
“Eh……? No, I don't know the outlet, it is fine......u, uwaaaaa!!!" Venu　

And team B is Meri and Venu.

“......Good, the teams seem to be working well. No matter what they say" Craft

The prepared laundry is either ragged or placed in a huge machine without knowing how it works......yeah, I have not seen anything.

“Leona! Is there an electric outlet in Dibair?" Venu
“Hoe? Electric outlet......what is that?" Leona
“Naahaahaahaa! What, you don't even know that Leona?" Meri
“The was.h.i.+ng is done, on my own! Eat my breath!" Kaitos
“Stop Kaitos! To change the tattered laundry......nooooo!!” Efrika　

Looking at the teams in the riots sideways, I t.i.tled my head......then someone tapped on my back. Turning around, Musas.h.i.+ who looked like a dead silasilacans looked up at me.

“Emm, Why am I alone?" Musas.h.i.+
“Aaah? If you have time to talk back, then fold the laundry properly" Craft　

The only team C's Musas.h.i.+ has a possibility of destroying the washroom so I instructed it with a cutout. As I talked about real intention, I was just late for coix, so I just got hit by the number of people.

“Uu......this is a death treatment. Craft-sensei must be an incarnated demon" Musas.h.i.+
“You exaggerate. It's not so bad than to die in that pitfall" Craft
“In spite of that, Craft-dono is a bad person. Your personality is twisted. Mumuu, clothes are too hard to fold......kuuuu, eeeii!" Musas.h.i.+　

Folding the tattered clothes, Musas.h.i.+ mumbles frustrated.

“Is your second defeat not enough yet? The next step is to hit you without saying it's a match. If you want to win, don't give your opponent time to prepare" Craft
“But it's my samurai path. No......such an idea is caught up in defeat. But how much is it worth to win like that...... " Musas.h.i.+
“It's a million times better than losing. I'm going to do my own effort to stick to victory " Craft　

The aesthetic of the fight that we have cultivated has collapsed, so I gently stroke the head of Musas.h.i.+ who is depressed. I was worried that she would be covered with soil from the pitfall just before, but she is fine.

“Cr, Craft-dono? Is this a play or is it an art of war?" Musas.h.i.+
“It's not an art of war. I'm just doing it because I want to do it." Craft

“Well, then! Please don’t treat me like a child! Even my father didn't do such a thing......, never......never in my life" Musas.h.i.+　

Is there a resistance to being pampered, why Musas.h.i.+ shakes her head and remove my hand. The gap between her usual appearance is tempting......and she said something strange right now.

“Have you ever had a father who doesn't spoil his daughter?” Craft
“My father is a general who governs Isamura. No matter how much he wants to meet his daughter, an opportunity......." Musas.h.i.+　

Stopping her hands which were folding the clothes, Musas.h.i.+ started talking about her life briefly.

“Since I was born, I have met my father a countable amount of times" Musas.h.i.+
“Enough to count......?” Craft
“The last time I talked with him before......when I received a letter. Since then, my father couldn't see me anymore. Even when I said I'm not a woman anymore and became a samurai......nothing" Musas.h.i.+

Hey, she is lying, right? No matter how much, such a parent......

“I mean............ I believe in my father's last words and trained myself. Becoming strong, only as long as I win against Dibair´s prince, hoping for it......" Musas.h.i.+　

A lot of the wrinkled laundry that does not have its original shape is further disturbed by Musas.h.i.+’s hands. In addition, the clothes that had dried up were poppy......cold drops were dripping.

“However, the results are as you can see. It seems that all of the samurai words and sword arts that you learned by force have ended in vain......merciful, tears stopped......higuu, zuzuu" Musas.h.i.+

Was there such a situation in that little unnatural tone? Even if you are making efforts, a princess is a princess. Neither her body nor her mind is made for being a samurai.

“Hey, Musas.h.i.+. Turn this way" Craft
“No, now......you want to see my face......ob.u.muaa!!" Musas.h.i.+　

I throw a towel taken out of the laundry basket into the face of Musas.h.i.+ which was wet with tears and a running nose.

“Mogomogaaa. Wh, What are you doing! Rude person!" Musas.h.i.+
“Please use it. No matter who I am, I don’t want a woman to cry in front of me" Craft
“Craft, dono......?” Musas.h.i.+
“I understand your story. It was a tough time" Craft　

Taking back the towel that Musas.h.i.+ holds in her hands, I wipe Musas.h.i.+’s face again. Slowly and gentle like taking off the soil and mud attached from the pitfall just before──

“Don’t worry. Someday, I will absolutely make sure you can see your father." Craft
“That......how do you intend to do it? It's not so easy with my father......” Musas.h.i.+
“Come on. I will think carefully from now. Musas.h.i.+, have you stopped your samurai tone already?" Craft
“I was......! This, this, I´m a samurai! That’s my tone!" Musas.h.i.+　

I finally realized that the wording was blurred and Musas.h.i.+ has a bright red face.

“Fr, from now on I won’t show anything like this anymore!" Musas.h.i.+
“Either one, it's okay. You're a princess and a samurai. They're both Musas.h.i.+” Craft
“Eh...? Both, Musas.h.i.+?” Musas.h.i.+
“You overthink too much on the surface. The tone, the fight, is your father's thing. Let's see the other side more" Craft　

What is right and wrong is vastly different depending on the person. Looking at things only from one direction......you never find the answer you desire.  

“That's why I'm here. You... Musas.h.i.+. I'll raise you firmly" Craft
“Uu......Craft-dono. I…...I have decided!” Musas.h.i.+　

Musas.h.i.+ spreads her eyes open widely with her fist gripped against the chest of her armor.

“My name is Musas.h.i.+. Past is past! Only now, I believe in the path of my own choosing and stick to it!” Musas.h.i.+ 　

She says words of belief hitting people's chest, but I think that' s true. Musas.h.i.+ has a nice face. Nothing like before......but there is no comparison. With this straight heart, Musas.h.i.+ will become even stronger.

“All right, Musas.h.i.+. You could have answered it yourself” Craft

I am pleased that the student has understood and I stretch out my hand to Musas.h.i.+´s head.

“S, So! Stop stroking my head......not good......goza......gunyu" Musas.h.i.+
“Kuku, If you want me to stop, you need to win. I'll listen to what you say when I lost" Craft
“Guuu......in, in that case! I will definitely win Craft-dono! And when I win, I win as a woman──” Musas.h.i.+
“Yes, that's the spirit. I'm expecting you.....da, danger!" Craft　

When praising Musas.h.i.+, suddenly my face was seen and a was.h.i.+ng board flew. I quickly avoided it......and the was.h.i.+ng board went past my head and pierced the wall.

“Muu, I'm sorry. It seems that the detergent foam has slipped from my hand" Kaitos
“Kaiiitttoosss!! Do you intend to injure me again!" Craft
“I´m sorry, Nii-san. I stop promptly......however, it's also my own fault a little” Efrika

“Naahaahaa! It has been avoided! Incredible, I have to try it too?" Meri
“Hou? You're good. If you want to be taught in person, you can say that from the beginning" Venu　

Leaving Musas.h.i.+ alone who has a half-open mouth, I rush towards team A.

“What the h.e.l.l! Are you f.u.c.king kidding me, Kaitos! I thought you were going to do the laundry!” Craft
“Would this smell better? More than just a detergent, using these Arai bear intestines......" Kaitos

“Uuu......I become dizzy from this awful smell......Auaa......” Leona
“A, are you alright Leona?, Awaa, Leona is fainting!”
“Hey, Kaitos-chan! Don't disturb us because you are disadvantaged?” Efrika

Team B also joined in, while the quarrel is intensifying......

“......He is a strange person. Just staying by Craft-dono´s side, in this way......" Musas.h.i.+ 　

The words Musas.h.i.+ murmured behind me aren't heard well, because of the voices of the other candidates. However, there is a place where only a part can be heard.

“Huhuu, besides the fight......it's a fun thing to do" Musas.h.i.+ 　

I slowly looked back, but Musas.h.i.+ seemed to be absorbed in was.h.i.+ng again. Am I mistaken for now? Or is it really......

“What's the matter, Craft? You have a bad face" Kaitos
“I wonder if this can be done without laughing. Just concentrate on the practice” Craft 　

Kaitos looked into my face which seems dubious and returned back to cla.s.s.

“Come on! Let's finish quickly and eat delicious meals at lunch break!" Meri
“Yes. And of course, our Team B wins!” Venu
“Huh, don't joke around. I'll tell you that it is a bit different from yesterday" Kaitos
“Kaitos. If you have time to talk, I'd like you to listen to me properly" Efrika
“I also want to mingle with everyone! Venusera-dono, Efrika-dono, I´m sorry!" Musas.h.i.+
“Ah! What are you doing without permission! Aaaa! There is a real mess of patterned clothes!" Venu
“Mou, why did you get in the way......ah, with this the match is back to the starting point” Efrika

The was.h.i.+ng room reflected in my glance is severely flooded by foam. But in that tragic sight──a dazzling smile.

“It will end up like this after all......kukukuu, good” Craft 　

Today's lunch must be fun more than usual. As a result of team division, the was.h.i.+ng showdown became somewhat better than yesterday. The result is that Team B won. There is no doubt that it was their victory if Musas.h.i.+ didn't get in the way.

“Both teams worked very hard. I didn't think that it would be a fierce battle and become a was.h.i.+ng showdown" Craft

Everyone ate lunch break together and took a meal in the dining room and now everyone is preparing for the cla.s.s in the afternoon. Because we are planning cla.s.ses at the training ground, we are all together.

“Ooohoohoohoohoo!! Are you still sad that you lost, Mrs 301 points?” Kaitos
“Igigii......you still say that! I lost because of you, Kaitos!” Efrika
“Don't make excuses Efrika. I guess Kaitos tried his best"
“That 's right Efrika. Besides, we could have won if I did exactly what you told" Kaitos
“That's not the case! Oh, my G.o.d! I lost two days in a row!” Efrika

In the middle of that disgraceful quarrel, we all finally arrived at the training ground.

“What? This isn't the training ground where Musas.h.i.+-san is defeated always" Leona
“Uu, Leona-dono. Can you stop talking about that?" Musas.h.i.+
“What I'd like to do is a bit of a special battle training. It's a much easier training than swinging swords or suddenly releasing magic" Craft 　

I confirmed that everyone was lined up side by side beautifully, I took out tools from the tool warehouse. Sole, heavily heavy, in a locked black box, is a dangerous thing to handle──

“He, here, this is a gun! It is a genuine gun that smells like iron and smoke!" Venu
“You knew it before I opened it, Venu. That's right, today's lesson is a combat and shooting training to protect yourself. I'm tired of doing housework and sometimes such a breather is good, right?” Craft　

I open the box placed on the ground with a key and slowly open the lid. There were several types of guns, from small pistols to large caliber rotary pistols.

“Hey, you can take the one you like one by one. The bullets are for exercises, but it seems that it hurts when you get hit. Even if you make a mistake, don't shoot at people. Are you sure you don't shoot?" Craft

“Guns......? I'm not sure if it's good or bad” Leona
“Don't get used to it, but keep it small. Leona, I'll give you one, too" Craft

“Yes! Wow, this gun is somehow cute!" Leona

“Hee, you have a derringer, aren't you? Huhuu, it suits Leona" Venu　

Venu looks at Leona who is happy to have a small pistol in her hand with gentle eyes. Venu seems to be in a considerably good mood because it is the favorite gun cla.s.s.

“Oh, I take this one! I like the birds paint on it" Musas.h.i.+
“That gun is a kind of Magnum, the name is Desert Wyvern. You need a lot of power to shoot it with one hand, but if you have brute force you won't have any problem" Venu
“Then Venu. What is this gun that I chose?" Meri
“It is Venusera! It's a Colt Dragon, a rotary pistol. It is said that it seems like a dragon's breath because it shoots a small but large-diameter bullet powerfully" Venu

Excitable all bride candidates ask questions to Venu who has a great gun knowledge. There are many things that I cannot explain, so I think to leave it to Venu right now...…

“Hey, Craft-niisan. I'd prefer a magic-controlled gun" Efrika　

Jealous of Venu´s popularity, Efrika opens her mouth with a stupid face.

“He, Hey Efrika. You, you can't read the air a little. Well, Venu......" Craft
“Naa, Nanana!! Efrika-san! What the h.e.l.l are you saying!” Venu　

Heyo, I knew this is going to happen, G.o.dd.a.m.n.  

“Didn't you hear? I said that a magic gun is better" Efrika
“You idiot! How dare you in front of a sacred gun, refer to such nonsense!" Venu 　

Large and small. Both chests are pressed against each other while both glare at each other. Well, the size isn't important to me……but I prefer larger ones.

“Whats wrong? Nii-san is also using a magic gun. Then, there is nothing wrong" Efrika

“Uu! Th, This......!” Venu　

Venu shakes her shoulders from anger. Not good, you can trigger by just seriously as it is!

“Stop stop! You both are too stubborn" Craft
“......I'm sorry. However, I have not said anything wrong?" Efrika
“Sometimes an argument isn't suitable. Today is normal gun training. Magic guns at another time”
“I'm not kidding! I don't want to do any magic gun training anytime!” Venu
“Don't say too much selfish. In the first place, it's just training......" Craft
“It's just training…...? Yes, that's right! You are a magic gun user!" Venu 　

The words that have been blurted out seem to have touched Venu who exclaim a m.u.f.fled voice.

“Th, that's enough! If you don't understand, I, I!" Venu
“Venu! Where are you going! Come back!” Craft

Venu who is wholeheartedly out of control runs away. Oh no! I´m a big idiot......

“A, Ahahaa......Venu, didn't she cry?” Meri
“Yes, it looked like that to me” Efrika
“Venusera-san......are you okay?” Leona

“Craft-dono! Are you still a man when you make a girl cry!!” Musas.h.i.+　

A glimpse of eyes like everyone's blame is directed to me. I don't think that it is only my fault......but it makes no difference. It's my fault.

“......I understand. All of you, self-study. I'm going to pick up Venu” Craft 　

I thought that I should talk with Venu alone, which was just right. To make a better cla.s.s, I will solve this problem.

“Ah, Nii-san......emm, when I saw Venu just now......” Efrika
“You don't even have to say it. I believe that's the relation" Craft　

I gently tapped Efrika's shoulder, then chased after Venu.

“Hey, Venu! d.a.m.n, where did you go?" 　

Even if you look at it, there is no figure of Venu in the training ground. I think that she hasn't gone so far in that time......

“Hmm......? Oh, you there. Did a woman wearing a black hood pa.s.s through here? " Craft
“What do you want? I am a n.o.ble of Baretoria, watch how you speak......" Male student

I catch a male student who was walking off the training ground. His hair is blond so he is a Baretorian. Then he knows Venu's face.

“Hmm? Aaa! It’s Craft-sama! This was rude of me” Male student
“Noisy. Just shut up and answer my question. Have you seen her? She's a beautiful girl with a blond forelock” Craft　

As soon as he noticed that I was the prince, the student changes his att.i.tude blatantly. I myself want to educate him thoroughly in the mountains......but unfortunately there is no such time.

“Is that the black hood you mentioned earlier? Yes, I haven't seen a beautiful blond girl. Instead of......I saw a dirty blond girl" Male student
“Tsk. That's not true. Venus' blond hair isn't dirty......" Craft　

I'm not a Baretorian, but I can see that Venu's forelock is so beautiful and eye-catching. If he's not watching, then Venu didn't pa.s.s by here. I try to return around and leave this place, but a word from that male student is left behind.

“Venu......? Kukuu, are you sure about that ash covered princess?” Male student
“Ah? Ash covered princess?” Craft　

When I glared at him, that student continued keeping a kind smile.

“Oya, don't you know prince? That woman......princess Venusera's miserable past" Male student

In a cold voice, he talks as if he didnt think Venu is a human being.

“That woman's existence itself is a stain on us" Male student 　

Stain. Surely what Venu showed before......that sad face is related.

“Okay okay. If there's any secret of her, I'd love to hear from you" Craft
“It doesn't matter. The prince should know the true ident.i.ty of that woman. That's......” Male student
“But, you seem to have misunderstood something, so I will tell you that much. " Craft
“Wh, What do you......ga, haaa!!” Male student　

I pulled the male student at the collar of his uniform and lift him up in the air......

“It doesn't matter whether she keeps any secrets as to what is thought about in her country" Craft

I hit the male student´s chin before I slammed him into the outer wall of the school building.

“She is my precious bride candidate. Don't talk badly about her in front of me" Craft

Baretoria Second Princess……Venusera Lloyd Baretoria. A student who carries a heavy t.i.tle and whose past was about to become apparent now.

“Haa.....why does it always become like this?” Venu 　

Far away from the training ground at the back of the school garden. This place where thick and big trees grow is one of the most protected areas of nature in Dibair.

“By now, you are surely angry......” Venu 　

In a dark green place where no person is, Venu was sitting while leaning against a big tree.

“......I hate everyone. Magic guns, the Queen, my elder sister...and everyone else" Venu 　

Tightly holding her knees and letting her head hang down. From the back of her eyes which is hidden by her forelock, it is understood that she is trying to endure the overflowing tear.

“I hate it. Like my grandmother......what am I supposed to do?" Venu

“That's right. I don't know you or your grandmother, but now raise your face" Craft
“Eh……? Kyaaaaaa!!” Venu　

The moment Venu lifts her face, her eyes meet me upside down.

“Yo, Venu. I searched quite desperately for you" Craft 　

I am hanging upside down with my feet on the branch and my head towards the ground. So naturally, Venu and my face are close to each other as if they touch.

“Wh, Whwhwhy! Why you´re here!” Venu
“Hmm. Well, just some torture......instead of questioning. Look at that" Craft

I let go of my feet hung on the branch and twist my upper body while falling down. I landed brilliantly as it is and swallow one of the leaves that soared with the vibration.  

“This is a Mockinsay leaf. Did you know that the smell alone has a healing effect?” Craft
“......Hu, huhh. I know about that" Venu　

When I take the leaf that I held out before my eyes, Venu smells the odor.

“Oh......it is really quite calm" Venu
“Right? That's because the whole place is strangely calm” Craft
“Wa, wait a minute! Why are you sitting next to me?" Venu

“It's okay, Venu. You and I have a relations.h.i.+p” Craft
“I don't remember having such a deep relations.h.i.+p with you......uu, not good not good" Venu　

Did she remembers what happened in front of the toilet, or why does Venu look so pale.

“I'm glad you remember. Well, at that time, I didn't even know what it was" Craft
“Th, That's it......just a little......just a little bit, emm" Venu
“Hmm? Just a little bit?” Craft
“I am grateful. For the things that you taught me with anxiety......" Venu

　

Venu swings her pants and skirt with both feet and blushes as if her face is exploding. she was as good as deceiving me, but as expected, I’ve already realized that, but it seems to have been noticed by fluff.

“You don't need to thank me. Originally, I started not being convinced" Craft 　

Certainly, I did the cooking cla.s.s to stop Venu's toilet meal so that she can be integrated into the cla.s.s. But that is only because I wanted the bride candidates to become friends.

“I don't care about the reason. As a result, I got a friend......I made friends for the first time" Venu
“That's good. They're all interesting and we'll get along well” Craft
“But I've lost everything. Efrika-san is disliked......and you guys are already talking about me......zubiii" Venu　

She was sad from saying it herself and wiped her tears from her face. Hey, are you serious? Paranoia is too much.

“Idiot, do you really think we would dislike you? Even Efrika wants to apologize to you" Craft
“Eh? But…...then why do you want me to be like that?” Craft
“It's just jealousy. Look, I'm going tough on her......and I gave you a high rating” Craft

Because of Efrika, I'm noticing that the recent exchange with Venu here is for the sake of the future. It would be interesting if I loved the guy who bullied Leona in the first meeting.

“Th, that's right......but then is not it the same as being hated after all?" Venu
“She does what she usually does and she is a good guy, so don't worry about it. Maybe, but I think you're a rival and you also have a sense of rivalry, right?” Craft
“My rival? Rival……kuhuu, kuhuhuhuhu, I don't feel bad anymore" Venu　

Venu takes a small gut pose with full att.i.tude. But, did she reconsider immediately......because her expression sinks again in the dark.

“However......when you hear rumors from my country, you won't be able to say such a thing" Venu
“Rumors. It's a matter of how you receive them, so it's not easy to say it's okay" Craft
“You already know that, my cursed fate……” Venu　

When I nod, Venu keeps her eyes down......and starts talking slowly.

“I am a child of a concubine. I was also born without publicizing my existence…..." Venu
“I heard, your real mother is a commoner and seems to be serving the castle" Craft
“Yes, the queen is obviously the legal wife──her Majesty the Queen who inherited the throne from my deceased father now, didn't feel comfortable with me. Ever since my father and mother died of an epidemic......no, always......" Venu　

To Venu's words, I cannot say anything. If my father was disliking Leona who is a child of a concubine──I didn’t think about that either.

“Her Majesty the Queen and the daughter of His Majesty the Queen, the first princess who is my sister didn't love me as a family and treated me like trash......I was always in the castle" Venu
“But was there an understanding person?" Craft
“Huhu, you know that. To be sure, I had only one ally” Venu　

Arceras Gisea Baretoria. She is the grandmother of Venu and the mother of the deceased King of Baretoria.

“My grandma used to play with me in the castle. She taught me a lot of things like how to handle firearms…...and it was like a dream at that moment!” Venu
“Grandmother? I don't know mine since I was born” Craft
“My grandmother is sophisticated, intelligent, thoughtful......she was my idol" Venu　

The skill and knowledge of shooting that was taught by her prideful grandmother...... are unforgettable. For Venu, it must be an important treasure that can not be replaced by anything.

“My grandmother was telling me before she died. Venusera, you mustn't go outside. It's going to be hard, but spend your whole life in the castle. I didn't know when I was a kid, but……” Venu
“Since Arceras-sama died......you know that you got an opportunity" Craft
“......There is a shooting tournament held once a year in Baretoria. The Holy Tournament where those who have won the qualifiers in all parts of the country are prepared and gathered together” Venu　

For Baretorians, guns are the foundation of social development. It will be exciting domestically if it becomes a compet.i.tion competing for that arm.

“I've never been out of the castle before since I was born…...I wanted to partic.i.p.ate in the tournament by all means because the people didn't know about my existence. As long as I win, I can even get results! No one treats me as a person without me, that I should be able to find a place. Trust me” Venu
“But...Baretoria´s Queen did not allow you to partic.i.p.ate" Craft

To this girl who wants hope, desperation struck ruthlessly. But she never broke. Without knowing that it will trigger further tragedies.

“But I couldn't give up…...so I slipped out of the castle and hid my face with a hood and played. I was going to let the world know that I had decided to win the tournament" Venu

Alone in the outside world to see for the first time. She wants to find her place. How much resolution was necessary? How much pressure hit Venu?

“Huhu, I was confident. I was the best disciple who was taught by the memorable first winner my grandma and there was no one who I can lose regardless of who they are" Venu 　

Venu looks up at the sky with a slightly self-fear.

“The use of a gun I learned from Grandma was the best level in the country as expected. In the qualifying, I had an overwhelming point difference and I was going to win the finals smoothly......but my last opponent was my sister” Venu

Direct confrontation between the first princess of Baretoria and the second princess who survived but still succeeded. Neither the administrative side nor the opposite side cannot miss such a big match.

“My sister said to me, "I've worked very hard." and honestly, I was feeling up in the heavens. So......I didn't realize her true meaning" Venu

Gradually, the face of Venu who is talking fills the shade of pessimism.

“Silly as I have been I was careless and my sister peeled off the hood I was wearing while laughing......and introduced me to the audience" Venu 　

This is my younger sister, Venusera Lloyd Baretoria──

“This bad child with dirty blond hair is......she is my sister" Venu　

The hall might have become confused all at once. The existence of the second princess that they didn't know until now, created a big tumult.

“I didn't know. Her mother is a devil......I was half-hearted" Venu 　

Whatever the color of her mother's hair is, the pure blond hair of Baretorians takes on a dark color by Venu. And the beauty of Baretorians──

“I'll show to you all. This ugly figure......" Venu  　

Venu trembling hands are added to the jet black hood. And putting her hood down......she exposed that hair in front of me. What came out ......

"This is my ident.i.ty, the real face of Venusera Lloyd Baretoria" Venu 　

Beautiful golden hair that lasts from her forelock to the top of her crown. And, her hair which enters the gray mesh to the blonde extends from the head to the waist as follows. It is the cause that Venu was called the ash covered princess by the people.

“My mother had gray hair, so that's the effect. It won't come with a pin, but the head mixed with a different hair color than the Baretorian´s blond is bad" Venu　

Believe it or not, for Baretorians, only the color of their hair is the subject of a judgment of beauty. If you become a royal, your hair…...in a word, even if the hurdle to the appearance is high, it is not amusing.

“The audience who didn't support me until then, as well as those who did, laughed at once, laughed, rebelled, abused me. Everyone enlivened me and sent cheers to my sister" Venu
“But you didn't drop your arms? The preparation of Arceras-sama” Craft

“Yes. But......it was just a slight upset. With ten consecutive strikes that never happens normally, I missed the center only once......" Venu

Tears spill from Venu´s eyes. She cant hold her shoulder which trembles with disappointment and she cursed her own sense of helplessness.

“The moment I took off, the hall was filled with cheers. I was booed when I hit" Venu
“......Enough. I understand your feelings Venu" Craft

“In the boiling crowd, my sister used a magic gun. As long as there is magic, it hits easily…...with the power of that gun, my sister was fine......and she became the winner” Venu 　

Was there such a reason for Venu’s complex with magic guns? I don't want to admit it, but if she hadn't lost against a magic gun, she would have had a different future. By hating magic guns, she averted her eyes from the painful reality.

“Venu, stop it. You don't have to push yourself" Craft
“Such a thing......kku, only......zuzuu, because of my hair......I'm a......” Venu　

I touch Venu’s back hair and combs it with my fingers......in a casual way. Ironically, it was an indignation as if I had made my enemies ahead of my eyes.

“Please, Venu. I don't want to see you hurt. Besides, this hair isn’t ugly" Craft 　

I gently break down Venu’s hair that tangles with my fingers. Although some disorders have remained, it is a million times better than leaving it as it is.

“Because, I, I, I......alone, hikku, like an idiot......ueee, seeing my elder sister......uku......I can't do it......ua, aaaaa......" Venu

Finally, Venu couldn't stand it and ended up crying. Even though I'm nearby so close......what on earth am I doing?

“Don't cry. I'm not good with a crying woman......I don't know what to do” Craft

She is different from Efrika and Musas.h.i.+. I can't think of what I should do.

“Should I wipe away your tears? Or should I encourage you? I will listen to what you say......" Craft
“Uuu, zuzuu......shut up, hikku, and hug me......Idiiioootttt” Venu
“Sorry. That's right, there is no need for words" Craft 　

When I hold Venu's shoulder, I put her head against her head. In front of the suffering Venu, I could only do such a thing and I hated my foolishness.

“It would be painful. Disliked by the people and don't admit to the family, you just asked for a home......" Craft
“Uuuuu! Uuuuu......aaa!!” Venu　

Not sure where to point her emotions, Venu hit my chest. Painful. Much more than any blow I've ever received...it pains my heart.

“......Hey, Venu. If you don't want to answer, don't mind ignoring me" Craft
“Guzuu, zzubiii......wh, what is it?” Venu
“The reason why you applied for being my bride──when I first asked you, you said to make people recognize yourself, but......is that really all of it?" Craft
“Ah......I don't know how to do that. Well, you're not the enemy” Venu

Stopping the hand that was. .h.i.tting me, Venu laughs with a crying face. And straight as she stretched out the index finger of her right hand, I looked towards the shape of a gun.

“Huhuu, to tell the truth, I was also interested in yourself. The same as me......a prince rumored for being hated by the people" Venu 　

Her fingers that mimic a gun, Venu come to poke my bare cheeks. I see. Is that the meaning of ' finally finding a companion ' at that time?

“Perhaps I may have wanted someone who understands my feelings. Since I lost my grandma, I was alone......" Venu
“You thought I was in the same circ.u.mstances? Hey, you have overdone it from the first day to that extent" Craft
“However! I wanted to talk to you as soon as possible. That is why I was terribly frustrated and did terrible things. Desperately trying to show myself strongly......" Venu　

Whether she is talking about getting involved with Leona, Venu is disgusted of herself with disdain. My sister doesn't get angry to that extent. She is the angel of Rusanas.

“......There are lots of Baretorians in Dibair who knows me. I was looked at with strange eyes in the dining hall and they laughed......therefore I ran into a toilet as my heart began to break" Venu
“That's where I came in......kukuu......hahahahaha!!” Craft
“Why are you laughing? Th, There is no delicacy!" Venu
“Kukkuku, because it is. Our first meeting is the worst encounter, the next was a misunderstanding, you open your heart to me and became a woman who dislikes magic guns......and now we hug each other like this" Craft　

Although we spent a little time together, our relations.h.i.+p has definitely moved forward.

“It makes me happy and I cannot stop laughing. Aren't you glad?" Craft
“I, I......such......” Venu　

A warm sunlight sewing in between the Mockinsay trees. The beautiful light curtain increases s.h.i.+ning like filling the closed Venu’s heart.

“That doesn't mean……I´m not happy. Such a happy day......is my first time" Venu
“I see. Thank you for being honest with me. Well then, next is my turn to answer" Craft
“Eh? What......?” Venu

“I understood the reason why you dislike magic guns. So I think I will let go of this guy" Craft　

I take out my magic gun from the waist holster and place it as it is. Danthes, it is painful to break up with you......but I hope, you understand?  

“If I don't do it, I cannot reward you for your feelings......" Craft 　

Although it is painful to separate, if Venu's mind clears up even a little by throwing away my magic gun──Venu was dismayed for a while to cut out with such b.a.s.t.a.r.ds though......but as soon as something happens she raised her voice with awareness.

“Pl, please don’t misunderstand me!" Venu 　

Venu rose up suddenly, while looking down at me. I cannot see well with the backlight, but I feel that she is angry......

“Surely I don't like magic guns! B-U-T! People who don't take care of their partner who they have shared their joy with are much more dislike!" Venu

After puffing her body, Venu looks down on Danthes which was put on the ground.

“That magic gun......Danthes, it was. It looks like it's being used, but it's not dirty and it seems to be maintained properly. You have treated it very carefully, right?” Venu
“Venu......but is it okay? If that is the case I will be able to use guns?" Craft
“Huhh, I'm not as tactless as to separate the two of you! I dislike magic guns, but those who take care of their weapons......, are my type!" Venu　

Steam came out from the top of her head and Venu wiggles her arms. She really became obedient. If it is her......

“Ahahaa, so or so? I don't hesitate, to use Danthes in the future!" Craft

To respond to my calling, the barrel of Danthes who I picked up flashes. It was good to have done that by my concern and uneasiness that he would be sulky.

“You’re a really funny person. When I first met you, I got a strange nickname and made a fool of myself. Now you’re trying to throw away your precious gun──” Venu
“Sorry, at that time I wasn't calm because Leona was bullied. If so, from now on I will call you Venusera properly......” Craft
“Even if you change it now, it's only itching to me! Therefore, I will allow only you to call me Venu! Good, isn't it!” Venu　

Stuffing up to me, Venu pushes with a desperate look.

“I understand. Let’s separate our faces, Venu” Craft
“Huhuu, I don't mind. From now on I will also call you......Craft. This makes the condition even, right?” Venu
“Kukukuu, that's a nice deal. You’re going to be my favorite bride unexpectedly" Craft
“Unexpectedly, it is superfluous. Why don't you pick me up and try it?” Venu

　

Venu says that she has a flat chest and protests with confidence. It's a challenging att.i.tude to Efrika......funny. I like her more and more.

“Good. Shall we get married?” Craft
“Ooohoohoo! It isn't a joke…………? Eh? Now……?” Venu
“You are fine Venu. Let's get married" Craft

“......Hoee? Kekkon?” Venu　

My words aren't understood and Venu twists her neck with eyes to the point.

“Kekkon? Marriage? Bloodstain......?” Venu (TL note: Kekkon can mean marriage or bloodstain)

“Hey? Venu? Do you hear me? h.e.l.lo?” Craft
“...............Marriage?” Venu　

One second, ten seconds, one hundred seconds, and so on. After a long silence…...she finally understood the meaning──

“Maa, Ma, MaMaMaa! Maaarrriiaagggeee!!" Venu　

Suddenly, Venu exploded.

“Uoaa! Don't shout out!” Craft
“Ma, MaMa, marriage is only with mutual consent!” Venu

What's wrong with marriage, Venu is running recklessly in a state of panic.

“What's the matter? Whatever the reason, you're ready to be a bride, right?” Craft
“Guu! Yes, I’m, but......I can still get in touch with a gentleman……” Venu　

When she looks at my face, she quickly looks away, before she sees my face again.

“And anyway! I am not happy even if I’m chosen at such a time! No, I'm so glad that I would be dead, so why not......! First of all, if you don't want to make a mess of my love, the name of the second Princess of Baretoria is gone!" Venu

“You are a messenger of love......and you have a great opportunity?" Craft
“Th, this......is stealing a march and it's bad for everyone else if they saw this......" Venu　

Is this a woman's pride? Well, it's difficult. You don't have to take care of other people until you throw away your own victories.

“All right, just do what I say! In the near future, Craft is decided to become impossible to live without me! Oooohoohoohohoo, gohoo, gehogehoo!" Venu
“Takuu, you were crying until a while ago” Craft 　

I was relieved inwardly while rubbing the back of Venu who wiped the tears out of her eyes. It's not that I hated marrying Venu. Simply──

“Uuu, Where to decide......" Venu
“You're finally back to your likeness. This one's more interesting” Craft

　

Simply......I was glad that I could still continue that cla.s.s.

“Huh. doing it in front of the little girl is interesting, that’s just an awful excuse “
“All right, let's do it because I'll caress you. You want a hug?” Craft
“Please don't treat me as a child......I want to say, but I'm suddenly tired somehow. Ah, do a princess carry” Venu　

A monotone voice without an intonation is raised and Venu comes to me when she is whacked.

"Hey, that's not good. Look, I'll do it.” Craft 　

Because I had no choice, I lifted the light Venu with a princess carry.

“Oohhoh! It seems that I can see the regret of that 301 points, Miss, as I return to the training ground" Venu
“You as well as she has a bad character. I guess you’re fine after all" Craft
“It doesn't matter what the details are! Hey! Let’s go!!” Venu　

Walking through the garden, we follow the path to the training ground. In the middle of that, Venu in my arms whispered in my ears.

“Huhuhuu, Speaking of which, I have one thing to say to you" Venu

I cannot hear well with her small voice so I bring my ear closer......it was a devil's trap.  

“Kusuu. I seem to have fallen in love with you sincerely. Therefore......yes.” Venu
“Eh? Howaaaaa!!” Craft　

My ear is caught in something wet. At the moment when I noticed it, it was Venu's lips──

“Uowaaa! Stop it......!” Craft
“Ooohoohoohoo! With that, I have paid you back!" Venu　

Although Venu gives a satisfying victory laugh, it seems that she doesn’t understand this situation.

“If I learn a lesson from this, I again......Nyubuaa!" Venu

Venu falls to the ground with the back of her head as I got upset from her sweet taste of my ear.

“U, Uu......Higuu, uwaaaaaah! That's too much!” Venu
“If you want to do it, do it at another time......oh, oh, good good. Don’t cry, don't cry” Craft　

After stroking the head that swells a bit, I hold Venu again.

“Hikku...... Never again, will I let you go, a--- ab--- absolute, I won’t allow it, baka, bakaa”　

Like a spoiled child, Venu put her arms around my neck. At the same time as this embarra.s.sed bride candidate, there is me who thinks about something strange carelessly.

“Yes, princess. Leave it to me.” Craft 　

This might be one of the pleasures of a man......

Efrika´s POV

“Looks like it worked......Nii-san" Efrika

It is several tens of minutes after Craft left the shooting practice ground. I was sitting on the bench at the corner of the shooting ground......and I was watching my older brother. With the staff of Eromael that I used. In this case, even if he is away, my older brother is all round.

“Princess Carry......hehehe, I'm not jealous. Yes, I'm not jealous” Efrika 　

I was wondering if I ever held in a princess carry by my brother before.

“Eh? No, well, um…...I feel like there is something, I feel like there is no...... " Efrika

Well, it's okay. There is a possibility that he was holding me in a princess carry secretly while I was sleeping! Yes, I bet it must be so!

“Even so…...that Venusera fell in love with my brother” Efrika 　

Although it is the seed that I sowed myself, it doesn't mean that Venusera is approaching rapidly my brother. It's alright. It is not interesting if there is no handicap.

“The final victor will be......me” Efrika

I take my eyes off the cane that is worth seeing and stretch myself heavily on the shaded bench.

“Oh my G.o.d! I finally hit the target! Naahaahaahaa!" Meri
“What! Mumumu......now there is no shoal where I stand!” Musas.h.i.+
“I think Musas.h.i.+-san is different from how she holds the gun in the first place......" Leona　

When I raise my face, I can hear the voices of Leona and the others from the training ground. Those three are always having fun and I'm envious.

“Someday I will be like that......what? Where is Kaitos?" Efrika 　

I looked across the whole training ground, but nowhere is he seen. I wonder if the others who are absorbed in the exercises don't realize that Kaitos is gone?

“Where the h.e.l.l......?” Efrika
“I´m here, Efrika” Kaitos
“Hyuunyaa!" Efrika　

I was surprised to hear the voice from behind suddenly and I jumped off the bench.  

“Ka, Kaitos! Don’t surprise me so much!" Efrika

“What do you say. I was always behind you" Kaitos
“Hee? Always? Really......?” Efrika

“Since you were peeping with your bad hobby" Kaitos　

Ah, yes. I was looking sneaky when I was worried about my elder brother's body.  

“You're bad for stealing a glance” Efrika
“Fufu, then let's say we are mutual" Kaitos　

Kaitos closes her eyes as soon as she comes and walks in front of the bench. I think that her whole body suddenly emitted light, before her body gradually shrinks...…

“Huu, in this state your body is still easier" Efrika

What came out was the rest state──the figure of a familiar little dragon. All the clothes Kaitos wore have fallen to the ground and that happens all the time when Kaitos shrunk.

“Roughly, you look cute” Efrika
“Muu, I´m proud of my growing ability. My tail is growing and the scales have changed, too" Kaitos　

The short tail is shaken and Kaitos is showing his body.

“Uh, I wonder? I feel that it isn't much different from my memory......" Efrika
“Kuu, then listen to Craft. He is looking at my glorious growth closely" Kaitos

I am also looking closer......no, let's stop it.

“Anyway, Kaitos, you surely want to partic.i.p.ate in my brother's wife's choice" Efrika
“Hmm, is that such a surprising thing?" Kaitos
“No. So far, however, my brother and you are best friends so can you make a romantic relations.h.i.+p?" Efrika

I didn't understand the process of changing from friends.h.i.+p to love. Because I love my brother from the moment I was born in this world, I am dear and want to be with him forever. Therefore I kept thinking.

“Kaitos. When did you come to like my brother in the first place?" Efrika
“That idiot when......? I don't mind talking, but first, let's order it" Kaitos　

As I go back my memories, Kaitos flaps his wings and moves over to my shoulder.

“First of all, I wanted to stay with the last remaining of the Admol dragons......but I kept thinking" Kaitos

“First of all, didn't you tell me that you are the last survivor of the Admol dragons?" Efrika
“Yes. My mother, an Admol dragon, died just after my sp.a.w.ning" Kaitos
“That's right. By the way, the reason why the Admol Dragons were extinct is that it is a race which cannot live without the contract with a person. You can evolve better or worse by the people you contracted with" Efrika　

If they contract with a human with a bad and ugly heart, it will be a prematurely death. However, you can live beautifully long by contracting with a good-hearted person. I heard that the reason why Kaitos family died out──we humans were at fault.

“So......Kaitos was lucky to have found my brother as soon as you were born” Efrika
“No. It was after several years since I was born that I met my Craft" Kaitos
“Was that so? Then, in the meantime......” Efrika
“......I was caught. By smugglers from Dibair" Kaitos
“Eh......?” Efrika　

Smugglers hunt down the mythical beasts of Kurinos and sell them to the other countries. It's an internationally notorious criminal group......no way, Kaitos was caught by them.

“When I was born, I didn't know the world, without doubting men......I was caught by bait” Kaitos
“No way…...but if you got caught by those people……” Efrika
“I was put in a cage and forcibly took me to Dibair. And, looking at me who cannot accept the situation, they peeled the skin of my whole body with a smile with no items......" Kaitos
“......Why