I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 201

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I expected my sisters’ reactions, but I didn’t think my brothers-in-law would step in too.

“Why, why are you all like this? We were going to get married anyway—”

“Lilliana.”

My youngest brother-in-law called my name after a long time.

His characteristically heavy voice carried subtle disappointment and anger. I automatically tensed up.

“I didn’t raise Edgar to be like this.”

Shing.

My youngest brother-in-law slightly drew his sword to check the blade.

It was so well-sharpened that just pulling it out a little made the surface gleam.

Is he planning to stab Edgar with that thing?

Startled, I hid Edgar behind me.

He’s not small enough to actually hide, but I can’t send my boyfriend to the afterlife before we even sign the marriage contract.

“Brother-in-law. Just scold me instead.”

“Lilliana. Edgar should stop hiding and come out.”

My eldest brother-in-law quietly grabbed and pulled me away.

“Eldest brother-in-law should be stopping this!”

If we’re being honest, eldest brother-in-law was also a terrible man to eldest sister, but instead of protecting Edgar, he’s going to point fingers at him?

“Unfortunately, I can’t do that. First, the crime of not giving this brother a heads up first. Second, the crime of submitting a long-term leave request out of the blue despite that. Third, the grave crime of not learning from my negative example. Leopold. I’ll back you up. Slice him up good!”

“…I thought at least one of my brothers would be on my side…”

When my youngest brother-in-law and prospective youngest brother-in-law joined forces and approached like cats cornering a mouse, Edgar squeezed his eyes shut.

He looked exactly like a cow in a slaughterhouse that had resigned itself to death.

He should be thinking about taking a beating and getting it over with, but what’s he doing giving up already?

“I coaxed and pampered a six-year-old little thing, raising her healthy with weekly checkups and all-night research, and now! Someone’s trying to steal her away like a thief!”

My prospective youngest brother-in-law has been watching me since I was younger than Edgar is now.

That’s why he sometimes said I was more like a real younger sister than a sister-in-law, but I didn’t know it was to this extent.

“Edgar. Did I teach you to act like this? I won’t kill you for the sake of the child to be born. But you acted improperly, so you’ll have to pay the price.”

At the same time, mana began to swirl around Edgar. My youngest brother-in-law wrapped his sword in an aura.

Unlike me, whose mind had gone blank, my nieces and nephews went even further and whispered among themselves.

“Brothers. If it’s a 2-on-1 fight, who would win?”

“Edgar. Obviously the majority wins. There’s one more person. Plus the opponents are Father and youngest uncle-in-law.”

“Still, since Uncle Edgar is still young, there’s not zero chance he could win. If uncle had become a knight like Father, he might be boasting sword skills that surpass Father’s by now.”

This is why boys are no good.

In this situation, they’re having debates about who’s stronger and who would win if this person fought that person!

“Brother! Are you just going to watch?”

“Hmm… I think everyone needs to vent their shock at least once.”

My brother avoided my desperate gaze and even coughed awkwardly.

Even though we ended that day’s conversation well, he must have wanted to give Edgar more of a hard time.

“Eeek…”

Sparking mana singed the ends of Edgar’s hair. My youngest brother-in-law raised his sword.

I quickly stood up and shouted.

“Don’t touch Edgar! If you hurt him even a little, I’ll never see your face again!”

When I put strength into pushing my prospective youngest brother-in-law, he flew away without resistance.

I tried to stop my large youngest brother-in-law with a body tackle.

My youngest brother-in-law must have thought it was dangerous for me to crash into him, so he simply caught me as I rushed at him and gently set me down on the sofa.

“Lilliana. You need to be especially careful before your belly shows.”

After warning me, he turned around again and reached out toward Edgar.

For a moment I thought he was going to throw a punch at Edgar and my heart sank.

“Huh?”

My youngest brother-in-law roughly tousled Edgar’s blonde hair.

After making his neat blonde hair a complete mess, he smiled slightly.

“Congratulations on becoming a father, Edgar.”

“…Brother?”

“Thinking of Lilliana makes me annoyed, but since you look happy, I guess it’s fine.”

“Leopold. If you’re like that, what does that make me?”

My eldest brother-in-law approached slowly with a chuckle and smacked Edgar’s back with a loud thwack!

“Stop making that dazed face and tell us the wedding date. We need to prepare to formally visit Trobancha at the right time.”

Edgar still looked bewildered by everyone’s reactions.

“Baby.”

Liliana, who had approached me at some point, offered me a hug.

Though she didn’t say anything specific, various emotions like congratulations, joy, and pride were conveyed.

Though they never expressed it directly, my sisters seemed to find it admirable that I had grown up properly even without parents.

To me, my brother and sisters and brothers-in-law were my mom and dad.

“Sister, are you crying?”

“Sister isn’t crying, but Emilia seems to be.”

“Huh?”

When I escaped from Liliana’s embrace, I saw my youngest sister wiping her eyes next to my prospective youngest brother-in-law.

“Our baby was so sick… When she was little, I really thought something terrible would happen…”

Going to the hospital every dawn with a fever felt like ancient history.

Since I was so young and it had been resolved long ago, I didn’t feel much about it.

But it seems to affect my much older sisters differently.

Especially for my youngest sister and prospective youngest brother-in-law, who personally researched to find a cure, my pregnancy must mean something special.

“Don’t cry…”

Before I knew it, even my prospective youngest brother-in-law’s eyes had reddened.

The blessing that came to me became overwhelming emotion for someone else.

I’m newly realizing how much love I grew up surrounded by.

“I said don’t cry. *sniff*”

We had definitely gathered for my brother’s birthday party, but instead of birthday songs on this good day, we all hugged each other and just shed tears together.

Though the place was full of sniffling sounds, it was full of joy.

My brother laughed, saying that’s why it became his most thrilling birthday ever.

Everything was a perfect day.

* * *

We decided to hold the wedding by renting the island between the Empire and Trobancha.

Thanks to Edgar’s imperial bloodline, he had many relatives who had to attend the wedding even if they didn’t interact often.

Moreover, my eldest brother-in-law fussed over it like his own child, saying it was his only cousin’s wedding.

“He says he’ll lend you a tiara from the Imperial Treasure Vault if you want.”

“Tell him no, it’s too burdensome.”

“It’s a tiara only princesses can have. Won’t you regret it?”

“It doesn’t match our wedding concept. And the island where we’re holding the ceremony has strong sunlight and lots of flowers in bloom. Gorgeous decorations with flowers and lace would suit it better than sparkling jewels.”

“I see. Do as you wish.”

“By the way, brother says we need to increase the capacity of our side’s ship.”

Edgar skimmed through the guest list I had given him in advance.

Not only my sisters and brother, but I also had many friends, so just looking at the number of invitees, you could say an entire village was throwing a feast.

Edgar, who had been quietly checking the list, frowned slightly.

Edgar turned his head toward me and pouted his lips.

I think I already know what he wants to say to me.

“Why is Damiano returning home already? Since he went abroad to study, he should study for about 5 more years.”

“That’s ancient history with Damiano. Be honest. You didn’t actually like Damiano, did you? I never once saw him as a man.”

“Even as a guy, I had to admit he was handsome.”

Ah. So that’s why you kept being wary of him. Well, Damiano was indeed handsome.

He remained a legend at the art school even after graduation.

“You’re more handsome.”

Embarrassed by the compliment, Edgar cleared his throat and looked away.

After I finished drinking all the remaining tea, Edgar poured me more water.

The morning sickness that had made me starve for a whole month and lose so much weight ended sooner than expected.

I thought all food would taste amazing once the morning sickness ended, but that wasn’t the case either.

My sisters clicked their tongues, saying the baby in my belly seemed to be picky about food as they watched my appetite become subtly smaller.

So every day I would stroke my belly and whisper to it.

“You can’t take after daddy’s personality. You have to take after mommy!”

Of course, Edgar couldn’t object.

Even he knew he had a prickly side to his personality.

“Oh right. I went dress shopping with Liliana yesterday. I’m going to look really pretty on our wedding day. You can look forward to it.”

As I changed the subject, Edgar’s expression immediately transformed.

Though he was too awkward with expressing himself and too shy to say it directly, everything he was thinking was written all over his face.

“You’re pretty even without a wedding dress, but that day will be more special. By the way, it’s a similar design to Liliana’s. I can’t wear the form-fitting styles since my belly will probably start showing by the wedding.”

“…I’m sorry. You probably wanted to wear a trendy design too.”

Since I hadn’t brought it up to make him feel guilty, I clicked my tongue and smacked Edgar’s thigh.

“I’m not someone who follows trends, I’m someone who sets them. Don’t say such tacky things.”

Though he seemed to have trouble understanding my confident, almost shameless attitude, Edgar nodded and smiled faintly.

Anyone could see he was a groom-to-be full of anticipation.

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