I Opened an Illegal Animal Hospital in Another World - Chapter 69

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Chapter 15. Why Are You Coming Out From There (4)

 

Bailey hurriedly arranged a carriage for us. Of course, the coachman was one of our household staff.

 

“Glasses?”

 

“Got them.”

 

Ian really… loved to act like a nagging older brother. Leon liked to nag about my entire lifestyle (which is why he followed me around constantly and often bumped into Evelyn, leading to fights), while Ian liked to nag about my every action.

 

They were basically the same, just divided differently.

 

The funny thing was that while they nagged, they didn’t interfere. They’d let me do what I wanted to do, but generally they’d say things like “this is dangerous, so do it this way…” and find alternative methods.

 

Still, it was annoying.

 

“Mask?”

 

“How am I supposed to wear a mask over glasses…?”

 

Ian held up a mask that looked like a musical prop and tried positioning it various ways over my face. He frowned with displeasure, then slipped off my glasses and put on the mask.

 

“Which one do you think is better?”

 

“I prefer the glasses. The mask could fall off.”

 

“By that logic, the glasses could fall off too.”

 

Evelyn looked at the twins as if they were pathetic and said,

 

“Either way, isn’t it enough to just prevent anyone from approaching Lady Shana?”

 

“…That’s true.”

 

Leon was easily convinced, but Ian didn’t let it go.

 

“We have to think about the one-in-ten-thousand chance too.”

 

“It’s our job to make sure that one-in-ten-thousand chance doesn’t happen.”

 

Leon quietly protested, “You’re just a maid… guarding is mine and Ian’s job,” but there was no way that would work on Evelyn. I became curious about who would win if Evelyn and the twins fought, like a child wondering who would win between a tiger and a lion.

 

Is Evelyn the tiger? Then… since the twins are two, they’d be lions who live in packs…?

 

Before entering the Academy, they said that even if the twins attacked together, they couldn’t beat Evelyn. But now might be different.

 

Since the twins were strong, the Royal Guard kept trying to recruit them, and Father had once casually praised them, saying “the twins have become unrecognizably strong.” Father was very stingy with praise, except when it came to Mother and me.

 

But that didn’t mean Evelyn seemed weak either.

 

After the incident with Lili’s attack while under Seth’s control, the three of them really worked tirelessly to keep the promise they made through tears, and it was exhausting even for me to watch. I mean, to that extent?

 

Since it seemed unlikely I’d encounter anything that dangerous in my life, their tremendous efforts felt burdensome. Wasn’t that right? Going to such lengths to protect just me…

 

Considering their excessive level of security, you’d think I was going to walk around in the middle of a battlefield with missiles flying everywhere, but unfortunately, I was planning to live safely for the rest of my life. It felt like surrounding a single egg with concrete walls.

 

At least three layers of them…

 

If you ranked them as Sword User, Expert, and Master in order of strength, the twins seemed to be roughly at the upper Expert level. Considering their age, that was supposedly an incredible level. There are only five Sword Masters on the entire continent.

 

A Sword Master is a human weapon who alone can rival an 8th class mage… honestly, none of it felt real to me. Do they split mountains with a single sword swing? I smiled bitterly imagining scenes from martial arts novels.

 

‘It’s a fantastic world…’

 

But that’s my reality. You’d think I’d be used to it after about 18 years, but I still sometimes felt like I was dreaming.

 

“Let’s wear both glasses and a mask.”

 

“Won’t that look really weird?”

 

“Looking a bit weird is better than being in danger.”

 

Ian reached a conclusion, and I tried to put on my glasses and attach a mask over them. No matter what I did, it looked strange, and I would have preferred to just wear glasses, but apparently you couldn’t participate in a private auction with your bare face showing.

 

This auction, which only people with invitations could enter, had thorough security befitting its secretive nature. Revealing each other’s names or identities was absolutely forbidden, and unless you were companions, even acknowledging someone you knew was considered rude.

 

And we managed to get such an invitation at the last minute.

 

‘There must be beastmen scheduled to appear, right?’

 

Otherwise, there’d be no reason for Ron and Renate to target this auction. The twins seemed to have heard something about it too. Evelyn whispered,

 

“Is it hard to breathe? Lady Shana.”

 

“A little. It’s fine. I only wear it occasionally.”

 

It was like playing dress-up, so I didn’t entirely hate it. The multiple layers of undergarments, underpants, petticoats, and the dress made of luxurious but heavy fabric was something I could never put on by myself.

 

The ribbon ties were intricate, there was a light corset for shaping, delicate lace was layered on, and various small decorations were attached, making it impossible to adjust the appearance alone.

 

It looked too fancy to me, but actually, the other dresses were in similar situations. At least it wasn’t glittering with gold and silver, so that was fortunate.

 

My hair was also somehow braided, tied, and twisted to look almost like a work of art. This was all Bailey’s handiwork.

 

I’d definitely hate it if I had to wear this every day, but since it was occasional, I enjoyed the feeling of visiting a dress shop.

 

I’d only talked about going with Mina, but had never actually been.

 

Evelyn was dressed similarly to me.

 

Her long black hair was half-tied and let down, decorated with simple pearl pins. Her white skin was clean and radiant even without makeup, and she wore a half-mask decorated with black, dense feathers.

 

The slightly deep square neckline made her straight collarbones stand out even more, creating a somewhat provocative yet elegant atmosphere.

 

“I wish I had black hair like Evelyn.”

 

“What? Lady Shana’s blonde hair is the most beautiful in the world.”

 

“It’s too bright. I wish I could have a calm and elegant atmosphere like Evelyn.”

 

Leon couldn’t help but mutter, “It must be a fierce and intimidating atmosphere…” You’re really asking for a beating, Leon…

 

Evelyn hit Leon with her hand while her face turned shyly red toward me. It was perfect duality. Then the coachman knocked on the window.

 

“We’ve arrived, Miss.”

 

“Thanks, Alb.”

 

“I’ll wait here, so please be careful. And absolutely don’t follow any dangerous people.”

 

Why do I have so little trust… Leon said while holding his side where Evelyn had hit him.

 

“Don’t worry, we’ll protect her.”

 

“Yes, with you young masters here, I feel reassured. Have fun!”

 

Leon got out of the carriage first and extended his hand to escort me. Then Ian escorted Evelyn and helped her get out of the carriage.

 

I awkwardly took Leon’s hand. Leon was grinning happily despite getting beaten, as if something had made him incredibly excited.

 

“Why does it have to be male-female pairs?”

 

“That’s the rule.”

 

Leon shrugged his shoulders.

 

“Private auctions have different rules depending on the host. Today’s concept is a masquerade ball, so bringing a partner is mandatory.”

 

“What other rules have there been…?”

 

“There was once a condition where you could only enter if you were carrying a bread basket.”

 

There really are a lot of strange people in this world…

 

“Well, shall we go?”

 

“You’re really excited.”

 

“I’m going on a date with such a pretty younger sister, right? Of course I’m excited.”

 

Did he forget about Evelyn and Ian’s existence… And I wasn’t even Leon’s younger sister. But he looked so excited that I felt bad about dampening his spirits. Fortunately, Evelyn and Ian were showing their invitations to the security guard and entering through the entrance.

 

‘He’s really treating me like a younger sister…’

 

With a 4-year age gap, I suppose it can’t be helped. I ended up laughing and was about to enter the building entrance when someone ambushed Leon. Whoa.

 

“Honey!”

 

“Honey?!”

 

Honey?? I quickly let go of Leon’s hand, and Leon hid me behind him.

 

“I was waiting for you!”

 

“Hey! Are you crazy?! What are you doing all of a sudden!!”

 

They must know each other. She really is his honey!

 

“What’s with that attitude between us? A hug or two is nothing!”

 

“Hey! When did I ever…!”

 

“Of course I’m not the only one you’ve hugged, but that’s okay!”

 

Oh my! I gaped in shock. Ian must have greatly downplayed the facts to protect his twin brother’s privacy! It wasn’t just a few dates – he was a complete playboy who went around dating this woman and that woman!

 

Leon… a playboy…

 

What is this, why does it suit him?

 

“Wait, wait, don’t misunderstand!”

 

“…”

 

I slowly distanced myself from Leon. Ian and Evelyn noticed the commotion and tried to come to me, but the security guard blocked them. They could come if they wanted, but it would cause a scene. Or we’d all get kicked out. I shook my head slightly.

 

“You promised to go on a date with me in exchange for getting you the invitation, right? Let’s do it right now!”

 

“What? Hey, say something that makes sense. I’m really getting angry.”

 

“We never set a specific time for when we’d do it. What’s wrong with now? And if you don’t keep your promise, I can’t even enter today. I don’t have a partner.”

 

But then I wouldn’t have a partner either.

 

The woman, probably a member of the Guard Knights, started forcibly dragging Leon away. Since Leon had made a promise with her, I decided to give him up for now. I wasn’t supposed to call out names.

 

“See you inside, …oppa.”

 

“Oh, she’s your younger sister? What should I do about this. Because of me. But you had a younger sister too. Why didn’t you tell me?”

 

Leon glared at her with a face full of things he wanted to say, then let out a deep sigh. It was because he understood my intention not to cause a scene.

 

As expected, Leon suits being wronged.

 

“…Hey, this doesn’t seem right. I can’t leave my younger sister behind.”

 

“Do you have a sister complex? Good grief, you think women are a joke, mmph mmph…”

 

“I’m getting angry, really.”

 

“Why are you getting all serious? And it looks like your younger sister found a partner too. Being overprotective is unseemly?”

 

Leon turned around with fire in his eyes. But immediately after, his face went stupidly blank.

 

Me? Behind me? What is it? Then someone wrapped their arm around my shoulder. Gasp.

 

Ella had told me to immediately deliver a castration kick in situations like this, but while my head knew what to do, my body wouldn’t move.

 

Leon still had that stupid expression, and Evelyn and Ian, who had been trying to push past the security guard to reach me, also looked surprised. What is it…!

 

A familiar voice quietly reached my ear.

 

“Shana.”

 

“…Raven?”

 

Why are you coming out from there.

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