The Youngest Member Filming a Parenting Show is Adorable - Chapter 26

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【026】
A calm yet chilling voice resonated through the air.
Moments later, the sound of soft, labored coughing drew closer, accompanied by approaching footsteps.
“Even if Luarel were to return alive, Superti is still my youngest sibling.”
“Brother!”
I spun around sharply and cried out in a loud voice.
It was Elzen!
My brother was, once again… breathtakingly beautiful and pale. A single book rested in his arms.
“Why… why do you cherish her so much?”
“Because she’s family, Angela.”
“I’m family too!”
Angela’s face flushed crimson as she let out a sharp cry. At that, Elzen’s expression hardened as he spoke.
“Yes, you are family. And family members don’t speak to each other that way.”
“But that’s…”
“You should apologize. You spoke unkindly.”
Gentle, yet unyielding.
There was something about Elzen that was utterly immovable—an unshakeable resolve.
‘A face like a flower, but a heart like a walnut.’
Just then, light streamed through the window, bathing Elzen in its tender glow.
Long lashes, delicate as honey about to drip, fluttered softly before revealing eyes of deep crimson.
His beauty was dreamlike and ethereal, yet his lips held a sharp edge, and his gaze spoke of stubborn resolve.
Angela couldn’t even form words before him; she averted her gaze entirely.
Part of me found it satisfying, yet part of me felt sorry for her.
“Why won’t you look at your brother properly?”
When I asked out of curiosity, Angela’s ears turned red.
“You… you won’t get away with this. How you… you d-disrespect me!”
“Huh? When did I ever…?”
“I hate that dumb expression on your face!”
Tears welled up in Angela’s eyes.
I genuinely didn’t understand, so I simply stood there bewildered.
It was Elzen who provided the explanation.
“Angela isn’t an Awakened One, so that’s why, Superti.”
“Huh?”
“Ah, you wouldn’t know since you only see Awakened Ones in the classroom. Normally, that’s how it is. Non-Awakened ordinary people… they can’t properly see an Awakened One’s eyes.”
“I see. But my friends in Carrot Class are fine with it.”
Besides, I can see just fine right now?!
“That’s because your Viju hasn’t awakened yet.”
“Ah, I see! So when my Viju awakens, Angela won’t be able to see my eyes?”
“That’s how it would be. Unless you choose otherwise—unless you show restraint or hide your presence out of consideration.”
Elzen gave a light shrug of his shoulders.
Understanding what she meant, I clapped my hands together.
“Yeah! Just a little bit!”
“You…!”
In that moment, Angela huffed indignantly and trembled all over.
“I won’t forget what happened today. Even if you beg me later to let you into the Social Club, it won’t work!”
So she said it wasn’t necessary.
I didn’t know what it was, but it didn’t seem to be a place with flour and sugar.
Well, I preferred going to the Kitchen anyway.
In any case, Angela left in a hurry, and only Elzen, myself, and my precious apple pie remained in the corridor.
“Oh, that’s right. But brother, how did you know and come here?”
“I heard from Lina that you’d be visiting. With a delicious apple pie.”
“Oh! Then… then, should we eat it?”
“Yes. Let’s do that.”
Elzen gently stroked my head.
I smiled happily and received his affectionate touch for a while, then grasped his hand and walked along with light steps.
“I’ll carry the pie.”
“Okay.”
“Have you been well?”
“Mm-hmm!”
But my delicate brother—could he really carry both the pie and the book?
Honestly, I was a bit worried, so I reached for the book.
“I’ll take this one.”
“No. You just focus on watching where you’re going.”
“But… huh?”
As my eyes skimmed over the title “On the Origins and Names of Spirits,” I was taken aback.
“Brother, have you become interested in spirits?”
“Since you’re going to become a Spirit Master, I looked into it a bit.”
“Wow! I’m so happy!”
So brother was interested in me too.
That must be why he called me his younger sibling earlier.
Feeling unexpectedly delighted, I laughed with pure joy.
“Once we get inside, I’ll tell you what I’ve discovered. To make a contract with a Spirit King, you need to know their name, after all.”
My goodness.
That was one of the things I needed to do, so how did he know and help me?
I really, truly made the right choice coming to see brother.
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“If I make a contract with the Spirit King, Habdi will be happy. That’s why I want to make a contract.”
“Well, that makes sense. It would feel like a strawberry cake suddenly dropping into your palm out of nowhere.”
“Strawberry cake…?”
A moment later.
I devoured the apple pie with my mouth completely smeared with stewed apples.
Elzen barely ate any, but he did have one slice. I finished the rest myself.
The apple pie was only the size of an adult’s palm, so I was absolutely stuffed.
“Of course, it would be nice if you contracted with one—whether an upper-tier spirit or mid-tier spirit. But that utility doesn’t prove your worth.”
Elzen wiped around my mouth with a handkerchief as he continued.
“You’re just you, and no matter what anyone says, you’re the youngest of our household. A person’s value doesn’t rest solely on ability.”
“…Really?”
“It doesn’t matter if Viju doesn’t bloom, or if your abilities aren’t remarkable, or even if you can’t contract with the Spirit King. That’s what Grandfather wants, not what I wish for.”
Elzen’s tone was so gentle and measured.
It made me want to keep listening.
“And… if by some chance Grandfather told you to leave, Father wouldn’t do that.”
“Mm-hmm.”
“You even found Mother’s belongings. That’s impressive.”
Pat, pat.
Elzen stroked my head again.
I had no idea how comforting those slightly cool hands felt.
I, who had been sitting still like a napping rabbit, suddenly lifted my head with a start.
As I carefully considered what he’d said, I realized something.
“But what about Habdi?”
“Hmm?”
“If Chuuu is incompetent… will Habdi stop caring about me now?”
“He’ll probably just become indifferent.”
That… I didn’t like that!
I became rather serious.
I liked Grandfather, but if he didn’t like me, it would be sad.
“Don’t trust Grandfather too much.”
….
“Before I became like this, I was very close to Grandfather too. I’d sit on his lap. But look at me now. Grandfather never once came to visit me when I was ill.”
“Ah….”
What should I do?
‘Brother must be hurt.’
Not knowing what to do, I rolled my eyes and suddenly hugged Elzen tight.
Thump, thump.
Our heartbeats touched.
The Carrot Class Teacher taught me that doing this makes the sadness go away.
“Are you comforting me?”
“Yeah… Habdi was mean.”
“Grandfather was?”
Elzen let out a soft laugh.
“Daring to say something was wrong with the Fasayen Household Master—wearing rabbit ear headbands must have made you bold indeed.”
Even as he did, my brother quietly lowered his head.
As if trying to hide the fact that he was crying.
So I graciously pretended not to notice, simply continuing to pat his back gently.
[The Emotion Spirit King ‘■■■’ is weeping.]
[Krhk, yes! This is what I wanted to see. A beautiful scene of sibling affection!]
[The ○○ Spirit King ‘■■■’ speaks for the first time.]
[A rare and pleasant sight.]
‘Oh!’
Wait, just now… just now!
I was so startled and excited that I nearly grabbed the shimmering letters and shook them frantically.
Not that I could actually grasp them anyway.
‘Will they appear one more time, perhaps?’
I stared hopefully into the empty air, but the ○○ Spirit King never appeared again.
‘What a shame. That was my chance to get a hint!’
Then, Elzen lifted his head again.
His eyes were slightly reddened, but it didn’t seem like he’d been sobbing.
“That’s strange. After moving around this much, I should be exhausted, but I feel energized instead. Is it because I’m with you?”
“Yep! Chuuu is your vitamin!”
“Vitamin?”
Hmm, right. What was that again?
I’d thought it was the perfect word for this moment.
[The Earth Spirit King ‘■’ finds you commendable.]
[The day you first met Elzen. There were six things to do. You’ve accomplished five of them.]
Oh, that’s right!
And now I would help Elzen discover the names of the Spirit Kings.
“First… I hope you continue to be loved by Grandfather. That’s why I’ve compiled places with hints about the Spirit Kings’ names. Only domestic locations, excluding overseas ones.”
“Okay!”
“Look at this.”
My brother opened a book and pulled out a single sheet of paper from within.
The True Name of the Flame Spirit King – Baratheum of Resurrection
The True Name of the Water Spirit King – Fasayen of the Horizon
The True Name of the Chaos Spirit King – Bellarion of the Lunar Eclipse
The True Name of the Fortune Spirit King – Laximon of Dawn
The True Name of the Emotion Spirit King – Ishel of Residual Light
“First, it’s certain that the Flame Spirit King’s name is connected to the Imperial Family.”

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