Touch My Brother and You Die - Chapter 169

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We decided to have a quiet tea time together. Not long after we sat down, Violet came back, grabbed me, and started crying and sobbing so hard that it was difficult to calm her down.
I barely offered some refreshments and tried to get some work done and have a conversation, but then Lily came in, grabbed me, and cried her eyes out, leaving me completely at a loss for what to do.
The child apparently thought that since Violet was returning to Aleine, she should naturally stay behind in Rohil to take care of me, but Serena and Sage, dressed in green gowns, threatened her to go home, saying that children who couldn’t help with nursing care should leave.
Before getting to the main point, I asked about the strange things that happened today, since Lily cried and Violet cried along with her, and as if tears were contagious, even Glen teared up again.
“By the way, what’s going on with that Annex Building? Does Glen know about it?”
As expected, the chair in our house is the most comfortable. I leaned back deeply into the postmodern-style leather sofa and put a snack in my mouth.
“Well, it’s that… while the two of you couldn’t see Rosalite, stress built up, and since I came back alone, all the things you two had been holding back ended up exploding…”
Ah, I guess it became a regret that I couldn’t bring the two of them along while playing in Rohil. Somehow it ended up looking like I was leaving only the two of them out, which didn’t sit right with me, and it seems I’ve accumulated quite a bit of stress.
“Ugh, tsk. Those kids must have really wanted to play. They’re even destroying buildings for it.”
“Rosalite, did you understand what I said correctly?”
Huh? Of course. As I nodded confidently, Glen narrowed his eyes and repeated what he had said earlier.
“Let me confirm once more. You and Janet have been holding onto your anger since you haven’t been able to meet with Rosalite, and the moment I arrived at the Mansion, you both became so upset that you started acting out. Now, what did I say?”
“So the kids are upset because they can’t all go to Rohil together, right? If I’d known it would turn out like this, I would’ve prepared myself for overtime and brought them along.”
“You’re saying you’re stressed because you haven’t seen Rosalite?”
“So isn’t that the same thing?”
“….”
Glen stared at me strangely for a while, then proceeded with Rocksburg-style emergency calming measures. He awkwardly embraced me and patted my back in rhythm with his heartbeat…
I don’t know why you’re doing this, but I’m all for free hugs, thank you.
“Anyway. You attempted rapist.”
“W-who is the attempted rapist?!”
“I heard you went to kidnap Jeoha? But since Jeoha hasn’t caused a fuss, it seems like it didn’t work out. You’re not saying you actually succeeded, are you?”
“No! It’s not rape! I was just thinking about relieving Theodore of his… frustration…!”
“Sex offenders typically make excuses that don’t hold up.”
“No, I’m telling you! I even got permission from the Queen to charge at her! But I declined because I thought it would be better to consult with the Crown Prince first!”
In my absence, a Queen of a Kingdom and a Princess of a Duchy plotted rape? If that’s the case, then this isn’t just a simple rape case—isn’t this an attempted aggravated rape? Multiple people conspired in advance and carried out the crime in a premeditated manner…
“Attempted rape…”
“Special Act on Sexual Violence Crimes, Article 4…”
Oh, so Glen knows about it too. He’s truly my husband.
Glen, seemingly sharing my feelings, pulled me into an embrace and thrust his body forward to try to protect me. Ha, as if this Thomson’s gazelle could shield me for more than a few seconds as a meat barrier.
When I tickled my Glen’s side affectionately, he writhed in agony, and I laughed heartily with glee. Then Capo unsheathed a pistol from her harness at incredible speed, aimed it at my head, and pulled out a lighter.
“Stop joking around and listen to what I have to say seriously.”
“Why are you being so harsh? If something fun came up, I could have some fun with it too.”
“Even if people say you have holes in your head, would you still make fun of them if you got the chance?”
“Yes.”
“Yeah…”
The older sister had finally given up. Unknown Woman (female) put away the gun and pleaded desperately for him to listen to her story. Since she seemed so desperate, when he said he would listen seriously, the older sister told him what had happened that day.
“That’s, you know, the day you all went to the Sea. I wanted to at least give you some rumor that he spent a night with an Unknown Woman, so I made up some nonsense. Why, isn’t it spread all over the country? That he…”
“Theodore, you mean that rumor about him?”
“That’s right. So I got permission from the Queen herself and bribed all the Maidservants. I was planning to spend the night with her, slipping into her chamber while she was bathing. Of course, if the mood improved, well, ahem, we could produce a royal heir, ahem.”
“You’re as straightforward as ever.”
Yes. That’s what I wanted in a Crown Princess. Sister is the best. Hurry and seduce him. Give birth to an heir.
Every word Sister spoke was so captivating that I held Glen’s hand tightly and listened intently, but Sister’s expression grew troubled. She interlaced her fingers and furrowed her brow with concern.
“The thing is, while His Highness was away…”
“While he was away?”
“There was this strange doll…”
Ah. I know what this is about. I figured it out. The Rosalite Rocksburg Mark Two doll, right? You’re wondering why the Crown Prince has a doll that resembles me? I was about to open my mouth to explain that, but it seems that’s not what Sister is concerned about.
“It suddenly turned its head…”
“?”
What? Why is this suddenly turning into a horror story? That’s strange. That doll doesn’t have that function.
“It opened its mouth wide at me and shot out electricity or something.”
“…”
Why?
Why? I knew it was self-powered, but did it have an automatic upgrade function too? I should ask Sage about this. This thing ruined the chance to produce an heir. How infuriating.
As I was pondering how to deal with this nuisance, another visitor entered without knocking. It was Jack. The man was chewing on dried squid and looked at me before speaking as if it were nothing serious.
“Young Lady, you’ve returned? The Royal Palace sent an urgent message.”
You? I nearly died and just got home, and that’s all you have to say? I complained indignantly that he hadn’t worried about me at all, and after thinking for a long moment, Jack uttered only a single syllable.
“Yes.”
“I see…”
Fine. What am I going to discuss with you? As the master, I should interpret this charitably. He must have trusted firmly that I would be safe, so he didn’t worry. That’s it. It has to be.
I engaged in self-hypnosis and unfolded the urgent message from the Royal Palace. Inside was a letter from Theodore written on cheap recycled paper with ink that had completely bled through. Had news of my arrival home already reached the palace? Well, since I extended my stay in Rohil and only arrived at the harbor today, it makes sense the Royal Palace would hear about it directly.
“An urgent message from the Royal Palace? What’s the matter, Brother?”
“Hmm… there’s nothing particularly important, but…”
Though written with proper etiquette, the content could be crudely summarized as: ‘Are you dead? If you’re not dead, let me see your face.’ If I had actually died, why would he send such an impudent letter?
I clicked my tongue at this blonde man who never matured even past thirty, but I focused on his request to see my face. If we’re going to meet anyway, couldn’t I go with Sister Capo? I think it would be perfect if I could slip away in the middle depending on the situation.
“Sister Capo. How about taking this opportunity to have tea time with the Crown Prince… no, wait. Would you be interested in a hunting expedition instead? I think it would be better to show Sister your impressive skills.”
“Fox hunting is my specialty, but I wonder what Theodore would think…”
“What’s there to think about? As long as it’s not Rocksburg, he won’t complain. Whatever it is, he’ll just marvel and say how amazing it is. Hunting is the only way. Go ahead and shoot away.”
This works out perfectly. I can show that I’m healthy, and having the Royal Palace host a hunting party would be good. Spring is coming soon, so animals will be active, and if the Four Great Ducal Houses are told to send anyone available, they’ll all want to come.
“Sister Capo. Would it be alright if I joined in for a moment?”
“Oh, Jack. Come sit here.”
Wait, why are you two so close? That thing Jack said about wanting to transfer jobs—was that not just casual talk?
Since Sister came to the Rocksburg Estate, I was the only one she called “brother,” but strangely, she called Jack “brother” too and readily gave up her seat next to her. Jack sat down beside the princess as if it were natural and picked up a pen.
“The thing is, if you’re going to meet His Highness anyway, how about dressing like this…”
Jack skillfully drew a portrait. The figure in the drawing had her hair tied up, and since the ribbon tying her hair was blue, he added a note explaining it. She was dressed in a shirt, pants, and boots. Somehow this looks very much like Asterion. Is this person male or female?
“What is this?”
“The Crown Prince’s ideal type, ma’am.”
“I’ll definitely go dressed like this.”
How did you even know Theodore’s ideal type? Shocked by this revelation, I bombarded Jack with questions, and that wretched man let out a deep sigh while looking at me, then said it was something I didn’t need to know for the rest of my life.
Tch… That bastard seems to be looking down on me lately. Whenever he’s bored, he blames me for something. Says I don’t need to know things. What a disagreeable fellow.
“Listen here, Jack Brown. Show me some respect. I’m your master, after all.”
“I do respect you, sir.”
“No, you don’t. I don’t feel any respect from you toward me.”
“…What would you have me do, sir.”
You keep doing this, you know? Running away like that? You get along perfectly fine with Lucilucil. You call Capo “Sister” this and “Sister” that. If you act like that toward me, do you think I’ll just sit back? I’m incredibly clingy. I see exactly what you do for Glen.
“You absolutely cannot change jobs. If you need anything—benefits or whatever—I’ll provide it all. You can never leave my house. What about Peter if you go? You’re not taking him with you, are you? If you even try to leave this house, what do you think will happen to him?”
“Do you see, sir? I can’t leave the house because I’m terrified of what that young lady might do.”
This is all because you keep talking about changing jobs! Because you said Capo’s employees have great benefits and you’re jealous!
As I shrieked, Jack looked at me with obvious displeasure and entered the Guard’s Rest Room. That look—it was just like how Asterion looks at me. It must be my imagination, right?

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