I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

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Sophia was frowning.

While she was walking, someone stepped on her foot.

Taat!

Sophia quickly jumped over it.

The cross-legged female student distorted her face and clicked her tongue slightly.

After glancing at her once, Sophia walked on her way with a nonchalant expression.

Sophia’s bullying continued all day long.

“Eh, what the hell is this… … .”

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Dillia returns to the academy after vacation.

She was tired of seeing the academy in turmoil due to the theft.

Shortly after hearing the details of the incident from Sofia, she burst into tears and knelt on the floor as if blaming herself.

“Huh… … . I’m sorry. If I hadn’t used my vacation then… … .”

She knew that Sophia was never a greedy person.

Stealing from Sophia… … ?!

It was Dillia, convinced that someone was trying to frame Sofia.

However, realizing that he could not help Sophia on his own, he soon lowered his head with a look of resentment.

snap.

Seeing Dillia like that, Sophia quietly lowered her stance.

And he grabbed her by the shoulder.

“It’s not your fault. Besides, the request for leave was something I allowed.”

“Ha, but… … .”

A stream of water running down your cheek.

Sophia wiped her cheek once with her own hand, then met their eyes.

“I plan to look for evidence from now on. me… … Can I help you?”

“Muh, of course!”

Dillia answered without hesitation.

Sofia lifted Dillia off the floor. And I hurriedly moved my body to find the evidence.

I didn’t want to ask anyone else for help. All the people I thought of as friends might be full of lies like Anise.

Meanwhile, the time when Sophia was searching around the dormitory and looking for evidence.

The third prince, Lyard, visited the bedroom of his sister, Luna.

rattle!

“Sister, what the hell is this?! Sophia stole the tears of Atlantis… … . Why are you talking about such nonsense!”

Despite Lyard’s voice, Runia quietly closed her eyes while holding the teacup.

Ryard frowned at the figure of Luna who was full of composure.

He moved slowly and approached Lunia.

“Why, why did you frame Sophia like that? What did Sophia do to her sister… … .”

Ryard’s voice contained emotions of anger and resentment.

At that, Runia opened her mouth in a small way, as if muttering.

“A false name… … Ira. Even though the victim is this older sister, she is trying to defend the perpetrator, Lady Sophia. Ryard, it looks like you’ve been seduced by her too.”

She shook her head reluctantly.

“No way, do you believe that all the rumors spreading on campus are true? Those rumors… … !”

“All lies? It seems that she often meets other male students… … . Are you saying that’s a lie too?”

“What’s wrong with hanging out with friends?!”

When Ryard came out strong, Runia narrowed her eyes and glared at him.

“Despite the existence of a fiancé, maintaining close relationships with other men… … do you really think it’s normal? I wouldn’t know if I hadn’t had a fiancé, but in the presence of a fiancé, such an unrepentant attitude… … .”

“We didn’t promise to get married because we liked each other, didn’t we?”

To Ryard’s objection, Runia put down the teacup and answered.

“Then you should have broken up. The part about having meetings with other men while maintaining an engaged relationship without ever mentioning the breakup while her heart was elsewhere… … It must be hard to see this older sister as well.”

“… … You haven’t heard of the debauchery of Halbert Youngsik. In the case of Sophia, they meet like close friends, but it has been confirmed that Halbert Youngsik frequents the entertainment district and has various relationships with the young ladies of various lower noble families.”

Ryard answered with hard eyes.

Runia’s eyes widened for a moment.

“I don’t know what the fidelity you are talking about means, but if you see Halbert Youngsik’s afterlife, you will surely be astonished.”

“Ha, but I heard that Lady Sophia went to a secret place with the head of Rockspell. Halbert Youngsik’s attitude was also very wrong, but that doesn’t mean Sophia’s lady’s attitude was good.”

Lunia answered while stuttering.

Her tone was quite softened.

“If you are the head of the Roxpell family… … You are talking about Rubelis.”

When Rubelis’ name was mentioned, Ryard frowned and thought for a moment.

Is it okay if I tell you all the secrets I’ve been hiding until now?

Ryard let out a sigh after much thought.

“Huuu, originally, I didn’t want to tell anyone, but… … . First of all, I have to tell you the rough part. Otherwise, your sister will not trust Sophia to the end.”

He gazed intently at Lunia as if he had made up his mind.

A secret that has been hidden even from relatives.

Recalling the darkness lurking in the empire, Ryard cautiously opened his mouth.

Episode 41

41. Conspiracy (4)

“I am… … Since last year, we have been conducting an investigation into the forces hiding in the Labadian Empire. To be precise, I must say that I was investigating the possibility that the former head of Roxpell was assassinated by someone.”

“What is that… … .”

It was a very sudden story. No, should I say it’s out of the blue?

When Runia made a puzzled expression, Ryard calmly continued his remarks.

“At first, based on the information of the Roxpell family, Rubelis and I were conducting the investigation, but from last fall, Sophia and Pelliel joined the investigation. And Sophia also said that she had a personal grudge against that faction.”

Thanks to Sofia, we were able to confirm the existence of the black magician.

Of course, at first I couldn’t believe her story.

you’re a black magician Are the dark beings found only in ancient texts living in this era?

Back then, even Rubelis had to look at Sophia with suspicion.

However, as a result of conducting an investigation based on her information for several days. The Roxpell family found traces of the warlocks.

“This is a matter related to the safety of the empire. In the worst case, there is a possibility that the entire empire will be shaken.”

I kept the story of the black magician down my throat. And Ryard, who warned Runia with the words of the Empire’s safety.

Meanwhile, Lunia was bruised for a moment by her younger brother’s bizarre remark.

Ryard let out a small sigh and brushed his bangs once.

“Whoa, it’s hard to tell you any more details yet. But the story of Sophia having an impure encounter with Rubelis is not true.”

Ryard speculated that warlocks might be infiltrating the depths of this empire.

No, it’s not just the Empire. There may be connections with nobles from other countries.

Seeing Ryard’s serious look, Runia carefully put the teacup down on the table.

daughter.

“that is… … Really? Lies to get out of the current situation… … .”

“There is no lie in what I just said.”

Ryard answered with his eyes fixed.

Runia frowned as she touched her forehead with her right hand.

“… … But I can’t dismiss this case right now. The fact that she stole my things… … No, the situation will not change unless further evidence is found.”

Ryard bit his lip and narrowed his brows.

“What the hell did you have a conversation with Lady Seline?”

“… … What do you mean? Why is Lady Seline’s name suddenly appearing here?”

Runia asked back in a nonsensical tone.

Laird couldn’t help but be a little taken aback by that.

“Didn’t you have a conversation with Lady Seline beforehand? So, I deliberately tried to frame Sofia… … .”

At Lyard’s remark, Runia’s face twisted.

“Did you really think that I was conspiring with Lady Seline to frame Lady Sophia?”

He expressed his displeasure over and over again.

Lyard flinched slightly and stepped back.

“Ah, no, otherwise such a bold act… … .”

“Obviously, through the rumors, they looked at Lady Sophia with a bad eye, but that said, this older sister even used the tears of Atlantis to expel Lady Sophia? What kind of thing is this, such a trivial plan… … !”

Runia burst into a scream.

Ryard’s shoulders shrank a little.

And I realized something was strange.

‘Certainly, due to your personality, you can’t use the tears of Atlantis that mom gave you for such a plan… … .’

His head was heated by Sophia’s worries, and he began to calmly organize his thoughts for a while.

“then… … .”

“It would be most reasonable to assume that Lady Annis’ eyewitness information is false, and that these Atlantis tears were hidden by someone in Lady Sophia’s bedroom. Of course, there is a possibility that Lady Sophia really stole it. Like you said, who would plan something so bold?”

There was some truth to Luna’s remarks.

However, Ryard did not give up his trust in Sophia.

Rather, I let out a small sigh at the appearance of Runia who doubted Sophia until the end.

‘then… … Did someone really break through the security of Dormitory 1 and hide the Tears of Atlantis in Sophia’s bedroom located in Dormitory 2?’

Ryard narrowed his brows.

Runia closed her eyes while resting her chin on her face.

“And if Lady Seline is the main culprit behind planning this incident, then it must be said that she entered my bedroom, stole the tears of Atlantis, gave them to Lady Anis, and hid them in Lady Sophia’s bedroom.”

“… … Was the dormitory security that weak?”

At Lyard’s question, Runia shook her head.

“For security reasons, it is highly unlikely that Lady Serene entered my bedroom directly. Perhaps it’s most reasonable to assume that someone entered Dormitory 1 with the help of Lady Seline. The problem is that there is no clear evidence to prove it.”

As for Sophia, the tears of Atlantis were found in her bedroom. That fact alone had no choice but to stand on the line of suspicion.

No matter how unfairly you appeal, there are even witnesses in the situation, so it must be unavoidable for now.

“Whoa, I don’t mind helping Lady Sophia. but… … Please do not take the wrong path.”

“Yes, I know.”

Ryard bowed his head slightly towards Runia, then turned around and moved his legs straight to the Class A 3 dormitory.

Then, with the thought, ‘What is Kayneth thinking?’, I went up to the floor where the first year students live.

Kayneth welcomed him and let him into his bedroom.

and… … .

“Ah, we have already completed the investigation into the case. I’m scheduled to attend the school trial myself, so it’s okay for Her Highness to not worry.”

“What is that… … .”

“Who was behind this incident? And we have already secured the evidence regarding the course of the crime, so please look forward to the day of the trial.”

Kayneth’s cool smile made Ryard feel a chill run down his back.

Are these really the eyes of a 13-year-old boy?

“If you touch my sister, you will pay the price.”

“The culprit is… … .”

“I think His Highness is also expecting it. The definite answer will be revealed on the day of the trial.”

Kayneth smiled softly.

Ryard trembled as if he had goosebumps.

‘All the young ladies who have seen Kayneth say that they are as lovely as if they had seen a young angel… … . Everyone’s got their eyes right. How can you mistake such a great devil for an angel?’

Lyard smiled bitterly and closed his eyes.

And with a hand on Kayneth’s shoulder.

“As a lord, this is an order. Find the culprit behind Sophia’s torment and punish him severely.”

gave the first command.

Received the order, Kayneth smiled bitterly as he touched his chin for a moment.

“Hmm, it’s up to the professors to decide on punishment, but I’ll try to make it so that at least you get a suspension.”

Ryard put on a satisfied expression at that answer.

He was guessing that Serene was behind this incident.

As the eldest daughter of the Spay One family, it was impossible for her to be expelled from the academy even with the title of fiancée of the crown prince.

However, as long as she is a noble, the punishment of ‘suspending’ will also be a humiliating experience.

‘With this incident as an opportunity, Serene’s ugly side will be revealed to this empire. then… … I might be ostracized by nobles.’

Ryard couldn’t figure out what evidence Keynes had secured. Therefore, I decided to secure the evidence separately with Rubelis, just in case.

Evidence that can supplement Keynes’s evidence.

Meanwhile, Kayneth, who saw Ryard off, lifted a communication tool provided in the corner of the desk.

“First of all, you should contact your sister as well.”

Keynes injected mana into the communication sphere.

After a while, a woman with pure white hair appeared from the communication port that was emitting blue light.

-… … Keynes?

The second dormitory located only a few tens of meters away.

However, Keynes met Sophia’s eyes reflected in the communication port and opened her mouth in a warm voice as if comforting her.

“I’m sure you’ve already been notified, but I’ll say it again just in case. It has been decided that I will appear at the school trial tomorrow.”

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