Sibling Time
Inside the Galarc Castle, in the mansion bestowed to Rio by King Francois, everyone in the mansion was preparing to depart for Duke Gregory’s territory in order to face Saint Erica. Unlike the usual harmonious atmosphere of the mansion, the air was tense at the thought of Rio and Erica’s looming rematch.
If that monster appears again... I have to do everything I can to defeat it, Rio thought to himself with determination as he sat on the bed in his room. Then, someone knocked on the door.
“Come in.” Rio wiped the stern expression off his face as he called out to whoever was outside the door. The door slowly opened, revealing Latifa.
“Onii-chan,” she said worriedly.
“What’s wrong, Latifa?”
The reason for her concern was obvious. Thus, Rio made sure to speak in as bright of a tone as possible to reassure his little sister.
“Nothing. I just wanted to stay beside you,” Latifa said, explaining her trivial request while watching Rio’s face for his reaction.
“I see. Come over here, then.”
“Okay.”
Rio patted the bed beside him, inviting her to sit together. Latifa nodded with a look of relief and immediately went over.
“Ehehe.” She clung to Rio’s side and rubbed her cheek against her brother’s arm.
“That’s a little too close,” Rio said with a strained smile. But he didn’t tell her to distance herself; if this was what it took to ease his little sister’s worries, then he’d gladly resign himself to being clung to.
“Onii-chan.”
“Yes?”
“Nothing. Hee hee.” Latifa smiled happily.
“I see.” Seeing her smile made Rio smile too. After that, Latifa continued being spoiled by Rio, enjoying her time with her older brother.
The fight with Saint Erica was to take place the next evening.
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