Chapter 3 - Chapter 3

Chapter 2

Having firmly resolved, I dedicated myself wholeheartedly to taming Adrian afterward.

Was it thanks to my painstaking efforts? Adrian grew up to be relatively mild. Compared to the original story, that is.

But it was only undefinedrelatively.undefined Adrianundefineds essence hadnundefinedt changed much from when he was seven to when he became twenty-four.

He was still a cold-blooded, heartless grand mage, and now he was called the youngest Magic Tower Lord, making a name for himself in the world.

And it seemed I was known as the precious younger sister that Adrian had secretly hidden away in the tower.

This isnundefinedt Rapunzel... Adrianundefineds overprotectiveness was so severe that I couldnundefinedt even go out properly even though I was almost twenty.

Whenever I went anywhere, Adrian was always with me. I only intended to tame him moderately... Did I twist him too well? Adrian had become a severe sis-con.

undefinedBecause of that, Iundefinedm even more tired!undefined

Summer was approaching, and I wanted to go on vacation to the villa at the southern beach.

But Adrian was too busy to come with me. Yes, that was precisely the problem.

Adrian, who always wanted to accompany me everywhere, would never allow me to go down to the villa alone.

I pleaded this time too, but Adrian just smiled brightly and flatly refused, saying, "Absolutely not."

Damn, that crazy sis-con bastard! Imagining grabbing Adrianundefineds black hair and yanking it out, I furiously tore up paper. The stress of living with a sis-con was so severe that tearing up paper had become my hobby sometimes.

undefinedIundefinedm so sick of staying in the tower even during summer! Isnundefinedt there any way?undefined

Sighing deeply, I sprawled out in the middle of my messy room. Pieces of paper fluttered down like feathers.

undefinedIs there really no way...undefined

Did God take pity on me, suffering under a crazy sis-con brother? An opportunity came from an unexpected place. Adrian received a request from the Emperor to investigate the magical beasts in the southern sea.

"Brother! I want to go too!"

Crash! I barged into Adrianundefineds office, breaking down the door, and shouted loudly.

Having learned strength magic as well as gravity distortion magic since I was three, I had become so strong that I often broke things when excited.

Smiling sheepishly, I propped the door, which was torn like paper, neatly against the wall. Adrian looked at me with an exasperated expression.

"Haha, the door is a bit weak, huh? You should get a sturdy one, Brother."

"......"

Adrianundefineds red eyes scanned me mockingly. Though he had a smug face, he was incredibly handsome. His black hair, red eyes, and pale skin gave off a mysterious, almost non-human aura.

"You want to come along to investigate the magical beasts?"

"Uh... Does it have to be that? I just want to go to the villa and play! We couldnundefinedt go last summer. I donundefinedt want to be trapped in the tower again this year either."

At my words, Adrianundefineds eyes deepened as if he was pondering something.

After a moment, he spoke.

"Alright, Iundefinedll take you with me."

"Wow! Brother, thank you! I love you!"

"......!"

undefinedI love you.undefined

Adrian was weak to those words. More precisely, he was weak to me saying them. I realized this was like a magic spell when I was about three years old.

The first time I said "I love you" to Adrian, I thought Iundefinedd die from the chills. But that day was Adrianundefineds birthday, and I needed to give him something special besides a gift.

So that this twisted villainous brother could develop some humanity!

Adrianundefineds reaction to hearing "I love you" from his little sister for the first time... thinking back, itundefineds still so funny. His face turned as red as an apple. undefinedThatundefined Adrian.

undefinedHehe, even now...undefined

Whether he had become accustomed to hearing "I love you" over the past ten years, his face no longer turned bright red, but the tips of his ears often turned pink.

This time too, I checked Adrianundefineds slightly reddened ear tips and smirked evilly to myself. He would never know that his lovely, cute, precious little sister was actually a dark-hearted reincarnator!

Hehehe... As I was laughing evilly inside, Adrian cleared his throat briefly, returned to a stoic face, and said.

"Then you must stay only at the villa. Absolutely do not go anywhere else."

"Okay, I got it!"

Iundefinedll sneak out and look around the market.

"Iundefinedll attach my familiar for your escort, so take it with you wherever and whenever you go. Even to the bathroom, the bath, and when you sleep."

This crazy bastard... I nodded, smiling prettily like a good little sister.

"...Then go pack. We leave tomorrow."

"Alright! Thank you so much, Brother!"

Excited to finally go on a trip to the southern sea, I dashed back to my room and started packing.

To the beautiful southern coastal villa with its white sandy beaches and blue sea.

Little did I dream of who I would meet there.

* * *

"Wow, the sea, the sea!"

Seeing the sea, I jumped for joy like a fish in water.

Adrian was probably mocking me from behind, but I didnundefinedt care and played happily. I was so happy to see the ocean after such a long time.

I picked up pretty shells, dipped my feet in the crashing waves, and built a crude sandcastle, playing hard until sunset.

"Brother! Iundefinedm hungry!"

I ran barefoot towards Adrian. I had forgotten where I left my shoes.

Adrian was sitting leisurely on a mat under a tent set up on the beach by the servants, reading a book.

He glanced at me, snapped his book shut, and stood up. Then he strode over to me and lifted me up.

"Ugh."

"Where do you keep leaving your shoes?"

"I donundefinedt know. I forgot."

"Really..."

Adrian carried me securely in his arms and headed towards the villa.

Cradled in his arms, I swung my bare feet and enjoyed the cool evening breeze. Whatundefineds for dinner? My stomach was starting to growl.

"Brother, Iundefinedm hungry."

"Bear with it. Weundefinedre almost there."

"Iundefinedm hungry~."

"......"

Adrian made an annoyed face but didnundefinedt throw me away. I found that strange. The original Adrian would have surely thrown me.

undefinedHe doesnundefinedt really do many bad things, and though heundefineds a bit scary, is this considered a successful rehabilitation?undefined

As I looked at him fondly, Adrian frowned as if annoyed. Regardless, I smiled brightly. We soon arrived at the villaundefineds garden.

Adrian carefully set me down on a wooden bench. The wooden table in front of the bench was laden with barbecue dishes.

"Wow...!"

"Eat slowly. Donundefinedt be greedy."

"Thank you for the meal—."

Ignoring his warning because I was too hungry, I happily devoured the barbecue.

Salty grilled pork with sprinkled salt, spicy chicken legs, various fragrant mushrooms, and colorful bell peppers.

It was all so delicious it brought tears to my eyes. After shoving food into my mouth and gulping it down, I even downed a glass of juice in one go. Adrian, across from me, shook his head in disapproval.

"Youundefinedre no different from a pig."

"What did you say...!"

Just as I was about to get angry at the insult, Adrian popped a piece of food into my mouth.

My eyes wide, I chewed. It was tender beef tenderloin, perfectly grilled.

"Delicious..."

"...Eat a lot."

After filling my stomach, I took a long, leisurely bath and went to sleep.

Tomorrow morning, Adrian would sail out to the southern sea. He had to complete the Emperorundefineds request to investigate the sea magical beasts.

Then, starting tomorrow, I would have the villa all to myself. Adrian not being around felt a little lonely... Not! Freedom! How long has it been since Iundefinedve had freedom?

Just thinking about enjoying my long-awaited freedom made my heart flutter and race. What should I do tomorrow?

Buried in the cozy blanket, I chuckled to myself, then fell asleep in an instant.

The Adrian in my dream saying, "If you cause trouble, Iundefinedll lock you up for ten years," was absolutely terrifying.

* * *

"Brother, take care. Be careful."

My cliché farewell was sneered at by Adrian. Probably sneering particularly at the undefinedbe carefulundefined part.

Adrian Hill, the sole owner of the Magic Tower standing tall in the center of the world, had no reason to undefinedbe careful.undefined

All humans, magical beasts, and animals in the world were swept away by his gestures and trampled under his feet.

undefinedSuch a terrifying villain.undefined

Thinking that inwardly, I smiled brightly and innocently at Adrian.

He ruffled my hair roughly. Ugh, this bastard! Do you think Iundefinedm a dog?!

"You be careful. Donundefinedt wander around needlessly. Stay glued to the villa."

Ugh, this crazy sister complex... I was sure I would never be able to date or get married because of Adrian. Well, I didnundefinedt really feel like it anyway, and this wasnundefinedt so bad...

"Donundefinedt worry, Brother. I can have fun just playing at the villa, why would I go anywhere? Iundefinedll behave nicely and quietly."

"......"

Adrian glared at me with distrustful eyes and slowly turned his back. I waved my hand at him with an innocent face.

Go on, hurry up and leave...! Give me my freedom!

undefinedCome back in exactly one month.undefined

Thatundefineds probably how long it would take. Hehe, smiling to myself, I returned to my room in the villa. Adrianundefineds familiar clung to me and followed.

This clingy thing... What should I do about this guy?

undefinedHmm...!undefined

While scratching the chin of the familiar, which looked like a black wolf, I quickly made a decision.

undefinedLetundefineds bribe it.undefined