“What are the two of you doing?”
_creak_
I felt my body creak like a malfunctioning robot.
It seemed like the temperature around me dropped, and I started to feel an unexplainable chill.
What is this? Ice Barrier magic?
Wasn’t there any setup in the novel where Lily used magic? It must be my imagination, right?
“Hera Unnie.”
With those eyes that seemed to stare into my soul, Lily looked at me.
_Eek!_
Without realizing it, I clung to Dania.
“……”
Then, the expression on Lily’s face soured even more.
What? Did I do something wrong? Why is she looking at me like that?
“Have you washed up, Lily? Come eat with us.”
Did Dania not feel the chill?
She casually smiled and spoke to Lily as if everything was normal.
After a while, Lily silently joined us at the dining table, but her gaze remained fixed on me.
When Dania went to grab some extra dishes and food, Lily finally broke her stare from me and looked at her sister’s back.
Ah. I get it.
I think I understand why Lily is looking at me like that.
Lily has relied heavily on Dania until now.
She only has one family after all. That makes sense. Lily’s world is probably filled with Dania.
So, since that precious sister just kissed me, maybe she’s feeling a bit jealous?
She must think I’m stealing her sister away.
Yes. This is it.
I praised myself for finding the perfect answer and looked at Lily affectionately.
“…?”
She looked flustered at my confident expression.
I quickly wrapped both of my hands around Lily’s hand and held it tightly.
“Hya-gi!”
Surprised by my sudden action, Lily let out a cute sound. Undeterred, I whispered.
“Don’t worry, Lily. The things you’re worried about won’t happen.”
“Eh??”
Her expression looked like she held some expectation for my words. Trust me, Lily.
“Are you worried that I’m going to steal your sister away?”
“….Huh?”
“Don’t worry. I won’t do anything to interfere between you and your sister. I promise.”
Honestly, I was being thoughtless. If this were South Korea, I’d just be entering middle school now; how desperate would I be for family love?
It was totally reasonable for her to be wary of me like earlier.
“You really like your sister, huh?”
In the novel, it mentioned that she lived a life devoid of emotions until she met the protagonist after losing her sister, so I can’t even imagine the depth of Lily’s love for Dania.
While gently rubbing Lily’s small hand, I looked at her.
“…..”
Her gaze remained coldly fixed on me.
Huh?… Why…?
Is my persuasion not working?
Seeing Lily’s expression, I felt the need to say something urgently.
“Is it because of the kiss? Th-that was just a simple thank you from your sister! I’m sure if you ask, your sister will gladly do it for you too!”
“….What about Hera Unnie?”
Huh?
“Huh?.. Me?”
“If I ask, will Hera Unnie do it anytime?”
Lily’s piercing gaze was making me uncomfortable. What should I say?
“Umm.. well, you see…”
“Isn’t it not allowed? You said it was just a simple greeting… So, is it that you and your sister…”
Lily’s expression drooped, and she looked down.
“Ah! No!! I can do it! It’s just a simple thank you!”
It felt like I said something irreversible.
But I couldn’t just stand by and watch Lily look so sad; I decided to go along with whatever Lily wanted.
I knew she’d much prefer Dania doing it instead. But okay, if Lily wants it, then yes.
Our Lily. Do whatever you want.
Only after hearing my answer did Lily seem a bit relieved, and her eyes sparkled again. Then, her face broke into a wide smile.
“Then I’m okay with that!”
So cute. Lily really looks the prettiest when she smiles.
“What are you two talking about so sweetly?”
Dania, having returned, set down the food and dishes in front of Lily.
“I was just talking about how much Lily likes you, Dania.”
But I figured that would make Lily very embarrassed, so I placed my finger to my lips and winked at her.
“Umm… well, it’s a secret?”
As soon as she saw my face, Lily’s eyes widened in surprise and she mimicked me by placing her finger on her own lips.
“Yes! It’s a secret!”
What a lovely girl.
*
After finishing the meal.
I laid the dozing Lily down on the sofa and had a casual chat with Dania.
“At twenty-four, you’re older than me.”
“Oh my. Really?”
With her voluptuous figure and the mature aura she radiated, I figured she was older than I was.
Of course, I was confident in my own body, but Dania was the exception.
If I had a body that could entice someone, Dania had a body that could drive someone mad, especially her chest.
I asked Dania to speak casually with me.
“Hehe… Okay. Just call me Unnie comfortably.”
“Y-yes… Unnie.”
It felt quite awkward to call her “Unnie,” but somehow I managed to get it out.
“By the way, Hera, I have something I’m curious about.”
“Yes?”
“Are you a mana user as well?”
“Ah.”
Dania cautiously broached the subject as she looked at me.
Well, since a girl who hasn’t even reached adulthood has been walking around busting people like eggs, it’s a fair thought.
Dania probably thinks I can use mana at quite a powerful level.
If she was just an acquaintance, I would have brushed off the question, but I decided to share it with Dania.
“No. I haven’t mentioned it, but actually, I have a unique ability.”
Upon hearing my words, Dania blinked several times before gasping in shock.
“Y-you have a Unique Ability?!!”
Hik?
Dania’s exclamation startled Lily, who had been sleeping next to us, awake, but she soon closed her eyes and went back to sleep on the sofa.
Once she confirmed that Lily had gone back to sleep, Dania spoke quietly again.
“Really? You didn’t use mana?”
“Yes. Unfortunately, I still don’t know how to use mana…”
“Having a Unique Ability is impressive.”
It is impressive. Just possessing it allows one to compete with high-level mana users. Of course, there are abilities distant from combat, but even those have phenomenal performance in their respective fields. Everyone desires that ability, yet it’s a blessing given to only a select few. And that’s exactly what a Unique Ability is.
“Hehe… I still can’t use it perfectly, though.”
It’s a power that can only be used against someone with hostile intent.
In the case of someone I don’t feel hostility towards, I become just a girl without any abilities at all.
‘But would that even happen?
In a life-and-death fight, there’s no way one wouldn’t feel hostility.
Even if one initially has no intent to fight, once hit first, hostility is naturally generated.
It’s effectively in a constant state of activation.
“I knew it… it seemed too powerful for your age. But if you go to the Empire, you’d receive incredible treatment. Why are you here?”
No matter how Drax-bred you are, a Unique Ability user would be welcomed with open arms in the Empire.
They would never let go of such a rare talent in the world.
I couldn’t exactly say it’s because I need to stay in Drax so as not to interfere with the protagonist.
I scratched my cheek shyly as I made excuses.
“Well… it’s just that I’ve been living here for a long time, so I’m not inclined to leave…”
“Still…”
She looked at me with concern. It’s fine, Dania. Here is probably the safest place.
Karaz Jeguk. Regis Academy within it. Elvenheim, the land of the elves. The Magate, where demons reside.
And aside from that, various places where the protagonist faces trials will encounter various calamities.
Ironically, Drax, the lawless zone where no events occur, is a much safer place.
“And now I’ve met Dania! I’m definitely not going anywhere.”
“…Oh my.”
She looked at me with a slightly flushed face.
“Then, I guess I won’t send you away.”
Absolutely not.
She added something in a small voice, but unfortunately, I couldn’t hear it.
As our conversation continued…
“Yawns… Aren’t you sleepy, Hera?”
Having grown tired, Dania clasped her hands together and stretched upwards.
I was also starting to feel drowsy from the food coma.
“I’m a bit tired…”
“Let’s just rest for today and talk tomorrow. I’m going to be a bit busy.”
Is it about the West?
To be honest, I just want to live comfortably. I don’t want to go through the hassle of running a city.
Most of the people here are criminals. What good would it do to work for them?
‘But there must be people like Dania too.’
People who’ve lost everything to sudden calamities and become wanderers.
I’m not planning to manage the West, but I do want to provide them with a shelter.
It seems I should talk in more detail with Dania tomorrow.
“Then, I’ll sleep on the sofa.”
From what I saw, this house only had two rooms: Dania’s and Lily’s.
With no extra bed, it’s only natural for the guest to sleep on the sofa.
“No way. If you do that, you’ll get sick. You should sleep properly in a bed.”
But Dania firmly rejected my suggestion.
“But there are only two beds, right?”
“What does that matter? We can sleep together.”
“T-together?! But it’ll be cramped.”
“Then we can cuddle.”
“Wha… what?!”
Cuddle? With Dania?
No way. There’s no way I could do that. Even though I’m in a girl’s body right now, my soul still holds the spirit of a man.
If I were to cuddle with Dania, I’d probably end up sleepless through the night.
But in a corner of my heart, there’s a whisper saying it would be nice to sleep with Dania.
‘No! Dania is treating me with pure kindness, I shouldn’t entertain any lewd thoughts…!’
If this were a manga, there would be a scene where an angel and a devil are arguing on either side of my head.
“My bed is bigger than Lily’s, so sleep with me—”
“N-no!! I can’t sleep with my sister!”
Dania’s words suddenly cut off.
When did she wake up?
Lily, who had just been sleeping, suddenly sat up and shouted.
“…Lily?”
Dania, slightly stunned by her sister’s sudden behavior.
“Then sleep with me instead! I’m smaller than my Unnie… it won’t be cramped!”
She looked at me anxiously as she shouted.
“But we made a p-promise…”
‘Ah… Lily is really something.’
She must really love her sister.
Rather than watch the two of us sleep together, she’s asking to sleep with me instead.
Seeing her so anxious, it’s clear she truly didn’t want to lose her sister to me.
Given the promise I made with Lily, I have no intention of stealing Dania away, but to reassure Lily, I think it would be best to avoid sleeping with Dania.
“Hehe… If Lily is okay with it, then shall we do that?”
Upon hearing my words, Lily’s expression brightened.
Is it really that good? I gently ruffled Lily’s hair while smiling wide.
“I’ll sleep with Lily. Thank you for being considerate, Unnie.”
“……”
After staring blankly at Lily for some time, Dania murmured,
“Wait… Does that mean… Lily too…?”
She muttered something incomprehensible.
“Let’s sleep quickly, Lily.”
“Hehe.”
Laying under the same blanket, both Lily and I.
It was a bit tight for two, but cuddling made it feel manageable.
Lily nestled into me like a baby cat seeking warmth.
‘Looks like she suffers from loneliness a lot…’
I felt an unexpected maternal instinct wash over me. I should spend more time with Lily in the future.
A picnic with Dania and Lily together sounds nice too.
But I wonder if there’s a place worth visiting for a picnic in Drax.
“Unnie… can I have a kiss?”
“Huh?”
“You said you could give it to me anytime… please do it now.”
Hmm. I did say I would give it to her whenever she wanted…
A simple kiss shouldn’t be too much trouble. After all, it’s merely a physical gesture of greeting.
I softly shut my eyes and pressed my lips to Lily’s soft cheeks.
Pock!
“Hehe… Is that enough?”
“Yup! Now let’s sleep quickly!”
With a satisfied expression, Lily closed her eyes.
Following suit, I shut my eyes and had no trouble drifting off to sleep.
.
.
.
“Lily… are you asleep?”
The sound of soft breathing came from the girl who looked like she was sleeping soundly.
Lily gazed at Hera, who was buried in sleep.
Even after seeing so many times, her beautiful face captivated Lily’s gaze.
‘So pretty…’
The feelings that had begun the first time she met Hera resurfaced every time Lily saw her.
Every time she looked at Hera, her heart raced, and an unfamiliar warm sensation spread within her.
When she accidentally saw Hera while she was bathing earlier, it felt like her own body wasn’t hers.
An unusual feeling wrapping around her body. It was hot enough to burn yet ticklish at the same time.
“Not yet… it’s not the right time…”
Lily understood how Hera looked at her.
It was the same gaze that her sister gave her—a protective look over her precious younger sister.
Lily looked down at her own body.
Lily’s body, which hadn’t fully matured yet, felt lacking compared to Dania’s.
Though she was grateful and loved her sister dearly, she occasionally envied Dania’s overwhelming beauty.
‘I’ll definitely…’
With a resolve forming in her heart, Lily gently touched her own cheek.
The moist sensation left on her skin from earlier lingered. She stared intently at Hera’s slightly parted lips.
‘This much should be… okay?’
Pock!
The sound of their lips lightly touching.
Even if it was just a brush of lips, Lily felt a wave of bliss.
It was like tasting a ripe fruit; a sweetness flowed into her mouth.
But perhaps she still wasn’t satisfied enough.
‘Just one more time…’
Pock!
Lily’s lips, greedy for another taste.
Yet still, her craving remained unfulfilled.
‘Still not enough…’
Pock!
‘Just a little more…’
.
.
.
‘For the very last time…’
.
.
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Thus, Lily’s lips remained against Hera’s face for quite some time.
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