I Was Reincarnated As The Brother Of A Villainous Young Lady, But I Couldn't Use Magic, So I Used My Sword To Slash Down The Doom Flag - Chapter 13

I was chosen as a retainer by Like Hartmann—one of the game’s target characters.

A retainer is, simply put, a personal caretaker. Noble children who are destined to become high-ranking leaders are often given a reliable subordinate early on. They usually assign a retainer from a noble family whose child is about the same age.

In that sense, it makes sense that I—a son of the Ranger family who earned a baron’s title with the support of the Hartmann Marquis family—was chosen as a retainer.

It is a bit unusual that, even though my dad is still being treated for the injuries he got during the attack, I alone decide even my little sister’s fate.

“So… I’m sorry for the late notice, but will you spend some time with us at the Marquis household?”

“…………”

I went to the Marquis house’s infirmary, where my dad was sleeping, to explain this to Tilti.

After these three years, I had finally grown used to the Ranger household. Was it too harsh to suddenly bring up this topic? Tilti showed no reaction, and I felt guilty. Then, with tears in the corners of her eyes and a worried expression, Tilti suddenly clung to me and said:

“Big brother… What do you plan to do while serving the Marquis house?”

“What do I mean? I think I’ll probably hunt down the remaining bandits who attacked us, or maybe defeat some magic beasts… something like that.”

As far as I know, Like Hartmann’s goal—as one of the game’s target characters—is to take over the Marquis house. It is odd for the eldest son, Like, to aim for a takeover, but he has his own “reasons” for doing so.

The biggest help for his plan will come from the meeting with the heroine that is expected to happen five years from now. In the game, Like’s route involves using the heroine’s holy magic for his own ends by approaching her with his sweet charm.

I do not think he will push events forward five years early, but even in the game he was said to have achieved daring feats from a young age in order to boost his influence within the Marquis house. It is very likely he will cooperate.

…Well, I can’t explain all the details, but when I roughly explained what the job would be, Tilti, with tears welling up at the corners of her eyes, clung to me and said:

“No, I don’t want you to get into danger again, big brother…!! Please, don’t do such reckless things…!! If you ever disappear, I… I…”

“Tilti…”

Seeing Tilti cry as she touched the bandages wrapped around my arm made my heart ache.

…That’s right. Although I felt a sense of achievement for overcoming one death flag by surviving the attack, for Tilti, the peace she had finally earned was suddenly threatened. Even if I don’t die, it must be a huge shock.

This is a problem that goes beyond whether we serve the Marquis house or not.

“It’s okay, Tilti. I will never disappear. That is why I serve here.”

“Sob… What do you mean by that?”

“Didn’t I tell you? Those guys still have remnants out there. We never know when they might attack again. Even if that isn’t the case, in this world, towns and villages can be attacked by magic beasts at any time. When that happens, it is us nobles who must stand at the front. To survive, I must become even stronger.”

Yes, I must become stronger. Just winning is not enough. I must become the strongest swordsman… No matter who the enemy is, I will defeat them without even a scratch.

So that Tilti can live each day without any worries.

“I promise, Tilti. I will cut away all your worries and make you happy. Okay?”

“Big brother… I understand. But you must never… break that promise, okay?”

Tilti gently entwined her pinky with the one I offered.

Then, as we, my sister and I, talked happily together, someone who had been quiet until then spoke up with a dissatisfied voice:

“Sold, Tilti, I’m glad you two made up. But… have you forgotten about me?”

“…Ah.”

Yes, I had forgotten—because it had been so quiet—but in that room, besides my sleeping dad, Tilti, and me, Siluria was also there.