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

Keynes, as if remembering something, quickly ran to her bedroom.

Then, seeing Kayneth rushing upstairs to the second floor, Mirva showed Sophia to the first room with a small smile.

“Since yesterday, he has been restless because he wanted to give you a present.”

“gift… … ?”

Sophia, who was moving to the first room, tilted her head at Mirva’s remark.

“Yeah, it looks like he prepared something without our knowledge.”

“… … I see.”

Sophia smiled slightly at Mirva’s story.

I expected more from Kayneth than the expensive gifts I received yesterday.

She seemed like she would be happy to make a bunch of flowers in the garden.

After Mirva left the first room and received a gift from Kayneth, she was stunned for a moment.

And that surprise spread to Elaim, who was seated on Sofia’s shoulder.

“Ji, what now… … .”

“This is a potion called Uria’s holy water. It’s a very small amount, but it’s a potion that increases the amount of mana in the body.”

Sophia made a shocked expression when she heard that she could retain mana without the blessing of mana.

When Keynes got a little more serious than expected, he scratched the back of his head and pulled out a small box containing a ring.

“These are Hasperon’s pupils… … .”

At the unfamiliar magic tool’s name, Sophia narrowed her brows and tilted her head for a moment.

Kayneth explained in detail about Hasperon’s iris.

– Huh! Aside from where the magic tools that are treated as special (S) levels came from, the tears of the goddess Wiria, who even the King of Spirits cannot recklessly save… … .

Elim’s face twisted and a voice full of surprise burst out.

Sophia’s eyes widened at that.

The goddess of mana, Wiria, who is said to bestow the blessing of mana to life in the underworld.

Sophia picked up a glass bottle, doubting her own eyes.

Seeing her younger brother’s twinkling eyes, Sophia gulped and drank holy water.

After a while, Sophia tilted her head slightly.

“Hmm… … ?”

Did the mana really increase?

Sophia tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

Elim opened her mouth to her.

-As Kayneth said, although it’s a small amount, the amount of mana in the body has definitely increased.

Compared to the amount of mana Sophia possessed, it was really only a small amount.

However, after drinking all 10 holy waters, she actually felt a small change.

“how is it?”

Kenneth’s eyes twinkled as he clenched his fists with both hands.

Sophia nodded in surprise.

“I, have I really grown up?”

She had to smile slightly awkwardly when she saw Kayneth delighted with her answer.

“… … Where the hell did you get this from?”

“Ah, that’s a secret now. I’ll let you know when I enter the academy.”

“… … .”

Sophia lowered her head for a moment.

Was Keynes in his previous life really like this? Apparently, I only heard that she married a baron somewhere… … .

Where the hell did you get these mysterious items from? I heard you stop by the auction house every night, but did you really get this potion from the auction house?

-Well, the most desirable hypothesis is that it was obtained at an auction house. It seems that he continues to visit the auction house even in the fort.

There were no other hypotheses.

-I don’t think it’s something that can be traded at the auction house… … .

‘I wish I could just tell you… … . I’m going crazy with curiosity!’

-Wouldn’t it be possible if we risked our lives and built trust like Endairon?

‘If it’s for Kenneth, that much… … !’

-Can you put your revenge behind you and give your life for Kayneth?

Sophia hesitated for a moment to answer Elaim’s question.

And Keynes broke the quiet atmosphere for a moment.

He put the cake he had prepared in advance on the table.

I smiled naturally when I saw my younger brother congratulating me on my birthday.

Are you really ready to give your life for this child? Can you prioritize this child over revenge?

It was Sophia who couldn’t answer him easily.

Episode 24

24. The 2nd Annex of Count Spaiwon’s House (2)

After a while, Sophia clapped as if she remembered something.

“Oh, come to think of it, I heard that Viscount Rose and Lady Elizabeth visited yesterday?”

Keynes nodded with an awkward smile.

“… … Yeah, honestly, I was very upset. I visited at 8:00 p.m. without any notice.”

“What did the Viscount say… … did you?”

“What? It just seemed like he was probably very hesitant about getting engaged to Elizabeth. Apparently, the Rose family is in debt to the Spey One family, so it must be complicated in many ways.”

“… … .”

Sophia was silent for a moment at Kayneth’s story.

Few people would not know how much Viscount Rose loved her only daughter, Elizabeth. To make such a high-profile daughter betrothed to an incompetent child of the Spey One family.

But is Keynes really incompetent?

Sophia shook her head.

‘Rather, it’s because I’m too competent. For the Rose family, it’s like taking a huge diamond without even knowing it. rather… … Didn’t Keynes make a mistake?’

Seeing Sophia’s slightly worried expression, Kaynez scratched his head and opened his mouth.

“You don’t have to worry too much. I didn’t tell you that I know how to use magic.”

Sophia smiled slightly relieved.

“… … When you enter the academy, do you intend to use magic in the practical test?”

“Hmm… … . would it be better to do that? To be honest, I’m even thinking of becoming independent after receiving a hereditary title.”

Keynes answered with a small smile.

Sophia opened her eyes slightly.

It was she who was surprised by many things today.

In Elim’s case, she rested her chin for a moment while quietly listening to Kayneth’s story.

– It seems that he intends to protect you by obtaining a title?

‘me… … ?’

– If you listen to the story now, wouldn’t it be right to think that way? Why would a guy who had been hiding his abilities until now suddenly want to show his skills at the academy?

‘that… … .’

-Kenneth must be aware of the fact that discrimination based on class is taking place at the academy.

Upon hearing of Kayneth’s plan, Elaim clicked his tongue and grumbled.

-I can protect Sophia… … . Cheeky little child.

Despite Elaim’s grumbling, Sophia couldn’t easily smile at Kayneth’s plan.

Think about your own position of having to be protected by your younger brother.

The moment Sophia was about to say something, Kayneth raised her right hand to stop Sophia from speaking.

“I think I know roughly what my sister is thinking. Because it all shows through facial expressions.”

“ah… … .”

“Certainly, my intention to obtain a title is almost the same as my sister’s. But there are other reasons.”

“different… … reason?”

She tilted her head.

Keynes let out a small sigh as she narrowed her brows.

“Originally, I was going to tell you this after entering the academy… … . Well, it won’t matter if I tell you now. Right now I am running a store.”

Keynes, such as friction with rival superiors. While enumerating predictable futures, he talked step by step about the purpose of obtaining the title.

Sophia opened her mouth and lowered her head.

What the hell is the child in front of you talking about?

‘This child… … Are you really 10 years old?’

A 10-year-old boy who has achieved more than himself.

Sophia began to look back on her past.

What on earth have you been doing from the moment you returned to today?

“… … Whoa, it’s a pity, but contrary to what my sister thinks, the store I run is dangerous enough to sway even in the slightest wind. I don’t even know what to start with, and I have to make a trustworthy person… … .”

Seeing Sophia’s complexion darkened, Kayneth mixed a little lie.

Elim knew that Kayneth’s remarks were false, but he didn’t bother to point them out.

Rather, as if to comfort Sophia, he mumbled a story in her ear, but Elim’s story did not reach Sofia’s ears.

‘Knowing the future was the same for each other. however… … .’

Is this just a difference in talent?

Sophia was briefly stunned by Kayneth’s abilities.

Seeing Sophia like that, Kayneth let out a small sigh.

“Whoa, I just thought that in order to block the movements of the black magicians, I needed a minimum level of economic ability. Well, looking at the current situation of the company, it is questionable whether it will be of any help… … . And, speaking of a business, it is a small business that currently operates only a few restaurants. The staff all hired the poor.”

The light came back to Sophia’s face.

Yes, Keynes is also continuing to work for the future.

When her brother told her that she was running a couple of restaurants for the poor, Sophia took a deep breath and began to catch her breath.

And Kayneth, who was watching that scene, immediately added the following words with a small relief.

“Besides, I was able to work more freely than my older sister. If you are the light, then I should be called the shadow. Behind my older sister… … I will protect your sister until she can be happy.”

At that moment, Elim said, ‘A cheeky kid… … ! It’s me who protects Sophia!’, but Sophia felt ashamed for being jealous of Keynes’ talent for a moment.

To a child who tries to protect himself… … What the hell was he thinking?

Water droplets ran down her eyes.

Then Elim and Kayneth showed a restless look with embarrassed expressions.

‘… … Sorry.’

Sofia apologized to her younger brother from the bottom of her heart.

She walked over to Kanes and gave him a hug. As if he would not want his precious treasure taken away from others.

and… … .

‘Joe, did you overdo it a bit?’

Keynes blushed as she relived the words she had just spoken to Sophia in her head.

His face burned with embarrassment as if he had brought up an embarrassing story.

Still, being held in Sofia’s arms, he closed his eyes and felt her warm body heat.

-… … joy!

Ellaim harshly kicked his nose.

How many minutes had passed?

The two siblings spent time in a warm atmosphere sharing small chats with cakes.

And the time when Kayneth and Sofia were spending time together.

Elizabeth slightly blushed and grabbed the sleeve of her father, Viscount Rose, Erdun.

“Ah, father, just one more time before we go back… … .”

Erdun, who was about to board the carriage, nodded with a small smile at his daughter’s request.

“Yes, since he is the son-in-law… … You should at least say goodbye.”

Elizabeth’s face grew hot at his remark.

The Rose family’s father and daughter started walking under the patronage of the main building.

And at that moment, was it just about to return to the main building?

The two ran into Sofia and the patronage of the main building.

Sophia tilted her head while looking at Erdun and Elizabeth.

“What are you doing here… … .”

To her question, Erdun cleared his throat and answered.

“I was thinking of saying hello to Kenneth Youngsik. More than that, why is the young lady over there… … .”

“It’s not particularly strange for me to meet my younger brother… … .”

“Hmm, that’s it too.”

However, the fact that Kayneth was treated as a ghost by the Spey One family was already a well-known story among the nobles.

By the way, Sophia, who will be the next mistress of the Marquess of Welford, shows interest in Keynes?

Erdun slightly narrowed his brows.

‘Are the two of you planning something?’

Unlike Erdun, who had doubts for a moment, Elizabeth had no choice but to shrug her shoulders.

Sofia turned 11 this year.

She was called a beautiful girl with pure white hair and blue eyes, and it was rumored that she would become one of the most beautiful women in the Labadian Empire in the future.

Is it because of that?

Young girls in their early teens found Sophia quite difficult.

Standing next to her, he often left Sophia’s surroundings in a hurry to avoid being compared.

‘… … pretty.’