CHAPTER 14: THE (YOUNGER) STEP-BROTHER PASSES THROUGH THE NIGHT
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para "...Guuuuh aaaaaaaaaahh...." Who is it? Who's crying? In the deep darkness, the person I could hear roaring out in pain was... Me. "Oh my? Stayle, that sure was fast." Someone is coming near me. I cannot see her face; it was darkly blurred out. Ah, that's right. I just returned after killing Mom, and it was this girl who ordered me to do so. The moment we met, Mom looked so surprised. But it was obvious that she was extremely happy upon seeing me. I desperately cried out for her to run away from me, but she just stood there, not knowing what's about to happen. She died after I thrust the blade I was holding into her. "Stayle...why" were her last words to me, and even now, I could still vividly hear her voice ringing inside my head. Mom was profusely bleeding and fell as she was crying. I wasn't even able to properly look at the face of my mom, who had collapsed on the floor. I left my mom just like that, and I, I, I!!!! "Just like I ordered, you returned immediately right after doing it. Good boy, good boy." I felt disgusted when she pet my head, and I could feel my killing intent burst forth because of this woman, who seemed to be in an extremely good mood. I howled like a beast as I grabbed the knife I used to kill mom, looked at the woman and thrust it at her throat, but she didn't bother to run away...my hands stopped a few inches away from her throat. Even though I didn't have a drop of hesitation, my hands stopped as if they had a will of their own. "Ahahaha~ Are you an idiot? It's a slavery contract, you know? There's no way you'll be allowed to kill your master." After saying that, she continues to laugh. Ah, this voice...I feel so repulsed just hearing it. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com "Why!! Why did you order me to kill mom!? Me, my mom, what did we ever do to you?!" I yelled with all my strength, but it didn't seem to faze that woman. "Nothing? Obviously, it's because it's interesting! Ah~ Stayle, my cute slave. It's because of you that I've been having quite a lot of fun these past few days," she said with a smile on her. It's a cruel smile you wouldn't think you'd see coming from a child. "...Just kill me!! If you are having so much fun seeing me suffer, then just kill me!!" I have no lingering attachment to this world where mom is no longer around. "Haaah? When we made the contract, didn't you say you would kill? So, what now? You want to die? You want to die and go to where your mom is??" My hands that were holding onto the knife were only a few inches away from her, trembled. Just a bit more. A bit more, and I'll be able to kill her. "Well then...it's an order. You can never take your own life, and you are not allowed to tell anyone what happened today, including today's promise." "Wha..." She won't even allow me to die. "Ah, what a great face. It's fine if you stay like that for a while. See you, Stayle. Good night. You have to make sure to rinse off that dirty peasant woman's blood by tomorrow's celebration." After saying that, she looked at me as if she was having the greatest pleasure in her life as she laughed away. I crumbled down on the floor, and all I could do was strike the floor with my fist. I single-mindedly howled like a beast to the point that I forgot I was human. I even thought of using this knife to stab myself, so I could at least be at peace, but I can't. Because I was ordered by her. I'll never forgive her, that woman! That devil wearing a human's skin! One day, I'll definitely make her pay for what she did to Mom. For that purpose alone, I shall... Read only on eunietl.weebly.com … "Stayle-sama, good morning!" As I heard the curtains being opened, I woke up. It seems like the maid has come to wake me up. "Good Morning." Somehow I was able to greet her back, but all I could do was ponder as I dazedly looked around and thought to myself, "It's already morning." The sunlight coming from the window was so bright that it made me want to bury back into the blankets, and then I rubbed my eyes. ...I wonder what that was. I feel like I dreamed of something... I tried hard to remember it, but it didn't feel like I ever would. And then I heard the maid say, "Are you alright? You were groaning a little in your sleep." But I'm not sure myself if it was a good or bad dream. It's just that when I rubbed my eyes, I realized they were a little wet, so it must not have been a good one. Even though I never cried before because of a dream since I was separated from Mom. While thinking about that, I finally got up from my bed. ...Well, there was a time where I cried other than because of a dream. Just remembering about the things that happened with Pryde a few days ago, I could feel my face heat up. No matter which one I remember, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed, and at the same time, I could feel the warmth spreading in my heart. As I get myself ready for today, the maid reminded me of the plans for today. Ah, that's right. Today is... "And, tomorrow is the celebration for Tiara-sama's birthday. That's why today will be the final adjustment for your clothes tomorrow." Read only on eunietl.weebly.com That's right, tomorrow will be Pryde's little sister and my step-sister, Her Highness, the Second Princess, Tiara's birthday. I haven't met her yet, and it seems like her birthday celebration will also be her debut. "Thank you so much. Elder Sister and I are also looking forward to it. Since it would be the first time for me to meet her." While saying that with a smile on my face, the maid I was talking to smiled back. Tiara Royale Ivy. She is this country's second princess, and since Pryde is looking forward to it, I'll also do the same. I heard she has frail health and that she should be protected. Father, Mother, Elder Sister, and even the citizens are looking forward to her birthday. ...However, While thinking of such things, I finished getting ready and went out of my room. I walked through the large hallway, and just when I reached the stairs, I heard a voice. "Good Morning, Stayle." The person who should be loved and adored the most by everyone, my most important person... "Good morning, Pryde." However, I will not make any mistakes. My wish is for Pryde's happiness. Only that alone is my wish. Tomorrow will be Tiara-sama's birthday, the day I finally meet Mother, Her Majesty, the Queen. It is also the day I'll be introduced as Pryde's advisor, the day Pryde will be officially established as the successor to the throne. And for me, this is the most crucial part. Everything is for Pryde. Only for Pryde and her alone... ♛
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