Chapter 89: 15-year-old Inglis and Hyrule Menaces' Disease (10)
「Lady Cyrene’s older brother…? Well, I guess there are parts similar to hers, like his atmosphere or his kindness, right Glis?」 「You’re right……」
Inglis would agree if that was all, but—— While it was fine for Cyrene and Rafinha to be close, Theodore was a direct no-go no matter how much his atmosphere resembled Cyrene’s. The intent behind their closeness could very well change over time. A lover and the like was still not needed for Rafinha. Even if it was based on Inglis’ own ego, it was still a detestable thought.
Regardless of Inglis’ own intention, Rafinha gifted Theodore with a smile. Knowing that he was Cyrene’s older brother, her wariness went down a level. Things were progressing in a bad direction.
「Thank you very much for saving the life of my sister, you two. I heard that she was transformed into a Magic Stone Beast, but where is she now…?」 「She is here.」
Said Inglis as she pointed to her own chest. At that very timing, Rene popped her head out of the cleavage.
「Cyrene…!? Aah, while it’s faint, I really can feel her mana… My goodness, look how much you changed——」 「Forgive us, saving her in that condition was all we could——」 「No, don’t blame yourself. The two of you did great. As long as she is alive, nothing is over yet. I will surely change her back to how she was before…!」 「Please let us help as much as we can!」 「Yes, I will rely on you two. Can I take over keeping Cyrene from this point?」 「Sure.」
If a blood relative asked for it, how could they refuse? Inglis scooped Rene up from her chest and handed her to Theodore.
「Now, Cyrene. It’s alright now. I will do something about you——」
And, as Theodore reached out to Rene——