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

The Wilt family was also actively pushing for an engagement with Keynes, but Neris sighed a little as she recalled her father’s answer that it would not be easy.

‘Katarina… … Did I mention I was going to the archery club today?’

Even if you are a member of the Ministry of Social Affairs, it is possible to join other clubs repeatedly.

It should be said that it is an exception that applies only to the Ministry of Social Affairs.

At one time, it was expected that other clubs might rebel against the special treatment of the social affairs department, but rather, a tendency to give preferential treatment to members of the social affairs department emerged prominently.

‘… … Shall I join the archery club too?’

Neris, who was unable to participate in the conversation and was bruised for a moment.

As she thought about this and that, Sophia gave a light smile and patted Kayneth’s hair.

“great job.”

“My sister also said that she had an average score of 98. Didn’t you say that you were the first in the second year of the swordsmanship department?”

“Well, yes, but… … .”

“And there were two more students besides me who got perfect marks in this midterm exam.”

“But great is great.”

At Sofia’s praise, Ryard put his chin on his chin and glared at Kayneth with envy.

“Damn it, I look at you coldly every day, why only Kaynes… … . More than that, Sophia, you also got perfect scores on all of your freshman year written exams. In practical evaluation… … Well, I got a score in the 90s due to a little accident.”

During the first practical evaluation in the second semester of her first year, Sophia lost nearly 10 points due to an unfortunate accident that occurred inside the dungeon.

But despite this, Sofia finished her freshman year with the best grades.

Ryard looked at the two siblings alternately and let out a small laugh.

“Anyway, brother and sister are like monsters in pairs?”

“I’ll take that as a compliment. however… … Your Highness seemed to require a lot of effort.”

“Keugh… … .”

Could Sophia’s cold word be stabbed in Lyard’s heart with a dagger?

He grabbed his left chest.

next… … .

“I heard that you fell to 14th this time.”

“Hey… … !”

Sophia’s direct hit caused Ryard to slam his face into the table with a drawn face.

However, considering the fact that the total number of third-year students exceeds 1,000, the fact that they received 14th place overall in the eight exams must be proof that Ryard is just as good.

‘There must be quite a few things I’ve forgotten… … . Getting over 90 on average in eight subjects would be a bit risky. If I make a mistake, I might get a score in the 80’s.’

Keynes readily acknowledged Lyard’s excellence.

last year and the year before last. In other words, during his freshman and sophomore years, he was in the top 5 every time.

In addition, the part that reached the level of an intermediate expert at the age of only 15 years old deserves to be evaluated as having a genius talent like Sophia.

His competence was spread to various parts of the empire through newspapers, and it was a kind of action to show the people the specialness of the imperial family.

‘The royal family is special, unlike ordinary people… … It must be something like that.’

Keynes closed her eyes for a moment and quietly raised her teacup.

Swoop.

“Hmm? sister?”

Keynes sipping tea.

He tilted his head for a moment as Sophia started stroking his hair again.

And Sophia smiled as if she was loving Kayneth’s bright eyes.

“Kaynes’s hair is really soft. It’s a feeling that makes you want to keep touching it.”

“My sister’s hair is as fine as silk, so what… … . To be honest, it doesn’t make much of a difference to my hair.”

“It feels so much better to touch someone else’s hair than to touch my own.”

Ryard, who was banging his head on the table at the conversation between the two, yanks! He raised his head. And he stuck his head out to Sophia.

“Then my hair… … .”

“That’s fine.”

It was Sophia who immediately declined.

Ryard looked down at Sophia’s cold response, his shoulders drooping, and then, while grabbing refreshments, he glared at Kayneth as if he were going to kill him.

‘No, why are you staring at me… … .’

Cold sweat trickled down Kayneth’s back from Ryard’s savage gaze.

Meanwhile, Neris, who was watching the scene, put on a slightly puzzled expression. I never thought that Kaynes, who was always polite and mature like a gentleman, would look like a child.

‘His Highness Lyard’s mischievous attitude was known from the beginning, but Kaynes-sama also makes that kind of expression in front of Sophia-sama.’

It was truly amazing to see her using the title ‘sister’ towards Sophia and having a friendly conversation. To the point where I doubted whether Keynes, who usually showed his gentlemanly side in the classroom, was right.

And in the case of Ardeal, they quietly drank tea while maintaining a slight smile, and soon participated in the conversation by adding exclamations and reactions to the contents of the conversation.

The conversation continued for 15 to 20 minutes.

The moment the conversation stopped for a moment, Princess Crantes entered the Social Affairs Office with a small disturbance. with some students.

Laird scratched his head for a moment at the sight of her appearing with the group.

“… … .”

After Princess Crantes said hello to Luna, the head of the Social Affairs Department, she turned around, as if she had discovered Ryard.

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“Meet Your Highness, the Third Prince.”

“… … Yes, it’s been a while. Princess Crantes.”

“It would have been nice if you had visited the Social Affairs Club more often than usual.”

“hahahahaha, because I’m busy with many things.”

Lyard answered with an awkward smile.

Rosen gave a small smile and nodded.

“is that so. however… … .”

Rosen took a look at the others who were sitting together with Lyard. Soon after, he found Sophia and twitched his eyebrows.

“The academy’s celebrity finally showed up in the social affairs room.”

“… … long time no see. Senior Rosen.”

“I wanted to talk to Miss Sophia often, but it seems like visiting the Social Affairs Office has become very rare? Oh, come to think of it, it was noisy in the middle of the school trial, so this place might have been a little burdensome. and… … .”

Her gaze turned to Kayneth this time.

“Is that the rumored Viscount Ardennes?”

“nice to see you. My name is Kayneth L Arden.”

Kenneth got up from his seat and introduced himself lightly by placing his right hand on his left chest.

“I have heard your story. At the age of 13, he learned 4th circle magic and became independent from his family, and from the age of 10 or 11 he secretly ran a business. I fell in love with your abilities.”

To Rosen’s praise, Keynes bowed her head in response.

“It’s an overstatement.”

“Not at all. Your powers have already become too great for one family to control. Besides, if you are trusted by His Highness Lyard, you should take excessive praise for granted.”

Keynes smiled bewildered at Rosen’s praise.

I never thought the next leader of the aristocratic faction would give me such praise.

“Before the nobles and the emperors, I am only against your abilities as a nobleman. Next time, if you have time, could you attend the tea party I’m hosting? Invitations will be sent separately. Of course, I would be really happy if Ms. Sophia would also attend.”

At her invitation, Ryard had to put on a slightly surprised expression.

I hope to see a smile on Rosen’s face.

It feels like her face, which was cold as ice, has melted slightly.

‘More than that, inviting two members of the Spey One family to a tea party… … .’

Recalling the conflict between Spay One and Crantes, Ryard got goosebumps for a moment.

‘Certainly, you’re not going to give me a face-to-face after inviting me, right? Or, like Seline, they set a trap… … .’

When he thought about it negatively, Ryard slightly furrowed his brow.

Meanwhile, the students who had been following Rosen, wrinkled their foreheads, began to stare at Kaynes and Sofia siblings. As if he was trying to put pressure on the two siblings.

And while all eyes were focused on her, Sophia hesitated to answer as she looked at Ryard.

That moment,

“Yes, it is an honor for us.”

Kayneth nodded happily with a relaxed smile.

“If you invite me, I will split the time I don’t have to attend.”

Everyone looked surprised.

No, it wouldn’t be that surprising. With so many eyes focused on him, how could he recklessly refuse the gongnyeo’s invitation?

‘If you refuse her invitation here… … . Obviously, the humiliated Rosen might become the second Serene and try to harass us.’

Keynes did not want to be hostile to Rosen.

Rosen narrowed her eyes for a moment at the relaxed look of Kayneth, then drew an arc with her lips.

“Then, I’ll see you then.”

“Yes, peace be upon you… … .”

Rosen and the others leave the place like that.

Ryard, who had been watching the conversation between the two, looked at Kayneth with his brow slightly twisted.

“Princess Rosen is also Princess Rosen, but what are you thinking… … I just can’t figure it out.”

“… … Well, I thought I’d talk to you in person at least once anyway. Right now, the faction is divided into the emperor faction and the noble faction, but one day you will need the help of the noble faction.”

With Kayneth’s answer, Ryard nodded as if he had realized something.

“surely… … That would be it too. However, if possible, it would be best not to come into contact with them too often. Behind my back, Sister Lunia is glaring at you.”

“Ahahahahaha, I know. That’s why I can’t turn my head either.”

Keynes felt Runia’s fierce gaze and answered with her eyes down.

“In Her Highness’ eyes, it must have looked like she was flattering the next head of the aristocratic faction. Well, it’s not wrong.”

“Keuk… … .”

Keynes speaks with her eyes down.

Seeing that, Ryard giggled and leaned against the backrest.

And Neris, who could not keep up with the content of the conversation, tilted her head constantly, and in the case of Ardeal, she looked at Keynes with her eyes narrowed.

“To think you need help from the aristocrats… … . Do you mean that the war with the Northern Allies will intensify?”

At Ardeal’s question, Kayneth smiled awkwardly and nodded.

“It’s almost the same. The imperial faction and the aristocratic faction have a common enemy, so how long can the infighting not continue?”

However, by the common enemy Keynes was referring to, he did not mean the Northern Allies.

Ardeal, not knowing that, just nodded with a puzzled expression.

Keynes took her gaze away from Ardeal and looked at Rosen and the others with her chin resting on her chin.

“Additionally, I thought it would be very helpful in many ways to live at the academy if I formed a relationship with Princess Rosen. Because her awareness and personal connections are many times greater than His Highness the Prince somewhere.”

For an instant, Ryard’s brow furrowed slightly.

“Hey, His Highness, a prince somewhere, was a little angry… … . Shall I forfeit your title right now?”

“Kheum, I believe that His Highness, the great Third Prince of Lyard, will not relinquish his title from loyalists.”

“Loyalty is a piece of sh*t… … . Kkeukkeuk.”

In any case, the title and territory once handed over could not be confiscated without any special reason. Besides, the status of a prince, not an emperor, would not be able to exercise that level of authority.

Knowing this, Kayneth tuned in to Lyard’s prank, and Sophia, who had been listening to the jokes between the two, let out a sigh and checked her watch.

“We will stand up. It’s time for the carriage to come soon… … .”

In response to Sophia’s remark, Kayneth muttered in a small voice, “Oh, has it already been that time?”

And Ryard hesitated for a moment at the word ‘carriage’.

“… … Hey loyal. I would also like to let you live in your mansion. No, more than that, why are you the only one living under the same roof with Sophia?”

Keynes furrowed her eyebrows in amazement.

“No, I’m your younger brother, so it’s natural, right? not an outsider. Besides, because of the commotion the other day, the dormitory life has been difficult for the two of us in many ways.”

Of course, the reasons Kayneth gave were just a side note.

If I were to count the biggest reasons for leaving the dormitory… … It must be that Sofia is suspicious of the dorm’s security.

Similar to a theft, imagine someone sneaking into your bedroom. Just imagining it would be terrifying.

“I heard that it was a three-story mansion, but the space I could fit in was… … .”

“sorry. The third floor is three stories, but it’s a kind of narrow house… … . It seems difficult in many ways to serve His Highness the Prince. As a loyal subject, it is very difficult for me to sit still and watch Your Highness feel uncomfortable.”

In an instant, Ryard’s face contorted.

“This child… … . After all, it shouldn’t be much bigger than a dorm!”

“Yes, of course. However, if His Highness the Prince were to enter the mansion, the smell of the ingredients would make him uncomfortable… … .”

“Did you mean to make me live in a food warehouse?”

Lyad’s eyes cooled down. Ryard, who had been arguing with Keynes without arguing, eventually sat down in a chair with a weak face.

Kayneth gave him a small smile and slightly lowered his head.

“If His Highness Ryard comes to live in our mansion, he will surely lose his title. So please hand over the command.”

“Keugh… … .”

At the content of the conversation between the two, which was no different from a comedy duo, Ardeal smiled lightly, Sophia shook her head with a sigh, and Neris looked at Lyard and Keynes alternately with a puzzled face.

“Huuu, let’s joke about that. And I ‘still’ have a fiance. Under such circumstances, you cannot live under the same roof with His Highness, right?”

Sophia’s story was the theory.

For that reason, Ryard nodded as if he understood.

“That too. ‘Not yet’ can’t be helped.”

He emphasized the word ‘yet’ and smiled.

Of course, he also didn’t mean to live in the mansion of the two siblings.

“Ha, now I really want to go back. It must have been a little uncomfortable for Youngsik Ardeal and Lady Neris, but thank you very much for being with us today.”

“no. It was a really informative and enjoyable time for me.”

“I-I learned a lot too.”

To Sophia’s thanks, Ardeal remained calm until the end, while Neris waved her hand with a slight stutter.

Sophia gave a small smile to the two of them, then bowed her head towards Ryard.

“Then, we’re done… … .”