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

“Suffer.”

“You, you!”

Jade blushed and clenched her fists.

His face was on the verge of exploding at any moment.

In that situation… … .

“There are plenty of opportunities.”

At Ardeal’s advice, Jade bit her lip and sat down on the chair.

Katarina tilted her head with a puzzled expression.

Keynes and Ardeal shifted their gaze to Katarina.

“We will go back first. Jade, don’t bother Katarina too much.”

“Get a good rest today.”

The two left the health room with meaningful smiles.

After a while, Ardeal, who was walking down the hallway, opened his mouth with a small smile.

“Youth has finally come to Jade.”

“Finally… … . Isn’t it a bit early for us, who are 13 years old, to discuss youth?”

“The race to find a mate started the moment I entered the academy. I wonder if the family had decided on a fiancé, but students who didn’t pursue love and enjoy dating… … You will finally enter the tomb of marriage.”

“… … .”

Is it because of Ardeal’s last word? Keynes was dumbfounded for a moment.

No way, to hear from Ardeal that marriage is the grave of life.

“Ah, by the way, ‘Marriage is the grave of life’ is a story I heard every time from my father.”

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A Marquis of Sephilod who has loved only one woman. However, he seems to be infinitely small in front of his wife.

Keynes frowned at the realistic remark that destroyed the romance.

“… … There is no need for such reference.”

The two of them, who had such useless chatter, went around the building of the Faculty of Magic and visited the classrooms of the seniors following the flyers they had been handed out.

And after friendly greetings with the seniors I knew, I immediately experienced the various facilities operated in the class.

By the time the festival slowly came to an end.

Keynes had a subtle look on his face at the fact that he had been with Ardeal all day.

“Well, it was kind of fun, but… … . When are you going to find a fiancee? You are the heir to the Sephiroth family in name.”

“ha ha ha… … . Hmm, my father told me to go to the academy and have various meetings. I was also advised to marry as late as possible. Of course, the back story is a joke, but for me, I plan to take it slow and find a companion for the rest of my life. They say the ideal age for marriage is between the ages of 19 and 23.”

Keynes nodded once to Ardeal’s story.

Surely you don’t have to be too hasty.

but… … .

‘The Marquis of Sephilod advised me to get married as late as possible?’

I never thought I would give such advice to my son with that grim face.

As if it was difficult to imagine in many ways, Keynes let out a small sigh.

“Then, look for your future partner tomorrow. What are you two men doing right now?”

“It was fun to be with Kayneth, right? Rather, he said he would try dating Lady Elizabeth… … . You’re not trying to enjoy dating other women, are you?”

“… … .”

He had no intention of betraying Elizabeth.

But from today to tomorrow, spending time together with Ardeal? It wouldn’t be so strange if you thought you were hanging out with friends.

However, because of the strange rumors that have been going on among female students lately, Keynes couldn’t help but get goosebumps in many ways.

Of course, even as Ardeal, it wouldn’t be his intention.

but… … .

‘As a party to the rumor, it’s creepy in many ways. tomorrow… … I’ll have to take Jade or the others with me. If I went around with this guy until tomorrow… … The rumor will spread as if it were true.’

Kayneth let out a small sigh as he made a small resolution.

“More than that, I intend to go back to the classroom and help clean up… … . What will you do, Kayneth?”

“… … Yes, I have to help clean up.”

The morning time was lunchtime, and the afternoon time was cleaning up at the finishing time.

However, Keynes and Ardeal went back to the classroom regardless of working hours, and immediately helped clean the floor, tables, and kitchen as soon as 6 p.m.

And when it was a little past 6:00, the representative, Remilla, also enjoyed the festival and returned to the lecture room.

She immediately checked the sales of the day.

“Hmm… … . 2/3 less than morning sales… … .”

As the number of customers decreased that much, students who worked in the afternoon part said that they were able to relax considerably.

Most of the evaluation sheets collected from customers also answered that they were satisfied.

“… … After all, those two were the cause of the problem.”

Remilla let out a small moan and looked at Ardeal and Kayneth, who were helping with the cleaning.

“Well, that doesn’t mean I can’t leave those two out… … .”

Scratching her head, she immediately joined in cleaning up.

The moment when the organization was finished, and one by one they were about to leave the classroom.

Changing into her school uniform, Neris hurriedly ran towards Kayneth.

“Kaynes! that… … If possible, have a festival together tomorrow morning… … .”

She said she couldn’t help it today, but tomorrow she will be in charge of the afternoon part with Keynes.

And before she could finish her words, Kaynez nodded! Turning around, he replied with a bright smile.

“of course! I would be really happy if Neris would be with me. Honestly, do I have to go to the festival with Ardeal tomorrow as well… … I was always worried.”

“Hmm? I’d like to ask you why you’re concerned about walking around with me.”

Kayneth’s shoulders trembled as if a slight chill had been caused by the voice coming from behind him.

And as the two of them chatted for a while, Neris broke down in tears with a slightly regretful expression.

Ardeal’s company was not what I wanted.

‘No, but we can go out together tomorrow.’

When Neris heard the news that the engagement between the Sephiroth and Speywons was canceled, he decided to try to further strengthen his relationship with Keynes.

If possible, I wanted Ardeal to read the atmosphere and fall into it… … There seemed to be no sign of that.

* * *

Neris returns to the dormitory like that.

Together with the maid, she looked over the dress she was going to wear tomorrow morning.

“Hmm… … . Is this a little strange?”

A pure white dress that I decided after much thought.

Her golden hair seemed to shine even more.

The maid complimented her by saying she was always beautiful, and Neris also looked in the mirror with a satisfied face. After preparing accessories, she changed into pink pajamas and lay down on the bed.

“Whoa… … . I have to get up early tomorrow.”

Thinking so, she closed her eyes and woke up around 7:30 am, after midnight.

Neris finished a simple breakfast with the help of a maid. As soon as she finished eating, she went straight to the bathroom.

And after leaving the bathroom, I put on the dress and accessories I had prepared yesterday, got my hair done by the maid, and put on makeup.

“Hmm… … . Will this be enough?”

“You are very pretty. I’m sure the young children of the academy won’t leave her alone, right?”

“Others don’t care. I just need to capture Kayneth’s heart. Of course, Ardeal-kun looks fine too, but… … I don’t even know what you’re thinking… … .”

Ardeal is always by Kaynes’ side. Recalling that scene, Neris let out a small sigh.

“… … Well, I also don’t have romantic feelings for Ardeal-kun.”

Neris muttered that and immediately left the dormitory and moved to the promised location.

The current time is 8:40 am. Considering the fact that the appointment time was 9:00 am, it was 20 minutes early.

but… … .

“Oh, Burr, are you out already?”

The last one to come out was none other than Neris.

Obviously, the appointment time must have been 9:00 am. However, Keynes and Ardeal had already been out in the central square of the academy, and were having a conversation on a bench under the clock tower.

“It just arrived.”

“Neither do I.”

The standard answer from both of them.

and… … .

“Is it a pure white dress today? And the hairstyle… … . It suits you really well.”

At Kayneth’s praise, Neris gave a pleasant smile.

It’s really nice to see other people recognizing your hard work. Of course, 80-90% of the effort is made by the maid… … .

And when Ardeal praised him following Keynes, Neris responded with a smile.

“Ah, come to think of it, Katarina… … .”

“Um… … . I tried talking to her yesterday, but it seems Jade made a pact.”

Jade and Katarina.

Kayneth offered the two of them together, but was kicked out in a nice way.

‘Did he really confess in the health room?’

The details of the story were not known. However, Keynes and Ardeal turned their heads while smiling happily like their parents at the sight of Jade creaking next to Katarina.

“That means Jade-kun is now an adult too.”

“I know. That Jade… … .”

Even though they themselves have never experienced love.

At the muttering of the two, Neris tilted her head in puzzlement.

“I don’t know what the story is about… … Anyway, let’s move on too. It’s already getting noisy.”

Second day of the festival.

The academy started out loud just like yesterday.

The three immediately left the plaza and wandered around the building of the swordsmanship department for an hour, then entered a classroom that ran a board cafe.

“This is all from Ardennes… … .”

Neris muttered softly as she looked at the board games inside the cafe.

Arden’s phrase written on the bottom right of the board game. Currently, 7 to 8 percent of board games on the market are produced by Arden. Based on Keynes’ knowledge.

And numerous merchants who realized the popularity of the board game.

Although belatedly, they produced new products by imitating the board games released by Ardennes, but unfortunately, it was after Ardennes had already seized most of the board game market.

Of course, merchants occupying the metallurgical metallurgy market are emerging one after another.

“A board game cafe… … . That’s a pretty clever idea.”

In response to Neris’ admiration, Kaynez asked as he picked up the Jenga.

“For now, shall we try Jenga?”

“Oh, I’ve tried Jenga a few times. I enjoyed it with my sister when the Ardennes store was built on our family estate last year.”

When Neris agreed, Kayneth immediately looked at Ardeal.

“Yes, I don’t care. Unfortunately, I never did.”

“Well, the game itself is simple, so I’ll tell you slowly as you play. Then, the board game decided on Jenga… … . Are you going to order drinks and refreshments?”

At Keynes’ question, the two nodded.

After ordering drinks and refreshments, the three of them were seated at a table for four.

Putting the Jenga on the table, Keynes explained to Ardeal how to play the game one by one.

“Hmm, it sure is simple and easy. however… … I never thought that a game like this would exist… … .”

Chess was the only board game in this world. So Ardeal fired a bullet at the unfamiliar board game called Jenga and looked at Keynes.

“You’re thinking like this… … . That’s really great.”

“… … It just happened to come to mind. There seemed to be too little entertainment. Rather, it is your turn now.”

“okay.”

Tuk-tuk.

Ardeal touched a rectangular piece of wood with his fingers and carefully pulled it out.

“But I heard that the board games I came up with by chance are quite famous both in Korea and abroad. In addition, I heard quite a bit that Ardennes is focusing more on the overseas market than on the domestic market. Considering the size alone, it is said that domestic Ardennes Corporation is only 10% of that of overseas… … .”

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“… … Why are you so interested in other people’s business?”

Kayneth laughed as he removed the piece of wood.

“Regarding my sister’s engagement, the Sephiroth family did a lot of research on the Ardennes family. As a result… … I came to know that Kayneth is a person with many secrets like an onion. Frankly, you’ve become more interested.”

“… … If possible, I would like to return that attention to someone else.”

“There is no one more interesting than Kayneth.”

“Tsk… … .”

Keynes clicked his tongue slightly.

and… … Neris, who had been quietly listening to the conversation between the two, was startled.

‘Is the Ardennes Company that huge?!’

Certainly, the name of Ardennes was quite famous in Korea.

It is probably thanks to the periodic advertisements in each newspaper to enhance the brand image.

But more than that, is it because of the fact that the owner of the store is an incompetent member of the Spey One family? Every time a large-scale discount event was held at the Ardennes store, the common people poured out praises, saying, ‘Incompetent children save people!’

‘… … It must have been a huge publicity.’

Arden Sanghoe did not miss the flow and timing.

Innovative planning and various events, etc. While advancing into various industries, it quickly established itself in the domestic market.

In addition, I was also able to read the news that Ardennes Corporation is actively targeting the overseas market through newspapers.

‘… … Did you mean that the size of the Ardennes Corporation was that huge?’

The details of its size were not disclosed.

Of course, compared to Speyone Corp., it’s nothing more than new blood. However, the size of Arden Corporation operating in Korea is only 10% of that of Arden Corporation operating abroad?

Ardeal’s remarks shocked Neris.