Shadow Court Magician Chapter 83: Good Friend

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 Chloe’s confessed that she had an older brother.

 

 At first, I thought it was surprising, but of course, I have siblings, so do Sicily, Lululucca, Victor, and Nine.

 

 In this world, it’s rare to not have a brother or sister.

 

 

“You said that your brother is the cause of your sorrow. What kind of brother is he?”

 

“He is a very kind brother. He loves small animals and is always reading a book.” (Chloe)

 

“He’s a bit like me.”

 

“You are right. He’s like a rougher version of Leon-sama.”

 

“I see, he doesn’t look much like Chloe, does he?”

 

“That’s right. look like our mother and my brother looks like our father.” (Chloe)

 

“You must have a very beautiful mother.”

 

 

 Chloe smiled, saying thank you.

 

 

“How about your brother and sister?”

 

“My brother is a very good person. He loves our family and has been very kind to me. He is the one who taught me the basics of martial arts.” (Chloe)

 

 

 And you take to his type of martial arts.

 

 

“Then what happened to your brother?”

 

“…Nothing happened directly. In fact, I still adore my brother. No, I’m worried about him.” (Chloe)

 

 

 In fact, Chloe continues.

 

 

“…My brother was branded as a disgrace.” (Chloe)

 

“A disgrace?”

 

“Yes.” (Chloe)

 

“What is that?”

 

 

 

“Let me explain.” (Lululucca)

 

 

 Whoosh! The one who appeared was Lululucca, the one who we had just distanced ourselves from.

 

 

“Being branded as a disgrace is when a Doll fails the Warrior’s Ritual.” (Lululucca)

 

“Were you eavesdropping?”

 

“I was here and there, so I overheard.” (Lululucca)

 

“That’s fine, but what’s going on? What is the Warrior’s Ritual?”

 

“Simply put, it’s a ritual that tests the courage of a warrior. It changes slightly every time. In my case, it was about retrieving a treasure from a goblin nest with only a single dagger.” (Lululucca)

 

“That’s hard.”

 

 

 Chloe agrees.

 

 

“In my case, I had to wear chains and iron balls on my legs and get pushed into a lake.” (Chloe)

 

“…Is the Doll tribe made of demons?”

 

“We have been called the Descendants of Oni.” (Chloe)

 

“Did Chloe and Lululucca overcome those challenges?”

 

“Yes.” (Chloe)

 

“Uhuh.” (Lululuca)

 

“But Chloe’s brother didn’t.”

 

“To be exact, Chloe’s brother disappeared halfway through.” (Lululuca)

 

“Disappeared?”

 

“Yes. Chloe’s brother, Volks, suddenly disappeared during the warrior’s exam. He abandoned the attempt to capture the blue doe and left the forest. Since then, the name Volks has become synonymous with cowardice, and Chloe’s family has been labeled as having a terrible past.” (Lululuca)

 

“…Such a past”

 

“But Chloe proved herself a warrior among the warriors a few years later.” (Lululuca)

 

“Well, I also left the forest.” (Chloe)

 

“Could it be because of what happened to your brother?”

 

“…That’s one reason.” (Chloe)

 

“You were uncomfortable because your brother was branded a disgrace.”

 

“Yes. But more than that, I wanted to know what was outside the forest.” (Chloe)

 

“I see. You also wanted to find your brother who left the forest.”

 

“……Yes” (Chloe)

 

“You haven’t found him along the way.”

 

“…I haven’t even got a clue.” (Chloe)

 

“That’s why when you came back to this forest you became melancholic.”

 

“Yes.” (Chloe)

 

“I wondered if you got sick of Lululucca’s aggressive pursuing.”

 

 

 A quick glance at Lululucca causes her cheek to puff up.

 

 

“My husband, there are some things you can say and some things you can’t.” (Lululucca)

 

 

 Chloe responds to my teasing with a giggle and a cute gesture.

 

 

“As expected of the strategist Leon-sama. Did you see through everything?” (Chloe)

 

 

 Lululucca’s face was disheartened upon hearing those words.

 

 

“What, Ch-Chloe, is that what you thought?” (Lululucca)

 

 

 The question was so serious that Chloe and I almost laughed, but we noticed that her eyes were not smiling.

 

 After all, she seems to be very sentimental about being back in this forest.

 

 

(…Will time resolve this?)

 

 

 I thought so, but that would be difficult. It had been more than ten years since Chloe had left the forest, so she had plenty of time.

 

 

 Her brother must have been a very special and irreplaceable person to Chloe.

 

 Now that her brother had been branded a disgrace as a warrior, she had to leave the forest.

 

 It’s unlikely that she’ll feel better until she gets his honor back or meets him in person.

 

 

(… that means I can’t do anything)

 

 

 I feel helpless, but the voice in my mind says (–for now).

 

 I can’t help her at this time.

 

 I can’t take the weight off her mind.

 

 But that’s not forever.

 

 

 When this expedition was over and I had more time, I would try to get military intelligence to find her brother.

 

 

 I would also make as much time as I could to gather information about Chloe.

 

 As I thought about this, I noticed that Chloe was smiling at me.

 

 What’s so funny?

 

 When I asked her directly, she said something I didn’t expect.

 

 

“…Leon-sama is a very kind person.” (Chloe)

 

 

 The girl in the maid’s uniform doesn’t let me make an excuse or two.

 

 

“Leon-sama is taking pity on me now. He has compassion for me.” (Chloe)

 

 

 She continues, “But.”

 

 

“Most people sympathize with me. They feel sorry for me. They sympathize with me, but that’s about it. It’s rare for people to act or worry with me.” (Chloe)

 

“…………”

 

 

 After a few moments of silence, I expressed my feelings honestly.

 

 

“It’s not surprising. I’ve known you for a long time. You’ve been my friend for a long time, aren’t you?”

 

“…a good friend.” (Chloe)

 

 

 Chloe murmured and looked at Sicily in the distance.

 

 Suddenly I heard her say.

 

 

“…As long as Her Highness is around, I can’t be more than a good friend.” (Chloe)

 

 

 

 The voice was just out of hearing range, so it didn’t reach Leon’s ears.


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