The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed - Chapter 210



211 – Presumption

[The warrior’s harem has no choice but to win.] That is the title of the novel I wrote, and it is the foundation of this world. The person who becomes the hero here is, of course, Roel, the protagonist of the novel. My older brother, the Munchkin protagonist loved by everyone.

But no matter how strong a being is, he cannot do everything alone. This is also the reason why groups such as denominations and churches are created. No matter how strong a being is, it cannot exist in two places at the same time.

Roel made up for his shortcomings with the talents of his lovers. Because she had them, Roel was able to endure all her trials, and in the end, she had no choice but to win. Just as Luna was the driving force for me, their existence was the driving force that enabled Roel to grow and strive endlessly.

However, I couldn’t say in vain that my relationship with Roel’s harem, which was so important to the story, was very good. The only person with whom he maintains a good relationship is Rosaline. Her relationship with Flavia is subtly off, and Ilya has never shared a word with her.

Even his relationship with Bella is close to that of a dog. The reason I said we were close is because it was clearly Bella’s fault that our relationship became like this. My hatred of Bella is justified. I was tortured and lost my life due to Bella’s scheme, and Luna was ostracized just because she was my lover.

It is natural for those who were hit one-sidedly to have resentment remain in their hearts. Of course Bella apologized to me. He got down on her knees and apologized sincerely. I, the victim, even saved Bella’s life. There is an obvious relationship between the suspect and the victim. If I choose revenge, there will be a fair evaluation.

However, I cannot take revenge as coolly as I do. Bella is Roel’s lover, and she plays an important part in the story. If I kill Bella, the built-up story will fall apart. A brief moment of exhilaration brings about great tragedy. Everything becomes a mess. Our relationship remains at a standstill. It can explode at any moment, or it can sink to the bottom over time.

I walked quickly and arrived at Bella’s personal laboratory. She knocked on the door and her familiar face opened and she looked up and down quickly. Leo smiled, probably remembering my face.

“It’s been a while. Do you have an appointment with the Crown Princess?”

“no. I have something I want to ask. It only takes a moment. “Are you inside?”

At my answer, Leo turned his head into the lab with a puzzled expression, then looked back at me.

“I will tell the Crown Princess. please wait for a moment.”

Leo left the door slightly open and walked away quickly, wondering why he had closed the door in his face.

As I had no choice but to wait outside the door for a while, the sound of footsteps began to approach behind the door. Leo, who opened the door wide and cleared the way, nodded his head.

“The Crown Princess will meet you.”

The moment I nodded in gratitude and stepped into the lab, I noticed a change. Perhaps because space expansion magic was used, the interior became much larger than before. It’s not a laboratory, it’s like a vacation home.

As I followed Leo through a hallway where paintings I had never seen before moved gracefully, I saw a large garden through the window. It seemed like it was being used as a training area, as various types of weapons were placed here and there.

A sudden sense of discomfort made me stop for a moment. Bella is the top student in the second-year Magic Department. She is not suited to training in throwing axes or daggers. So whose training ground is it? It was the kind Leo who answered the question.

“Ah, this is where Roel and Ian are training. “I also train sometimes.”

I frowned. There was no case where Roel’s training ground was created in Bella’s laboratory. Because the lab was entirely Bella’s space. Was the fact that Ian, who was the church’s hound, attached to Bella’s side became a variable? I decided to remember it for now and started walking again.

When I followed Leo to the living room, Bella, who was sitting on a chair, got up and greeted me.

“Welcome.”

Bella gestured, and the maid took out a chair across from her. Bella asked as she took her seat.

“I think I came here after eating, but would you like dessert?”

“it’s okay. “I’m just going to ask questions.”

Bella nodded and waved her hand to send the maid and Leo out. When she heard her door close, Bella let out a sigh as if she had been waiting.

“Ha, I warned you to be careful of pincer attacks, but you’re ruining the triathlon? “You have no idea how hard I worked to resolve the situation because of you.”

“… Do I need to know?”

Bella snorted and shrugged her shoulders at my sarcastic answer. It’s a face that says it doesn’t matter what I say.

“No, it doesn’t matter if A doesn’t know about B’s efforts. I know very well that it is still not enough to pay for the sins I have committed… So, why did you come today?”

It felt strange that Bella had somehow changed a little. It may be that you feel that way because the atmosphere around you has changed because the interior of the lab has changed.

“Are you the one who spread the rumor about me to the Academy?”

“In fact, if it is rumored that your arrogant and foolish behavior was a choice to break the vicious cycle of triathlon and for all the participating academies, then it is true that I ordered it.”

Bella, who answered in a confident voice as if she had no intention of hiding anything, narrowed her eyes slightly and asked.

“You sure didn’t come to question that?”

“… “I’m just curious as to why you spread the rumor.”

Bella responded with a puzzled expression.

“Of course, it’s for you, who is getting all kinds of criticism from everyone at the academy. “Even recently, I heard it in my ears, saying that righteous seniors should shed tears and teach a harsh lesson to the foolish first-year junior who ruined the triathlon.”

Bella’s actions are certainly appreciated. However, once the truth about triathlon was known, there was no way the Emperor’s entourage would remain silent. It exposes the imperial family’s shame. They will definitely try to find and punish the person who spread the rumor. What I’m saying is that it would have been better to just let myself get criticized and do nothing.

I said with a sigh.

“Is it because you don’t know how the emperor will react if the rumor spreads? Even if the emperor stays still, the surrounding nobles will move to find the person who spread the rumor.”

“know. That’s why she said she tried. It was very difficult to make a decision. Because I had to give up several of the plans I had made a long time ago to protect you. The nobles will also move, because they do not want the influence of the capital, which is their territory, to decrease.”

I frowned and said to Bella, who had a sad expression on her face.

“It sounds like you chose it even though you knew it was a handshake.”

“that’s right. But what can you do? You are Roel’s younger brother. Are we just going to sit back and watch it collapse?”

My emotions soared. I feel repulsed by Bella being nice to me. I didn’t want to forgive Bella. Bella’s unfortunate life and her tragic ending were all created by me.

I have affection for all the characters in the novel. But for Bella, the feeling of guilt was greater than the affection. She had every right to blame the person who had messed up her life. So, I deliberately suppressed the guilt in a corner of my heart with hatred. Even though I know I am a coward.

Bella sighed at my hard face.

“don’t worry. This is enough to control it. I don’t do things stupidly without a plan. And this isn’t something I just set out to pay for my sins. Actually, at first I thought it would be better to just leave it alone. “It was obvious that if I touched it for no reason, things would get complicated.”

I had doubts about Bella’s words. So what on earth made you change your mind? As she was waiting for further words, she heard the door open behind her. The sound of footsteps approached. Until then, I thought it was just a maid bringing drinks. However, I realized that Roel was there when his hand unhesitatingly rested on my shoulder.

When I turned my head to look at Roel, Roel smiled in satisfaction and continued Bella’s words.

“I asked Bella for it. “Please spread the word like that for your sake.”

I pushed away Roel’s hand that was stroking the back of my head without permission and said in a brusque voice.

“I never asked for help.”

At my words, Roel sat next to me with a bright smile.

“Yeah, I never asked for it. Still, I can’t just watch him quietly, even though he’s a famous brother. “Is there anything you wouldn’t do for your younger brother?”

After saying that, Roel rested his chin on the table and looked at me. Blue eyes shine with a certain emotion.

“And now, rather than arguing, I think I should say thank you to Bella.”

That is correct. No matter what, I am thankful for what I am thankful for. I let out a long sigh and turned to Bella.

“Thank you for your help.”

Bella nodded slightly. Roel, who was watching, smiled brightly and patted my shoulder as if I had done well.

I asked Roel about a question that suddenly occurred to me.

“But how did you find out and spread the rumor?”

In response to my question, Roel looked at me with sharp eyes and opened his mouth.

“just… Because he’s my brother. “I could tell.”

I somehow got the feeling that Roel was prevaricating.