Chapter 13: Chapter 7.1

“I have no intention of marriage. I don’t want to think about anything other than my family.”

Strangely enough, I didn’t want to make excuses in front of Ritaus like picking up the perfect husband, which I used it in front of my father, or saying that we needed a son-in-law.

It’s like a lame excuse. More than anything, it was unlikely that Ritaus would accept it anyways.

“You can take your time after you will becoma an adult.”

You’re ignoring me again, you bastard.

“By the way, what do you mean by family Wasn’t the next heir to house Vesta Franz?”

As expected, Franz’s safety was most important to him. He’s so easy to see through.

“Frantz hates fighting. It doesn’t suit him to become a knight and the head of a house.”

“I know that.”

“Do you think Franz, who was bullied at the Kratier Academy, will get along with the Knights?”

“From now on, I’ll help. I’ll make sure, that noone could ever harm him.”

To be honest, I feel like I’m talking to a wall right now. A sigh came out of my lips unknowingly.

“Frantz has something he wants to do. I want to let him live freely.”

“I know that myself, but observing and studying birds, insects and plants is a hobby.”

Oh, my blood pressure! I have bo words.  But Littaus did not stop testing my patience.

“It’s for the sake of house Vesta that Franz becomes a knight and the next head of the family. The Aizar family and the Vesta family must join forces and become a single family in the future.”

Aaaah! Ritaus was now telling me what he spit out casually to persuade my father.

“Is it really necessary for the head of house Vesta to be a knight?”

My resolve was hardened by his last word.

“There’s one more reason to break off the engagement.”

It’s a pity that my father is not here right now. Father, it was true that the Aizar family was targeting our family!

“I’ll be honest with you. I don’t want to marry you, Sir Ritaus.”

Ritaus asked with his face showing openly that he did not understand very much: “Do you not like me?”

Uh, no… I almost answered . But it wasn’t a kid anymore, so I couldn’t act childish.

“I do not hate you.”

“Then…”

“I do not like you either. I do not really care about Sir Ritaus, I do not want to know what you are thinking or what you like.”

Littaus was a little shocked by my words and hid eyes were slightly distorted. I seems like h couldn’t keep up with the fact that it was the first time he had been rejected by a woman.

In fact, Ritaus was quite popular in high society. There were many women who secretly admired him because of his handsome face and good behavior.

“So don’t worry about the future of my family anymore. I’m going to be a knight at the Kratier Academy.“

“…ha!”

Rittaus laughs like a thunderbolt at my words. I felt lucky that we were not the same from the eyes.

“Do you know that Franz is pretty good with the sword?“

I know. But I didn’t answer.

“The young lady is taking Franz’s chance now.”

I wanted to say back, “Is there really an opportunity you don’t want?” But I didn’t want to talk to him anymore.

“Then you must be in the middle of your swordsmanship class by now?”, asked Ritaus while taking off his gloves. When I nodded, Ritaus threw his gloves at me.

It flew over the table.

“Do you know what it means? This is how knights ask for a duel.”

What’s with this guy? Unlike the character I knew, he was very cheeky. Ritaus, who I saw in the original, was a very sweet and caring character, but is he only like that to Franz?

“Let’s have a fight. If you threaten me at least once during a time limit, I’ll admit it. I’ll break it up neatly like a knight.”

Bad luck, what? You’re breaking up, aren’t you? I clenched my fist and glared at Ritaus.

“Okay, I accept.”

At least once? I’ll do it twice, trice! No, I’ll make you cry.

My body was less trained now, however on the other hand I had a strong desire to break his nose.

Lithaus followed the guidance of the servant and headed off to the training center first while I went to my room and changed into my training attire.

Ritaus, the cheeky fellow, was so disgusted that he was boiling over.

I removed all my makeup and left the room with my black hair tied together.

Ritaus was already ready when I entered the training ground, thinking about threathening him seriously at least once

“!”

At that moment, I could see Ritaus’ eyes widening when he saw me. He stared at me blankly until I came near him.

“What are you staring at?”

“Oh… excuse me.”

Ritaus, who quickly found his pace, was given a practice rapier by a servant.

“I just thought you looked like Franz.”

“… .”

Looking for Franz in the midst of all this.

I admit it. Certainly Franz’ and my face were quite alike. From the black hair to the dark blue eyes and our facial features.

It was nothing new, because we are brothers and sisters, but he’s so helpless when it comes to Franz.