"I did agree to the matter between you and Seele."
Just as Bronya finished this sentence, her sister behind her subconsciously grew shy, fiddling with the hem of her clothes.
She had thought this gentle big brother was just joking with her, but it turned out to be true.
Her big sister Bronya, to get him to save her, had really betrothed her to him.
This kind of thing…
Should she agree? Or should she think it over?
The female protagonist was overcome with shyness, but Bronya's defense had only just begun.
She brought out the strategy she had prepared long ago: "But that was just my unilateral decision as her older sister. It doesn't represent Seele's thoughts, or anyone else's."
If the person in question doesn't agree, you, the Inner World Protagonist, can't possibly use force, can you?
Once word of something like this gets out, his standing as the Inner World Protagonist will drop by more than just a notch.
And Raiden Mei wouldn't let him off the hook either.
The probability of success is high, it's worth a try!
"You don't need to consider everyone else's thoughts. Why don't you take a look at your sister's thoughts?"
Brian kindly prompted Bronya.
At these words, Bronya whirled around and saw her sister fiddling with the hem of her clothes.
This expression, this gesture…
She looked exactly like a young girl in the springtime of love, hardly any different from Raiden Mei back in Nagazora City.
Bronya gritted her teeth, knowing full well that letting Seele spend time with this guy in the Sea of Quanta was something that couldn't be avoided.
Plus, this guy was experienced and knew how to please women; not only was he exceptionally capable and powerful, but he had also saved Seele's life…
It's a known fact that most affections are captured through a sense of security, and her naive little sister was no exception!
Bronya made an immediate decision: she had to cut the Gordian knot and make Seele give up any budding feelings for him. That was the most correct course of action.
"Seele, you must not develop any ideas about this guy. He has more than just one woman by his side."
Seele looked up: "So, Sister Bronya is also…"
"I am not!"
Bronya was on the verge of cursing.
Her silver-gray eyes were exceptionally firm, meeting her sister's gaze without flinching.
There was no concealment, no selfish motives, and certainly no so-called love…
She couldn't possibly fall for a mere Inner World Protagonist.
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Seele: "Mm, Seele understands."
'Seele': "…"
So what exactly do you understand, you little fool?
Bronya couldn't get as close to Seele's soul as 'Seele' could, so she didn't sense Seele's thoughts, only assuming that her actions had achieved a preliminary effect.
The next second.
"Big brother is a good person."
Bronya: Yes!
A legendary "good person" card. A small step toward success.
Followed by: "Seele likes big brother very much, and is also preparing to enroll in Sister Bronya's St. Freya High School."
Bronya: "…"
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Don't you know this is like sending a sheep into a tiger's den, you big fool?
He's the only man in the Valkyrie dorms at St. Freya High School. In the dead of night, you might even hear a pile driver working until dawn.
With your small and short stature, you'll be eaten clean within two days of entering this wolf's den!
Bronya was about to refuse.
However…
"Does Sister Bronya not want Seele to do this? Do you not like Seele anymore?"
When… when did her little sister Seele learn such a move!
The words of refusal were stuck in her throat; Bronya wanted to speak but couldn't.
She could only force out a sentence: "Mm, that's good. St. Freya High School is a good place for you. Principal Theresa and Teacher Himeko will surely be very happy to know."
She turned her head, hiding the fact that she was about to cry.
This was really too much for her.
Glaring fiercely at the man before her, Bronya was like a provoked pufferfish: "Don't even think about getting any ideas about my sister, and the engagement I, her sister, established for you two doesn't count."
"According to the customs of your Shenzhou, a marriage must have the parents' consent and the matchmaker's word, right?"
She wasn't demanding a phoenix coronet and a ten-mile red dowry train, merely the parents' consent and the matchmaker's word.
But this very point was the greatest obstacle.
After all… this guy couldn't possibly make the deceased Cocolia speak, could he?
The silver-haired girl had already prepared the champagne for herself.
However…
Brian's expression grew even more playful: "Are you sure? Want to switch to a more difficult requirement?"
He's scared! He's scared!
It's precisely because this guy knows he can't fulfill this requirement that he's trying to get me to switch to another one.
But she, the Silver Wolf of the Urals, was best at saying no to people who think they're clever.
"No need, this will do!"
She really didn't believe this guy could produce the parents' consent and the matchmaker's word.
Brian's performance began.
He took out a note with Bronya's own signature: "This is the note you wrote. It can be considered the matchmaker's word, right?"
Seele took it and looked, a blush creeping onto her delicate little face.
Sister Bronya had sold her to a big brother, and even wrote a note.
Could this… be considered a marriage certificate in a sense?
Seele didn't know.
'Seele' was grinding her teeth in hatred.
Bronya replied with a calm expression: "Barely, I suppose. It's just not very solemn or formal."
The matchmaker's word was never the obstacle she had set for this guy.
Besides, if she were to deny even this note, the guy might get angry from embarrassment and do something drastic, causing all her efforts to go down the drain.
After all, even to make a donkey turn a millstone, you have to dangle a carrot in front of it. You can't be too ruthless.
"As long as you admit it."
Brian smiled, making Bronya a little uneasy. "Since the matchmaker's word is settled, next up is the parents' consent."
Bronya lifted her head, already envisioning the scene of the defeated Inner World Protagonist prostrating himself before her pleated skirt.
Trying to oppose the Silver Wolf of the Urals… you're a hundred years too early for that!
The great Silver Wolf of the Urals has already locked in her victory!
But that Inner World Protagonist unhurriedly took out his phone and calmly opened an audio file.
A male voice appeared first.
"Then are you willing to marry your daughters, Seele Vollerei and Bronya Zaychik, to me?"
A mature female voice followed immediately.
"Willing, of course I'm willing! A young hero like you is the perfect match for my daughters. I'd be fine with marrying all my daughters to you!"
O （（⊙﹏⊙））O.
Bronya's triumphant expression froze on her face. She felt like a clown on a stage, making people laugh.
The smile of the Inner World Protagonist gradually distorted in her eyes, like a terrifying demon king reaching out a large hand towards her, intending to refine her in an instant.
"Bronya, I not only have parents' consent for Seele, but I also have it for you."
"I think you and your sister should just marry me together. Anyway, according to the laws of your hometown, you're old enough to get married."
The word "marry" was like touching a raw nerve, instantly making Bronya's gaze turn vicious.
"Project Bunny! FIRE!"
This Herrscher is immortal anyway. As long as I destroy his phone, I can eliminate this 'parents' consent,' right?!
It has to work! It must work!
She did not want her sister to marry this lecherous Inner World Protagonist.
However…
"Project Bunny, bring Bronya over to me."
Disengaging its quantum state, the steel giant easily picked up the young girl and delivered her into the man's arms.
Bronya looked up at his face, finding his smiling face exceptionally detestable.
"Bronya, have you forgotten? Project Bunny's first priority is me."
She was about to lose her sister, and she had already lost the Project Bunny her sister gave her.
What was the point of living in this world anymore? Might as well take this guy down with her!
Bronya Zaychik's eternal chrysanthemum, her bright eyes gradually lost their light.
Just then…
"Big Brother Brian, please stop bullying Sister Bronya."
The gentle girl's voice tugged at the man's sleeve, making a plea that would inspire pity in anyone.
Bronya was pitiful enough already. He was an adult, he shouldn't bully her.
But to let Bronya off so easily after she had offended him seemed a bit too lenient.
If he didn't teach this girl a lesson, she would definitely push her luck in the future.
Brian thought for a moment and said, "Seele, give me a kiss, and I'll let your Sister Bronya go."
Huh? A kiss?
Isn't this a bit too fast? We only held hands before.
The moment this request was made, 'Seele' practically exploded: "Seele, let me out and kill this bastard! He must be conspiring with Bronya to deceive you!"
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Seele's little face turned red, and she bit her pink lip, growing even shier.
"Is… isn't this a little too fast…"
Bronya, on the verge of death, shot up from her dream: "Seele, you can't do this!"
Honkai energy fluctuated, and the Herrscher's power created ropes and a ball gag, leaving Bronya able to only make muffled sounds.
Seeing her Sister Bronya being bullied, Seele immediately made up her mind.
It's just a peck on the cheek, it's no big deal.
Mwah~~
Bronya… her face was ashen!
It was all her fault. She was the one who caused her sister to have a closer relationship with this guy!
A future filled with darkness left Bronya breathless.
"Let's go, let's go home. Back to St. Freya High School."
"…"
Seele didn't speak, just followed behind like a little tagalong.
The silver-haired girl was like a defeated dog, offering no resistance in the arms of the Inner World Protagonist.
"I… I can't do anything."
She could only watch as her sister fell deeper and deeper, submitting before her eyes to the Inner World Protagonist's jeans.
Orz.
…
St. Freya High School, Valkyrie Dormitory…
"Let's welcome the new member of St. Freya High School."
A colorful party hat was placed on the girl's head. Seele Vollerei's face was full of surprise, and she felt a little overwhelmed in the lively atmosphere.
The white-haired fluffball beside her bumped her, nearly slinging an arm around her shoulder like a good bro: "Seele, don't be so reserved. Everyone here is really nice. You won't have to face dangerous places like the Sea of Quanta anymore."
"Seele knows."
Seele nodded her little head vigorously. "Seele is just a little worried about Sister Bronya."
At the long rectangular table, one corner was unusually quiet.
Kiana glanced in that direction and saw the absent-minded Bronya Zaychik.
"It's fine. She's just overthinking things."
She already knew the whole story and had only one assessment of Bronya…
Serves her right!
To dare to offer up her own sister as a price, ending up in this situation is simply what she deserves.
It's good that she's away from this guy. She can join Raiden Mei's side, enjoy the delicious cooking of her personal cook, and be good sisters with her for a lifetime!
"You don't need to worry about her. Maybe she'll come around at some point, and then you two can be loving sisters forever."
Kiana had also come to terms with it.
Since she couldn't resist anymore, she might as well start enjoying it.
The Honeysuckle Crest on her lower abdomen was a device to control the Herrscher of the Void. As long as the Herrscher of the Void was in her body, she couldn't get rid of this thing.
Since she had such a weakness, and that guy would hold it over her from time to time.
She might as well reposition herself and engage in a battle of wits with him.
Of course, Mei couldn't find out, or she'd turn into mush.
Stealing her best friend's man… how exciting!
"Is that so?"
Seele didn't understand the deeper meaning in Kiana's words.
Raiden Mei approached at this moment, making the area around Bronya even more deserted: "Seele, don't worry. This is your home now. You can live here with everyone without any worries."
Raiden Mei's smile was gentle, with an indescribable affinity.
Seele's originally nervous mood gradually began to relax under this smile.
Although she didn't know why this Sister Mei could treat her so warmly after knowing about Sister Bronya's decision.
But Seele could feel the kindness in her heart.
"Mm, Seele will."
The three girls gathered together, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.
Bronya was lonely, pitiful, and helpless, like an old wolf abandoned by the pack.
She quietly stood up from her chair, walked over to Brian, and tapped him on the shoulder, signaling him to find a quiet place to talk.
The two went to the balcony, and the closed door shut out the lively atmosphere from inside.
Bronya stared at him seriously: "What will it take for you to let Seele go?"
Any normal older sister wouldn't watch her younger sister jump into a fiery pit.
Although this guy was handsome, saved Seele's life, was incredibly powerful, and could work like a pile driver…
As a partner, this guy's promiscuity could even be considered a virtue in some ways.
—According to Raiden Mei.
"Why would you say that?"
Brian decided to correct the error in her words. "I have never forced your sister, nor have I ever forced you."
He took two steps forward, closing the distance between them to its limit.
Bronya: "…"
This point was undeniable.
"And Seele doesn't seem to have any intention of leaving us."
A wicked expression appeared on his face: "Bronya, surely you're not going to force your sister's will, are you?"
The warm, moist air blew past, lifting Bronya's silver-gray hair.
Being so close to the Inner World Protagonist made Bronya feel threatened, but for her sister's sake, she endured the urge to run away.
She used to compromise for her sister's sake, but now she could reveal her wolfish nature and be ungrateful!
"Don't even think about it! I won't let you succeed!"
"Is that so?"
Brian smiled playfully, pointing to the world inside the door. "But look, she's already gotten on good terms with Raiden Mei, preparing to enter my harem."
"…"
Bronya's eyes widened!
Bronya's breathing quickened!
Bronya was powerless!
The demonic voice sounded again: "You see it happening, but you can't stop it."
A large hand caressed Bronya's small face, handing her a script that shouldn't have been hers: "Bronya, you can't do anything!"
Orz.
Just like Kiana, even without any assists, her sister would fall for him bit by bit.
But it wasn't that she couldn't do anything.
"That little one Seele has a nice figure, but she's still a bit too petite. She might not be my match even with Mei on her side."
He patted Bronya's shoulder: "How about you lend a hand when the time comes?"
"…"
This guy… is so shameless!
Not only does he have designs on Seele, but he also wants her to be his wingman.
What an utter humiliation!
This is tolerable, but what is not!
But again…
"You can't do anything. In this family, you are the weakest one."
Orz.
Firmness, wavering, struggle, enlightenment…
After an unknown bout of psychological struggle, the silver-haired girl found the only thing she could do for Seele.
"You are not to lay a hand on Seele."
"In exchange, you can lay your hands on me!"
Brian: "…"
Isn't it you, you little glutton, who wants to interfere in the relationship that belongs to your sister?
…