Little Tyrant Doesn’t Want to Meet with a Bad End

cia and cats.

Like how they looked docile but were actually very guarded against others; like how they stood dignified and gracefully, rarely trying to display intimacy; like how they were very sensitive toward their surroundings.

Of course, there were significant differences between them too.
Alicia was unable to fully conceal her emotions.
She was sensitive but fragile.
She sought to love and be loved.
Behind her aloof exterior, there was a warm heart beating.

Roel would have to go through many hurdles and obstacles in order to bring out her true self.
The main character managed to accomplish all of this with great difficulty in the game, but Roel was fortunate that he was able to meet Alicia many years in advance.
At the very least, he was able to reduce her suffering and alleviate her loneliness.

She wouldn’t kill me anymore.

Roel, who finally recalled the storyline of the game, nodded to himself confidently.

“Lord Brother.”

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“Yes? What is it?”

Roel was in the midst of celebrating his small victory when he heard the little girl’s voice and turned his head over.
Alicia’s head was leaning on his shoulder, and she spoke with a choked-up voice.

“I’m sorry.
It was because of me that you sustained such heavy injuries.
If only I wasn’t taken away by them…”

“What in the world are you talking about? You are the victim here! What are you apologizing for?”

Roel’s expression turned grave as he spoke with a firm voice.

“It’s Bron and his group of cronies who inflicted harm on us.
They’re the ones who should be apologizing and punished for their actions! So, don’t be silly and take the blame for this matter.
If any jackass tries to say otherwise, tell me and I’ll break his leg!”

“Lord Brother.”

Alicia was deeply moved by Roel’s words, but at the same time, she couldn’t help but recall some matters.

“After this incident, it’s likely that there’s already no room for reconciliation between the Ascart House and Elric House.”

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“… That can’t be helped.
Our paths differ from one another in the first place, not to mention that there’s already a deep grudge between us.
It was only a matter of time before this happened, so there’s no need for you to pay it any heed.”

Alicia fell silent once more.
She recalled the look Bryan Elric shot Roel back then, and after a long moment of silence, she finally spoke with conviction.

“I’ll protect you, Lord Brother.”

“Hm? Ah… Oh.”

Roel blinked his eyes in surprise at Alicia’s sudden remark.
He didn’t understand the resolution behind those words, and Alicia, despite having noticed it, didn’t bother to explain either.
Her crimson eyes narrowed a little before slowly loosening up once more as she silently buried the vow she had just made in the depths of her heart.

“But speaking of that, haven’t you already protected me once?”

“Ah?”

Roel pointed to his own stomach and explained to the confused Alicia.

“If it wasn’t for you bravely stepping in back then, my injuries would have been more severe.
You have already protected me once.”

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“I-I wasn’t… I wasn’t thinking of anything at all.
I was afraid, afraid of losing you.
It was so terrifying that I…”

Alicia’s voice became choked-up once more.
Recalling the overwhelming fear she felt back then made her tug Roel even tighter than before.
It was as if she was afraid that he would suddenly disappear into thin air.

Sensing this, Roel stroked her head and spoke comforting words.

“But you still saved me.
I never thought that you would overcome your fear and pick up the knife.
You are more courageous than I imagined.”

“… It wasn’t courage.
It was a fear triumphing over another.
As compared to losing you, the knife wasn’t scary at all.”

“…”

Alicia’s earnest words left Roel a bit shaken.
Something stirred in his heart, leaving him with misting eyes.
After a long moment of silence, he nodded his head heavily before leaning it against Alicia’s.

“Is that so…”

Roel muttered softly before the room settled into silence, leaving two hearts leaning against one another, beating silently.

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