My Sister the Heroine, and I the Villainess Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Translator: Jawbrie

A rounded moon was floating in the sky .
It wasn’t an incomplete sphere that needed another day, like that night long ago . This was a full moon worthy of taking center stage in this cloudless, star-studded sky .
Unlike the sun, there was something mystical about its silvery, cool light . It was a light most fitting to illuminate a genius such as I .
And there, I and Charles sat side-by-side .

“Huh? So that plan to separate from your sister actually worked?”
“Of course it did . It was the plan of a genius . There was no way it could ever fail . ”

The only sound that could be heard in this deserted garden was music that leaked from the dance hall and our own conversation . We were sitting on the bench set in the garden, stretching our feet and leisurely chatting away .
There was a different sort of charm with talking in the garden at night to playing at the mansion . Along with the first time two years ago, last year and tonight, it had been three times in total . It had become sort of a natural tradition for us to meet and talk here on the night of the ball . Aside from the mansion, this empty garden was really the only place where I could talk

to Charles without reserve . If I met Charles in the dance hall, for instance, I would in no way allow my ladies disguise to fall . And so, it was likely that I and Charles would find ourselves here again next year; just to talk .

It was refined and pleasant .
I imagined the future that had practically been decided for us, and smile quietly .

“Hmm . I wouldn’t have expected you to be able to do it… But if you say that Mariwa even praised you, then you must have really done it… But how?”
“What a silly question . Don’t you doubt me . I worked hard towards it, and you should praise me . ”

I stare reproachfully at Charles’ doubtful eyes . For I and Mishuli’s sake, I had planned and executed . Mariwa had even praised me . This was clearly an achievement that left no room for doubts, and yet he acted like this . Charles was not very considerate of others .
I puff out my cheeks in annoyance .
Our conversation was revolved only around the festival . I told him how we had entered the city in disguises, Charles spoke of his public duties . And as we talked, the subject naturally moved to that moment during the parade .

“I’m so impressed that you were able

able to find me in that crowd of people . You didn’t even know that I would be there, I don’t think most people would have been able to do it . ”
“I could find you no matter where you are . You’re Chris after all . ”
“Ho ho . ”

I break into a smile at this incomprehensible explanation .
There was no logic to support it, and yet Charles’ honest words sent my heart racing . I didn’t know why, but it made me so happy . It was a different happiness from when I was with Mishuli, but it was also uncontrollable . I stand up and grab Charles by the head and tousle his hair .

“You say the most pleasing things, Charles!”
“…Mmm . ”

I had praised him and patted his head as a reward, but he didn’t seem too happy . Mishuli loved to be patted on the head, but Charles was different . If anything, he seemed discontent . Well, he was a boy . Perhaps he was now at the age where he didn’t like having a girl lock his head in such a grip .
But even so, we were good friends . Such things were only a type of playfulness and there was no need to hold back . I continued to pat him on the head for a

for a while before I sat down again . I was in incredibly high spirits .

“You’ve grown a lot too, Charles . ”
“What do you mean?”
“Hmm? It’s nothing . ”

He looked at me with suspicion, but I rebuffed him as I hummed a tune . My balance of happiness had not depleted at all yet, there was still plenty of it in my chest .

“Grow… By the way, Chris, you seemed a lot taller at the parade . How did you grow? Was that your third form?”
“So, I grow when I change to my third form…?”

What on earth did he think I was? He had gone from looking quite dissatisfied to suddenly looking excited . His eyes were bright with expectation now . I smiled wryly at this childish side .

“Unfortunately, that is wrong . I haven’t even received my third form yet . ”
“Really?”
“Really . ”
“Is that right…”

His shoulders drooped in utter disappointment, but this nonsense about forms was something I had originally blurted without thinking . I wasn’t some demon lord, I hadn’t even thought past what my second form was .

“Well, leaving my third form aside . I was actually riding on someone’s shoulders . ”
“Huh?”

Charles’ eyes blinked in surprise .

“Mmm?”

Why indeed, was he looking surprised at such a mundane thing as riding on someone’s shoulders to gain a little height? a little height? If anything, him being surprised was odd to me, and I tilted my head in confusion .
He must not know the meaning of the words . It was most strange, but perhaps not impossible considering Charles’ upbringing . Just as I was thinking about kindly explaining to him what it meant to ride someone’s shoulders, Charles started to move again .

“Ride, shoulders… . ah, ahh… I see . You were riding on Mishuli’s shoulders, right . Or was it Miss Mariwa? I understand then…”
“Ahaha, what are you saying, Charles?”

I could not help but burst into laughter at his hopeless guesses .
Well, I did do it with Mishuli, actually . But that was after the parade . And I was the one who was carrying her . Mishuli would be crushed if I rode on top of her . And there was no chance that Mariwa would diligently allow me to ride her . Surely, he knew such obvious facts? Why would he even ask?
Charles was smiling as if in a desperate attempt to fool someone, and so I corrected him .

“You know, I told you that I saw the parade with a commoner boy named Leon, who is the same age . As it was most convenient, I had him carry me on his shoulders that time . ”
“Huh?”

Charles’ smile froze .

Translator Jawbrie A rounded moon was floating in the sky . It wasn t an incomplete sphere that needed another day, like that night long ago . This was a full moon worthy of taking center stage in this cloudless, star studded sky . Unlike the sun, there was something mystical about its silvery, cool light . It was a light most fitting to illuminate a genius such as I . And there, I and Charles sat side by side . Huh So that plan to separate from your sister actually worked Of course it did . It was the plan of a genius . There was no way it could ever fail . The only sound that could be heard in this deserted garden was music that leaked from the dance hall and our own conversation . We were sitting on the bench set in the garden, stretching our feet and leisurely chatting away . There was a different sort of charm with talking in the garden at night to playing at the mansion . Along with the first time two years ago, last year and tonight, it had been three times in total . It had become sort of a natural tradition for us to meet and talk here on the night of the ball . Aside from the mansion, this empty garden was really the only place where I could talk to Charles without reserve . If I met Charles in the dance hall, for instance, I would in no way allow my ladies disguise to fall . And so, it was likely that I and Charles would find ourselves here again next year just to talk . It was refined and pleasant . I imagined the future that had practically been decided for us, and smile quietly . Hmm . I wouldn t have expected you to be able to do it But if you say that Mariwa even praised you, then you must have really done it But how What a silly question . Don t you doubt me . I worked hard towards it, and you should praise me . I stare reproachfully at Charles doubtful eyes . For I and Mishuli s sake, I had planned and executed . Mariwa had even praised me . This was clearly an achievement that left no room for doubts, and yet he acted like this . Charles was not very considerate of others . I puff out my cheeks in annoyance . Our conversation was revolved only around the festival . I told him how we had entered the city in disguises, Charles spoke of his public duties . And as we talked, the subject naturally moved to that moment during the parade . I m so impressed that you were able to find me in that crowd of people . You didn t even know that I would be there, I don t think most people would have been able to do it . I could find you no matter where you are . You re Chris after all . Ho ho . I break into a smile at this incomprehensible explanation . There was no logic to support it, and yet Charles honest words sent my heart racing . I didn t know why, but it made me so happy . It was a different happiness from when I was with Mishuli, but it was also uncontrollable . I stand up and grab Charles by the head and tousle his hair . You say the most pleasing things, Charles Mmm . I had praised him and patted his head as a reward, but he didn t seem too happy . Mishuli loved to be patted on the head, but Charles was different . If anything, he seemed discontent . Well, he was a boy . Perhaps he was now at the age where he didn t like having a girl lock his head in such a grip . But even so, we were good friends . Such things were only a type of playfulness and there was no need to hold back . I continued to pat him on the head for a while before I sat down again . I was in incredibly high spirits . You ve grown a lot too, Charles . What do you mean Hmm It s nothing . He looked at me with suspicion, but I rebuffed him as I hummed a tune . My balance of happiness had not depleted at all yet, there was still plenty of it in my chest . Grow By the way, Chris, you seemed a lot taller at the parade . How did you grow Was that your third form So, I grow when I change to my third form What on earth did he think I was He had gone from looking quite dissatisfied to suddenly looking excited . His eyes were bright with expectation now . I smiled wryly at this childish side . Unfortunately, that is wrong . I haven t even received my third form yet . Really Really . Is that right His shoulders drooped in utter disappointment, but this nonsense about forms was something I had originally blurted without thinking . I wasn t some demon lord, I hadn t even thought past what my second form was . Well, leaving my third form aside . I was actually riding on someone s shoulders . Huh Charles eyes blinked in surprise . Mmm Why indeed, was he looking surprised at such a mundane thing as riding on someone s shoulders to gain a little height If anything, him being surprised was odd to me, and I tilted my head in confusion . He must not know the meaning of the words . It was most strange, but perhaps not impossible considering Charles upbringing . Just as I was thinking about kindly explaining to him what it meant to ride someone s shoulders, Charles started to move again . Ride, shoulders . ah, ahh I see . You were riding on Mishuli s shoulders, right . Or was it Miss Mariwa I understand then Ahaha, what are you saying, Charles I could not help but burst into laughter at his hopeless guesses . Well, I did do it with Mishuli, actually . But that was after the parade . And I was the one who was carrying her . Mishuli would be crushed if I rode on top of her . And there was no chance that Mariwa would diligently allow me to ride her . Surely, he knew such obvious facts Why would he even ask Charles was smiling as if in a desperate attempt to fool someone, and so I corrected him . You know, I told you that I saw the parade with a commoner boy named Leon, who is the same age . As it was most convenient, I had him carry me on his shoulders that time . Huh Charles smile froze .

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