The Villain's Sister Suffers Today Chapter 5

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Episode #5

As expected, now I really know what I experienced was not just a dream.

The fact that the heroine died and I had to use the marble to turn back time for her is proof that it was all real.

I was certain that I had gone back in time but just in case, I grabbed a servant in the corridor and asked them.

"Excuse me, what day is today?"

"What? That's… It's the 13th of September."

Today was truly my yesterday. There was no need for anymore suspicion.

Shutting my eyes tightly, I let out a sigh.

'It's such a wondrous marble.'

For such a small object that looks like a mere glass marble, to be able to turn back time by simply breaking it, is incredible.

The feeling of having today became yesterday is strange.

It is amazing that the temple could make something like that.

'Agrita is also amazing.'

It was only after using the marble did I have this thought. Agrita really does have the qualifications to be the protagonist of the story.

She never once used one of the marbles she got from the temple for herself.

Even a good person would learn of greed if these marbles landed in their hands.

However, if it wasn't obvious, Agrita didn't even hesitate to use the marbles to help others.

'Preventing disasters, accidents… Sometimes they were even used to fulfil the wishes of pitiful people.

That's why she was eventually called a Saintess.

I felt a bit uncomfortable because it seems like I will be reducing the number of such events.

Umm, whatever, at least I could save Agrita thanks to these.

'This isn't the time to act like this.'

I went over the reasons behind the heroine's death.

I didn't have to think too hard. Everything was because of the clock tower.

Of course, it was actually because of Ash but since I couldn't do anything about him I had to do something about the clock tower.

'Right now, it's around noon. It would be better if we could go now instead of tomorrow but……'

I tried to remember. Ash would busy the whole day today.

He didn't come out of his office at all except for a moment to eat dinner.

He sure is a psychopath villain, creating such a crazy result in such a short amount of time.

'What should I do? Is my only option to decline with a different excuse?'

My head was starting to hurt.

You'd think I could just simply not say 'old' or 'shabby', but you could never be for sure.

This is because we're talking about Ash here.

You could never predict what Ash Weadgreen would do.

'Think!! Think of a refreshing, safe, and realistic excuse!'

I was trapped in my thoughts.

It's amazing how fast time flies by when you're focused on something.

When I finally returned to my senses, it was almost nighttime.

I had about an hour before Ash would come down. Just like last time, I stared blankly at the living room decor as I continued think.

'I can't think of anything.'

I tried but no good excuses popped into my mind.

But even though I should've felt stressed in this situation, I let out a relaxed laugh.

'Because I was able to think of something else.'

I realized mid way through that I was suffering over a stupid idea.

'If I don't have an excuse, I just have to make sure I don't decline.'

Before you assume I'm spewing nonsense, please listen to what I have to say next.

I had only been thinking in terms of finding out how to avoid going to the clock tower. But there's a better way to decline someone's invitation.

It's to not receive the invitation in the first place.

If I never got the offer to go out with him, I would never have to decline either.

Last time, it seemed like Ash had simply come down to the living room and happened to find me there.

And since he found me, he decided to suggest we go see the clock tower.

'Which means I just have to avoid facing him.'

I was planning on leaving the living room before Ash came down.

I came down earlier for my tea and since I was done with it, all I had to do was to leave my seat.

'I'm going to stay in my room and not come out until tomorrow.'

I have to play it safe. Safely.

Planning to stay in my room for the rest of the day, I got up.

I started humming.

This isn't that big of a deal is it?

Although the time I spent thinking about this issue was a bit wasted, this would help get rid of the tragic event that caused the heroine's death…….

"Sister."

"Ackk!"

I screamed and lifted my head.

Well, the voice I wasn't supposed to hear started speaking, what else was I supposed to do?

I was at the bottom of the stairs. When I lifted my head I could see my brother, who looked a little flustered.

……huh?

"Are you okay?"

Ash asked. I couldn't answer right away.

I needed some time to understand the situation.

'Why did he appear now?'

What is this? I could have sworn it wasn't time for him to come down yet.

I had checked the time correctly. I was early by an hour so I couldn't say I read the clock wrong.

'What went wrong'?

Since I went back in time everything should still happen the same way.

The same things should happen at the same time, so why is it different this time?

"Oh, Duke. You came down immediately. I just sent Alex up a moment ago though."

"…….huh?"

It was Bessie's voice. I turned around trying to figure out what she was saying and I saw that she had a look of concern.

"I was worried about you. You didn't respond when I called your name and kept spacing out. You also sighed multiple times earlier, right? So I was wondering if something happened. And I thought, maybe the Duke should know."

Then she smiled like a fool.

"I can't believe you came down immediately once Alex told you though, the way you care for the young miss is amazing."

I was speechless.

Oh my goodness.

'Bessie!'

I couldn't do anything besides call out to her in my head.

Did I really? Did I really look like I was in a bad condition?

Ahhh, why couldn't she just ask me if something was wrong?

"If I had known I would've come down earlier. Are you okay?"

Ash asked me in a caring voice.

At this moment I started hating Bessie's kindness, despite her hard work and my brother's love for family, despite his character as a villain.

I could barely speak.

"I'm alright."

I'm actually not. I was going to be, but I wasn't because now everything got messed up.

'What should I do? What if he asks to go to the clock tower tomorrow? I never found a suitable excuse…….'

Wait. I started to rethink about my options.

'Hmm, since they already think I'm feeling unwell, couldn't I just keep pretending I felt sick?'

It could work out.

Right? Because of Bessie's misunderstanding, Ash thought I was unwell right now.

It might be better to keep it this way.

He wouldn't ask me to go out if I'm feeling sick, right?

I spoke as soon as I decided what to do.

"actually. I don't think I'm alright."

My words and actions had to match. I pretended to be dizzy as I wobbled.

I was going to grab the stairs handle but Ash's sturdy arm caught me before I could reach it.

Uh, hmm….. He's fast.

His arm felt strong through the thin indoor clothing I had on.

This made me realize that the person I was dealing with was a full grown, adult male.

Uh, umm. Should I curse at him right now? I have faith in the marble but my ego is still quite large for such a thing.

'I don't think I could do it a second time'

He was too much of an adult. My brother had become an adult.

Ash spoke to me as I was acknowledging my newfound awareness of his maturity through the difference in our body sizes.

"Where are you feeling unwell?"

I thought quickly.

He might know that I'm lying if I'm too specific, so I just listed some vague symptoms.

"I think I'm just lacking some energy. Not only that, but I can't stomach food……"

Wait. I ate too much at lunch to say something like that. I went back on my words quickly.

"…..Anyways, I don't have the energy."

I felt nervous after saying that.

This would just give him the thought that my condition isn't top notch right?

To act as "energy lacking" as possible, I let my body slip.

This made me lean onto my brother even more.

I could feel his arm strengthening to prevent my potential fall. I felt a little weird.

'Why is it weird?'

Maybe it's because I was comparing it to when he was a small child following me around. He was quite cute back then.

I heard his voice again as I was thinking of the past.

"You haven't gone out lately right?"

"……hm?"

"Since I was so busy. I should've made some time."

Huh? Wait, hold on a second.

"Let's visit the square together tomorrow. You said you wanted to see the clock tower before."

Hey!

I shut my mouth tightly to prevent my screaming.

Wait, why is the plot still turning this way?

How could he take what I said and assume that I'm depressed because I've been home for too long?

"Tomorrow I'll be free until night."

My eyes shook as I listened.

N-no. I have to fix this. Fast.

'Right! A cold, should I pretend it's a cold?'

I quickly thought of a realistic excuse.

Yes, the weather has gotten chillier as well.

I should just say I caught a cold. Why didn't I think of that before?

"Ash, the thing is, I…….cough cough."

I tried to hint at him with my coughing, a clear, representative symptom of those suffering from a cold.

It would be even better if my forehead was burning up but I can't do anything about that now.

"Sister?"

Ash's expression changed.

That's right, I caught a cold. I can't go out because of my cold! I can't go see the clock tower!

But before I could get into the main issue he took his eyes off of me. Huh?

"Call the doctor."

When he says doctor….. does he mean our house doctor?

"I can't believe someone who can't even look after my sister's health is sitting around acting like a doctor."

END OF EPISODE 5.

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