Breaking Off The Engagement… Bring It On! Chapter 114

Temporary return 3

Finally, the Royal Capital came into sight.
Sana remained serious ever since we were in the territory.
Somehow as the Royal Capital approached she stiffened and stopped moving.
No, the reason is obvious, isn't it~.

Looking at such nervous Sana, I and Ange-san became nervous ourselves.
It feels like parents watching over a child.
Honestly, I don't know what we'd do if brother does something stupid.

Now, the carriage arrived at the mansion.
Since it's my brother, the moment he learns of Sana's arrival he will jump out.
Like a large dog waiting for his owner.

Unexpectedly, it was Sebastian who greeted us.
No, it's not like I dislike Sebastian.
I don't dislike Sebastian but… somehow, I have a bad feeling about this.

"Sebastian… Um, I wonder if my elder brother is working today?"

Sebastian quietly answered my question.

"He isn't. It's just, right now he's with a guest."

A… guest?
Perhaps, there's a possibility… it's his marriage talks partner?
When I inquired Sebastian with my eyes, he confirmed with a nod.

Haa, this is bad.
I haven't told Sana about brother's marriage talks.
Somehow it was hard to even bring up.

"Well, let's rest in my room. Please let us know when elder brother's guest goes home. Now, Sana, Ange-san, let's go."

At that time, I should have checked where brother was meeting his marriage talks partner.
If I did… No, it would become like this sooner or later.

As we were heading to my room, we heard a noise.
Sana went to check it out, and soon stopped.
Ah, somehow it smells of trouble…
My intuition told me so.
I hurriedly chased after Sana who went towards the direction of sound, and I entered the courtyard.

When I entered it with Ange-san, who followed me, blizzard was raging inside.
No, that's just a metaphor.
But there really was such an atmosphere.

A lovely lady, who seems to be his marriage talks partner, is clinging to brother's arm.
And the place is a garden.
Huh? Somehow, I feel like I've seen such a scene before.
Ah, it's when Leon-sama said he was breaking off our engagement.
Eh, such an ill omen.

Brother made a happy face upon noticing Sana.
On the contrary, Sana is expressionless.
T, too scary.

However, brother, not noticing Sana's state, tried to speak boldly.
With his marriage talks partner still on his arm.

"Sa"

"Ricardo-sama."

Sana called brother's name to cut him off.
Hearing it, brother grinned.
Hey! Who would make such a face in this situation!
It's the first time I've felt so frustrated at brother's inability to read the air.

Sana didn't look at brother's expression at all, and while looking down spoke.

"Ricardo-sama… So this is what you wanted to talk about. Although I believe it's unnecessary to report it to a single servant like myself… Congratulations. With this, master and mistress will be relieved. I also sincerely bless both of you. Then, as to not get in your way, I shall withdraw."

Afterwards, Sana bowed and left the place like a gale.
… Aah~~~.
I lost sight of her quickly.
Both I and Ange-san looked at each other and dropped our shoulders dejected.

Brother… Ah, he stiffened.
His partner is still glued to his arm.
I want to complain to brother, but Sana comes first.
When I was about to go look for her, Ange-san spoke to me.

"Lillinoneesama, I will look for Sana. It's alright, Allen and Sasuke will also help. Instead, Lillinoneesama, please talk to Ba… no, Ricardo-sama. Probably he doesn't understand what he did wrong."

As she said, Ange-san also left-like a wind.
Everyone's movements are unbelievable, huh?
For the time being, I must somehow deal with stiffened brother.
I approached his side.

Brother's partner looks at me strangely.
Well, I guess she would.
I spoke to him in a loud voice, so he would actually hear me.

"Elder brother! Don't be so irresponsible."

The marriage talks partner reacted to my words.

"Eh? Elder brother… Are you by any chance Ricardo-sama's younger sister?"

"Forgive me for late introduction. My name is Lillina, Ricardo's younger sister. Excuse me, but are you elder brother's acquaintance?"

To my question

"Ah, my name is Elise of the Count Kukuul house. I am Ricardo-sama's…"

When Elise-san tried to say something, brother awakened.

"Waah, w, where is Sana!"

Is that all you have to say.
Elise-san was surprised at brother's scream and released his arm.
Without missing the chance brother left the spot with a scream.
… Huh?
Perhaps, it's just me and Elise-san here now?