Chapter 76
Restaurant Blanc.
It was one of the most famous, top-tier restaurants in the capital.
The steak was said to burst with rich, savory juices, creating a fantastic harmony with its garnish…!
Ah, so why am I suddenly talking about this restaurant?
Because I came here to eat today!
Me, my sister, Brother Adrian, and even Dominic!
‘Hee-hee.’
I stole a glance up at my sister from the corner of my eye.
My sister no longer holed herself up at home.
She interacted with wizards and kept herself busy with all kinds of outside activities.
Seeing my sister no longer isolating herself…
‘I love it so, so much!’
Just as I was smiling contentedly, Sister Sabina shifted her gaze toward me.
She asked me with a soft, crescent-eyed smile, “Our May must be excited to be out after so long. Want some more meat?”
“Yup!”
I nodded with a bright smile.
At that, my sister speared a small piece of chopped asparagus and brought it to my mouth… Wait, this isn’t meat?!
“Sisterrr!”
I looked up at her with a aggrieved expression.
Yet, while my sister offered a gentle smile, she didn’t pull the asparagus away.
“Didn’t I say no picky eating?”
Tch.
I pouted my lips.
“You have to eat your vegetables first before you can have meat.”
“Hmph.”
In the end, I had no choice but to meekly chew and swallow the asparagus…
Well, honestly, asparagus roasted in butter was somewhat palatable, but…
The real problem was—
“Now, you have to finish all these carrots, too. Got it?”
Pointing to the butter-sautéed carrots served as a garnish, my sister made a strict declaration.
Asking me to eat all the carrots is a bit too much, isn’t it?!
“N-No, I mean…”
An earthquake practically erupted in my eyes.
However, my sister merely maintained her unyielding smile.
‘Ugh.’
Right then—
Dominic, who was sitting across from me, mouthed silent words to me.
“Want me to eat those for you?”
‘Really?!’
My eyes sparkled like lanterns as I looked at Dominic.
With a smirk, Dominic nodded his head—as if telling me to just trust him.
‘In that case…!’
I watched sharp-eyed to see what my sister was doing.
Conveniently, Sister Sabina was busy conversing with Brother Adrian.
‘Great!’
Moving my hands hastily, I began transferring carrots and roasted cherry tomatoes with my fork.
Dominic also slid his plate forward, helping my ‘Operation Vegetable Disappearance’ be executed flawlessly.
Just as I was hurriedly transferring the vegetables—
“May, what are you doing?”
Thump.
The last cherry tomato slipped from my fork.
Freezing completely, I could only stammer with my lips.
“U-Uh, Sister. That is…”
“How many times has sister told you? You shouldn’t be a picky eater.”
Sister Sabina drew a firm line, her brow furrowed.
Then, she cast a sidelong glance at Dominic. Her gaze was quite stern.
“Dominic, you too—stop spoiling May so much. Understand?”
“Yes.”
Startled, Dominic meekly nodded his head.
Just like that, the two of us were crushed in unison.
***
Afterward, following a fierce battle against the carrots, I was finally able to secure some lamb chops.
“Sister, hurry, hurry!”
My eyes sparkled as I tapped my feet in excitement.
“May, say ah.”
Chuckling softly, Sister Sabina fed me a small, bite-sized piece of lamb.
The rich juices spreading through my mouth, paired with the savory aroma of butter lingering on the tip of my tongue…
‘Yes, this is the taste!’
Tears almost welled up in my eyes.
While I held my cheeks and savored the heavenly flavor—
“So, Adrian.”
Sister Sabina glanced back at Brother Adrian.
“Why did you ask to meet up all of a sudden?”
Right, I’m curious too!
I also blinked my big eyes and stared at him.
As if he had been waiting for this moment, Brother Adrian replied in a cheerful voice.
“Ah, that? I have something to give you.”
“Something to give?”
Sister Sabina tilted her head in confusion.
At the same time, Brother Adrian handed each of us a crisp card envelope.
Unconsciously opening the envelope, my sister’s eyes widened.
“A wedding invitation?!”
That’s right.
What Brother Adrian handed over was none other than the wedding invitation for Duke Valencia and Sister Elizabeth!
Are those two finally getting married?!
With a warm smile, he looked around at all of us.
“Handing over just an invitation felt a bit awkward. I wanted us to have a meal together while we were at it.”
“I recall they got engaged quite a long time ago, so they’re finally tying the knot.”
Sister Sabina answered with a unusually soft expression.
“I hope they live happily ever after.”
Her voice was filled with deep sincerity.
At that moment, Brother Adrian gazed blankly at my sister.
‘Huh?’
My eyes went wide.
How should I describe that gaze?
Incredibly tender, immensely gentle…
Much like the morning sunlight on an early spring day…
“Um, Sabina.”
Then, as if making up his mind, he called out to Sister Sabina.
“Yes?”
Sister Sabina met Brother Adrian’s eyes with a puzzled look.
“Well, I mean…”
Uncharacteristically, he hesitated for a long time, trailing off.
What on earth is he trying to say?
I tilted my head in confusion.
Meanwhile, after continuing to falter, he ultimately shook his head.
“No, it’s nothing.”
“What’s with you? Don’t tease.”
My sister chuckled.
At that exact instant, I saw it.
The way the tips of his ears flushed bright red in a split second.
‘Oh?’
However, my glimpse of those bright red ears was extremely brief.
Because right at that moment, my sister wiped my mouth with a napkin.
“May, come here. You got sauce on your mouth.”
“Ooh-ooh.”
After my face was held in her hands and my lips were thoroughly scrubbed…
Before I knew it, Brother Adrian had regained his composure and was chatting normally with Dominic.
‘Strange, there was definitely something just now…’
My eyes gleamed like a hawk’s.
***
After finishing our meal like that—
“I’m going for a short walk with Dominic!”
Leaving my sister and brother to talk alone, I immediately dragged Dominic out.
Thus, as soon as we arrived at the garden attached to the restaurant, I turned to Dominic with fire in my eyes.
“Brother Dominic. Do you know something?”
“About what?”
Dominic tilted his head.
Unable to contain my frustration, I raised my voice.
“Brother Adrian, I mean!”
“Ah, that?”
Just as he pretended to realize—
“May, I’m hurt.”
Dominic suddenly changed the subject. …Is this guy for real?
Taken aback, I asked back, “What on earth does that mean?”
“I mean, it’s true. You’re always only interested in Lady Sabina and my master.”
“That’s…!”
Because I have a goal!
I have to make sure my sister and Brother Adrian don’t die in the future!
But it’s not like I can say that out loud, can I?
To me, completely tongue-tied, Dominic suddenly threw out a question.
“Aren’t you curious about me?”
“Huh? What?”
I blinked my eyes in utter bewilderment.
So apparently this is the 6th arc? But I don’t recall seeing other arc names besides the first one hence the ongoing title. Anyway! Hope you enjoyed the chapter.
