Chapter 26 Aron has a sister?

Aron walked down the familiar street, passing the popular BBQ stand, and took in the sights with a vivid expression on his face.

"Did you come from around this place?" Himeko asked, her gaze scanning the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Yeah, my house used to be around here," Aron replied to Himeko, who, like the others, looked around with curiosity.

But he couldn't help but wonder why they were so nervous. The question kept running through his mind as he noticed them fidgeting.

After a minute of walking, they finally arrived at the front gate of a two-story modern mansion.

"Don't tell me that's your house?" Himeko asked, her expression filled with shock as she scanned the mansion, which was even larger than her own.

"Well, I used a total of 30 million pesos to build this house," Aron explained, the equivalent of 527,940 Homu coins, and Raphael had informed him that it was similar in value to US dollars.

After all, he was financially well-off, thanks to his stock investments with Raphael's guidance. Aron and Bronya had even decided to open their own game company, and they used it to recreate the popular game from Aron's own bubble universe.

In this virtual world, Aron enjoyed playing his favorite online game in VR, where he could control everything using his own brainwaves. He had a blast playing League of Legends and having fun at the bullying the new players, even though the game's third-person perspective remained unchanged.

"Let's head inside," Aron suggested to everyone.

"Wow," Kiana and everyone exclaimed, looking around with amazement as she took in the mansion's design, which was even more spacious than she had expected.

"Why are you still staying at my house when you have this place?" Himeko wondered, observing the interior of the mansion, which even had a large monitor in the living room.

The bathrooms were large enough to be compared to hot springs, the kitchen was filled with top-notch equipment, and the garden had an elegant charm.

Even Aron was surprised by the interior and exterior of the mansion because it was the first time he had seen it in person. All he had seen before were pictures.

"Ah?!" The voice of a woman resonated throughout the corridor of the house. She was wearing an apron, and her face bore a striking resemblance to Aron's, as if she were his own sister. "I'm sorry for not greeting you, Mister Aron," she said, bowing her head like a well-trained maid.

"Hello, Aria," Aron greeted the girl he had hired, knowing that she was essentially his counterpart. "This is our first meeting, so it's a pleasure to meet you. It looks like you've been taking excellent care of the house."

"Thank you, sir. And it's nice meeting you too, sir," Aria replied, sighing in relief. She had been informed about their arrival and was nervous because this was their first meeting.

Initially, she had been hesitant to work here, considering it somewhat shady. However, when she learned about the proximity to her house and her whole family, she immediately agreed.

Filipino families are known for their strong bonds and close relationships. Extended families often live together or in close proximity, and relatives frequently gather for special occasions and celebrations.

The payment was also substantial, especially for a high school student like her. Most importantly, she was allowed to stay in the house and use everything inside, which was a fantastic opportunity for someone like her.

What she liked most about the mansion were the training equipment and the gaming room.

"Let's play," Bronya said, dragging Aron inside the gaming room.

"Not fair! I want to play too!" Kiana shouted.

"Wait, Aria, can you tour them around and show them their rooms? Don't include Himeko-sensei; she's going to sleep in my room despite being in a different house, so giving her a room would be pointless," Aron instructed Aria, who mistakenly thought that he and Himeko were in a relationship.

Seele followed the three into the gaming room, while Fu Hua sighed, observing the actions of the four individuals.

As she watched the four of them heading inside the room, Fu Hua couldn't help but comment, "Despite being mature, Aron is still a kid."

Hearing Fu Hua comment, Himeko and Theresa couldn't help but giggle, while Mei smiled gently.

"Aria-san?" Mei asked Aria, her gaze fixated on Aria's appearance, which bore a striking resemblance to Aron's. "Is Aron your brother?"

Aria had caramel-colored eyes and long flowing black hair, and she possessed a well-endowed figure that could easily catch the attention of boys.

"Eh?" Mei was shocked to find out that she wasn't his sister. "Are you his cousin?"

"Uhm..." Aria fidgeted, feeling confused by Mei's question. "Mister Aron and I aren't siblings. I only have two younger sisters, that's all," she replied to Mei's inquiries.

Thanks to her being an Otaku, she partially understood Mei's questions despite speaking in Japanese. However, she was having a hard time comprehending some of them.

"Gomen'nasai, I can't speak Nihongo," Aria explained, trying to speak Japanese and apologizing to Mei. "Please, speak in English."

"Oh, I'm sorry; I did that out of habit," Mei replied, changing her language to English. "But still, I'm surprised that you understand me."

"I kind of learned some Nihongo from anime," Aria answered, shaking her hands in shyness, not knowing how to continue the conversation.

Theresa noticed something written on Aria's hands and asked, "Can I look at the mark on your hands?"

Aria nodded and showed her the mark, surprising Theresa because it appeared to be a Stigmata.

"My birthmark looks like a tattoo," Aria replied, looking at the mark within her eye that resembled a tree with crystal leaves. "I've had this mark since I was young, and my mom said it's a birthmark."

She thought that Theresa might be a child who wanted to know about a tattoo on her hands.

"Himeko, if I'm not mistaken, this is a natural Stigmata?" Theresa said, glancing at the girl beside her, with everyone paying attention.

"Yes, Principal Theresa, this is a Stigmata," Fu Hua added before Himeko could respond.

Their expressions suddenly turned serious because people with Stigmata were either Herrscher candidates or could be kidnapped and sold as slaves.

"You see, Aria, I might not look like it, but I own a prestigious school in another country, and I'm currently looking for a good candidate for a scholarship to my school," Theresa explained, surprising Aria with her child-like appearance. "I know I might look cute, but I'm over 40."

"I just noticed this, but..." Himeko began, looking around. "Where is Kallen?"

Everyone looked around and realized that Kallen wasn't with them.

"Eh?"

They were shocked to find that she wasn't with them and grew nervous because Kallen was from the past.

"Maybe she's with Aron and the others?" Mei suggested, trying to ease the tension.

"But I think I haven't seen her since we entered the mansion," Himeko replied, remembering that Kallen wasn't with them when they entered the house.

The group had sweat on their foreheads now that someone had become separated from them.

"If you're looking for Kallen, she was devouring the food in the dining area near the kitchen," Aron said, appearing out of nowhere with a disheveled appearance. He held a bottle of water and appeared quite serious and sweaty.

"Eh?" The group was surprised to see him suddenly appear, and they were puzzled by his disheveled appearance.

Aron ignored the group and walked past them, causing Aria, Theresa, and Fu Hua to become curious about why he looked disheveled.

"He looks kinda hot," Himeko said, licking her lips and glaring at Aron's back.

"Yeah," Theresa replied, despite her appearance; she was still a woman who didn't have much experience.

"Himeko-sensei! Principal Theresa!" Mei exclaimed, trying to wake Himeko and Theresa from their daydreams, while Fu Hua shook her head.

"Sir Aron looks handsome," Aria said, looking at Aron's retreating figure. "You're so lucky, Miss Himeko, to have such a handsome boyfriend."

"Eh?" Mei and the others looked at Aria with confusion, but Theresa laughed at Himeko.

"This bimbo? Aron's girlfriend?" Theresa covered her mouth, pointing at Himeko, who had bad luck with guys. "She can't even get laid despite dating lots of men once!"

That's when Theresa started laughing at Himeko's expense.

Himeko grew a thick mark on her forehead. "Principal Theresa, do you want me to stop doing all your work?"

Hearing Himeko's threat, Theresa cleared her throat and stopped laughing. "Let's get back to the main topic. I would like to talk to your parents as this is a serious issue that will involve you in the future."

Seeing Theresa's serious expression, Aria got nervous and gulped. "Why do you want to talk to my parents, Miss Theresa?"

"No need for formalities; you can call me Theresa," Theresa replied and explained, "Because of this."

She said as a giant cross appeared out of nowhere, surprising Aria.

Theresa knew that she should keep information about Honkai hidden, but Aria, a girl with a Stigmata, would have to learn to wield her power sooner or later; otherwise, it would endanger her life and those close to her.

"W-What is that?" Aria was shocked to see the giant cross appearing out of nowhere.