Chapter 3 – Harmonious Family, but...

 I don't know what's wrong with my little sister, her actions this time are beyond my control.

 Well, I was wrong to let her go with a knife. If I knew she went to hold those maids captive. Of course, I would forbid her.

 Her actions this time will provoke other spies to be alert and the kingdom will find out about this.

 I remembered one thing before I died. At that time there was an Elf girl who could manipulate memory magic. Her power was so great that she was even eyed by the kingdom to become part of their spies who were tasked with tapping information from captured spies.

 At that time, my entire information network was so scared.

 Who wouldn't panic when someone can enters their mind? That Elf girl is very dangerous. Before the kingdom gets her, I have to seize her!

 Right now, the race against time has begun. I can feel my little sister's out-of-control actions are very troublesome. Fortunately, some small information and the kingdom's spy network are in my hands.

 Thank you! I will use this information as best I can.

 Oh, I need some sweet cakes for my little sister. As a gift and guarantee of our good relationship.

 What kind of older brother is afraid of his younger sibling? Yep, that's me!

 [...]

 During dinner, my small request caught the attention of my parents.

 "Father, can I learn magic earlier?" I asked.

 Of course, my request was a little beyond their expectations because I currently do not have any magical abilities.

 In this world, magic is given through self-purification carried out by the Priestess. I doubted them at first because the power I had at that time was only 'Alter Dream'. The ability to see another world, but it was very useless in this world. Once again, it was because the technology of this world was different from the dreams I saw.

 "What's this wind? It's unusual for Karl to ask for something. Is there a girl you want to attract her attention?" replied my father.

 What are you saying, father? There's no way a girl would be interested in me. Even in my previous life, I was rejected outright!

 Suddenly my body felt something. I looked beside me and found Chiyuki staring sharply at me.

 Why is this?

 Why are you looking at me like that?

 What's wrong here?

 I racked my brain and tried to think of a way out of this situation.

 Ah!

 A small idea came to me, it was a little crazy and worth trying.

 "There's one girl I want to protect, Dad" I replied.

 "!"

 I could hear the cutlery on the dining table falling.

 Eh? Is my statement that surprising?

 "O-OOO-Oni-sama!!" Chiyuki with her faltering voice immediately squeezed my arm.

 It hurt a little, but her sharp murderous gaze hurt much more!

 "Was I wrong to protect you, Chiyuki?"

 "Eh?"

 I immediately hugged Chiyuki tightly, kissed her forehead gently, and stroked her hair.

 "Of course, I want to protect you after what happened."

 My body moved naturally, I think that movement was enough to dampen the killing aura. It would be terrible if someone died right now. I don't want to repeat what happened at dinner again! I only did it once.

 "What happened?" My father asked.

 I knew this question would come up. So, while I stroked Chiyuki's head. I told him what happened.

 About the kingdom's spy network and the information I had gathered.

 This dinner was a little longer than usual and our conversation lasted until morning.

 [...]

 Who would have thought that dinner would turn into breakfast? The conversation we had was very serious and because of that, I got approval to study magic early. Regardless of what power I would gain later.

 Well, I already know what power it is.

 "Karl, since when did you realize it?" my mother asked.

 "Mom, I am very sensitive to changes around me" I answered briefly.

 "And.. how did you know how to make the honesty serum?" this time my mother asked more deeply.

 "I heard it from them."

 "Ooooh.." I could hear my mother's curiosity being answered.

 "If the situation is like this, what kind of teacher do you want?" my mother asked.

 "There is an Elf that I think is suitable to carry out my plan, she is an Elf girl to be exact. She is small like a seven-year-old child and her name is Mercedes. Based on the information obtained, currently, the kingdom is starting to look at her unique magic to join their spy circle. If we move faster then we will be one step ahead of the kingdom." I said.

 "Do you know where she is now?"

 "Of course, Mama."

 "..."

 "..."

 The atmosphere suddenly became silent, both of our parents looked at each other to discuss while I was very busy stroking Chiyuki's head who was sleeping soundly on my lap.

 As a little girl, she couldn't resist her drowsiness. That's natural, right? So I gave her a little lap and affectionate caress.

 I could see her beautiful and cute face. Of course, I didn't forget to play with her soft cheeks.

 The breakfast preparation seemed to be complete.

 I could see some of our maids who looked pale.

 Their identities as spies had reached my father's ears. But, right now the highest decision-maker was my father. I don't know what will happen to them.

 "Karl .." My father called me.

 "If we have a conflict with the kingdom, can we survive?" asked my father.

 I just smiled, "Of course, I've thought of some plans from the information from our maids."

 While saying that, some maids started to tremble in fear.

 I felt a light kiss, my cheek felt like it was being caressed by a thin tongue. I realized Chiyuki had woken up and kissed my cheek.

 "Good morning, Princess" I joked.

 "Onii-sama, are we going to clean up this morning?" Chiyuki asked.

 Cleaning up?

 I feel like... I found something amazing about my little sister words.

 "Well, I guess we'll clean up this morning," my father said.

 Something's wrong here!

 Why are they all smiling and holding knives in their hands?

 Don't tell me.. my family has been weird in this life time.

 Seriously!

 [...]