A Visitor From Another Country.

"Tomorrow huh…"

"Ugh! I do not want to go back now."

Another day had gone, and the two girls realized that they were to return to Academy City tomorrow.

Su Yan has thoroughly enjoyed the past few days with the Hambell siblings.

Alicia Hambell does not want to leave her younger brother.

These feelings make individuals hesitant to return.

However, nothing lasts forever, so they chose to make their final day unforgettable.

Unfortunately, it appears that fate is not on their side.

They asked Alex Hambell to walk about the city today, but when they go out, troops yell at the residents to return to their homes.

Alex Hambell noticed something was wrong right away.

The two girls also saw and decided to return to the business.

At the moment, all shops and houses are closed, and some people are looking out their windows to see what is going on.

*Tak, Tak

The sound of iron boots' footsteps.

A man dressed in armor walks in the middle of the street, looking around.

Some troops are on the side of the street, as if to give the man a regal ascent.

"General Lu"

Su Yan widened her eyes.

"Do you know him, Su?"

Alicia asked.

"He is General Lu. He is currently my country's strongest general."

"So, why is this 'Strongest General' in our city?"

"I don't know… but I think he is looking for someone."

"Someone?"

Alicia and Alex inquired at the same moment.

"Yes, someone. I only found out a few days ago, but it appears that the prince became the new Emperor after the previous Emperor died a month ago.

Su Yan spoke while glancing at General Lu, who was still looking around the street.

"So, what is the connection?"

Alicia was referring to General Lu's search on someone.

"On the same day of the new Emperor's coronation, the queen has been kidnapped by the other nation… that's what they said but I don't know the rest."

"I see… In other words, something is going on in your country."

"You can say it like that."

After a few minutes, General Lu walks away from the street.

The military say it's acceptable to walk out now.

As people left their homes, they began to converse to one another, wondering what was going on.

Listening to his surroundings, Alex learned that General Lu had been doing this before the sun rose, and their street was the last place he looked.

Everyone has no idea what is going on, but they ultimately opted to continue their things.

Meanwhile, Alex, Alicia, and Su consider if their plan to travel about the city is still appropriate.

Obviously, there is only one answer.

Alicia contemplates for a moment...

She usually ignores unexpected events and enjoys her final day in May City.

But what if something happened to them?

But, what is it?

She thinks and thinks, but she can't think of anything scary in the city.

After all, who wants to rampage through the city, where an S-rank adventurer lives?

In the end, she didn't mind and just enjoyed being with his younger brother today.

"Wait a minute— A Date…"

She had a light bulb moment.

"Hey Su, I'm going on a date with my brother today, so why not rest for a moment or go by yourself. Don't worry; after this, it will be your turn."

"Huh? I assumed we'd walk around the city together?"

"I changed my mind."

"You…"

Su Yan couldn't believe her, so she pouted and turned back, as if she didn't want to talk to her.

Seeing this, Alex thought it would be a bad idea if they fought before returning because it would be a long time before they saw each other again, so he hesitated to remark, "Sister, today is your last day, and she is your friend. Can you—?"

Alex did not finish his sentence, but Alicia understands what he wanted to express… or so he thought.

"Okay."

Su Yan was pleased with her response, but Alicia misunderstood it.

"Then I am going on an hour-long date with my brother. After an hour, you will trade with me and go on a date with him."

"No, it isn't—"

Su Yan intended to inform Alicia that her conclusion was incorrect, but she replied with a serious expression, "I know. My brother is undeniably attractive. No, he's the most attractive man in the world, and I couldn't stop you from falling for him. Despite my deep affection for my brother, I am unable to marry him. At least, I can choose someone to be with him forever..."

Su wanted to respond, but she couldn't since Alicia continued to talk.

"I've known you for a long time." Although we weren't "officially" friends at the time, I know you're soft and dependable. Despite everyone misinterpreting your kindness, you did not care and continued on your way. If you join my family, I will gladly accept you."

Su Yan pondered, "I just want revenge for the humiliation I received from her the last time, but why is she accepting me as her sister-in-law right now?"'

She's too confused to believe she didn't notice when Alicia and Alex left.

…

"Hey sis… Are you serious?"

Sitting in the park, Alex inquired of his sister, who was currently enjoying ice cream.

"About what?"

"The thing you said earlier…"

Alex meant the sister-in-law thing with Su Yan.

"Certainly not. This is my retaliation for the way she teased me last time."

Alicia laughed like a villain.

"…"

Alex feels both speechless and dismayed.

He assumed that her sister was encouraging her friend to become his girlfriend, but he had no idea that this was merely her way of exacting retribution.

Alex knows how naive Su Yan is based on their interactions over the last few days, but he didn't try to use it and make her fall for him.

There's no cause for it.

However, simply because he did not exploit her innocence does not imply that he is a good guy; rather, he is a bad guy.