The Hero Proposed to Me

Today I realized that Claras coming home rather late from work these days.

Isaac, who has evening training, usually stays out late, but Clara came after eating dinner outside today for some reason.

Im grateful that His Highness has returned, and that he gave me such a precious gift.

Yes, Sister. I gave him the hand cream that you made before.

Really? Good job. I was going to make something new soon, but thats a relief.

My sister smelled like something shed never smelled like before. It smelled like cheap mens perfume, which didnt match the Valentine family.

Who did you meet today?

Someone from the Pharmacists Association.

It seems like you have been seeing each other every day these days. Did you have dinner with him?

Yeah, it just happened. Im supposed to meet him again tomorrow.

Somehow, Claras reaction was unusual.

She said it was just someone from the association, so I was just going to let it go but for some reason, she seemed excited.

I dont think I should let this go.

Louis wont be here and I dont want to be home alone. Can I come with you tomorrow?

Mother is coming back tomorrow. If it doesnt work out, Ill have to tell Theo to follow her.

Fortunately, thats not necessary. Clara pondered for a moment and willingly accepted my request.

Id love to. I can show off my pretty Ciel.

I like you the most in the world!

I like Ciel the most, too.

Still, it would be nice if at least once in a while, she said that she doesnt like the coercion Im using. My sister always agrees to everything I ask.

Since its been a while, I decided to sleep with her tonight.

Clara, I envy you.

Isaac, who is busy with the Templar Knights,has been spending less time at home these days.

Cheer up, Brother.

As I stroked his hair, he laughed happily. No matter how you look at it, Isaac and I resemble each other like looking into a mirror.

I couldnt stop smiling at my brother, who was so pretty that I thought he could pass for a woman if he wore a long wig.

Isaac, I need to talk to you.

Theo dragged Isaac away, saying he needed to talk to him about something. It was only after it was quiet that I hugged my pillow and lay on my sisters arm as if I were a child.

I liked how warm and cozy it was.

His Highness Alex said that today he offered the position of exclusive pharmacist to you. Are you still thinking about it?

My sister smiled as she stroked my hair.

Our Ciel is still young, I cant leave you alone and go to the Palace.

Then shall I go with you?

Because I knew my sister couldnt lie so I purposefully left Stan out and told her everything else that had happened. Claras face was flushed for some reason.

Whats going on? Seeing her hesitate, despite the fact that we would be going together, leads me to believe that there is another reason.

PR/N: yeah the other reason is that perverted Crown Prince :keke:

After pondering for a long time, Clara asked, concerned.

Will it be difficult to go out when I enter the palace?

Maybe? Why are you asking?

Clara sighed deeply, lowering her head because she couldnt answer properly.

Actually I have someone on my mind.

PR/N: WHO AND HOW CAN I KILL HIM but if its Theo then never mind {3

Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she spoke.

My sisters bombshell left me speechless and frozen.

Wait a minute. Didnt you just say you liked me the most in the world?

What?! What the hell is going on?!

***

Ciel, this is the person I love.

My sister, who was dressed in a wedding gown with a white cotton cloth over her black hair, was smiling in the arms of a man who looked like a sea cucumber.

His face alone suggested that he was a scammer, but Clara was unaware and even tried to kiss the sea cucumber man.

QC/N: LMAO

No!

I woke up screaming. God damn it, I dreamed that Clara was about to marry some weirdo.

As soon as I woke up, I jumped up and checked on my sister.

Im glad I didnt wake you.

Even after making such a loud noise next to her, Clara was still wandering in dreamland.

My sister, who slept with her long, straight hair, looks like Snow White. Im not going to let my lovely and pretty sister marry a sea cucumber.

I put the blanket over my sister and got up.

Are you awake already, Miss?

Today, Im going out with my sister. Decorate me as the prettiest in the world.

Oh my, what are you planning, Miss?

Because I was originally pretty, I didnt have much interest in dolling myself up.

Until yesterday.

But from today Ill be reborn. I dont know about anyone else, but to say that she has a person she cares about, or, frankly, someone she likes.

Whoever that person is, I felt a burning sense of rivalry because I dont want to lose.

How did I raise Clara? Quite frankly, someone below Theo or Alex is unacceptable.

I feel a little betrayed. How the heck could my sister do this without telling me?

Why did you wake up so early?

Brother Theo, its an emergency.

There are times when you need at least one ally. I dashed over to my brother, who was eating toast, and whispered the worst news Id heard yesterday.

It seems like she has someone she likes.

The half-eaten toast fell on the floor. Theo looked at me as if the sky was crumbling.

Is that true?

You dont even hide it now. Still, it was a serious situation, so I calmly soothed my embarrassed brother.

Ill meet him today and let you know right away. But theres something thats bothering me.

Claras already 19. Aside from her knowledge as a pharmacist, Clara has an extraordinary talent for growing herbs.

The greenhouse in the glass garden is now filled with so many rare plants that even eminent scholars request a tour.

Clara even passed the exam as the youngest pharmacist, so its only natural for her talent to be recognized around the world.

Sweet honey always attracts bees[1].

Claras talent would turn into money, so those who want it would approach her.

Whats bothering you?

Its okay if the other person is someone who will make my sister happy. But I dont think thats the case.

Now that the love line with Alex is off the table, I can support anyone who is good and worthy of Clara but the unpleasant smell of the cheap perfume that came from her didnt seem to be trustworthy.

Ill meet him first. If I dont like him, Ill need your help then.

I think its its Claras choice. I have no right to interfere.

Theo always takes a step backward at crucial moments. The only thing this terribly honest man wants is Claras happiness.

I just hit my chest out of frustration. What am I supposed to do with this Brother?

Okay, Ill take care of everything, but if hes a real scammer, then youll have to help me.

Thats a different story. Its unacceptable as a family member if hes a bad person.

Theo tried hard to hide his honest feelings and added excuses diligently. Ugh, you are such a dummy Older Brother.

Whatever the reason, after sharing todays schedule with Theo, I boldly started breakfast.

And I told Isaac in advance.

You told Isaac?

I only told Isaac one part of it.

Is that so? Isaac rushed in, his hair tousled. Maybe some servant told him that I had woken up.

My Ciel, I heard something scary happened yesterday.

Im fine. His Highness helped me.

Empress Lotte, Grand Duke Stan, I dont like either of them.

How could Isaac, whos grinding his teeth, have such a cruel smile on such a beautiful face? He couldnt take it any longer, so he cut up each meal in front of me and fed me one by one.

Please dont hate the Crown Prince too much.

Itll be sad if even Isaac hated him. Theo also nodded.

For now, hes friendly to us. If Duke Stan asks for Ciel as his wife, then hell be in real trouble.

What nonsense!

Listening to Theos words, Isaac shouted loudly.

The power to turn nonsense into something real. If its Queen Lotte, she is capable of doing it.

Its sad that not a single word can be denied. Unlike our adopted daughter Clara, Im the legitimate Princess who inherited the pure blood of Valentine, so Im a suitable candidate to become the Empress of the Empire.

So, from the perspective of Empress Lotte, shell have to marry me to Stan, so she can take the throne away from Alex.

As Stan, who had never been mentioned in a few lines and wasnt even active in the original book, began to obsess over me, the story began to take a strange turn.

Ciel, wear this.

After eating, Theo hung a necklace around my neck, which I had never seen before. At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary pendant but I could feel Theos strong magic coming from it.

Dont do anything risky. Dont forget what I said yesterday.

No matter how strong I am, there is no reason why I shouldnt be protected. Even if he didnt express his affection openly, I could feel once again that this was Theos sincerity.

Hes such a good person, but why does Theo get stuck when he gets tangled up in a relationship[2]? I used my privilege as a younger sister and hugged him.

Theo. I wish you could be a little more honest.

PR/N: Me too.

Ciel, today you only like Theo, thats weird.

Isaac, who was obviously jealous, came up behind me while I was in Theos arms and hugged me.

Has everyone gone crazy so early in the morning? What the hell are you doing?

Whats the matter?

Louis, who saw the three of us clinging to each other, bit his lips. If you want to join, you can just nicely say you want to join. The youngest brother, who is always crooked[3], didnt reply.

[1] Means that Claras talent will attract people who want to take advantage of her.

[2] Basically, why is he so unsure and hesitant when it comes to romance?

[3] Sarcastic, mean, sassy