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Ladies and gentlemen.

Today is the day. The day that shall go down in history, and for that, I would like a drumroll please...

*Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr*

"Woooooo~~!!!! We're finally going to Noir's house~!!!!!!!"

"Hah...Don't jump around like that in the carriage..."

"Hehehe~ My bad~"

Ufufufu~ I'm so excited!!!

Lu-nii and I are currently on our way to Raeven household's main resident for my combat and self-defense training. Indeed, today's lesson will be a bit special.

Since Roland-sama will be unavailable today, he invited me to visit his home and undergo my training there under Luke. This will also count as me fulfilling my promise to him, which was to be friends with Noir and visit her from time to time.

Lu-nii tagged along to accompany me since it won't do having an innocent and defenseless young lady like me to be alone with a boy. He'll also join today's training and probably have a match or two with Luke. Honestly, I would be interested in that if not for the option of spending my time with my adorable Yamato Nadeshiko friend who I will definitely steal from Luke.

Hm... Is there a way for me to adopt her...? Ah, just thinking about both Noir and Kiara, my two little sister, hugging me from each side...

Nee-chan... Risa-oneesama...

Heaven! This is paradise!!!

"Hehe... Ehehehe... Ehehehehehe..."

"Uwah... Stop giggling so creepily..."

Wha-! Hmph! To call a graceful young lady creepy. How rude!

Well, I'll forgive you this once for I am in a great mood.

After a while, we soon arrived at Raeven Household's main residence. Noir's house wasn't that far. Compared to the distance between our home and the castle, this was about half its distance.

We departed early in the morning and arrived quite a while away from lunch. Moreover, our household's carriage was also very luxurious and comfortable, as expected from a ducal household, so the journey wasn't that bad.

We were welcomed very grandly by the servants and were led to the parlor where Luke and Noir were waiting in.

And as soon as we arrived...

"A-Alterisa-oneesama!"

"Noir~! It has been a while since we last met~ How are you~?"

"I-I'm fine. Thank you very much for your concern, Onee-sama."

Noir curtsied cutely as her face started to blush.

Ufufufu~ How cute~!!!! Girls trying their hardest is the cutest!!! I shall accept no arguments against it!!!!

Guhehehe... Guhehehehehe~

Ah! I forgot about Luke.

"Luke-sama, thank you very much for welcoming us on this occasion. I shall be in your care for today's training."

I greeted him with a curtsy.

"Mm. I shall be in your care as well."

I see you're still deadpan as a wall. I'm glad you're doing fine.

"Ah, please let me introduce you to my brother. This is Lucas von Lorya, the eldest son of Duke Lorya and my elder brother."

"It is a pleasure to meet you. Thank you very much for taking care of my little sister."

"The pleasure is mine. It is an honor to meet the prodigy from the Lorya Household."

Oh? A prodigy~? Pfft! I'm so gonna tease him about this later.

"The honor is mine, Sir Luke. I've heard a lot of praise regarding your swordsmanship. I would be happy if I could catch a glimpse of it on this occasion."

Luke silently stared at Lu-nii who was calmly staring at him back with a small smile.

Hm, I wonder who'll win if they spar. Lu-nii is great with the sword, but in the game, Luke was only second to Alexus.

Currently, Lu-nii is on par with Alexus, so is he stronger? Well, if Lu-nii used magic, then I'm sure the only one who could stand their ground against him is Alexus. I might also be able to fight him on equal grounds for a few minutes if I kite him well, but I'll definitely lose the moment he got close.

Kuh... I need to quickly master my dual spearmanship! When I do, even Lu-nii won't be able to easily defeat me in a melee!

Just wait, Lu-nii. Wait the awakening of the Queen of the land of ice!

...

T-That was pretty embarrassing... E-Even though I was just saying it in my head, it's still so embarrassing!

Forget that, please!!!!

After talking for a bit with Noir, Luke finally dragged me away from my little cutie and started our training.

Just like planned, it was far easier than the training I had to go through when we're with Roland-sama. They're mostly endurance and strength training exercises since Luke can't teach me anything about spearmanship.

In the end, we just spared a little with him wielding a sword and me with a spear.

The results? Well uhm... I-I got carried away.

Luke is definitely a prodigy with the sword, but since I've watched Lu-nii's training, I'm used to his basic movements and could predict most of his moves. In addition to Alterisa's naturally high spec, I could react to his moves quickly and use my longer reach to strike him.

Taking advantage of his naivety, thinking I'm just a weak little lady, basic, predictable movements, and openings, I won quite convincingly multiple times.

In short? Yes, I tried hard.

But you can't blame me!!! Noir-chan is watching!!!! I can't let her see my disgraceful figure!! Hmph~!

Though... I did get carried away. Luke is still frozen on the ground, having an existential crisis.

I-I'm so sorry...

After our training, I accepted their offer of taking a bath before lunch. Anne helped me with my bath, and she also brought my shampoo! Ufufufu~ What a capable maid I have. The greatest maid/elder sister figure!!!!

During lunch, I spend the whole time talking with Noir in between bites.

Ufufufu~ It's so cute seeing her trying to munch quickly and continue talking. Don't worry, Noir-chan~ We have all the time in the world.

While I'm having fun, I noticed Luke's glance at me from time to time. Seems like he's in deep thought. Perhaps thinking of a way to defeat me?

Hm~ Good luck with that, sir~

Enough about him, it's now time for me to be with Noir~!!!

"Alterisa-oneesama! I've brought all my favorite novels I would like to recommend to you!"

Ah~ Here she comes~ My little black-haired angel~

Ufufufu~ This is truly paradise~ Oh, perhaps it'll be heaven if I could be with Kiara, Noir, Lily, Valerie, Evelyn, and Illya~! Kekeke~ I can't wait for the day to come. A harem of beautiful girls!!!!!!!!!!

"Oh my~ Thank you very much, Noir-sama. I would love to see the recommendations you have for me."

"Yes!"

Noir came and sat beside me on the couch as her maids and butlers placed several stacks of books on the coffee table before us.

Behind the stack, Luke and Lu-nii were sitting on a chair and sipping tea like the elegant young noblemen they were.

Hehe~ Have fun with that introvert, Lu-nii~ I'll be here with my yamato nadeshiko cutie that is Noir-chan, enjoying my time.

Noir talked about the novels she recommends to me excitedly. Her eyes were sparkling as she told me why she liked the story, how the characters interested her, how the world helped shape the narrative and the characters. Honestly, instead of the novels, I'd sometimes found myself looking at her talking so passionately.

She loved these books so much and her passion brought a smile to my face. Ufufufu~ She's such an angel.

After going to several books, I feel my throat drying up since we've been fangirling over the books we've read.

"Noir-chan, let's have some tea first, okay?"

"Ah, yes Alterisa-oneesama. I've also been feeling a bit thirsty."

Noir obediently took a sip of his tea while I admired her adorable figure after taking a sip.

Mmm~ This sure is my cup of tea~

Just then, I notice a gaze. It was from Luke.

Before we knew it, the piles of books have been whittled down to the point that we can see each other now.

Hm... That's weird. There's a smile on his face. Seriously, what happened to him? This is such a rare sight, even in the game.

Ah~ He must be appreciating Noir's adorableness as well. I see you are a man of culture as well. As expected of a capture target. You've got my respect, good sir.

I gave him a small smile and returned my attention to my little Noir and spend the rest of my time in this household talking about the novels we loved before returning home.

That moment, I failed to see the blush on Luke's face because I was preoccupied with Noir, something that was brought to my attention by Lu-nii after we arrived home.

I wonder if he became an even bigger siscon to be able to blush like that. Hm, I've been helping Noir be more open, which made her even cuter after all.

Ah, this is bad. It'll make stealing Noir even harder than it already is...



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