Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~

Chapter 421.2: Zachary's Case

Her behavior causes an indescribable irritation to well up inside me.

Is it jealousy, or anger? I cannot help but click my tongue. It is unbearable that I, who is starting a revolution to overthrow the other royalty and nobles, will have to join forces with this extremely special woman.

Those beautiful eyes look around the room. Elite guards who have trained and mastered the handling of weapons. Countless boxes filled with weapons and supplies stack in the corner of the room. And then, those eyes look at me, who is sitting on a rough-looking throne.

My irritation grows even more. I grit my teeth. I can feel my patience reaching its limit.

The more she stares at me, the more insignificant I feel like I am――.

And just as I am about to speak up, Alisha Code picks up the hem of her dress, bows nervously, and says.

“Nice to meet you, Zachary Onii-sama! I am Alisha-desu! I’m so happy to meet you in person-desu!” (Alisha)

“!? O-Oooh!?” (Zachary)

Her unexpected words and mannerisms make me forget my irritation in an instant.

It is the first time that I have received such a polite greeting. The calm demeanor that I have maintained in order to gain the support of the lower-class people crumbled. Seeing me like that, Alisha’s face blossoms into a smile.

There is not a trace of negativity in her voice or expression. There is no fear or intimidation. No hint of contempt or teasing. Measurements from the city system show similar results. It is as if she believes the world is made up of 100% goodwill――Something I, who have been despised and feared by those around me all my life, find it hard to believe.

The soldiers surrounding me have a similar reaction. In Code, the lower-class people are those who are not treated as human beings. They are those who have seen the negative aspects of humanity just as much as I have.

“I have, only just gotten out, so, please forgive me, if I have been rude in any way. Zachary Onii-sama.” (Alisha)

“………… I forgive you. Aaah, I will forgive you, Alisha Code. I know about your pitiful situation.” (Zachary)

“!! Thank you, Zachary, Onii-sama. And――I am Onii-sama’s Imouto. Please call me Alisha.” (Alisha)

This is…… This is, my Imouto?

I hardly ever saw my father’s face and I was separated from my mother at an early age. My older siblings are the hated rivals I am obliged to fight, who were born with a superior position over me in the quest for the throne. On the other hand, this Alisha is in a worse situation than me, yet she gave me a captivating smile. Despite being a Class 8, she was left out of the battle for the throne and was not even a rival.

Then, what is it?

I am so shocked I cannot come up with an answer, so Alisha replies with a *kirakira* shining smile.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Besides, I am not in a pitiful situation. Because just like this, I was able to leave my room and meet Zachary Onii-sama for the first time.” (Alisha)

――That should be protected. Hearing what Alisha says, I have an intuition.

I must have gathered the lower-class people together to protect this Imouto of mine, my Imouto who would have been disposed of if things had continued like this.

Up until now, I have nothing to protect. The lower-class people are both my allies and pawns in my quest for the throne, and all I have are opponents to destroy and a throne to take.

But now I have found a purpose.

In order to protect Alisha, I will destroy my siblings and seize the throne. So I can save her from her tragic fate. To achieve this, I will use every possible means.

“Oi” (Zachary)

“Hh………… Y-Yes, what is it. “Your Highness Zachary (Zachary-denka)”?” (Man)

The aide next to me replies as if he has just noticed me. Normally, that sloppy attitude would be a blunder, but I would forgive him only for now. I am in front of my Imouto.

I click my tongue ostentatiously and give an order in a low voice.

“What are you doing? Get ready to welcome my Imouto, right now.” (Zachary)

Thanks for reading! Here the extra chapter thanks to Dan Nguyen! Haha who would have thought, Zachary is a Siscon! Alisha’s cuteness won against Zachary, is this how she is going to become King of Code!?

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