[6:13 p.m.]
Now the three of us were back at the train station. While waiting for the train to arrive at the station, many eyes stared at the three of us, probably for various reasons. Like two pretty girls or a guy wearing a gray tracksuit from the police department.
I don't like being stared at. It makes me paranoid that no matter how I look at it, I'll be able to recognize it sometimes, and it's a strange feeling that I don't like. And even more so my keen instincts, I can't control it, for better or for worse.
But this time it truly helped me.
The three of us didn't talk much until the train arrived.
To be honest, I was so tired, my muscles threatened to cramp at any time. I can run 10 kilometers in under 35 minutes. But within a distance of nearly two kilometers at top speed, it was exhausting and I would have to use my still unstable mana to cast many more spells.
I almost killed some scumbags, but I didn't let them go easily. I was sure that all of them would be crippled but would still be able to give statements to the police.
I almost did it..it wasn't easy.
[7:10 p.m.]
We have now arrived at the house but Umi chose to go back to her own place to pack things first.
It's just me and Iris.
"I'm sorry," Iris said sadly.
"No need, I'm the one who needs to apologize." I gently went to comfort her.
"..thank you"
"I will always take care of you."
"Un.."
"Come on! A sad face isn't suitable for you. You really look cute when you smile." I tried to encourage her as I gently pulled Iris' cheek.
"I'm back.. Oh, these siblings really love each other." Umi came back with a cloth bag.
"Welcome back," Iris replied shyly.
"I'm hungry. We'd better go eat dinner."
"Okay~ wait a moment."
After the meal, we went about our own business before gathering in the living room of my house.
"Everything happened so quickly. At first it seemed like someone was asking for directions but..I knew something wasn't right and I was put into a deep sleep by a special spell.."
Umi and I listened intently to Iris' explanation.
"About a week before the exam day, I felt strange stares.."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
'This is probably why you two don't go out often.'
"I didn't know it would be like this. I mean.."
"You think I can't be relied upon?"
"It's not like that. I'm sorry."
"It's probably a disposable scroll," Umi interrupted.
"huu I agree with you. Casting a special spell immediately would be very difficult, Iris would probably be able to handle it in time." I suppressed my anger inside.
"I'm also sorry I didn't come to consult with you," Umi said softly.
[9:30 p.m.]
The time passed quickly and I didn't complain much before rushing the two of them to bed.
Today I was also very tired and when my head hit the pillow I fell asleep without realizing it.
***
After making sure that Iris-chan was sleeping comfortably, I slowly walked out of the room.
Knock knock
"Nate, are you asleep yet?"
'Hmm, there's no reply.'
"Then I'll go in."
In the quiet room in the dark, there was the sound of steady breathing. Nate seemed to be very tired today. So I walked slowly, trying not to wake Nate, before casting a healing spell that would speed up his recovery.
"Phew, my mana is completely depleted, you know?"
'I also have something to discuss with you. But let's save it for next time.'
"Good night~"
***
the next morning
Yawn!
Hmm, what? I feel really refreshed. It's strange that I should have torn muscles and caused the mana to fluctuate.
"Umi did it?"
After stretching, I got up and went to wash my face.
Ah, refreshing.
'What should I do this morning?'
Yesterday, Umi got up early and made us tonkatsu for breakfast and a bento box and a simple dinner because we were physically and mentally tired.
Who would have thought that just the word "katsu" from the food's name would mean "win"?
'I really don't understand the mentality of a woman who really pays attention to every little detail.'
After opening the refrigerator
Minced pork, shrimp, fish, eggs, shiitake mushrooms, spring onions, holy basil, lettuce..
When thinking about Thai food, why do people who live in this area recommend only Tom Yum Kung and Pad Thai? , Although there are other menus that are easy to make but also delicious .
So I made omurice rice and stir-fried minced pork with basil and shrimp. It would sound good.
It doesn't take long to make because it's a simple Thai dish.
After scooping it onto a plate, I heard a soft sneeze coming from behind me.
sneeze!
"Huh? Umi, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
"It's a habit for me to wake up early. Anyway, what are you doing and why does it smell so good?"
"Thai food called stir-fried basil or pad ka praow"
"heh, looks delicious"
I smiled back as I continued to put it on a plate.
"ํThank you, Umi"
"For what?"
"As for everything, I'll be honest. Even though Iris looks strong, when faced with a situation like that, she probably gets depressed sometimes. Thank you for taking care of her."
"Nate, are you underestimating your sister? Iris is much stronger than you thought."
"I hope so."
The three of us ate breakfast together as usual.
"I'll do the dishes myself this time," Iris said eagerly.
"Okay"
So Umi and I went to the living room to find something to watch as usual. Soon Iris returned.
"Nate, I have a question."
"What is it?"
"Why do you have Iris' GPS location? Oh!, I also noticed that you have mine too," Umi asked curiously.
gulp
"Uh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be a stalker or anything like that."
"I'm not mad at you, I'm just curious," Umi said softly.
"I want to know, too," Iris added quickly.
'How should I answer?'
After thinking for a moment
"I did it because I was afraid something like this would happen."
Umi and Iris looked at me calmly.
"You should at least ask for my permission first, you know," Umi said as Iris nodded beside her.
"I am really sorry"
'I can't honestly tell the truth that I'm unlucky in many ways, so I had to make some preparations in advance.'
"So, may I please?" I asked nervously.
"Of course I allow it. See? It's not difficult at all. Just talk about it directly."
"I'm relieved that you always think of me."Iris said
"Kukum ok"
Ding!
[Mother]
-Nate, how is Iris doing now? Now I'm on my way back.
-She's fine. Mom, don't worry. I'll take good care of Iris.
[Father]
-Currently waiting for investigation. If Nate has something urgent, please let me know. I'm almost done with the work.
-Understood, Father.
sigh
'It seems like it's a bigger deal than I thought.'
"What are we going to do today?" Umi asked after seeing that there was still some time left on the holiday.
"I don't want to go anywhere yet," Iris replied softly.
"As for me, I want to go to the dome," I replied.
"Hmm? Dome? What are you doing there?"
"My own hobby"
***
At an unknown location
Knock! knock!
"Come in"
A well-dressed secretary-like man slowly walked into the room before reporting the situation.
"Is that so?"
'The mission failed? Has a third party intervened?'
"You can go back."
The man slowly disappeared.
"That's interesting. Hahaha."
BAM!
The person in the room pounded the table in anger.
***
At the dome behind Nate's house.
Bang bang bang bang
There was a loud sound of gunfire.
"I just found out that the dome behind your house has a shooting range."
"This place is very soundproof. But why did you two follow me?"
"I don't know what to do. I'm bored~"
"Me too!"
sigh
I changed the magazine before going back to shooting.
The two girls stared at me silently from behind.
The sling slowly dragged the target back to me.
"Hm? I suspect that the skill will rust."
"You hit the target with almost every shot."
"You two come look here. Do you see that the places where the bullets were fired are scattered and not clustered?"
"...I don't know." Iris and Umi stared at me suspiciously.
"Big brother"
"Yes?"
"Why do you like guns when you can use magic?"
"..umm. If you two run out of mana, what will you use to protect yourself?"
Iris and Umi stared at each other before shaking their heads lightly.
"That's why I like guns. In addition to protecting yourself from monsters, you can also protect yourself from people with malicious intent."
"Who do you two think will be the first person to help us? The police? No, it's ourselves.."
As I was telling stories while teaching the two of them the basics of shooting, makes me think back
About 4 years ago
"Dad, can you teach me how to use a gun?" I as a child asked him eagerly.
"Hmm, what makes you want to use a gun?" Erwin asked kindly.
"I want to protect my mother and sister."
"Very good idea. Alright, son, how many types of people do you think there are?"
"Two? Those who can use mana and those who can't?"
"There is no right or wrong. Umm, to me there are three types of people in the world: sheep, wolves and sheepdog. Some people fool themselves into thinking that normal life is easy and dangers are not scary, but if it comes to their doorstep, they won't know how to protect themselves. Those are sheep. And then there are the hunters who use violence against the weak, those are the wolves. And then there are those who have the talent for violence and power that must be used to protect the pack. Those are the rare people who live to fight wolves, those are sheepdogs."
"But our family are wolves from Wolfsburg, right?"
"Haha, even though our family is wolves, But we protect people from monsters and villains," Erwin said, patting my head kindly.
It was a nice memory until I was gifted a pistol and a black backpack.
"Alright, that's enough for today."
"Yes~" Umi and Iris replied at the same time.
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