I’ve Been Reincarnated as a Villainess’s Older Brother - Chapter 81

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: SymphonyOfEverything

Arundilano rushed over to Cain, only to find that he had shown up at the training grounds in formal clothes, rather than his usual athletic attire. 

“You haven’t changed your clothes yet? I know you have to prepare for the enrollment, but Cain, until when are you going to participate in the training?” 

“I won’t be participating any more. I’m just here to give my farewell.” Arundilano’s face morphed from an excited smile to shock when he heard Cain’s words. 

“There’s still a month left to go. Will you end your training? Is it really that hard to prepare for your enrollment?” 

“…well, it is tough. Due to the preparations and then the enrollment, I don’t think I’ll be able to see you for a while.” 

Cain kneeled down, his head positioned a little lower than Arundilano’s. He postured himself in a way that made it look like he was looking up at him. 

Cain took Arundilano’s hand and wrapped it around his. 

“Your Highness, having lunch and training with you was very enjoyable and meaningful to me. At first, you couldn’t even run a lap around the training grounds, but now you are able to fight evenly against Chris and Geraint. Time flies really quickly.” 

“I haven’t beaten Cain even once. I won’t let you get away with it. Also, why are you talking like a grandmother who you haven’t seen in a long time.” Arundilano stared at Cain with a quizzical look on his face. 

Cain shook the hands he was holding on to vigorously while laughing lightly. 

Cain looked at Arundilano as if he were looking at something dazzling. He then let go of his hands and stood up. 

“The next time we meet, let’s fight seriously. I’m looking forward to it.” “Cain.” 

Cain said “Roll call is about to start.” to Arundilano, who was about to say something and pushed him back towards the training area. Arundilano looked back at Cain momentarily and then ran towards Chris, Geraint, and the other knights.

Cain looked around and spotted Fabian. He walked to his side. 

“Cain-sama, I have heard the news. It will get lonely.” 

“It will be fine. Just like usual.” 

“Once your training is complete, our relationship will once again become that of a duke’s son and a knight.” 

Even as he said this, Fabian smiled at Cain in a friendly manner. 

Cain gave Fabian a polite smile while putting his right hand on his chest, performing a gentleman’s bow. 

“Thank you for everything. I hope I’ve grown strong enough to live up to your expectations.” 

“Don’t neglect training even after you go to school. As you grow and gain muscle, you will be able to carry a heavy sword. The more muscle you gain, the stronger your sword strikes will become. You’re going to be a knight when you finish school, right?” 

“I only held the sword to protect myself and to protect Diana. I’m not going to become a knight. My dream is to become an official in the Ministry of Justice.” 

“Even though you have such a promising future…” Fabian laughed bitterly while scratching his short-haired head. He looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh. He pulled Cain close to his face by the shoulders and said, “Don’t despair too much like you’re an adult. When you are a child, you should be able to laugh freely.” 

“What are you talking about?” 

Fabian led Cain to the edge of the training ground.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com] 

“I’ve been knighted, but I am just a guard. It’s my job to stay close to the prince and strike down any enemies that appear. That is all I can, and should do. I don’t know anything about politics, and I’m not good at bargaining or laying groundwork. But, I can at least protect children.”

“The vice commander is an honorable man. There’s no need to be so disparaging.” 

“You’ve only been smiling like an honor student ever since the incident with your sister, haven’t you?” 

‘What are you talking about?’ Cain smiled while tilting his head to look into Fabian’s eyes. Fabian didn’t look away when he stared at him, so Cain withdrew his gaze and slumped. 

“When guarding the Empress and noble ladies, I’ve always been frustrated by the number of places men can’t go into. I’ve always thought that, if there were female knights, there are unexpectedly a lot of opportunities for them to shine in.” 

“What are you trying to say?” 

“If your younger sister would still like to be a knight-” 

“Diana will never be a knight.” 

Cain, who raised his face, seemed to be angry. Fabian smirked at Cain’s expression. 

“I think it’s a good idea to create a new occupation for female warriors. I think the safety of noble ladies would greatly increase if knights are able to guard them in the same room while they are changing or bathing.” 

“Right? However, a duke’s daughter cannot hold that position.” 

A duke’s daughter must be protected, not be the one to protect. So, do not plant such an idea in her face, is what Cain’s face seems to be telling him. 

Fabian laughed as he poked Cain’s cheek, with the hand that was not squarely holding Cain’s shoulders. 

“You’ve got an angry look on your face. That’s much better than your neutral expression. It’s okay for children to try and be independent, but sometimes children need to rely on adults. I know that there are some adults you cannot rely on. But, stop thinking that all adults are your enemies.” Fabian’s face had a kind smile on it. 

Cain lowered his eyebrows, revealing a pathetic expression and slumping down again. “I don’t think adults are my enemy.… Why do you think I believe that?” 

“Because it’s lonely.”

Fabian removed his arm from Cain’s shoulders and stretched. 

“For the kid that I’m looking out for… that too my son’s friend not opening up to me is such a lonely thing.” 

The Fabian that was standing upright looked very tall. Looking down at Cain from above, he chuckled and slowly stroked Cain’s head with his large hand. 

“When you come back for a long vacation, please come and visit the Knights’ Order. Geraint and Chris will be happy to see you. And of course, His Highness the Prince will be pleased too.” 

“…… Yes, I will. When that time comes, please retrain my stiff body.” 

“I can’t believe you’re assuming that your body is going to be stiff. Please train yourself properly, Cain-sama.” 

Cain took a step away from Fabian and looked up at his mentor, the Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard, with a straight, adult smile on his face. 

“Please take care of Arundilano. He is the kind of child that needs an adult to rely on.” 

He then turned around and started to leave the training ground, but stopped when he remembered something he had forgotten to say. 

“Please don’t tease Ilvarino too much.” 

He turned around, told as such, and left the training ground with no stops this time.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]