Youya gently put her arms around her waist, straightened her body, and spoke to her as if she was whispering.

"That's it. Even in the middle of a desert, Dandelion knows there is only one person who loves her."

Chapter 17: Top and Receive Exchange (Additional Chapter 7)

After successfully making Sister Youla blush and regaining the upper hand.

Youya didn't say anything else, but waited somewhat exhaustedly for Sister Youla to take her to the locker room.

She was placed on the chair, allowing Sister Eula to manipulate her like a doll.

(…After all, I am under someone’s care, so I can’t just do whatever I want.)

Moreover, when I really faced this situation, I surprisingly felt no shame, as if my body had already gotten used to it.

Moreover, if I act shy or uncomfortable just at this moment, Sister Eula will definitely notice that something is wrong.

"…Do these injuries still hurt?"

Unconsciously, I heard these words full of pity.

Youya raised her head and found that Youla was gently stroking the skin on her back with a complex expression of contradictions.

Because "Xiao Youya" used to be often injured, she needed to frequently control her emotions and not get too excited. She also had no appetite to eat well and her body could not get enough nutrition.

As a result, the bruises not only failed to heal, but instead remained on this frail, petite body.

"…It's okay. The nurse who treated me said that if I take good care of myself, I'll recover quickly."

Youya pinched her fingers and gave a soothing smile.

She was now barely able to control herself and laugh emotionally without arousing too much emotion.

"...Next time if you see someone bullying you, be sure to tell me."

Eula clenched her fists several times, but finally suppressed her anger and told her in a serious tone.

"Those guys don't really intend to be your friend, don't listen to them."

"...Yes. I'll listen to you, Sister Eula."

In response, Youya could only respond softly.

No matter which world you are in, such bullying incidents are inevitable. Coupled with the prejudice of the Mond people against her and Sister Eula's Lawrence blood, there will probably be many more unreasonable things that will happen next.

After changing into bathrobes, Eula carried her to the bathhouse. The ostentatious carvings in the corridor and the tiles so clean that they could reflect people's shadows gave a glimpse of what kind of extravagant group of people lived in this castle during the old aristocratic period.

To be honest, Eula doesn't like the environment here very much.

It was as if her past sins had turned into a mirror, reflecting her figure while constantly reminding her and her sister that they were descendants of sinners and that they could never escape the shackles of their bloodline.

As the eldest daughter, she was willing to throw herself into the fight against this vortex of fate, but it continued to expand, dragging innocent Yuya in...

Fortunately, after passing through this corridor filled with a sense of low pressure, the two finally arrived at the steaming bathing area.

Youya also noticed that there was a hint of discomfort on Youla's expression.

"Sister Eula, you look very tired, are you okay?"

Although this sentence was a bit embarrassing for her, the person being held.

"Ah, I'm fine. I just want to eat a piece of ice cream."

There were a few drops of sweet sweat on Eula's fair forehead.

She didn't know if it was because of her personality or family blood, but she really didn't like this hot and humid environment. If conditions allowed, she would really like to go to Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain to take a bath.

Unfortunately, cousin Youya was too weak to accompany her.

"That won't do. It'll make you sick."

Youya warned seriously.

No matter how good your physical fitness is, eating ice cubes while taking a shower in such an environment is really like asking your stomach to play a high-end game.

"Haha. I am the future master of the "Ice Seal" you know? You can't bring me down with just this little bit of skill."

Eula replied with a chuckle, but her sister failed to understand her self-mockery. Instead, she kept telling her to take care of herself and act like a little wife.

"Well, although it's a little too late to say it now, please stretch out your hands and start washing your body."

As she spoke, Sister Youla, who was not much older than her, smiled like an angel, and her jade hands, which were slightly cooler than normal people's body temperature, gently stroked her sister's soft belly...

Even though I had expected this, the feeling of being at ease was now completely gone.

——How shameful.

Youya bit her lips, her cheeks felt a little hot, her body temperature was rising, and her rationality seemed to be about to evaporate at any time.

I haven't felt so embarrassed in a long time.

Especially when the body senses are so heightened…

Although she had experienced this before, she had been bedridden for a long time and not only did she have no feeling in her body, but even her sense of shame was completely shattered after her first incontinence.

Faced with the cleaning work done by the nursing staff, I felt like a rag at best, which I just had to rinse, wring and throw out to dry.

Don't even think about having any romantic thoughts. I just want to end this "painful" time as soon as possible.

But now it’s completely different - the feeling of shame of being gently cared for by a child younger than me (in mental age) is still overwhelmingly strong!

"Anything else that itches?"

Eula asked quietly, not noticing anything was wrong.

“…No, no more.”

Youya could only bury her little head, letting her bangs cover her eyes which were wandering due to shyness.

(I always feel that this child is particularly motivated.)

“——Is that so?” After replying in such a normal manner, Eula gently wiped the girl’s back again.

Youya's skin was as white as snow, and her childish face was as delicate as a porcelain doll. If it weren't for the purple bruises all over her body and the bandages wrapped around her arms that destroyed her natural beauty, it would probably make people sigh that the gods have preferences.

However, this feeling of fragility, like that of a flower being tortured by a rainstorm, seemed to have turned into something deadly, making it impossible for her to look away.

——And, if you go a little further down.

The green and slightly undulating curves are like a flower bud.

Should we say that it is - not even as good as a small home on the grassland?

But after all, cousin Youya is still young. Once her nutrition is improved, she will probably have a lot of room for growth.

While Eula couldn't help but let her wild thoughts run wild, she wiped it carefully with a compensatory mentality.

Similar to her is Youya, who has calmed down somewhat after the initial confusion.

(——I should have gotten used to this kind of thing by now.)

The girl blinked, feeling the small hands sliding across her skin and the touch of the soft and warm towel.

Although she is still shy, after all, it is essentially just a normal care behavior of "an older sister taking care of a disabled younger sister" and is not mixed with any strange desires. Sooner or later, she will become familiar with it.

(…That should be the case, but why does it feel a little weird?)

"Hmm? Did I push too hard?"

Perhaps unable to bear the silence, Sister Eula spoke again.

"No, the strength is just right."

Youya just answered absentmindedly.

"Really? It seems my skills are still not rusty."

She seemed to be in a good mood and even started joking, which was a rare occurrence for her.

Yuya also let out a light breath, trying to calm her restless heart, and turned to look at Youla.

"I feel like Sister Eula washed me very carefully this time..."

"After all, it's a rare opportunity. Besides, there aren't many people around right now, so I might as well wash it more carefully. Youya is also a girl who loves beauty—"

"This tone is just like the way a mother instructs her daughter in a book..."

Youya was telling jokes embarrassedly, but Youla didn't think so. She moved her cute and delicate little face closer and stared at her lovingly.

The girl quickly covered her face and apologized, "Ah... I'm sorry, I shouldn't have used the word mother to describe Sister Eula."

"No need to apologize. I am your sister. Although I cannot replace Yuya's mother, I will always rely on you no matter how many times you want."

(Ugh——Is this some kind of Jedi counterattack?!)

Chapter 18: Another Reversal (Additional Chapter 8)

The bathing hours in the church baths are strictly regulated, but some patients, such as those specially approved by Lady Maria, can use the baths at designated times.

So while there's no need to rush into a bath, you can't delay it too long either.

Although the teaching staff would not go after the two little girls, if the story was spread by some busybody and turned into a rumor, they would inevitably be accused of occupying public places and being unreasonable as descendants of the old aristocracy.

Although it sounds like only a fool would believe it, given the simple nature of the Mond people, it is hard to say whether some people would "willingly be deceived" and then curse Lawrence to vent their emotions...

In short, I don't want to be misunderstood by everyone, and I don't want to make things difficult for Mrs. Maria, who is the approver.

They'd better cherish the present time and finish the unfinished topic at this moment of honesty with each other.

"Um... I'm sorry. I acted on my own and made Sister Eula worry..."

Youya said in a low voice.

"Is that so... I feel like Yuya has become more outspoken and doesn't keep her thoughts to herself all the time."

Eula paused what she was doing and looked at her with a complicated look.

When Youya didn't know how to explain, Youla smiled sweetly, and her light blue wavy hair swayed with her smile, making the girl stare in a trance.

"Is it because of that girl named Barbara?"

"...Ah, yes. Barbara is very nice. Not only did she help me a lot, she was also willing to be my friend."

Youya put her legs together and placed her hands on her knees. Although the feeling in her legs had not yet recovered, if they were touched by something like running water, she would have a "feeling of being touched" as if she were wiping glass through her clothes.

"I also asked her to take me to the outskirts of the Knights' base to watch the people below train."

"Why did Youya do this?"

Eula's tone was filled with concern, and at the same time, she wondered why the girl named Barbara did this.

She knew the other party's identity. The clan had been giving her information about the heirs of the rival family. Although Barbara had been eliminated from the list, she still needed attention.

If this brief show of goodwill was a bait to hurt Youya, she must take action as soon as possible.

"…Because I want to know more about Sister Eula. Not just occasionally when we have a common topic, but also to know what Sister Eula likes and dislikes."

The girl covered her eyes with hair, her eyes were serious.

"I can't stand up, and I can't lift a sword. Even if I want to train, it will only make me suffer. However, just by watching others train so hard under the scorching sun, even if I can't experience it myself, I can understand how much effort Sister Eula has put in to stand in her current position."

This made Eula silent for a while. She shifted her gaze from the girl's hair to look at those gentle eyes, and read the answer from those pearl-like pure eyes.

"...Yuya is afraid of being left behind, right?"

"No, it's just that if I keep asking Sister Eula to stay here and wait for me, our relationship will definitely deteriorate."

The girl's expression finally showed a hint of sadness, but it was not directed at herself, but at the expression of concern for her.

"So, even if it will make Sister Eula unhappy, I want to try to 'walk' on my own for once."

Before he could finish his words, he was embraced.

"Idiot... I won't go ahead alone just because my family is a little slower."

"...Sister Eula?"

"I am Yuya's sister and your "Navema Knight". So for me, it's not about waiting, but walking with Yuya, that's the path I want to take—"

Eula opened her eyes, which were a little moist due to the surge of emotions.

That's right, how could a sister be so determined to abandon a silly sister who couldn't walk but dreamed of wearing beautiful dancing shoes and being by her side?

The girl, knowing her feelings but pretending to be blunt because of embarrassment, lowered her head and smiled.

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