Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!

Chapter 126 : How Many Little Sisters Do You Actually Have

"Isn't it proper etiquette to introduce yourself before asking someone else's name?"

The blonde girl, displeased at having her 'intimate conversation' with Big Sister Yvonne interrupted, said,

"And who are you? What's your relationship with Big Sister?"

Crossing her arms, the girl raised an eyebrow, giving Elsa a suspicious look.

"I am Evie's—"

Unexpectedly finding herself on the defensive, Elsa got a bit heated and was about to blurt out their relationship when Yvonne behind her stopped her.

"Big Sister?"

The girl's puzzled gaze also fell on her.

"...She is my traveling companion."

Sounding like a compromise, she sat behind Elsa, reaching out to tug at her sleeve, gently shaking her head.

Understanding her meaning, Elsa had no choice but to swallow the words that had already reached her lips, replacing them with a somewhat stiff self-introduction:

"I'm Elsa... Elsa Dorothy."

This world was not yet tolerant enough for everyone to happily accept love between the same sex.

Having finally arrived here, they couldn't let unnecessary trouble affect their lives going forward.

However... just because she didn't say the word 'lover' and used 'companion' as a cover and substitute... she still felt inevitably disappointed.

Hmph... she'll definitely have to make up for this tonight!

Even knowing that her choice was wise, she couldn't help but feel a bit hurt.

"Dorothy... Ah—!"

Upon hearing her name, the girl seemed to recall something, showing a slightly surprised expression.

"Are you that Dorothy? The real one?? You're not lying, are you?"

"...I don't know if there are other Dorothys in the Oz Kingdom, but if not, then yes, that's me."

Resting her chin on her hand, Elsa replied irritably.

"Eh~~~ So this is the legendary genius? Quite haughty, aren't you."

"............"

The two stared at each other, with sparks almost visibly flying in the air between them.

"Alright, alright."

Interrupting the two, Yvonne quickly called out the girl's real name:

"Anyway, it's good to see you're still so energetic, Shirushi."

"...So Big Sister still remembers me!!"

Seeing that Yvonne recognized her, Shirushi's small face flushed with joy.

Meanwhile, Elsa sank into gloom.

Who is this person—a completely unfamiliar name.

Seeing her girlfriend's face practically screaming 'How many little sisters I don't know about do you have?', Yvonne quickly cleared her throat and added,

"...How could I forget you? You're the Princess of this country—Perhaps it's because Shirushi has become so beautiful that I didn't recognize you at first?"

The person before them was indeed the Third Princess of the Oz Kingdom—Shirushi. She is the younger sister of Michel, the second prince who was once Yvonne's fiancé and also the male protagonist of this world.

Moreover, there weren't many people who would address her like this.

Although these were mostly polite, perfunctory words, the praise within was not false.

"Does Big Sister think I've become beautiful? Really??"

Hearing praise from the sister she admired, Shirushi was almost jumping with excitement in the narrow carriage.

"Come to think of it, the last time I saw Big Sister was three years ago......"

"Yes... so many things have happened."

Recalling the coup that engulfed the entire royal family and the upheaval of the Smollett family, Yvonne's expression became solemn.

"Oh, right, right—How long is Big Sister staying this time? I haven't played with Big Sister for so long—How about it, why don't I just bring you into the palace to stay with me? My room is quite big~ We can just sleep there when we're tired of playing~~~"

Yvonne felt a bit of a headache.

Shirushi's tendency to act on her own whims hadn't changed since before.

Even her older brother Michel couldn't handle her personality, often being run ragged by her demands.

"...No, I'm sorry, we're not here to play this time. And... I'm no longer a noble, and my engagement to His Highness Michel was annulled long ago. Shirushi, you're a Princess, you shouldn't regard me so—"

Is it really okay for an unmarried Princess to run around like this?

Come to think of it, she had almost become her sister-in-law.

Thinking of the scene where the engagement was annulled, Yvonne felt a chill.

From childhood, Shirushi only had two older brothers, so she always wanted an older sister.

So when she first met Yvonne, she felt that if it were this person, she would surely make a good older sister

In Shirushi's eyes, this elegant, gentle, beautiful person who was also good at taking care of others... was exactly the ideal sister she had in mind!!

That's why she always addressed her as 'Big Sister' with such admiration.

"I don't care, Big Sister is special! Big Sister is Big Sister!"

Shaking her head like a rattle drum, Shirushi clenched her fists, refusing to budge on the form of address.

Moreover, her girlfriend's gaze from the side was piercing her painfully.

Heaven above and earth below as witness, she absolutely had not done anything to betray Elsa or her own conscience!!

It seems she'll need to explain things properly tonight.

"...What do you plan to do next?"

Lifting the curtain inside the carriage, Yvonne looked outside. The patrol knights riding swift dragons on the street had visibly increased.

After such a long time, they must have received a report about the Princess's escape, right?

If this continues, they might soon be stopped for inspection—and then the Princess's disappearance could potentially escalate into a nationwide sensation. As a former noble with a record, now in exile, she might unwittingly end up taking the blame for this.

Seeing Yvonne's dilemma, Shirushi smiled slyly,

Unlike her somewhat childish appearance, this smile was quite deceptive.

"Looks like it's time to go back... Although I didn't find the person I was looking for, meeting Big Sister was a huge gain!"

The astrologer said I would have good fortune today, I didn't expect it to be true!!

"You're looking for someone? Do you need my help?"

As the elder, Yvonne proactively offered to help.

She could at least keep an eye out to some extent.

After joining the society, she should have many opportunities to interact with people here, so she might be able to help.

"No need... Besides, it might be a bit troublesome if Big Sister were to look."

"...Troublesome? Why?"

If it's just looking for someone, why would it become troublesome?

While Yvonne was puzzled, Shirushi lowered her voice and leaned in, whispering in her ear:

"The person I'm looking for... is actually a demon."