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Reluctantly Decide to Accept Younger Brother’s Request

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“By the way, I’ve officially been assigned a maid named Marion, so I’ll be going to meet this tower master guy with her…” (Owen)

“Marion!?” (Harold)

Hearing that name again after so long, I couldn’t help but stand up abruptly.

That woman… is she still in the royal palace!? With Wilfred’s downfall, she should have been treated as the lowest rank in the Cadet Tower as well…

“Uh, yeah… They said she’s an excellent maid, so they arranged for her to be with me, but…” (Owen)

Owen looked slightly bewildered by my reaction.

But of course I’d be surprised. This only gives me a bad feeling. Could it be that they’re planning to turn Owen into the same kind of scum as Wilfred…?

“Listen, Owen. Never let your guard down around Marion. That’s for your own good.” (Harold)

“R-Really…? But His Majesty the King said it was for my sake…” (Owen)

Since I warned him with a serious expression, Owen uncharacteristically took my advice to heart and seemed a little dejected.

Ever since that party, I’ve come to understand something. Owen was given to the protagonist as a replacement for Wilfred by King Eibar, but in reality, while he’s foolish and lacking in manners, he’s also, in a way, straightforward and simple-minded. To put it nicely, he’s not the type to scheme or plot anything malicious.

Honestly, it would be better for me to keep my distance and avoid getting involved. As the designated underdog, that would be the safest way to avoid my own destruction flags. However, if I just left him alone, the risk of him being exploited by shady characters would only increase.

And now that Marion has been assigned as his personal maid, that risk is even greater.

“A-Anyway, back to the topic. Marion and I are going to meet the Master of the Magic Tower. They also told me to gather a few more people, but… I don’t really have any acquaintances…” (Owen)

He blatantly slumped his shoulders while glancing at our faces for a reaction.

Ugh… So basically, he’s trying to invite us as his companions?

“I refuse.” (Harold)

“I haven’t even asked yet!?” (Owen)

No, you were totally about to! There’s no way I’m getting dragged into something so troublesome.

“S-Shishou! Shishou, you’ll come with me, right!?” (Owen)

“If Haru-sama isn’t going, there’s no reason for me to go either.” (Alexandra)

Well, of course. Xandra, with her Dragon’s Favor and yandere tendencies, would never leave my side since we’re a bonded pair.

“T-Then… Lady Lili… Lilliana…?” (Owen)

“Eh, no way.” (Lilliana)

“Guha!?” (Owen)

Rejected without hesitation by Lilliana, Owen was now completely out of options.

Even though Liz, Christia, and Carla were all here, they were subtly stepping away from him. It was clear that they had absolutely no intention of going with him.

“Uwoooooooh! Am I really that hated…!?” (Owen)

Owen collapsed onto the table, sobbing.

I do feel a little bad for him, but if I go along with him, I’d be forced into an underdog role for sure.  I can’t afford to trigger any unnecessary flags here.

“H-Harold… If you come with me, Shishou will too… and then everyone else will follow… So please, help meeee…!” (Owen)

“Uwah!? H-Hey, stop that!?” (Harold)

Tears and snot covering his face, Owen clung to my leg, desperately begging.

At this point, there isn’t even a trace left of him as the protagonist of Engage Hazard. For the protagonist to abandon his pride like this in front of a mere underdog…

While I was somewhat impressed by Owen, I still didn’t want a bad ending.

No matter how much he begs, I am absolutely refusing.

“P-Please! If you come with me, I’ll follow you for life! I never cared about the royal succession struggle to begin with! So—!” (Owen)

Wow, he’s really desperate. I mean, is it really okay for the protagonist to submit to the underdog? If Uly were here, I’d grill him about this for an hour. Not sure what to do, I glanced over at Xandra… Ah, I see. She is leaving the decision to me. Monica and the others seem to be on the same page. In the end, it is up to me, huh…

“God, Buddha, Harold-sama. Please, I’m begging you…!” (Owen)

No, there may be a god in this world, but there’s no Buddha. With all this bowing culture, the worldbuilding is a bit off sometimes. Sigh… Well, I guess there’s no helping it…

“Fine, but only this time. Also, from the moment we head to the Magic Tower until we return to the royal capital, you must follow my orders absolutely.” (Harold)

“! O-Of course! Thank you! Thank you so much…!” (Owen)

Owen grabbed my hand and looked up at the ceiling, crying tears of joy.

I can’t help but question whether this is really the right decision, but… Well, if my little brother is begging and crying this much, I guess I have no choice.

Seeing all this, Xandra gave me a wry smile, and I returned one of my own.

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