Starting with the Herrschers, I Cut Down All

An Yu: ...

He sighed helplessly. "Fine, then don't get rained on. If you catch a cold, I'll have to go looking for pet medicine."

Of course, he was joking.

Elysia smiled as she sidled up to her little brother. Looking at the half of the sky growing darker, she pointed to her cheek and blinked prettily.

In response, An Yu hooked an arm around her. Before Elysia could react, he tucked her under one arm and carried her upstairs.

"No reward?"

His big sister hung her head dejectedly and struggled twice, but couldn't break free at all.

Her little brother really didn't understand possessiveness at all. If you're possessive, you have to give the other person something in return.

"Why would there be a reward?"

"Whenever my grades improved before, you'd make something delicious."

"Then I'll cook tomorrow morning."

An Yu answered casually. Back then, he'd truly thought rewards were useful. In reality, some people could see their limits at a glance. It was already pretty good that his big sister had gotten into a decent university.

"Also, give me your phone." An Yu suddenly spoke.

Elysia immediately became alert. "Why?!"

"Good children don't need to know."

Elysia tried to resist, but she didn't have much strength. All she could do was watch helplessly as Little Yu snatched the phone away from her.

An Yu flipped through the phone with one hand while steadily carrying his big sister with the other.

"Go to bed early tonight. Don't overthink things."

He browsed through various websites. There were plenty of expectations and discussions about tonight's performance and tomorrow's preview, but the world had never been beautiful. Naturally, there were negative comments too.

Given his big sister's mental state, An Yu was rather worried that she'd stay up late arguing with netizens, lose the argument, then hide under the covers and secretly cry.

An Yu wasn't overthinking it. When her streaming career had just begun, she'd once curled up under the covers and cried because of her unusual style.

Elysia watched carefully. Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, An Yu suddenly asked, "Why is there a Sakura in your friends list?"

Elysia's gaze started darting around. Wow, she'd been found out so quickly. Was punishment coming next?

Or would the restrictions simply become even more outrageous, his possessiveness even stronger?

While she was letting her imagination run wild, An Yu tossed her onto the sofa and went to take a shower. Though Elysia had gotten much wetter, An Yu was faster at showering.

Besides, every time Elysia took a shower, it was long and troublesome. Just dealing with those strands of hair that nearly reached her ankles would earn her a +3 patience stat in a game.

Listening to the sound of water from the bathroom, Elysia secretly slipped over to the bathroom door and pulled Little Yu's phone from his pocket.

The friends list was still full of the same people, mostly Anti-Entropy staff. The friend request list was empty as usual... Sirin?

"Wah! That feels great!"

After exercising, soaking in a bath felt wonderful. The running water made Kiana's snowy skin seem even more crystalline. She instinctively reached for her phone, intending to lie down and play some games for a while, but... her phone was gone.

!

In less than a second, Kiana ruled out the possibility that she'd forgotten to bring it. She clenched her fists.

"Sirin!"

The petite figure by the door spoke with complete confidence. "I'm just preventing you from getting tricked by bad men!"

Sirin searched through Kiana's friends list and finally found An Yu's name. She took out her own phone and began searching for him.

"The other party declined your friend request."

Sirin was very patient. Sitting outside the bathroom door, she continued sending friend requests.

After a moment of silence, Elysia chose to accept.

[Sirin invited you to join a group chat]

Elysia continued to accept.

Martial Arts Symposium (2)

Sirin: "Wait a second, I'll pull that bastard in right away."

An Yu joined the group chat.

Sirin: "An Yu, long time no see!"

Durandal: "..."

Sirin switched to the private chat window.

Sirin: "It's him! This is the guy! He looked down on the honor of our Kaslana Family."

Martial Arts Symposium (3)

Sirin: "@An Yu, let me introduce you. This little sister of mine is also a martial artist. She even spent a year challenging experts all over the world before. She's always admired you."

Elysia's expression turned gloomy. She'd known Little Yu was more popular than her.

An Yu: "Little Yu is taking a shower."

Sirin's little face stiffened. "Then who are you?"

Elysia: "Selfie.jpg"

Sirin: "It's you again, you old witch!!!"

Why was it always you ruining the dreams of "children"?! So annoying!

Elysia: "Proud cat face.jpg"

Sirin: "Waaah, Bianca, you have to help me get revenge! The two of them are ganging up on me."

Sirin: "Especially An Yu! He actually recognizes a thief as his sister! Elysia is the great demon lord!"

Elysia grumbled inwardly, You're the great demon lord! You're even the beginner boss in the normal progression of my dreams!

Durandal: "I really do admire An Yu."

After being silent for a long time, Durandal had probably sorted out the situation.

She'd thought Sirin was just acting up again. She hadn't expected her to actually do something decent for once.

Sirin: "Crying cat face.jpg"

Was her second little sister really this cooperative?

Bianca had finally grown up. For her sister's sake, she'd even started lying and enduring humiliation.

My Bianca~ Sob, sob. Even if your revenge fails, I'll still give you half the inheritance rights.

Durandal: "When I traveled the world challenging experts before, I lost to him at Anti-Entropy. I've been looking for him ever since."

They hadn't exchanged contact information. At the time, An Yu seemed to have just gained a foothold in Anti-Entropy, and he hadn't intended to maintain contact with a young lady from Schicksal. She'd been asking around these past few months, but she simply couldn't find him.

Sirin: "?"

Durandal: "So he's in this city. Thank you this time, Sirin."

Sirin: "..."

[Group owner Sirin has disbanded the group chat.]

"Damn it! Is he really that strong?"

Sirin muttered quietly.

Could this "scar" really keep hurting forever? She rubbed her flawless, snow-white chest.

"Damn it!"

She wanted to become stronger too!

Flapping water sounds came from the bathroom, along with Kiana's anxious voice. "Sirin! If you dare smash my phone, you're dead!"

Sirin couldn't care less. "I still haven't told Mom and Dad that you like girls!"

"Kiana, you don't want our parents to find out that you like girls, do you?"

By then, their parents—who had always thought their daughter was simply too outstanding and therefore unusually picky—would definitely have their illusions shattered.

Kiana squealed in fury. Was she going to be bullied by Sirin for the rest of her life over this?

What a Coincidence, the Herrschers Think So Too [Five Updates]

Kevin arrived in this familiar city—the place where he'd rented a place with everyone six years ago.

Meanwhile, Mei was home alone. Looking at the empty living room, she suddenly chuckled.

The faint glow of her phone screen stood out sharply in the darkness. The chat window still rested on Kevin's message: "Mm-hmm! I'll wait for you at home!"

Things were getting interesting.

The bad child on the other side was rapidly backing away. Her soft, pale feet pattered against the floor until she bumped into the sofa. Elysia had nowhere left to retreat.

"Um, Little Yu?"

She felt that she really ought to exercise more. Otherwise, it was too easy for her to get drunk on oxygen.

An Yu sighed inwardly and gently pressed a fingertip against his big sister's fragrant pink tongue.

"Go take a shower now, be good, then go to sleep. Don't think about anything. There isn't any pet cold medicine at home for you."

Elysia froze, puffing out her cheeks as her red lips pouted slightly. Where was the punishment? Where were the restrictions?

So-called control over her life just meant making a schedule for her? How was that any different from making her get into Tsinghua University? Wasn't he just acting like a nagging mother?

Seriously, if you were going to be forceful, then be forceful all the way!

She took the finger at her lips into her mouth and pointed at her cheek. Though her face was flushed, she still didn't let go.

After a long silence, An Yu gently embraced his big sister.

A moment later, Elysia finally released his finger and lowered her gaze.

"Little Yu, are you still thinking about splitting up the family?"

Her voice was exceptionally calm.

"Why are you asking that again?"

"You seem to vaguely dislike me."

With little emotional fluctuation left, Elysia felt that some things might be difficult to return to how they had been at the beginning. Not even barking like a puppy would help.

Promises, memories, little everyday moments—everything could add points, but likewise, everything could deduct points.

Elysia wanted to go shower, but she couldn't break free. She traced circles over An Yu's chest.

"Little Yu, have I disappointed you? I'm bad at studying, and I have mental problems. Sometimes I always treat you like a bad person, and I never listen. I'm not mature at all, either."

"Is it annoying when you have to manage me?"

Big sis, you really are a little immature, and you've fallen way too fast. I didn't even have time to react, An Yu grumbled inwardly, still not answering either question.

Elysia lowered her little head. "Sometimes, I really wish Little Yu could be tougher. Don't think about the consequences of everything you do."

Back in school, he was still willing to skip class. But after graduating university and entering society, An Yu had changed. His personality had become so steady, unwilling to gamble on even the slightest risk.

Like right now. Even if you were a little more forceful and did everything, could I really get angry at you?

An Yu continued grumbling inwardly: because society wasn't school.

Elysia quietly raised her head. "Sor—"

Her cherry lips were suddenly seized. The waist that had just been slightly straight instantly went limp as she was pressed against the sofa in a long, lingering kiss.

Her mind went blank. Did this count as being forceful or not?

After who knew how long, Elysia weakly pushed Little Yu away. A few seconds later, the two finally separated. Strands of silver still hung at the corners of their mouths. Before she could even blush, Elysia hurriedly gulped in fresh air. Drunk on oxygen? She was a little short of oxygen now.

"That was too sud—cough, cough."

Unable to catch her breath, Elysia slid down the sofa and ended up sitting on the floor with her legs tucked beneath her, repeatedly clutching her chest.