"Little brother~"
Alusair was just about to give Aaron a lecture when Charlotte appeared, neatly breaking the solemn atmosphere. She jumped straight onto Aaron's back and clung to him like a koala, rubbing her cheek against his without making any attempt to hide their closeness. "How's your book coming along?"
"Big sister~" Aaron said with a wry smile. "Not very smoothly. As it happens, I have something to ask you."
"Have you finished everything with the knightly order?" Charlotte's pink hair swished back and forth. "The recruits should be getting ready for their final trial by now, right?"
"Yes, and they're worried sick." Aaron hoisted Charlotte onto his back, then deftly caught her around the waist and swept her around in an elegant half turn to bring her in front of him. He hugged her and smiled ruefully. "I also ran into Grand Inspector Ian Hutson. After I said he looked like a troll and would never find a girlfriend, he's never going to forgive me."
"Hehe, you only see him twice a week at most, anyway." Charlotte clapped her hands, grinning. "You have your big sister~ Whenever you see that face, just think of me."
"When you put it that way, it sounds like I have to see the dentist twice a week."
"Hahahaha~"
With the young lady's interruption, the atmosphere in the room immediately relaxed.
Alusair silently withdrew her hand. The Princess Regent could feel the spot Aaron had kissed tingling and itching, as though an electric current were racing through her body. Seeing how intimate Charlotte and Aaron were, she even felt a little jealous.
Aren't I your only friend, Charlotte?
The Princess Regent grumbled inwardly.
"What an unexpected visitor, Aaron Salian. I understand that you sorcerers can't wait to act when inspiration strikes, but you mustn't