“What?! You two want to stay at my place?!”

It was out of nowhere but it seems both Izumi and Horrell want to stay at my place...

“Yeah, The King has already given me permission to leave, so I can stay with you. He also said protect Izumi for me.” Izumi says to me.

Of course you crazy King...Wait...He was the one who sent her here? Is that possible that he wants to have a chat with The Little Princess? If that’s the case then...Of course, he wouldn’t want Izumi to be around since she would really mess things up considering what happened today.

I take a deep breath, “What about you, Horrell?” I ask Horrell.

Horrell looks away, “I...”

“Horrell, it’s getting lat-“

I look straight in front of me behind Horrell and Izumi at the man with shiny armor. It was none other then Salvian Brook.

“Hello Dan, we meet again.” Salvian says with a smile.

“Nice to meet you again, Commander Salvian.” I say as I look at Salvian who seems to be eyeing Horrell.

“Can I ask you why you are here?” I ask Salvian.

“I am here for my sister.” Salvian says as she points towards Horrell.

“Hmm? What?! If The Commander of Warfare is here for his sister then that means you The healer of the court, aren’t you?!” Izumi seems to be in shock.

Healer of the court, a role given to the person who heals all of the serious injuries that even a normal person isn’t able to heal. I wouldn’t be surprised by that since Horrell’s magic can pretty much bring back a person who can touch death. Of course, she can’t revive the dead.

Horrell...Healer of the court...I have questions popping up in my mind now...Why was she treated like that? Why do people not know about her? People call her the cursed girl but she heals people. Soldiers treating her like that, my very students treating her like that...All that only leads to one conclusion, Horrell’s power was kept as a secret from everyone but...Why?

“Sir Dan? Why are you so lost?!” Izumi asks me.

“Oh, it’s nothing.” I say as I look at Izumi who is has a confused face.

“You don’t need to think much, Dan. It’s just my sister sometimes has mood swings. It’s normal in girls you know.” Salvian has a smile on his face as he speaks but...

I can see right through him. He is definitely hiding something. Something that isn’t quite right.

“Let’s go home, Horrell.” Salvian says.

Horrell pulls my jacket and tightens her grip on it. Her hands are shivering. It’s almost as if she is afraid of the person in front of us.

I smile, “Salvian, can I take Horrell to my place until the tournament ends?” I ask Salvian with a smile. Of course, I have alternative reasons for doing this.

“I don’t mind if it’s you taking care of my sister.” Salvian says with a surprised face.

All of a sudden, I feel as though he’s expressions are quite genuine. It’s almost as if he doesn’t seem to know anything. Something is wrong...Salvian doesn’t seem the type of person who would do anything to his sister.

“Alright, I will see you, kids, later then.” Salvian says as he begins to leave.

“Hey Salvian...” I stop Salvian.

I run towards him, “I need to ask you something.” I say to him.

“Hmm?”

“Who takes care of Horrell?” I ask. Salvian seems to be surprised.

“His name is Craig Barhop. He works as a caretaker at the castle. Why do you ask?” Salvian asks me.

“Can I ask you to do something while Horrell is away?” I ask Salvian.

I say Salvian the thing I want him to do and Salvian seems to be surprised.

“You don’t mean that he-“

“I have feelings about it...So the next 3 to 4 days, you know just do it.” I say.

“Understood!” Salvian says.

It seems that Salvian understood the plan.

I turn around and look at those two standing close to each other...Now how do I explain this to big brother and Shirogane?

XXXXXX

I reach home with Elena and Horrell, “Yo bro, hey Shirogane, I got some people to stay with us.” I say as my brother comes out with Shirogane on his back.

My brother had a look on his face that said, “My kid, you have grown up to be a man.” He also has placed a hand on my shoulder.

“When did my brother become a player?” My brother asks me with that face.

“I never did.” I say with a straight face.

“Anyways, they are staying here today, so mind lending them some of big sis Brake’s clothes?” I ask big bro.

“I can lend them her clothes but I don’t think so her underwear will fit them-“

“STOP! STOP! STOP!” I cover my brother’s mouth before he completes his sentence.

I know a girl’s tendencies! They get jealous over each other’s boobs and butt the most. Huge boobs and butts equal insults for the little flat-chested girls even though both of them aren’t flat-chested but they aren’t as big as Big Sis Brake as well. So I rather not have a jealousy feud start between my students and Big Sis Brake.

“Sir Dan...Was Mister Sam comparing underwear sizes?” I already feel some kinda crazy pressure behind me...

“Oh right, Dan, there is another guest that is sitting in our living room.” Big brother says with a smile.

“Hmm?”

I make my way towards the living room as soon as big brother says that.

“Yo Dan! How’s you been?!” It seems another girl has arrived at my house and this time its Taani.

“What are you doing here, Taani?” I ask Taani.

“Nothing, I just came here to drink with your brother.” Taani says with a smile but her words are quite wobbly almost as if...

Oh yeah, now that I see the bottles on the table, she’s definitely drunk.

“Miss Taani, what about your injury?!” Horrell asks Taani.

“Oh, it’s your two! *Hic* Thanks for saving my ass back then. Like seriously-“

“She’s drunk don’t mind her.” Big brother says to us.

I sigh, “I see.” I say.

“Let’s get you to the guest room Taani. Also, you kids can use our room. We will sleep in the living room.” Big brother says to Horrell and Izumi as he carries Taani out of the living room.

“We are sleeping with Sir Dan!” Horrell raises her hand.

“That’s right!”

“I will sleep with papa Dan too!” Shirogane says.

My brother is already out idiots.

XXXXXX

“You girls put too much trust in me.” I say as I sleep between Izumi and Horrell. Shirogane is sleeping on top of me.

The reason for that is that my big brother didn’t even say a word when those two told him that they will be sleeping with me. It’s really uncomfortable sleeping with girls. You can’t sleep naked, you can’t move your hands or legs or they might hit their butt or boobs or maybe even worse, you might get a boner and that might hit somewhere on their body part.

It’s the worst-case scenario for a man who is in a relationship...Sleeping with two other girls in a bed even if they are my students. I don’t mind Shirogane sleeping on me since she is just a kid but these two girls...Sleeping right next to me...Too dangerous!

“Sir Dan...” Izumi calls for me.

“Hmm? What is it?” I ask Izumi.

“The first time I came here I was quite afraid of you.” Izumi says. “I thought you would do things to me...”

Just what kinda image did you have about me in your mind?!

“I agree.” Horrell chuckles, “First when I saw you pass by me, even I thought that you were quite scary until...You saved me.” Horrell says to me. “You didn’t only save me but my chastity as well and that means a lot to me...You are my hero, Sir Dan.” Horrell says.

“Sir Dan hasn’t done anything of significance for me yet except make me strong but I appreciate that you always know when I need you. You always cheer me up when I am down, always try to do things that will help me. I can’t say that you are my hero or anything great about you but...You are a very kind person who will always help anyone in need.” Izumi speaks.

“There is one strange thing though, how did you know about the King’s schedule, Sir Dan? How did you know that it will be effective against the guard?!” Horrell asks but...

XXXXXX

“Sir Dan...Is asleep...”

“Idiot teacher...” Horrell says as she turns around and then there was a small smile on her face.

“My hero...” Horrell whispers to herself with a smile.

Izumi on the other hand is trying to control an outburst of her emotions, “What’s this feeling?! My heart is racing and I am feeling like all embarrassed! It wasn’t like that before! Why now?! What’s the reason for it?!” Izumi is all red as she thinks to herself.

The night passes and Izumi did not get a good night’s sleep.