Farewell to my Sister

*Maya Brandt POV*

“……………….”

7 years ago from today, a 12yr old Anne was brought to the Fahlcrantz Marquis household to be made into a new spy.

That was how I first met her.

Dressed in tattered clothes, and skinny to the bone, her emerald eyes were filled with hatred towards the whole world.

She was just like I once was in the past.

When I asked of her birthplace, my teacher, the headbutler Morten informed me that she had been picked up from the slums of the Imperial capital.

As always, my teacher was a needlessly kind person.

That said,……….his kindness was the reason why I was here right now as well.

“And that’s how it is Maya so……..you’ll be in charge of taking care of this girl.”

“Understood.”

Under the orders of the Madam of the house, I was officially made caretaker for Anne.

That said, it’ll be teacher who’ll be teaching her all the ins and outs and the techniques of being a Spy so, I’ll be mostly responsible for teaching her the duties of being a personal attendant and maid instead.

Especially.

“That’s wrong. You, we, must always act with the benefits of the Master, the Madam, and Lady Lizbeth in mind at all times, no matter what.”

“……………………………”

Right now, Anne would not be able to understand the meaning behind my words since she only came here just now from the slums.

But……as she continued to interact with the Master, and the Madam, above all else, Lady Lizbeth, she too will slowly begin to change and understand.

After all.

“………I’m busy right now. That’s why, you two can go out and have a break or something instead.”

“thank you very much.”

“Th…………thank you….very much…………..”

See? Lady Lizbeth says something like that, and has even prepared some sweets for us to enjoy.

I will have to interrogate her later over where and how she was hiding these sweets but, even though she seemed so cold as she hmphed, see how she’s eagerly waiting for us to take the sweets from the side of her eyes? So utterly adorable.

Seriously………this person has really saved me.

Ufufu, Anne was also looking hesitant.

But, if Anne continues to be touched by her warmth like this, I’m sure she too would come to love Lady Lizbeth.

After all,……….my dear master was an angel incarnate……no, she was a small goddess.

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“That’s right, I was so sure, and yet……..”

“……………………..”

Late night, in the backyard of the academy dorms.

I stood there, facing Anne.

Both of us, with weapons in hand.

“Anne, tell me. Why did you betray Lady Lizbeth.”

“………..It’s simple really. I simply came to the conclusion that the person I must serve is not Lady Lizbeth that’s all.”

“pfft.”

Seeing Anne say those words with a gaze filled with killing intent, I couldn’t help but burst out in a chuckle.

“Sister Maya, what’s so funny?”

“Every word you said is nothing but hilarious to me. To think that you really abandoned Lady Lizbeth to serve a man like that of all people as your master. There’s a limit to just how bad a person’s taste can be.”

“Even if it’s you Sister, I won’t forgive such words! Take that back!!”

Anne’s eyes opened wide, as she silently slid across the ground and thrust her dagger at me, aiming for a vital spot.

Her mercilessness was indeed exactly as what our teacher and I had taught her.

But.

“Too naive.”

“!?!”

I used my own weapon……my machete, to strike her dagger away.

“You should know, you are not even worthy of being my enemy. If you intend to struggle even now, I will show no forgiveness.”

“………………………”

Holding down on her dominant hand, Anne simply glared at me, looking annoyed.

Seriously, get a hint already. You can’t run away from me.

“So? This [master worthy of serving] of yours. I assume it’s that Wilhelm Von Svalier, correct?”

“…………who knows?”

Anne turned her face away, as she spat out those words.

But seriously,………she really is naïve, or rather, just far too immature.

I can totally read through your thoughts like that you know?

“Uguh!?”

“Answer me, right now. I don’t have the time to waste dealing with you nonsense.”

I grabbed Anne’s arm, and then pushed her down on the ground.

I brought it to a point where if I put in even a little more strength, I could break her arm instantly.

“Now.”

“………awha, haa……..why don’t you just, break my arm already…….? But even if you do that, I have no plans of answering……..aaaAAAAGGGHHHHH!!!??”

As she wished, I snapped her right arm right there and then.

She screamed loudly but I paid it no heed.

“your left arm will be next.”

“ughh……..uu……….JUST DO IT THEN……..AAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHH!!!?”

Her shrill screams quickly changed a loud shriek of pain with a dull snapping sound.

“Next is your right leg.”

“Ughii!!!?”

“Left leg.”

“AAAAAAAAAARRRGHHHHAA!!!!!!”

All four of Anne’s limbs had been twisted in unnatural directions.

It was like looking at a broken marionette.

………well, I’m the one who made her this way though.

“……….still don’t feel like answering?”

“………………………..”

Her teeth were clattering, and sweat dripped from every pore of her body, and yet, Anne continued to show a bold smile.

Just how did a man like that manage to make her betray us and even show this much loyalty to him?

“How unfortunate.”

I simply spoke that, and then rose my right hand as a signal.

And then.

“………..Anne Orson, we’ll be taking you in.”

Silently a bunch of figures had appeared. The spies of the Fahlcrantz household.

Of course, I had already talked with my teacher beforehand and had them deploy here pre-emptively.

“Then, I’ll leave her to you lot.”

“””Yes.”””

The spies captured Anne, tied her up, and disappeared into the darkness behind the dorms.

“……….Farewell, Anne.”

Now that things had turned out like this, I doubt I will ever see that girl ever again.

Saying my words of farewell to my sister, I returned back to where my current master, Prince Rudolf  was waiting at.

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