Chapter 11: The Saintess and the Sister

I vividly remember how Nina adored heroic tales, especially the exploits of the “Saintess of Salvation.” To delight my daughter, I often recounted those stories to her when she was little.

Being my own experiences, the narration flowed naturally. Of course, an ordinary villager couldn’t possibly know all the details, so I only shared a portion, but my daughter still relished every word.

“Wow~ Big Sister Hero is so amazing!”

Each time the story concluded, my daughter would exclaim. Though she didn’t realize the hero was me, being admired and praised by my daughter was truly a father’s greatest joy—if only she’d said “Big Brother” instead of “Big Sister.”

“Nina really likes the hero, doesn’t she?”

“Yes! She’s everyone’s hero; she protects everyone, so she’ll protect Papa too, right!”

“Yes.”

After all, I would certainly protect myself.

“Then Papa won’t get hurt, and Papa can always stay by Nina’s side!”

Ah… what a touching sentiment. Even while idolizing the hero, she didn’t forget her father’s existence. What immense happiness this was.

Yet, ultimately, Nina’s admiration was simply for a hero, a reverence no different from any other innocent child’s.

However, the image of the “Saintess of Salvation” with white hair and crimson eyes had been deeply etched into Nina’s mind.

But that was all in the past now.

***

At this moment, I held Nina, who lay on me, still in my original form.

“Who… are you?”

“I…”

Watching my daughter question me again, I froze. I should have immediately conjured an excuse to deflect, yet I was utterly paralyzed, my mind a jumbled mess as our eyes met.

I must admit, my surprised daughter was incredibly cute.

“…Ah!”

“Eek!”

Nina suddenly cried out, as if remembering something, and her expression seemed to hold a hint of surprise, perhaps even delight?

Maybe she was just startled? I certainly was startled by her. This wouldn’t do. I had a terrible feeling something was about to happen. She might even mistake me for a villain, but I still couldn’t think of how to explain.

“Um, listen, let me explain…”

“You’re the Saintess, aren’t you!”

“…Eh?”

I was stunned. My daughter’s sudden outburst completely bewildered me. The Saintess? The hero? Why was she suddenly bringing *her* up? No, why was she suddenly bringing *me* up?

‘Ah, now that you mention it, isn’t this exactly that appearance? A delicate young girl with white hair and crimson eyes! No, a young man! It’s me!’

In my confusion, my thoughts suddenly sharpened—yet I still couldn’t devise a plan. I couldn’t possibly admit it directly!

“Right! You’re the hero, aren’t you! Big Sister, you’re the Saintess of Salvation, aren’t you!”

“No, no… it’s… it’s not like that!”

Nina grabbed my shoulders and shook me vigorously. I had no idea where her slender arms found such strength, or perhaps my body wasn’t as robust as before in this form.

My head repeatedly knocked against the mattress, making it impossible to speak clearly.

“No! You definitely are! The Saintess of Salvation with white hair and crimson eyes! It’s you, Big Sister!”

“No… Nina, wait a moment!”

“Agh!”

Feeling unbearably dizzy, I gripped Nina’s arms, swayed forward, and with a forceful push, I inadvertently knocked her over.

“I told you I’m not that Saintess! Didn’t I say the Saintess went to a very, very distant place! There aren’t just a few people in the world with white hair and crimson eyes! And, after so many years, that Saintess must be an old lady now… No! She must be a grown woman!”

But the truth was, after more than ten years, my body hadn’t aged a single day.

“Hmm… now that you mention it, that seems plausible.”

Nina seemed to accept it, but then an even more serious problem arose.

“Then… Big Sister, who are you? Why are you in my house?”

Nina looked around suspiciously, as if searching for something. Soon after, an expression of shock appeared on her face.

“Where’s Papa?”

“Uh?!”

“Big Sister, have you seen my Papa?”

“Pa… Papa, he seems to be…”

Seems to be what? I couldn’t think of anything to say next!

“Papa… is he gone?”

Nina’s eyes gradually became hollow, her face darkened, and a strange surge of murderous intent, a wave of resentment, inexplicably aimed itself at me.

“Big Sister, could it be… that you’ve hidden Papa away?”

“Whoa!”

Nina suddenly sprang up and, in turn, pinned me down on the bed. Her legs clamped tightly around my slender waist, making me feel as if my lowest ribs would be crushed.

“Nina, you first…”

“So you know my name, and you’ve hidden Papa away. Then… you must be Papa’s lover!”

“Eh? Lo-lover! Pa… I’m not your Papa’s lover!”

“Liar!” Nina suddenly grabbed my neck, though not with much force. “If not, then how could you get into this room? Papa must have let you in, and then you secretly hid him away, taking him when I wasn’t looking. It must be like that, right?”

“I didn’t! I’m not!”

“To dare snatch Papa away from me… unforgivable!”

“No! Really not! Nina, believe me! Papa and I truly aren’t that kind of relationship!” ‘After all, who would be interested in self-incest?’

“Talking is useless!”

*Clang!*

“Eek!!!”

Nina’s other hand suddenly pulled out a fish filleting knife, holding it in a reverse grip. The blade glinted coldly in the lamplight, and I could see my own terrified, helpless eyes reflected on its surface.

This was bad. Nina wasn’t listening to reason; she had completely lost control. If she struck, Nina would lose her only father. But I couldn’t push her away. What if she accidentally cut herself with the knife if I pushed her?

I needed to find an excuse quickly! But I couldn’t think of anything! Nina wasn’t listening to anything! And why was there a knife here anyway? Where did Nina pull it from?

“Papa… Papa’s only family is Nina. Papa only needs one daughter, Nina. Nina absolutely won’t allow Papa to be taken by any other woman!”

“!!”

‘Family… daughter… Nina also has white hair, now that I think about it… That’s it!’

“Disappear for good!”

“I’m your older sister!”

“…Eh?”

At the word “sister,” Nina froze. The hollow look in her eyes slowly regained its luster, her grim expression gradually calmed, and she tilted her head. Excellent!

It worked! Now I had to press my advantage and make Nina believe this seemingly absurd lie!

“You just said… you’re Nina’s older sister?”

“Yes! Look! Don’t we both have white hair! Although our eye colors are different, and I’m flat-chested, I really am your older sister! Don’t we look very similar?”

“Looks… white hair…”

Nina pondered my words, putting the filleting knife away somewhere behind her. Then she leaned in, bringing her face close, meticulously examining every detail of my features.

My heart pounded violently, and my breathing quickened. I could smell Nina’s captivating scent.

I had felt it when Bella hugged me earlier, but now, facing Nina, I was inexplicably several times more excited—’It must be because I’m overly nervous, right?’

“Indeed… you look a lot like Nina.”

Good! That was half the battle won! Now to make Nina completely believe me!

“But why didn’t Papa tell me about this? Or are you trying to trick…”

“No! Absolutely not! I really am your older sister! When I was born, Papa’s older sister, who is my adoptive mother, couldn’t have children, and no one would marry her.

She didn’t want to grow old alone, so she pleaded with Papa to let her adopt me. Out of sympathy, Papa and Mama entrusted me to Mama—no, to my aunt!

Now that my aunt has passed away from illness, I could only come back to find you all! You are my only family!”

“Eh? Aunt… adoptive mother… twins… Ugh~ What are you talking about? Nina… Nina doesn’t know any of this. Why didn’t Papa tell me?”

Nina became flustered, clutching her head and looking around, unable to sort out her thoughts. This gave me an opportunity.

However, whether she believed me or not didn’t matter now, because I had already conceived the next step of my plan.

“Big Sister doesn’t know either! I just wanted to come back to find Papa and reunite with my little sister. But Papa wasn’t here when I came in, so I can only rely on you.

You can’t abandon Big Sister! I searched for so long to find you all! Please! Don’t leave Big Sister alone!”

I sat up and lunged into Nina’s embrace, feigning tears, crying out with all my might, doing everything to appear pitiful and helpless.

“Wait… Big Sister! Don’t be like this, Nina… Nina now… Nina doesn’t understand any of this! How can I believe you!”

“Evidence! Big Sister has evidence!” I forced out tears, looked up, and stated unequivocally to Nina, “Papa must have a portrait of us when we were born! We’ll definitely find it if we look in Papa’s room now!”

“A portrait? Really?”

“Really! I believe it’s true! How about we go look for it together!”

“Hmm… alright, Big Sister, please don’t cry. Nina will go look for it now.”

“Mm!”

I nodded vigorously, released Nina, and raised my arm to pretend to wipe away tears, secretly observing Nina’s actions.

Nina got off the bed, straightened her dress, and walked towards the door. Just as her hand was about to reach the doorknob…

“Eh? Uh-huh-huh-huh!”

I leaped towards the workbench, snatched the small bottle containing the new medicine, and then rushed behind Nina. By the time Nina noticed the movement, I was already in front of her.

I raised my hand and used the bottle’s opening to plug her mouth.

Gulp!

Under my coercion, Nina finally swallowed a mouthful. Based on previous experience, she would soon fall asleep. Ah… I never thought there would be a day when I would so roughly drug and hypnotize my own daughter!

It’s truly detestable! But, Nina, Papa is doing this for your own good! Please forgive Papa! When you wake up, just pretend nothing happened!

“Big, Big Sister… you… this is…”

After swaying a few times, Nina fell asleep. I quickly caught her in my arms.

“Phew—”

Feeling relieved, I let out a long sigh, looking at Nina collapsed in my arms. The unexpected situation was finally resolved. Now, I just needed to immediately change back, and then…

“And then you can just carry Nina back to her room, isn’t that what you’re thinking? My~ dear~”

Alright, I admit it. Things were not that simple. The previous incident had made me temporarily forget Bella’s presence.

“Uh… Bella, I…”

“How disappointing. I didn’t expect a father like you to do such a thing to your daughter, and then try to pretend nothing happened?”

“That was force majeure! Wasn’t it all because you suddenly returned to the body!”

“Oh my~ So, you’re blaming me?”

Bella licked her lips. As her eyes turned seductive, they also held a hint of sadism. I felt… that what was about to happen, or rather, the punishment… would be unimaginably… terrifying!

“You, you don’t mess around! No matter how much you abuse me, I won’t yield! I, I, I, I… I’m not afraid of pain! I can endure any pain! Don’t underestimate the nameless hero!”

I knew saying this was pointless, but I had to struggle to the death. I couldn’t just accept such humiliation. After all, this was still a confrontation between the hero and the Demon King!

However…

“You can endure pain, but how long can you endure pleasure?”

“…Eh?”

Pleasure? What did that mean… Could it be?!

“No, no, no! Wait a minute! Don’t you dare mess around with my daughter’s body! You perverted Demon King!”

“I won’t. How could I let you casually take over my daughter’s precious body? I don’t need to do such things. I only need… for you, alone, to be overcome with ecstasy before me.”

Bella broke free from my grip, pushing me, step by step, closer to the bed.

“Bella, calm down, between us…”

“Don’t worry, I haven’t done it before either, so let me just try it out. Fair warning, you don’t have the right to refuse, you know. Without that little box, you can’t do anything.”

“No, no, no! Wait, wait—!”

***

What happened after that, I no longer remember.

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