How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

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As expected of my good sister, she made Beren take such the initiative.

112. Formal meeting

"Hmm. That woman is showing off and provoking us, isn't she?"

Hill pretended to be reading in the bookstore, but his eyes never left the two of them.

Katya put on a sun hat to match her, while also observing the two being affectionate.

What am I doing...?

What I'm doing is nothing more than stalking and peeping...

She belatedly felt some regret for her actions.

The excited Hill beside her was like a mirror, making Katya reflect on her own behavior since that day when she had a long talk with Sirocco on the bench.

I came here early this morning to wait outside Sirocco's house and find out where his date would be.

Meeting Hill would make cooperation easier, so he should take this opportunity to build a good relationship, making it easier to gain Hill's approval when he reveals his true identity later.

I'm so cunning...

Katya realized she had become the kind of person she hated.

How can we explain this if Sirocco discovers it?

But I'm also really curious about who could have captivated Sirocco.

Besides, what if, really what if, the teacher Katie who was dating Sirocco is a member of the Fallen Demon Society?

That's right, I'm here to protect Sirocco's safety, not a voyeur or a perverted woman!

After a slight internal struggle, I quickly reaffirmed my goal.

"Speaking of which, Hill, who exactly is Beren, whom you keep mentioning?"

"Hmph, the person my brother likes."

Hill said irritably.

"?"

Katya's gaze darted back and forth between Sirocco and Katie.

“But that’s Ms. Gvina… wait, that means—”

No way?

Is Sirocco that kind of person?

Katya was horrified:

"Sirocco has more than one person he likes?!"

"That's what Hill thinks. But it's also possible that my brother was simply deceived. In any case, after hearing what you said, Sister Tia, the woman my brother was dating is not Beren."

Hill remained calmly observing the person he was monitoring, unaware of Katya's shock.

"By the way, Sister Tia, you're clearly from an all-girls school, right?"

"....What's wrong?"

Hill, wearing sunglasses, stared at Katya with the eyes of a detective.

"Why would Sister Tia mention that woman? 'Gvina' is your school's health teacher, but Brother goes to the National Explorers Academy. Isn't that a different school?"

"Of course Cass told me! He told me about this teacher!"

Katya defended herself, sweating as she met Hill's gaze.

"Okay. Anyway, this isn't important right now."

Fortunately, Hill didn't dwell on it too much and continued to focus her attention on Sirocco.

Is it true that she reacts this quickly when it comes to her brother's affairs? No wonder she's Sirocco's sister.

With the trust crisis temporarily resolved, Katya breathed a sigh of relief.

If Sirocco is someone who juggles multiple relationships...

Do I also have a chance?

Katya's breathing became rapid.

Would Sirocco also be willing to share some of his love with me, so we could have a threesome in bed...? No, wait!

"?What’s wrong with you?"

Hill was puzzled by Tia's flushed face and her shaking head like a rattle.

“Um, Hill, do you mind? Your own brother hanging out with a woman like that.”

Katya shifted her attention; she couldn't let her future sister-in-law notice her lewd thoughts... no, she was contemplating the idea of ​​perfect harmony in life.

Hill gave him a look that said, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Love is about doing whatever it takes, Sister Tia. It's best to hold onto what you like tightly, why share it with others?"

Is that right?

But I think if Sirocco is happy, it's not that I can't...

When she saw Gvina leaning her head closer to Sirocco—

Well, there's still a little bit of a grudge.

"Tia, they're getting closer. Find a cardboard box and cover yourself up."

"Hey! Here? Cardboard box?"

"Just try to avoid eye contact with them."

A girl with a light golden ponytail crouched down, pretending to tie her shoelaces.

Sirocco and Gwina have arrived at the bookstore entrance.

Katya quickly turned her back to them, stood up her book, and pretended to read. However, she was too nervous and dropped the book. The sound attracted the attention of some people. She hurriedly put the book back up, lowered her hat, bowed her head to apologize, and went to sit down in a seat further inside.

Ughhhhhh—

Hill is looking at me like I'm an idiot...

I originally wanted her to see my reliable side.

Katya, inwardly screaming, pretended to massage her shoulders, then secretly glanced at Sirocco and the others.

Fortunately, they didn't notice.

Gvina gave Sirocco a "I can't stand you" look, but it turned out Sirocco was choosing books.

Katya was initially thinking how diligent Sirocco was, but when she examined the books more closely with her Lv16 vision, she was quite surprised by their selection:

Architecture: Form, Space, and Order

"Automotive Engines: From Beginner to Expert"

A Complete Guide to Wall Decoration

Steelworker

Postpartum care for **

.....

? ?

Katya was completely confused.

What is Sirocco trying to do?

Holding the books, Sirocco went to the cashier to pay, and then left with Gvina.

A while after the other person walked out the door, Hill followed, and Katya followed closely behind as they left the bookstore.

She and Hill always kept a distance of three or four meters, never getting too close, so as not to be too conspicuous.

"Wow, there are so many people."

Katya found it difficult to move forward amidst the crowd.

Sirocco and Gvina entered the elevator.

We're about to lose them.

When Katya and Hill arrived, they found the elevator doors had already closed. Hill issued an order:

"Tia, give your phone number to Hill. Go run up the stairs, and Hill will check which floor they're going to."

"Ok!"

After telling Hill a string of numbers, Katia immediately boarded the escalator and jogged up the still crowded escalator.

Magic activated.

Using her talent [Friction] to reduce friction, the protruding parts of her body were covered with a deep blue layer. She quickly reduced her chances of colliding with others, "scraping" past them all, and ascended the stairs at a speed faster than an elevator.