The Sickly Youngest Member of the Villainous Family

[View People].

 

[1. Recardo Winchester

 

Title: Master of Black Flame

 

Causality: 19%]

 

[2. Jin Winchester

 

Causality Rate: 20%]

 

[3. Othello Winchester

 

Causality rate: 20%]

 

[4. Chenoa Taylor

 

Title: Master of Clear light

 

Causality: N/A]

 

[5. Evan Taylor

 

Title: 28th Regressor

 

Causality: 16%]

 

[6. Permetis Winchester

 

Title: None

 

Causality: N/A]

 

[7. Hector Winchester

 

Title: Guardian of Black Flame

 

Causality: N/A]

 

I rubbed my eyes and looked at the character view again.

 

What had I done to raise Evan’s causality by three?

 

I know that reaching a full causality ratio results in a bad ending.

 

In the ending with Jin, I was confined by Jin, and in the ending with Evan… it foreshadowed death.

 

But there was a separate issue to consider.

 

The reason both endings were terrible was that the conclusion of the world’s end hadn’t changed, right?

 

If Fate has it that Phersetos is revived again, my fate won’t be any better, regardless of causality ratios and such.

 

But if I prevent Phersetos from being resurrected.

 

Even if the causality ratio reaches its limit, wouldn’t the ending be a bit more beautiful?

 

Anyway, the next goal after the Elixir is to find Phersetos.

 

The timing of Phersetos’ awakening is always the same, around the time Evan turns twenty-five and I turn twenty……. so, there’s still plenty of time.

 

Steeling myself, I looked at the ring.

 

My relationship with Evan is still unclear.

 

Evan seems intent on avoiding killing me and regressing, and that behavior will not change, even in an informal setting.

 

It’s best to maintain this cooperative rapport just as it is.

 

I wonder if he enjoyed the meat I brought just now.

 

“Miss.”

 

Lost in thought, Maya knocked on the door.

 

“I’ll light the incense that young master gave you.”

 

A moment later, she entered the room and lit the candle, letting the fragrance fill the air.

 

Jin bought me an incense called ‘Elixia’ a few days ago.

 

– It should be beneficial for your health.

 

It seems to be a medicinal herb with health-promoting effects, though I don’t know if it’s truly effective. However, ever since using Elysia each night and waking up in the morning, my condition has been much better.

 

I don’t know if Sasha Winchester received proper medical treatment in the original version.

 

When I recall the passage that no one in the family showed any interest in her, she probably didn’t receive useful care like Elysia in the original….. especially not in the 1st Regression.

 

I lay in bed and looked at the dim night sky, lost in thought.

 

The powerful Winchesters.

 

I was no longer the poor Sasha Winchester of the original.

 

However, I decided not to become overconfident that such treatment and attention would continue forever.

 

I need to become stronger, more resilient, and learn more.

 

[The Legendary Ranked Destiny “Key of Mechius” shines brightly in your soul].

 

* * *

 

Three days had passed since Evan was released.

 

That evening, I reviewed what Hector had taught me earlier and was reading a book.

 

“What should I do? This could turn into a big problem.”

 

I could hear the hushed voices of the maids.

 

I closed the book and stepped outside.

 

“What’s going on?”

 

“Oh, Miss.”

 

The maids behind Maya hurriedly lowered their heads.

 

“What’s wrong? It seems like something’s going on.”

 

“No, nothing. Please go back and rest.”

 

“Maya, step aside for a moment.”

 

Although Maya tried to make me go inside, I wanted to hear what the maids had to say.

 

“Well… it’s that my twin sister is being punished for not treating our guests right.”

 

Visitors coming to the Winchester mansion was common.

 

From nobles of other duchies to relatives.

 

And as far as I can tell, this is when…….

 

“Let’s go.”

 

I took a step forward, and the maids followed.

 

We arrived in a hallway on the third floor.

 

Three maids were on their knees.

 

All three had red, swollen cheeks, and in front of them stood Permetis.

 

Permetis’s appearance was as expected, and I furrowed my eyebrows.

 

Bashiron and Permetis had planned to visit around this time.

 

“What’s the commotion in someone else’s house?”

 

I approached her and asked.

 

Thirteen-year-old Permetis had grown more beautiful since her childhood, but a touch of arrogance still lingered in her eyes.

 

Her resemblance to Zestia was becoming more pronounced, which was quite remarkable.

 

“The maids were behaving improperly, so I was correcting their behavior. It’s a form of education.”

 

While Bashiron’s influence had waned since Affinizu’s existence, it still remained strong.

 

As a distant cousin, Permetis had been oscillating between being considered a potential fiancée for Jin as she grew up.

 

It was only natural for her to develop a haughty attitude.

 

“Could you explain what specifically was improper?”

 

At my question, Permetis pursed her lips.

 

“They didn’t look me in the eye properly, they spilled tea, and even the bedding was crooked.”

 

From Permetis’s words, I could confirm that she had caused this commotion simply to show off.

 

Suddenly, I recalled what one of the maids had said earlier.

 

– While on the way to deliver the sword ornament as a gift from Miss to Master Jin, I happened to meet Lady Permetis… and when she asked what it was, I answered honestly.

 

For Jin, who provided Elysia to me, I used the money I had saved to order a sword ornament from a skilled craftsman.

 

Since I hadn’t been able to see Jin for a while due to his busy schedule, I had asked the maids to leave it in his room.

 

There was a separate reason for that, and this was just a vent.

 

“Hah…….”

 

In any case, even if the maids were to protest, they couldn’t resist being used as a vent for the nobles’ frustrations.

 

Since my exclusive maids couldn’t be touched casually, Permetis had tried to vent her frustration on her twin sister.

 

“Are you saying that the servants of the Duke of Winchester have been badly trained?”

 

I looked at Permetis and asked directly.

 

Permetis flinched when I pronounced ‘Winchester.’

 

“Not everyone’s education is lacking, but these people insulted me, a member of the Winchester bloodline.”

 

“That doesn’t sound like an insult, unless it’s a joke.”

 

“What?”

 

Permetis’s eyes shifted, but she couldn’t lay a hand on me.

 

After all, I’m a direct descendant and a princess.

 

Even if she had dreams of marrying Jin, it didn’t matter.

 

“For a mere guest, causing a disturbance over an insignificant matter in the duke’s household doesn’t seem like a well-learned habit.”

 

“You! You little…”

 

She almost said something, but Permetis’s lips quivered.

 

“If you can’t admit the truth, how about I call father and ask him?”

 

At my words, Permetis’s fist trembled.

 

It was probably her top priority to avoid that right now.

 

“…….”

 

I addressed Permetis, who couldn’t say anything.

 

“Apologize.”

 

At that, Permetis’s eyebrows twitched.

 

“What?”

 

“Apologize to these girls.”

 

Even the maids were surprised and took in a sharp breath at my words.

 

It was unimaginable for a noble to apologize to a maid.

 

Especially in the strong-willed Winchester family, where the weak would be lucky to be treated like people.

 

But to ask Permetis, who had Winchester blood in her veins, to apologize to the maids she’d beaten?

 

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

 

“If you don’t apologize, I’ll report to my father about you, who insulted the family by mentioning the education of Winchester’s maids, and caused a commotion blinded by jealousy. And…… even to the former head.”

 

When I mentioned ‘jealousy,’ I deliberately looked at the twin maids who had led me here.

 

I saw Permetis’s eyebrows twitch.

 

“…….”

 

I must have hit the nail on the head.

 

And then, “Former head”.

 

From a young age, I had already gained a reputation in the family as someone under the former head’s protection.

 

It was widely known that he had spent several years educating me, which had spread even to the other four major families.

 

The former head wielded significant influence over the current family.

 

So, if Permetis’s reputation were to decline, her plans to marry one of my older brothers might face a setback.

 

“……ry…….”

 

Finally, Permetis, whose hand had been trembling, opened her mouth with an angry expression.

 

“I´m sorry.”

 

The maids, who were kneeling while holding their slapped cheeks, looked at Permetis with bewildered expressions.

 

Of course, I knew that Permetis wasn’t genuinely apologizing.

 

But I couldn’t let her run amok on my territory without a second thought.

 

I instructed the maids to stand up, leaving Permetis with a cold gaze, and walked away with the maids.

 

As I was walking back to the room, I heard sobbing sounds.

 

When I turned around, I saw the maids in tears.

 

“Why? Is it still hurting? It might be better to call a doctor.”

 

“Sniff… No, Miss. We were just…”

 

“Miss… Sniff… Sniff…”

 

I scratched my head in confusion.

 

“To scold fierce Miss Permetis on our behalf… Sniff… You are too kind, Miss. I knew you were warm-hearted, but…”

 

“Miss… Sniff… Sniff…”

 

The maids were crying like little children.

 

I had acted because it was the right thing to do, but it seemed to have touched them quite deeply.

 

“I would give my life for you.”

 

“My life…… No, I’d give more than my life…….”

 

“I could take out my heart and give it to you.”

 

“No, that’s not necessary.”

 

I was trying to calm down the maids who were acting as if they were about to cling onto my feet, when I felt a gaze from somewhere.

 

I looked around, but there was no one.

 

‘Was it an illusion? …… The energy of clarity……’

 

My thoughts were quickly buried under the maids’ emotional outpouring.

 

“Miss, now that the former head of the household has left, why don’t you enjoy your time of rest to your heart’s content?”

 

“My cousin is the most famous dress designer in Rosento.”

 

“I am ready to make the most delicious desserts in the world for you, miss.”