Adopted by the Villainous Noble Family'

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Translator: penny

Chapter: 0

Chapter Title: Joining the Hero Party, First Day

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I did it.

Ever since reincarnating into this world, it had been the one burning goal I'd harbored deep in my heart.

That dream had finally become reality.

With the Hero's approval, as of today, I was officially a member of the Hero Party.

"As expected, coming to the academy was the right call."

Now, there was nothing left to fear. I was part of the great Hero Party, after all.

Life reversal? Path to success? Those were as good as guaranteed.

Honor, wealth, status. A cushy life in retirement. It was all within my grasp.

"Sister."

Farewell, poverty.

Farewell, my pitch-black orphan past.

The road ahead for me was nothing but a bed of roses.

"Sister."

Now, I could finally breathe a little freer in that family.

Every single day, I'd lived with my heart in my throat, my gut shriveling up like a pea.

But no more. I was done worrying about it.

Once the official Hero Party approval came down from the empire, I'd finally be independent.

"Sister."

"...Huh."

That voice sank quietly into the air. At that single word, the hairs all over my body stood on end.

I turned my head creakily toward the source.

There she was.

My adopted... no, forced-upon-me family's registry little sister.

And in the not-too-distant future, the existence capable of blanketing half this continent in ash.

"You, how long have you been standing there?"

"Just got here."

"..."

Don't flinch.

In the past, that subtle killing intent might've cowed me, but things were different now.

No reason to be scared anymore. No need. I was a proud member of the Hero Party.

I straightened my posture, threw my shoulders back, and faced my registry little sister head-on.

"Hey, didn't I tell you not to pop up out of nowhere like that?"

I'd let my guard down.

Drunk on joy, I hadn't even noticed someone approaching.

This wasn't the behavior of a Hero Party member. I'd have to be more vigilant from now on.

"Sister, you joined the Hero Party?"

"Yeah. Guess we won't have much to do with each other anymore. We've both been sick of it for a while now, right?"

"You're gonna leave, right?"

"Huh?"

"The Hero Party. You're gonna quit."

Her unexpected words left me blinking in a daze.

"...No? Why would I?"

"You should get out."

"What?"

"This isn't a request."

Those violet eyes, faintly gleaming with light, sent chills down my spine today more than ever.

Her eyes were curved prettily at the corners. And yet, she didn't look like she was smiling at all.

"Hey! I'm in the Hero Party now. You can't just—"

"Sister, leave while I'm asking nicely."

"No matter what you say, I'm...!"

"What do you think'll happen if Mom finds out?"

"..."

"The academy... think that'll be okay?"

"You're gonna tell her...?"

"Yeah."

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