I Secretly Healed the Illness of the Twin Princesses While Wearing a Mask, and Now the Entire Kingdom Is in an Uproar ~Please Stop Trying to Expose the Street Healer~ - Chapter 38

One day, while I was reading the mind-magic research papers I got from Eris, the president of the Forbidden Magic Research Club, something happened.

Suddenly, Victoria called me to the student council room.

“Did I do something wrong?”

“…Don’t tell me your identity as Faceless was discovered?”

“No way.”

There was no proof left behind that could reveal that Faceless was me. So I thought that couldn’t be it.

But when I arrived at the student council room…

“So Faceless is actually you, Asuku?”

“It’s not.”

“If it’s not you, then look me in the eyes and say it.”

“It’s not me.”

“Hmm. Your eyes are darting everywhere. Don’t pretend. I already have evidence.”

Victoria stepped toward me with a confident look.

Evidence?

While I froze in panic, my sister, who was standing behind me, stepped forward to protect me.

“Princess Victoria, excuse me for speaking out of turn, but what makes you think that?”

“Hmm. Since the entrance ceremony, I’ve been eating sweet buns and drinking milk while checking every student in the school.”

“Big sister, big sister, Princess Victoria was acting like some old-time detective.”

“Old-time…?”

“I don’t know what Asuku is talking about, but every time Faceless appears, you’ve snuck out of the dorm. It’s way too suspicious.”

…This is bad.

It happened too fast, and I couldn’t think of a lie.

At times like this, it’s better to leave it to big sister.

I gave her a small signal without Victoria noticing. Big sister nodded and began her perfect excuse.

“That’s because of you know. Right, Asuku? That thing?”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s totally that thing. Very that thing.”

“Hm. If you can’t think of a proper excuse, don’t force yourself. Just confess. It’s fine. I’m not planning to punish you.”

“…If my little brother, Asuku, were Faceless, then what would you do, Princess Victoria?”

“Hmm. I’d just make him my husband.”

What does she mean by that?

Big sister also seemed unable to think of any excuse at this point. What should we do?

Ah, right.

“…From what I heard, Faceless carries a huge scythe that he can’t let go of.”

“Yeah. And you carry a scythe too. You started carrying it the day after Faceless returned from the dungeon. That’s way too much of a coincidence.”

“But look, my scythe is just a normal one.”

“If it’s an artifact, it wouldn’t be strange if it could shrink.”

Please stop crushing every excuse I come up with…

Seriously, what do I do?

“Hmm. If you admit the truth, I’ll forgive you. You just have to flirt with me every day.”

“…And if I don’t admit it?”

“Then every day we’ll do ‘beep (self-censored)’ and ‘beep (self-censored)’. Don’t worry, the royal family has a special super-strong stamina drug made for producing heirs. If you drink it, you can ‘beep (self-censored)’ non-stop for a whole week without dying.”

Hmm, maybe I should just admit it.

“…Well, yes. That’s right, I’m Faceless. Do you want to see the mask as proof?”

“Hm, I knew it. I’ve been suspicious for a while… Show me the mask later.”

“When did you start doubting me?”

“Since the day we met in the Medix territory.”

“That’s from the very beginning?”

“Hm. Finally… Finally, I can make you mine. Don’t worry, I won’t tell Christina yet. I’ll tell her after we do everything we can do together.”

“Nothing is comforting about that.”

Victoria was still expressionless but slightly breathing harder as she slowly stepped toward me.

This is scary.

I hide behind my big sister ―Ahem. I quietly stay behind her to buy time while thinking about what to do next.

At this rate, Victoria will play with every inch of my body.

Honestly, being pushed by a big-busted beauty doesn’t sound bad, but… the fear feels like I’m facing a predator.

“What should I do…?”

If I had just a bit more time, I could learn mind magic and erase the memories of her investigating me.

…Ah. Yes. That’s it!

I just need to go somewhere she can’t reach me, and take my time learning mind magic.

“Big sister.”

“…What is it?”

“I’m going to disappear for a bit.”

“Ha?”

Leaving only those words, I try to escape the student council room.

But it’s Victoria.

She must have expected me to run. She instantly used magic to block every exit.

“Hm. Trying to escape is useless. ―Icicle Wind!!”

Victoria froze the student council room’s door solid with her magic.

Now I couldn’t escape that way.

But she’s too soft. As soft as cola mixed with honey and sugar.

I crossed my arms, jumped straight toward the window, and smashed the glass with my shoulder. I broke through and escaped from the student council room.

“Kya!? What, eh!? W-what just happened!?”

“Hm?”

When I landed outside after breaking the window, I saw someone standing there.

It was Ridiel, the exchange student from the Hero Academy.

…Right. Maybe I should escape to the Empire while I’m at it.

According to my big sister, Ridiel is a very justice-loving girl, so I can fully ―Ahem. Asuku for her help.

I called out to the confused Ridiel.

“Ridiel-san, please help me.”

“Huh? Umm, you’re the student council…”

“The truth is, if this keeps up, Princess Victoria is going to force me into marriage. I’ll explain while we run.”

I glanced over my shoulder. Big sister was desperately holding Victoria back as she tried to jump out the window after me.

It was dangerous to just jump like that. Nice, big sister.

“―I see. So the princess fell for you and is using her power to force herself on you! That’s the situation!?”

“Something like that.”

“H-hehehe…”

“…?”

“I knew it. I always knew a day like this would come! A classic hero moment, saving someone who’s being bullied by a powerful tyrant!!”

I didn’t really understand, but she seemed super fired up, so yeah.

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Afterword

One-Point Story

Author: “Ridiel is the type who would get tricked by a bad guy.”

A: “Tricked? I’m just ―Ahem, asking for her cooperation.”

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