I was exposed as the strongest magician to my sister, who has severe brother complex. I can no longer hide my abilities at school!

Chapter 4 : The Knights!

Alvin, being dragged along by Cecil, found himself being led to what seemed like a training ground.

A dome-shaped open space with seating for about five hundred people. In the center, students in gym clothes were diligently swinging swords.

Cecil, once again dragging Alvin along with her, moved towards that group.

“Hello!”

Cecil called out and waved. The students stopped and all bowed in unison.

“Thank you for your hard work, Vice Captain!”

Even though they were students, they seemed quite disciplined, Alvin thought as he observed them.

The knight order at the academy was an organization formed for individuals aspiring to become knights to gain experience. While not as prestigious as the knight orders directly under the royal family or those working in other territories, they received requests from the city and kingdom, and even participated in small events.

Joining the academy’s knight order would be advantageous when aiming to join another knight order in the future. However, being a part of it didn’t immediately grant the title of a knight; it was more of an apprentice position.

Cecil, like many others, intended to join the same knight order as her father in the future. Most likely, everyone present had aspirations of becoming knights.

“Yeah, good job, everyone! You’re all amazing and have been practicing hard since the morning.”

“No, it’s not like that.”

“Woah… being praised by the Vice Captain in the morning is a good start.”

“Well, I’ve gained the most popularity now.”

However, Alvin thought that the excessive flattery was a bit age-appropriate.

“By the way, Vice Captain, who is this guy…?”

“Hehe~! Thank you for asking—he is my bro— Boyfriend!”

“Wait, nee-san. Your words were really strange just now.”

This could lead to a misunderstanding. Just from this exchange, it was clear that the knight apprentices present here were interested in Alvin’s sister.

If they misunderstood, Alvin’s favorability would drop immediately. It was necessary to clear up this misunderstanding promptly.

Alvin stood up, straightened his collar, and prepared to introduce himself.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Cecil’s younger br—”

“Huh? A brother?”

“I want to kill him. Seriously.”

“I just got a new sword, so let me test out its sharpness.”

“Is this the reaction to having a brother!?”

Rather than increasing favorability, Alvin significantly lowered it to worst.

“By the way, Vice Captain, who is this piece of… brother?”

“Wait, nee-san. Let’s leave right now. This brother of yours will become prey for the jealousy of these guys.”

“Huh?”

Can’t she even notice the intense glares that seem ready to assassinate me?

Cecil just tilted her head cutely without noticing.

“So, Vice Captain, why did you bring this idio—… brother here?”

The fact that Alvin was referred to as an idiot brother caused a considerable drop in his favorability. Apparently, his sister’s excessive affection for her brother was widely known.

“Well! Since everyone didn’t believe in Al-kun’s greatness yesterday, I thought I’d show off Al-kun’s today!”

“Ooh.”

“And I thought about letting him join the knight order without asking everyone’s opinion!”

“Hmm.”

The knight apprentices seemed entirely uninterested, as if they were saying it’s unbelievable but not really caring.

Even though Alvin knew they wouldn’t believe and didn’t want them to, the guys were infuriating.

“Wait a minute!”

At that moment, a man came through the knight apprentices.

Slightly taller than the others, with a handsome face and neatly cut golden hair that stood out strangely.

“…Who?”

“Huh? I’m Louis, holding the position of Vice Captain as well. I’m the son of the Marquis.”

“He’s handsome and irritating.”

“Don’t worry; Al-kun is cooler! It’s pitiful if you compare!”

The two whispered to each other, seemingly close despite their words.

“What’s wrong, Louis-kun? Your face looks scary. You’re probably tired, right?”

“Huh? Why are you tired?”

“When a man says he’s tired in the morning, there’s only one thing it could be. As a fellow man, I suggest we should mock him with the same contempt as we do when we see someone fall on the roadside.”

Alvin said so, but Cecil tilted her head.

It seemed too early for the complex affairs of men for the still lovely lady.

“I won’t accept it! I won’t let such an incompetent man into the sacred knight order!”

After pushing through the crowd, Louis stood in front of Alvin and the others.

“Uh… am I not allowed?”

“You’re not allowed! This guy is tarnishing the Duke’s reputation… he’s the one who’s damaging your name!”

Louis glared at Alvin. Without the comedic element, this person had the lowest likability.

Alvin didn’t show fear, but he felt exasperated.

‘It’s quite funny when I’m the one with the Duke’s blood.’

Is this because of my usual behavior?

Alvin watched the exchange between the two without any particular concern.

“Well, I brought him here without permission and said things on my own… but Louis, how dare you badmouth Al-kun in front of me?”

Alvin, who was watching on the side, thought in his mind, “My condolences.”

He made a smile on his well-featured face, but his eyes were not smiling interestingly.

Even as a non-blood-related younger brother, the knight apprentices watching from the side could understand.

—Cecil was quite angry at this moment.

Louis seemed to have sensed that too and momentarily took a step back, surprised.

But he continued with his words.

“But this guy is no good! If a fragile, playboy trash like him joins the knight order, he’ll cause trouble for others!”

“I’ll tell you again, Al-kun is strong. Besides, he’s kinder than anyone. I don’t think there’s anyone more suitable for the knight order than Al-kun.”

“…I thought yesterday too, but when it comes to your younger brother, you say strange things.”

Cecil pouted in annoyance.

It seemed like a good opportunity, and Louis continued his words vigorously.

However, right after that—

“Have your eyes finally rotted!? Even if you have strength, if you let such a fool—”

Louis’s body was blown towards the wall before he could even complete his words.

“Argh—!!”

A loud and violent impact echoed through the training ground with cloud of dust filling the place where he was sent flying.

The knight apprentices and Cecil were stunned, but their gaze was drawn to where Louis had blown away.

And, standing there as if taking his place was—

“Don’t make a fool of my sister in front of me, got it? Are you underestimating me?”

The boy who was called the tarnish of the Duke’s house was standing there, having put down his raised leg.