My older sister is a villainous rich girl

Wayne was instantly enraged, and the magic within him went out of control, severely injuring the children.

In the remote border region of the capital, life remains in a very primitive state, with very few people possessing magical knowledge.

The only new head of the family who knew anything about this was also resentful of Wayne because of the serious injuries his own grandson had sustained.

So, amidst clamors of "monster" and "inhuman," they shackled Wayne and locked him in a dark, sunless basement.

Wayne's life was completely changed when the great man who was almost a legend in the locals' minds—Duke Elliot Winchester—suddenly came to the border incognito and heard about the deeds of another "monster in the Winchester collateral family".

Would you like to live in the capital?

That day, Elliott came to the basement and gently asked for young Wayne's opinion.

Under that sharp and piercing gaze, Wayne nodded timidly.

At that time, he was simply thinking:

"I'd go anywhere as long as I can get out of here."

The dignified duke smiled and asked him to demonstrate the magic he had used to injure his brothers.

"But... someone will get hurt."

"It's alright. Just give it your all, and you'll get a small reward if you do well!"

Wayne didn't care about rewards, but he knew that if he wanted to leave, only the person in front of him could help him.

So for the first time, he revealed all his magic without reservation.

The mountain collapsed and the ground caved in, and bright light shone into the dark basement, like a brilliant scar cleaved open by an axe in the sky.

Wayne stared at the blinding ray of light; the intense stimulation caused his eyes to ache unbearably, and tears welled up in his eyes.

But he still stared blankly.

It turns out... even without the help of others, one can break free from the cage.

“Hmm, very good.” Duke Elliott nodded in satisfaction.

He subconsciously touched the ring on his hand, wanting to take it off, but quickly realized: "I can't give this to you, it's a wedding anniversary gift from Ashville."

In the end, having nothing else to his name, the Duke had no choice but to pull out a fifty-grande note from his pocket and keep his promise.

"Let's use this as a reward this time, but don't lose it!"

……

Those were all the pasts that Wayne learned about from the animation.

It's a little embarrassing to admit, but because of the excellent production quality and the well-done atmosphere, he was so moved that he shed two tears when he saw this scene.

However, this initial feeling of being touched was quickly overshadowed by the bizarre and hilarious plot that followed. He almost laughed his way to the last episode while simultaneously criticizing the author's quirky imagination, only to be unexpectedly overwhelmed by Chris's wedding to the First Prince.

It's true that genuine feelings will be punished, no matter what you're pursuing.

Let bygones be bygones; he won't fall into the same trap twice.

There will be no disappointment if you don't have expectations of others.

Whether it's Chris or the original female lead, let them like handsome men if they want; it has nothing to do with them.

Now that he has come to this magical world, he wants to see what lies at the end of magic...

Hmph, emotions will only affect the speed at which I draw my sword.

He was about to use a weak spell to push them all away when he heard another girl's voice behind him.

Are you bullying younger students again?

"Ah, it's Lord Ge Li!" The girls who had blocked Wayne's way suddenly changed their tone completely, their voices becoming much more energetic and cheerful.

Three girls walked around Wayne and approached him from behind.

"Lady Gere is as beautiful as ever today."

"Yes, yes, just seeing your figure is like admiring a masterpiece."

Flattery poured from their mouths, reminiscent of the vying for attention among the noblewomen at the previous banquet, giving Wayne goosebumps.

is it necessary?

He turned around and saw a girl as beautiful as a daffodil.

Her delicate eyes were as pure as water, her long hair fell naturally over her shoulders, and a pure gold lily badge was prominently displayed on her neckline.

"Honestly." The girl showed an annoyance at these guys who seemed completely unable to read her expression.

She walked up to Wayne: "Third year? Or fourth year?"

"No, I'm in fifth grade."

The girl looked surprised for a moment and glanced at his height.

"..." Wayne was slightly annoyed.

"Don't let my youthful appearance fool you, I'll grow into a super handsome guy in a few years!" he said earnestly.

This is not a lie; he is very confident in his appearance.

If you're not good-looking, why should you be part of the harem of the protagonist in an otome anime?

Chapter 14 "Poultry" and "Monkeys," and an Invitation

"Okay." The girl wearing the lily badge brushed off the topic perfunctorily. "Then you'll be in the same grade as me. Sorry, you're so short, I thought you were a lower-year student."

???

I can't pretend I didn't hear that!

“I am Gosling Edgeworth. Class 5B.” She announced her name with her arms crossed.

Ok?

Isn't she in the same class as me? Why didn't I see her earlier?

Although Wayne is a little face-blind due to mild social anxiety, such a pretty girl should have left a very deep impression on him.

Just as Wayne was about to tell her his name and class, Chris's familiar voice came from the other end of the corridor.

“Wi-En”

A figure rushed over like the wind.

Upon seeing Chris appear, Ge Li's handsome brows immediately furrowed tightly.

"Sister Chris, be a lady, be a lady!" Wayne kindly whispered a reminder.

"Oh, whatever. It's fine to just dress up at home. Of course, we need to be more lively at school," Chris said nonchalantly.

There's no hope for her, she's hopeless. Her mother's plan to raise her into a lady is an absolutely impossible task.

No... this might just be one of the ways she's trying to fulfill the original plot. After all, the villainous heiress in the original work is an ignorant girl who's obsessed with otome games all day long, so it's normal for her to be a little rude.

She stood firmly in front of Wayne, subtly protecting him behind her, and looked directly at Golly Edgeworth and the three barely noticeable extras behind her.

"What? 'The Edgeworth family's poultry' can't win in a direct confrontation, so they're finally resorting to underhanded tactics against my family?!"

Chris asked the question with a very disdainful expression.

Upon hearing the term "Edgeworth's poultry," Wayne clearly saw Gollie's expression twist for a moment.

But she quickly regained her composure and responded with a cold laugh: "As expected, a monkey is just a monkey, completely lacking human thinking."

After saying that, she didn't even glance at Wayne, and walked past them towards the front.

Seeing that things were not going well, the three followers hiding behind her quickly greeted Chris and then hurriedly caught up with Ge Li.

As if afraid of being held accountable later, they seemed to be fleeing in panic.

Chris turned around and asked with concern, "Wayne, did they bully you?"

“No, actually that classmate Ge Li helped me out of that situation… By the way, what is that ‘Edgeworth family poultry’?” Wayne asked curiously.

Upon hearing this question, Chris burst out laughing.

"Ah↘ah↗~, that's someone's dark history that they wanted the whole world to forget."

She pulled Wayne away from the prying eyes of passersby and led him to a separately planned viewing area.

Chris took the wooden bench, then patted the spot next to her, gesturing for Wayne to sit beside her.

“When she was little, she was puzzled about how she came into this world, so she asked her mother and got the reply, ‘You were brought home by a white crane from the sky.’”

Chris revealed, "From then on, she treated all kinds of large birds as her family, and there were even times when she ran away from home and secretly hid in a bird's nest, only to be caught and brought back, huhuhu~"

"Uh……"

That's definitely a dark history.

"So, she got the nickname 'poultry' from then on, but generally no one dares to call her that to her face, or they'll get beaten up." For some reason, Chris seemed a little smug.

"But she didn't do anything to you when you called her that... Could it be that you two actually have a very good relationship?"

"How could that be!" Chris exclaimed with disgust.

Wayne looked very interested: "If that's the case, then what about that 'monkey'?"

……

Wayne rubbed his cheeks, which had been pinched red, changed into his school uniform, and returned to his classroom.

"Huh? What happened to Wayne's face?"

I got bitten by a mosquito.

"Hey, a mosquito?"

If you don't want to talk, then don't. I only asked you a couple of questions, and you actually started hitting me.

The girl named Ge Li, whom I had just met, was indeed in the same class as me, but her seat was clearly added separately, and she was sitting in the last row just like me.

"Is that classmate also in our class? I haven't seen her before," Wayne asked the boy who had spoken to him in a low voice.

The boy lowered his voice and replied, "That's Gorley Edgeworth, the daughter of the Marquis of Edgeworth, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. She was originally assigned to Class A, but she switched to Class B through shady means."

"Underhanded methods?"

"Bribery, threatening school leaders or something like that," the student said in a very calm tone, revealing something quite remarkable.

...You can play it like this?

Seeing Wayne's astonished expression, the boy shrugged and explained, "There's nothing we can do. The founders of the academy more than a hundred years ago came from the Edgeworth family, and every academy board of directors reserves a seat for their family. Perhaps some things are difficult for others, but they are very simple for her."

"Why do this? What's the difference between Class B and Class A?" Wayne asked.

The boy glanced discreetly towards the center of the classroom.

Oh, I understand.

It turns out to be another admirer of the First Prince.

Wayne searched his memory for Gellé Edgeworth's role in the animation, but perhaps because of the different art style, he had no recollection of it at all.

They were probably lost among the countless extras.

Indeed, many noble ladies have always harbored feelings for the first prince, but most of those who could only serve as background characters did not even leave behind their names.

First Prince Richard Maysfield, who showed extraordinary talent from birth, was naturally chosen as the crown prince. From the beginning to the end of the story, he is the template of a winner in life.

“Wayne Winch”.

Although it was still a child's voice, it already had a certain maturity. After he spoke, the volume in the originally noisy classroom seemed to drop significantly in an instant.

Wayne looked up and saw the First Prince rise from his seat and walk straight to his side.

"Are you free after school today? As a newly acquainted classmate, I would like to invite you to my residence."

The classroom fell completely silent, and the boy who had been talking to him just moments before immediately distanced himself from him.

For some reason, I had the feeling that everyone was paying attention to my answer.

“What if I say I’m not available?” Wayne countered.

The first prince paused for a moment, then said, "Then I'll have to ask you again tomorrow."

"Just kidding. Even if I go back, I'll only be able to get tutoring under the supervision of a private tutor. Your Highness's invitation is a huge help." Wayne smiled.