Level 1 Strongest Sage ~

Book 12: Chapter 20: Charles Mind Reading (6/6)

To conclude, I failed.

I couldnt prevent the otherworlder from transmigrating into Halts body.

Once the demon king started his reign in this world, the otherworlder destined to be the hero would come that was what I thought all along.

Nothing changed even after Halt turned five. Thats why I felt relieved.

There was absolutely no news about the demon king appearing anywhere. I already checked this fact by listening to the thoughts of the King and his ministers whenever I accompanied Father to the Royal Capital.

Maybe something happened so the demon king didnt appear, and in turn, the otherworlder didnt transmigrate into this world thats what I thought.

Unfortunately, two days after Halts birthday

Ah. G-Good morning Elder Sister Charles.

I took a break from the academy of magic and went home to celebrate Halts birthday. I planned to return today to the academy, so I came to say goodbye, but

It was an extremely awkward greeting.

Halts atmosphere changed from yesterday.

I had a bad feeling about it, so I read Halts mind.

E-Eh?

Why?

I can no longer hear Halts inner voice.

There were still some sounds, but it was muffled. Its as if his mind was covered, so I could no longer hear him well.

Cant be helped, then Lets use that?

Its rare, but there are some people I cant get a read on spontaneousl. Halts exclusive maid Tina is one of them.

Well, its not really a wonder, given that shes a heroine who defeated the demon king alongside teleported heroes from the other world a hundred years ago.

But now, I have a way to read the mind of a person like that heroine.

Thats

Morning, Halt.

I circled my arms around Halts neck in a hug and directly touched his skin.

The ability to listen to the inner thoughts of even someone like the heroine just by touching their skin this is my ultimate mind reading skill.

I usually hear the inner thoughts of people nearby, but once I touch the other person directly, only that persons thoughts would come to me.

And no matter how powerful that persons spell or magic tool that could prevent mind reading is, it would be meaningless in the face of my ability.

When Father introduced Tina to our family long ago, he didnt say it aloud, but I heard him thinking about her level.

Tina is level 250, and shes a magic swordsman, apparently. Shes the strongest person alive in this world now that there are no heroes, it seemed.

Tina also had the blood of the elves, a race known for their extreme resistance to mental attacks.

Shes an elf, and shes the strongest person in the world. And yet, even Tina Harrivels thoughts would be bared to me when I touch her. I used that skill to the fullest when I touched Halt, so I could hear him now.

Whoa, E-Elder Sis Charles!?

(Onee-san Isnt her skinship too intense!?)

Halts inner voice was no longer his own.

Halt never called me [Onee-san] before.

It seems the otherworlder really did enter Halts body.

I felt dizzy.

My cute Halt, my younger brother who has the purest inner thoughts of all is now

Gone.

What to do

What should I do to get him back?

....

UhAhm. Is something the matter?

(Why isnt she letting go? But, theres a really nice fragrance, so maybe its okay to stay like this for a bit.)

Halt told me long ago that he liked the scent of my clothes, so I didnt change the detergent I use to wash them.

Count Silverays family requests the maids to wash our clothes with different detergents.

Its also to prevent mixing up the clothes. By the way, this is common among the nobilities with the rank of count and above.

Hey, Halt.

Y-Yes.

Do you like the scent of my clothes?

Yes, I really like it!

(I didnt encounter this scent in my previous world, but I wonder why, I really like this scent.)

It seemed he himself didnt know the reason, but his preferences weren't different from Halts.

The way he addressed himself also changed from his cute me to a more manly I, but I confirmed that our Halt was still within his body.

Father also said before that Halts soul will merge with the otherworlders soul,so it doesnt mean Halt will completely disappear.

Then that means Halt is still here.

I was a bit relieved when I realized that, but I still needed to confirm one more thing.

Ill be going back to the academy by noon. Its been a while, so wanna take a bath with me?

I wanted to check whether its a perverted goat who transmigrated into Halts body.

Even if my cute little brothers soul was still within Halts body, if its a perverted bugger then I wont like that.

If thats the case, then I would definitely do all I can to expel that guys soul from Halt.

Thats why I tested Halt.

B-Bath?

(Ah, yeah, Im currently five, but its terrible, isnt it? W-Well, I do have memories of taking a bath with Onee-san )

Halt was shy.

He was inwardly flustered.

Seemed quite naive, even.

I was kinda expecting this since he merged with Halt, but I guess the person who transmigrated is also quite young?

Im a bit relieved.

Thank goodness he didnt immediately agreed.

Fufufu, Im just kidding.

...Ugh. Please do not tease me.

(Onee-san is too cute, so I wont be able to refuse if you insist, you know?)

Its not as clear and pure-sounding as our Halt, but his inner voice was also clear.

The transmigrated guy must be a good person.

And telling me Im cute is also a plus.

A great idea flashed in my mind.

Halt, can I tell you something?

What is it?

When Halt is older

Halt maybe Halt, but hes no longer completely my younger brother.

Besides, I really love Halt.

Thats why

Marry me, okay!!

An otherworlder transmigrated into his body, so were no longer brother and sister.

Then, there shouldnt be any problems if we were to marry in the future, right?