Balzac and Joshua are twins.

When I remember how scary the twins were in [IPTVG], it's shocking.

'Let's stay calm...'

It's true that they're hostile to Elliotte in [IPTVG]. But there's a reason, it was because Elliotte use all sorts of tricks to get rid of Dahlia. There're several times where the twins were involved.

'And since Dahlia is precious to the twins, surely Elliotte's doings will make them even more furious'

But now I haven't done anything, right?

There's no reason for them to hate me, right?

'We just meet much earlier~'

Besides, I'm still really young now. A child who's not capable to do any harm.

'They shouldn't care much about me…'

As I was thinking, I glance into my room. After getting paid from Grandfather, seems that this room has become more luxurious.

"…."

I've work too hard.

Those relatives will notice…

'Let's not stand out as much as possible from now on'

I decide that and clenched my small-fist tightly.

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The Evaluator's Carriage has arrived.

They're welcomed by Baron Du'ong, representative of Daymond County.

While I…

"Have you gone hiding, Young-Miss?"

— Playing Serious Hide-and-Seek with the servants.

If you don't wanna be seen, you need various reason to goes out of the Castle. But if you're playing Hide-and-Seek, it was a logical reason to hide.

"Young-Miss, found you!"

"Wahh!"

…but its kind of fun

Heidi hugs me and tickles me, so I giggled. Then Betty raises her hand, pointing at herself with one finger, "This time, I'll be the Chaser!"

"Imma go and hidee!"

"All right"

Betty closes her eyes and counted, and I start running.

'It was fun, but I need to find more secluded place'

If possible, no one shouldn't find me until evening time.

I went to the furthest corner of the Castle, looking for hiding places. As I approach the wall, old furnitures that was piled up for disposal can be seen.

'Since we have money, then it's appropriate to replace the old furnitures'

Great!

I went to the old closet and shut the door from the inside.

Squatted in the dark and silent closet, my eyes slowly close.

Maybe because I've been running too much, or am I tired from all the work lately?

I shakes my head and endures the sleepiness, but at some point my vision narrowed.

And everything became pitch black

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How long has it been.

In the midst of my foggy-head, a noise can be heard.

"So, what are you gonna do?"

"I've told you many times, do not raise your voice"

'There's a fight?'

The commotion woke me up. Then I remember that I was still in a Closet.

'Time must be flying'

The light that penetrated through the hole in the closet has changed. So I push out the door of the Closet where I'm at.

Huh?

…why won't it open?

Even though I pushes harder with both legs, it didn't move an inch.

'That's right, these are broken furnitures, so the door might can't be open properly!'

If Betty hasn't arrive yet, it's obvious that no one knows where I was. And I'm hiding in a place where people rarely pass by.

This old furnitures will be moved after the Evaluator leaves… This means with my mistake, I will be confined for up to three days.

'If nobody comes….Nooo!'

I'll starve to death!

I banged on the door with my two little fists.

"Heeelp! Help meee…!"

Even though I shout loudly, the surroundings were quiet

'They already left?'

Cold sweats running down at my back.

BANG! BANG! "I'm here! Please!"

I'm worried if I got too nervous, my mind will get supporting-role penalty. The tears even began to welled up.

"Save mee! Waaaaahh…!"

At that moment, KRIET… friction-noise can be heard from the hinges, as the door opens, the light of setting sun enters, blinding my eyes.

With tears from my eyes and a runny nose, I lift my head, my face was messy.

There're two silhouettes blocking the light from behind them.

A red hair and a blonde

"What is that?"

"You are…."

…They're Balzac and Joshua.

The red head with fierce look is Balzac

And the boy with blonde hair and sweet blue eyes is Joshua.

The only people around here are these two young beasts.

There will be no one to save me.

Instinctively, I smiles, "I am Elliotte, Hello…."

I am a good baby with no hostility. So please don't kill me —That's what it means.

'This is a real mess'

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I walk behind those two.

Balzac, who walk in fast pace, stopped and turn his gaze to me.

"Why are you following me?"

"I wanna go to Elliotte's room…"

"Where's your room? You're not following me to my room, right?"

"Over there"

The red head look at the door I pointed to, which was located next to his room, making him frown. Seems like the room next to mine is Balzac's room.

Seeing Joshua stopped one door a head of Balzac's door, maybe that was Joshua's room.

In other words: Joshua - Balzac - Elliotte

Seeing the room were next to each other, Balzac's face darkened, "If you make noises, I'll kill you"

I'm shocked by the cruel-tone, but I responds quickly, "Yessir!"

"Go!"

Pretend like an obedient solder, HAP! I turn around and quickly went into my door— if only Enzo doesn't caught me.

"Young-Miss!", Enzo run up to me with the soldiers, "Where have you been? There are so many crying-maids coming to the barrack looking for you"

"I- I-", as I squrims, I saw a familiar figure from Enzo's back, "Father..!"

As I call out, Father approaches and furrows his brows, "Where have you been for 3 hours?"

"I'm playing hide-and-seek.. I'm hiding in a Closet and fell asleep.. I was wrong…"

After explaining, the soldiers and Enzo relieved.

Father also take a deep breathe and said, "Next time, be careful with secluded-places"

"Okay..."

As I spoke, I can feel the gaze from behind my back. It came from Balzac and Joshua.

Enzo bows his head to them, "How are you, Young-Master Balzac, Young-Master Joshua"

"Fine"

"Thanks for the warm welcome"

Balzac and Joshua speaks in turn

Then Enzo introduce them to me, "They're your older-brothers, aren't they look alike? Young-Master Balzac is the first born, and Young-Master Joshua is the second"

Joshua smiles, "Hello, Elliotte. I've heard a lot about you. I am Joshua"

"…."

"You should introduce yourself too, right?"

Hearing Joshua's words, Balzac spoke with relucant expression, "Balzac"

Joshua who was still smiling, lean towards me, then made eye contact with me, "Nice to meet you, Elliotte"

'Huh?'

I blinks at Joshua.

When we met before, Joshua didn't speak a word to me. But in front of Father…. OH

This kid, his attribute is a snake. Twins in a Novel usually have two personalities, tiger and snake.

The tiger refers to the sharp-tongued brother like Balzac. And the friendly-sneaky-snake, is the gentle type with many dark secrets behind him.

In [IPTVG], Dahlia is an only-child. The empty slot of [Siblings] was available around her and filled with these two - they're became close quickly.

This [Siblings] character is very gentle toward the Main-character, so I like them a lot…

'But being their enemy is different'

It gave me goosebumps when I remember this two who went on rampage in the Novel, screaming that Elliotte had tortured Dahlia.

The Joshua I know in the original Novel, once he saw a person, he will decide whether to make him an enemy or became his henchman(even an ally).

But he didn't talk to me, and he only pretend to be good in front of Father. From that, it seems my name was put on enemy-list.

Balzac also dislikes me, I already feel it from the beginning, but…

'What a mess'

Also, my name mentioned too much in The Duke's Castle. I am grateful that I make good impression to Grandfather, but that also breeds vigilance to three-year-old baby.

At that moment, Michelan creep past the soldiers and speak carefully, "The dinner is ready", He meant to invite my Father to having dinner with the Evaluator.

Father make a small nods, "Prepare one more in the greenhouse, the children will eat there"

I'm amazed at Father's order.

Children are not required to attend Dinner With Evaluators. Because it'll be better to have deeper conversations without strangers around. It is distressing to go to Dinner and beware of the Evaluator's eyes..but that doesn't mean I want to have dinner with these young beasts!

'I should not stand out..!'

I said hesitantly, "Umm, Elliotte, will eat along. Brothers are here for the meeting, right.."

Hearing that, Father looks directly at the twins, "Are they giving you hard time"

How could you even ask me that!

That will destroy Joshua's soft image-!

"It's not like that(?) I'm looking forward to have dinner with them!"

….Oh my God.

People who saw me giving an expression 'are-you-okay-?'

If I refuse again, they'll doubt me

"Wow! This makes me excited!"

People start to laught as if everything is going well, while I swallow my tears inwardly.

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Me, Balzac, and Joshua headed to the Greenhouse together. As we sat around the table, the food began to entering one by one.

Balzac has a spiteful expression with his arms crossed, while Joshua just eating his food without cares.

My eyes went back and forth between these two.

'The twins do not seem to get along'

There's no conversation between them. Earlier too, when I was trapped in the closet, they seems arguing.

'Well, it has nothing to do with me'

Actually, I've heard that all siblings grow up with enmity. As I was thinking about it, I can hear my stomach growling.

Well, because of the shock hearing the twins arrival, I couldn't eat breakfast properly. And I fall asleep while playing hide-and-seek, so I skipped lunch.

'I have to eat'

If I'm hungry, the supporting-role penalty will be strongers.

Seeing these young beasts beware of my existence, seems like the penalty already started.

I pick up the spoon. Just as I was about to cut open the fragrant-potato-gratin, Balzac spoke up, "So your Blessing is [Reading Ancient Language]"

I'm surprised by the sudden conversation, and replies with a smile, "That's right…"

Balzac give me an annoyed look, "What a strange ability"

"…"

'About the Blessing…y-yeah, I agree'

Balzac's Blessing is [Strengthening]. And based on that Strengthening, his aura bloomed on early age. That's why he is labeled as youngest-aura-user.

"Then can you read this too?"

Balzac held out a small book, the size of Balzac's palm.

I blinks, "Ancient language book?"

"….Yeah"

I took the book from Balzac and open it. Of course those ancient language is Hangeul.

But there's one problem

'the penalties are raising'

I can read it like a kid reading Ganadara Mabasa*, but it doesn't make any sense in my head.

Balzac cleared his throat and said loudly, "Right, read it"

"Uhh umm..."

"I found it in the forbidden-library. I don't know what it is, but it should be a good book"

Balzac's gaze threaten me not to make excuses and wanting me to read now.

I start reading the book with a stutter, "Luciferus, waist, riding, sweats, running down, Madam, that sword, tempting me? Charles's voice...-"

BANG! Balzac jumps and screeched, "W, wha, what are you saying!"

Joshua also look at me with his eyes widen.

"It's written here"

"Don't lie!"

I read it exactly as it was written, although I stuttered a lil. I pouts and show the page to him, "This, really this one!"

"Ahh, no way! Re-read it!"

"Charles, whispher- Madam, one, tonight, one horse, let's continue, Madam fall..."

KLANG CHAN CHAENG!

I try it once more and couldn't finish it because of sudden noise. The source was from a servant who's carrying the food before, she's dropping her tray.

"W, wha, what is that, what kind of book does Young-Miss read!"

The Greenhouse became quiet as the wind blew.

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After the dinner, Balzac and Joshua being called to Father's office.

Father stares at the book with a puzzled expression, "So... you make your sister reading bad-literature?"

"...", Balzac hung his head and said nothing

I look into Father's eyes. Since I already filled my stomach in the Greenhouse, the supporting-role penalty disappeared. Now I can understand the situation easily.

'Balzac didn't know it was an +18 book and took it with him'

But why won't he make an excuse?

Father ask once again with headache-look, "Did you admit your mistake?"

"..."

"Balzac Astra"

"If My Lord going to punish me, I'll accept it"

Father's expression hardened at those words, "Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Father opened the book, so he know it was Ancient Language. He understand that Balzac didn't intentionally make me read bad stuff. Still, he's angry because the boy didn't even try to explain the situation at all

"I'll accpet the punishment. Is it running around the barrack for 30 laps, fully armed?"

"You..."

"If you're going to punish me, I'll bring the whip", Balzac raise his head stiffly and look at Father, "If you really want to-"

"YOU CAN'T!", I quickly spread my arms in front of Balzac.

Even though it's spring time, the weather still cold from the previous season. What will happen if a small child running around for 30 laps, fully armed in this weather? Of course hitting him with a whip isn't good either.

Balzac opens his mouth, "You!- Don't interfere!-"

"It's Madam and Charles's fault, not Balzac!"