SFDI: Chapter 75

"Deep Sea Witch"

Kurogane Shizuku, a B-rank sword master, was a prodigious talent, second only to Stella in this year's entrance exam results.

Sword masters with distinctive characteristics or outstanding abilities usually have titles.

Kurogane Shizuku, due to her powerful water-elemental manipulation ability, earned the title of 〈Witch of the Deep Sea〉.

This was the extent of Drake's knowledge of the girl before meeting her; meeting her added a new layer of understanding.

To this, Kurogane Shizuku replied, "There's nothing to question!!"

"That wouldn't happen in my country!" Stella couldn't help but interject.

Drake also said, dumbfounded, "Yeah! In my country, that would get you a broken leg!"

Actually, Ikki Kurogane, was the most flustered. However, he managed to regain his composure and quickly said, "Shizuku, your way of thinking is truly strange!"

Kurogane Shizuku's expression remained unchanged, and she smiled. "Others are others, we are us. We are Family.

On the first day of the new semester, the entire class of Year 1, Class 1, found common ground on this one particular issue.

Even if Ikki Kurogane were the most obtuse person, hearing such sensitive words, he finally understood.

"What are you saying, Shizuku? A girl shouldn't say such…"

Kurogane Shizuku's smile became even more enchanting, and she said, "Hehehe, of course, it's a joke. Looking at you blushing like this, you're so cute, brother!"

The sister in Ikki Kurogane's memory was still the shy and easily embarrassed little girl; how had she become like this?

Kurogane Shizuku had absolutely no intention of letting Ikki Kurogane off the hook. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she leaned in close. "Well! Let's not worry about those minor details. Let Shizuku get a little closer to her brother! Do you know how much Shizuku has missed her brother these past four years?"

Drake covered his face. "Um, although I don't object to you two siblings getting closer, you should still pay attention to the setting!"

Ikki Kurogane was startled back to his senses by Drake's words and quickly pushed Kurogane Shizuku away. "That's right, this is a classroom; we can't continue this here!"

Kurogane Shizuku showed a slight hint of displeasure. "What a shame. Then let's find a quiet place later to let me pour out my affections for my brother. However…"

Kurogane Shizuku turned her head to look at Drake, her expression unfriendly.

Drake knew he had interrupted their "good time," but it wasn't necessary for her to be so hostile!

Kurogane Shizuku bowed to Drake with impeccable etiquette. "As a friend of my brother, your understanding of sibling affection is truly commendable!"

"How polite! Truly worthy of a young lady from the prestigious Kurogane family!"

Drake's compliment was unceremoniously interrupted by Kurogane Shizuku.

"But… it was you, Mr. Drake, who defeated my brother!"

Drake finally understood why Kurogane Shizuku was so hostile towards him. It was because of the mock battle.

Kurogane Shizuku loved her brother more than anyone and believed in his strength more than anyone else.

Therefore, she found his defeat even more unacceptable than Ikki Kurogane himself.

Ikki Kurogane also sensed Kurogane Shizuku's hostility towards Drake and quickly tugged at her. "Hey! Shizuku, that's incredibly rude to others!"

Then, Ikki Kurogane said to Drake, "I apologize; my sister is like this because of me…"

Drake raised his hand. "I understand. But I'm truly envious that you have such a considerate and beautiful younger sister!"

Actually, someone like Kurogane Shizuku was surprisingly easy to get along with; Drake was keenly aware of how to ease the tension with her.

To summarize Kurogane Shizuku's perspective in one sentence: As long as you praise my brother, we're friends! If you support my brother, then we're sworn allies!

Therefore, as soon as Drake said this, Kurogane Shizuku's immediately relax.

"My apologies, I was rude earlier! I never expected my brother to have such a considerate friend; I hope you'll continue to look after my brother."

Ikki Kurogane scratched his head, unable to understand how the two of them had suddenly seemed to reach some strange consensus, their relationship inexplicably becoming amicable.

Drake looked at the two of them and said, "I just arrived, and I haven't had a chance to get many daily necessities yet. It's almost the weekend, and Ikki and I had planned to go to the mall together.

If Shizuku-san doesn't mind, would you like to come along?"

Kurogane Shizuku's eyes instantly lit up, and seeing Drake's seemingly suggestive expression, she immediately understood his meaning.

It seemed her previous assessment of Drake had been incomplete; her brother's friend… was definitely a great guy!

Giving Drake a discreet thumbs-up, Kurogane Shizuku said outwardly in a dignified manner, "If it's not too much trouble, then I'll gladly accept your kind invitation!"

"I want to go too!" Stella couldn't help but blurt out.

However, when everyone looked at her, she couldn't help but blush.

"I also just arrived in this country and have a lot of things I need to buy."

Stella's explanation was believable enough; Drake didn't suspect anything else.

However, Kagami showed a strange expression; the princess's entourage would surely have anticipated her needs.

Moreover, the King of Vermillion was a devoted daughter-lover. If it weren't for the limited dormitory space, the king would have been happy to move the entire castle to Japan.

Instantly seeing through Stella's ulterior motives, Kagami smirked and said, "Then it'll be like a double date!"

A double date refers to two close couples going out together. Generally, the two men or two women in the two couples are good friends, leading to a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.

"Double date?!?"

Drake and Kurogane Shizuku, remained calm; it was Stella and Ikki Kurogane who were flustered.

After all, dates are something that only couples do; Stella wasn't mentally prepared for this, and Ikki Kurogane was afraid of being perceived as a creepy brother type.

Regardless of the two who were still agonizing over the situation, Drake said, "Then it's a date this weekend!"

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