Chapter 267: 267 The Attacks Increase and Even Big Sisters Are Becoming Targeted

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Three days had passed since Shiori became my bodyguard.

Ever since the first attack on that very first night, intruders had come for me again and again. No matter where they struck, Shiori protected me every single time.

*Even though my life is in danger... the days I spend with Shiori feel so comfortable.*

She was beautiful, kind, and just being near her made my heart race. A part of me couldn’t help wishing these days would never end.

But not everything was going well.

The investigation to find who had placed the assassination request on me wasn’t progressing much. And there was an even bigger problem.

"So you’re the bodyguard, huh? Damn, what a fine woman."

"That kid’s so lucky to have a beauty like her protecting him."

"..."

Somehow, the attackers had learned that Shiori wasn’t really my tutor but my bodyguard. Because of that, they came prepared and forced her into direct fights every time.

"Heh heh... Once we kill the brat, we can take our time playing with this beauty."

"Look at that body... She’s gorgeous. This is the best reward we could ask for."

"Hehehe... I’m gonna make that pretty face twist in pleasure and hear her moan like a whore."

"Those huge tits... I wanna squeeze them hard while I fuck her."

"Ugh... these guys..."

The way they looked at Shiori was disgusting—sticky, filthy, and full of lust. Their words made me furious. I wanted to shout at them to stop staring at her like that.

"Aqua, please stay calm and step back."

"Ah... y-yes..."

Shiori must have felt even more disgusted, but she never showed it. She simply stood in front of me, calm and resolute, holding them back as I tried to step forward in anger.

"I won’t lose so easily...!"

With that cry, Shiori drew her rapier—the weapon she truly excelled with. At first she had used only the handbag to maintain her tutor disguise, but now that her role was known, she fought with her real weapon.

"Oh... Guh!?"

"What—!?"

"Hah!"

The two attackers couldn’t even keep up with her movements. In an instant, Shiori defeated them both.

"Phew... Are you okay, Aqua?"

"Y-yes... Thank you again..."

The sharp, hostile look in her eyes softened the moment she turned to me. Shiori smiled gently, and my heart pounded as hard as ever.

"Good. Shall we go?"

"Y-yes..."

I took the hand she offered me. Her slender, soft fingers felt warm as we walked together.

Even though the attackers kept coming—seeing me as their target and Shiori as their "reward"—she repelled every single one.

Four more days passed.

It was now the seventh day since Shiori had become my bodyguard. She never complained, but I could tell she was starting to get tired. So I decided to take her to my secret hideout.

"Wow... So this is your hideout, Aqua? What a beautiful place."

"Yes. It’s my favorite spot."

We had come to a small log cabin I secretly built inside a grove by the lakeshore, a short distance from the mansion. Sunlight sparkled beautifully on the water’s surface here.

"Attacks happen so often around the mansion... I thought you could relax here today, Shiori-san."

"Hehe, you were being thoughtful. Thank you, Aqua."

She covered her mouth with her hand and smiled. My heart fluttered at the sight—until her expression suddenly turned serious and she looked toward the forest. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"...But it looks like we won’t be able to relax after all."

"Huh...? Eh—!?"

Men emerged one after another from the trees. There were more than ten of them.

"Heh heh... Nice, they came to a quiet place with almost no people around."

"All we’ve got here is the target brat and his beautiful bodyguard... Perfect."

"Let’s kill the kid quick and then have fun with the woman."

"Or maybe we should pin the beauty down first and humiliate her right in front of the kid."

"Heh heh heh... Either way, let’s start by taking out that woman."

"She looks strong. Don’t let your guard down. Use every countermeasure we prepared."

I hadn’t noticed any of them following us.

"Ah... ahh... Shiori-san...!?"

"...Protective Barrier."

A white, dome-like barrier suddenly appeared around me. After activating it, Shiori gave me a reassuring smile, then drew her rapier and took a fighting stance.

"Hehehe..."

"I’m gonna humiliate you thoroughly."

"We can hurt her, right? Heh heh."

"I’ll twist that pretty face with pain or pleasure, whatever feels better."

"Let’s show that kid just how pathetic he is."

"...I won’t lose."

"Shiori-san..."

Dozens of vulgar, lust-filled eyes were locked onto her. In response, Shiori raised her rapier.

All I could do was watch helplessly from inside the barrier as the battle began.