I don't want to be a heroic spirit

But... under Nero's gaze, Alice still mustered up the courage and said that sentence in a voice slightly louder than a mosquito.

"elder sister."

"Hmm! Let me play games with you."

In this way, Nero became Alice's sister.

However, in the past, there was someone who always called her "sister"...

I don’t know how Jasmine is doing now... Should I find a chance to go back and see her?

However, the speed of time flowing in the two worlds is different. Even if she went back, only a month would have passed for Jasmine, right?

"Sister? Sister?"

"Oh, sorry... I seem to have been distracted for a moment."

Nero came to his senses, grabbed a chess piece, and took a step forward.

"No, I'm the one who wants to apologize... If I interrupted my sister when she was thinking about something important..."

"Don't worry, I was just reminiscing about the past... Looking at Alice suddenly reminded me of someone."

"Yes, that's right... That person must be someone very important to you, sister."

"Hmm, it's quite important."

Nero had a very gentle expression on his face...so gentle that Alice was a little surprised.

Alice asked out of curiosity.

"So...what kind of person is that person?"

"What kind of person is this..." Nero's brows suddenly furrowed. "How should I put it... She can cook, buy groceries, and do housework. She's very talented and obedient, but she's a bit awkward with people. She comes across as timid, yet sometimes more stubborn than anyone else. She's clearly very capable... but without me, it seems like she can't do anything right. In short, she's a person who frustrates and annoys you, yet also makes you like her... a bit like a younger sister, right?"

"Why do you say 'kind of like a younger sister'?"

You can't say that Jasmine is both like a sister and a daughter to Yu, right?

When talking about Jasmine, Nero showed a gentle smile that Alice had never seen before.

This made Alice's heart palpitate a little bit... indescribable emotions accumulated in her chest.

Driven by these complex emotions... Alice can't wait to learn about Nero's past.

"elder sister……"

"Yeah! What's the matter? Listen carefully, my lovely sister."

Every time Alice pronounced the name "sister", she felt her heart beat faster...especially when she pronounced it while looking at Nero's face.

The title "sister" is very unfamiliar to Alice because she only has a brother and no sister.

If we only talk about age, there are many people around her who can be called sisters, such as Claire, Rainki, and the one from the Dustinis family, who also gets along well with Alice.

However, Alice is a royal family member and a princess. Due to the difference in status, other people have always been very respectful to her and treat her as subjects.

In addition, Alice's father and brother also doted on her, cared about her very much, and gave her the best of everything.

So, this was the first time Alice had seen someone like Nero...who dared to break into her boudoir late at night, forcibly take her away, and bring her to a very dangerous battlefield.

Because of Nero's appearance, Alice had many more "firsts".

So, Nero is different for Alice.

So, Alice wants to know more about Nero.

and so……

"I want to hear...about my sister's past experiences."

Alice raised her head cautiously and looked at Nero. One could imagine that if Nero rejected her, she would collapse and burst into tears.

"Can...is it okay?"

Chapter 243 Telling Alice a Story

Alice wanted to hear about Nero's past experiences... This made Nero feel troubled.

Should I tell Alice about Nero's past... or about the past of His Phoenix Feather...?

Since Alice knew "Nero", the other party should want to hear about Nero's past experiences, right?

"Did I... embarrass my sister?"

"Ah, no, I just don't know how to say it..."

Perhaps it was because Nero was thinking for too long that Alice felt a little uneasy.

Really, this cautious personality, of being overly concerned about what others think, is very similar to Jasmine...

Maybe this is... a sign of having good upbringing?

"Hmm... I have decided on the story I want to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Alice immediately showed an expectant look.

"However... I do not intend to tell you about my past life experiences, because they are not suitable for you to hear. If your ministers and relatives knew about my past, they would definitely not let you hear it."

"Eh?"

Alice's eyes showed some doubt.

because……

"Before he died?" Alice asked timidly, "Sister Nero, what does 'before he died' mean?"

"Of course it means literally, Yu is already dead."

"!!!"

Alice showed a look of horror...which was normal.

"Could it be that, sister, you are an undead... or a ghost?"

"Should I say... similar to the undead? But to be more precise, they're heroic spirits."

"Heroic...spirit?"

Alice was very confused... Nero decided to start his explanation from here.

"To put it simply... if one has accomplished great deeds while alive, leaving behind legends or heroic deeds that are passed down through generations, they will become a heroic spirit recognized by the world after their death."

After Nero's explanation, Alice looked at Nero with eyes brighter than before.

"She accomplished great deeds... and was praised by future generations... So, is my sister such a formidable person?"

"Hmm! Of course! I'm a genius! I'm the best in every field!" Nero folded his arms over his chest and said proudly, "Even among the Heroic Spirits, I'm definitely the best!"

"Amazing!"

As the applause rang out, Nero received admiring glances from his fans, and his mood immediately improved.

"Hmm! You accepted it so quickly? The concept of Heroic Spirits doesn't exist in your world, right?"

"Because... I think Sister Nero would never lie to me."

Alice gave a cute, slightly shy smile.

"So, Sister Nero is really from another world... No, a Heroic Spirit?"

"That's right, just think of it that way. As the emperor who ruled the Roman Empire and brought prosperity to the people, it's only natural for me to become a Heroic Spirit!"

Nero had absolutely no concept of humility.

"Another world...what is it like?"

Alice, who had rarely even left the castle, became extremely curious about the other world that Nero talked about.

"Also... the things that happened to Sister Nero before she died..."

"There's actually not much to say about my life experiences. I'm sure you wouldn't want to hear about how I executed my mother, right?"

Alice was so frightened by Nero's words that she even accidentally knocked a chess piece off the board.

"Yes...I'm sorry..."

"There's nothing to say sorry for. Even if someone really needs to say something, it should be Yu who says it because Yu said scary things."

Nero's tone was so calm, perhaps because she was thinking of the days she spent with Jasmine, she subconsciously reached out and touched the frightened Alice's head.

Feeling the touch on her head, Alice suddenly relaxed.

"I have spent my entire life surrounded by poison and conspiracy. My mother and the nobles have always wanted to kill me, but I have disappointed them all. I have climbed from the lowest position to the throne and became the Emperor of Rome."

"Before I became emperor, I possessed extraordinary talents. Art, horsemanship, martial arts, music—I could do it all! After becoming emperor, I brought happiness and prosperity to the people. The powerful hated me, but the people loved me."

"It can be said that my life was perfect! Everything I hoped for was achieved by my own hands! Therefore, I die without any regrets!"

Nero said so and believed it.

Nero herself said that she had no wishes that she wanted to be fulfilled by the Holy Grail, she did not care about the Holy Grail, and she had no regrets in her life.

She is the most perfect performer, having dedicated her life to performing the most wonderful and magnificent show for others! Whether it is her entrance or exit, it is impeccable!

If I had to find a flaw in it...it would probably be that Nero's death was too lonely.

After slitting his throat with a dagger, Nero lay alone in the wilderness, not closing his eyes even after three sunsets.

This was Nero's wish, a very small wish.

"In my last moments, I hope there is someone by my side."

…………

"Let's skip the story of my life and talk about my story after my death... This always feels weird."

Then, Nero first talked about his experience in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, and also told Alice about the existence of Jasmine.

No one paid any attention to the unfinished chess game on the table. Alice began to listen attentively to Nero's story.

Nero didn't think he was very good at telling stories... but Alice listened very attentively.

For Alice, who had rarely been out of the house, everything in Nero's "other world" was so new and novel. Although Nero couldn't tell the story in a fantastic and fascinating way, at least his storytelling skills were above average.

In addition, the stories Alice had read before had always been the fixed routine of "the brave man and his teammates overcame many difficulties and then defeated the devil/dragon". This comparison immediately made the story told by Nero seem interesting.

Neither of them noticed the passage of time until Claire came over and told them that the party was about to begin.

Alice and Nero are the princess of this country and the greatest hero of this war respectively, so they naturally need to prepare for this banquet in advance.

The story of Nero just ends at the part about the fox-masked cursed spirit.

"After his master's death, he transformed into a monster and stayed with him for hundreds of years, just to protect his master's peace after his death... So touching..."

Alice wiped the corners of her eyes, obviously moved by the story of the fox-masked curse spirit.

Even Claire, who came later, nodded solemnly.

"Indeed, its loyalty to its master is touching...it can no longer be simply called loyalty. However, the people it killed were also innocent, and its sins are real...what a contradictory person."

Because Claire came later, and what Nero described was very different from this world, Claire just treated it as an ordinary story.

Chapter 244 Celebration Banquet

"Hmm! That's all for today's story."

"All right……"

Alice showed a regretful expression. Obviously, she had not heard enough.

"Your Excellency Nero's story is indeed very captivating. It's full of imagination, realism, and touching," Claire said. "But, Your Highness Alice, don't get too obsessed with it. After all, stories are just stories."

"I understand, Claire."

Alice didn't seem to intend to explain things to Claire.

This experience of having a little secret with Nero... gave Alice a different feeling.

"Well...see you at the party later, sis."

"Hmm! See you later Alice."

"Wait a minute! What's going on, sister?! What on earth happened while I was away?!"