My Childhood Friends are Trying to Kill Me

Chapter 6

‘He is 10 years old… why is he so small?’

Is it because of his dad? Maybe.

Lelia felt sorry for Oscar.

In fact, the youngest of the children who came to the temple is officially 9 years old. Lelia is actually seven years old, so both Romeo and Oscar are like Lelia’s older brothers.

However, Oscar felt like a younger brother to Lelia.

[I think I need to protect him.]

There was a strong desire to act like a sister for no reason. Although Lelia had the memories of her previous life, which made her think maturely, there is still a limit to a seven-year-old’s body. After all, Lelia, who wanted to be an elder sister to Oscar, is still a kid, and she couldn’t help it.

[It isn’t like you would kill me, would you? I have to be as good as I can.]

Without knowing what Lelia was thinking, Oscar grinned with tears hanging from the corner of his yes, threatening to fall anytime.

“I thought you hated me too… ”

The smile was so clear and beautiful that Lelia paused for a moment. It was like a winter fairy.

“Huh, do you hate me… is that it?” When Lelia gave no answer, Oscar asked nervously.

“No? No way! I don’t hate you at all.”

Oscar smiled shyly at her answer.

[Yes, as long as you like it…]

[But right now, can I do this?]

Lelia blinked blankly for a moment.

[I don’t know what’s going to happen to them, but…]

Somehow, she made two of the heroes who would defeat the Dragon in the future her subordinates.

[Well… it’s up to you two.]

It’s going to be alright…

After that day, Lelia started having Oscar on her left and Romeo on her right as subordinates. The other children glanced curiously as the two called Lelia “Captain.”

The priests called Oscar and Romeo and asked, “Did Prince Leo of Auraria ever hit you two?” and… they were in trouble.

Fortunately, Lelia quickly cleared herself of injustice. This was because the two children proved Lelia’s innocence.

Peaceful days like these passed quickly, and the specific activity that Lelia was avoiding all this time is approaching. In particular, the temple’s intention for the children’s friendship to deepen, and it was this ‘special activity’ that was part of their plans and efforts. However, this activity is a bit problematic.

[You morons! Morons! Why are you doing this to the kids?]

‘There is an activity to defeat the demons that are trying to invade your minds,’ the priest explained the activity.

In short, the fear towards the devil must be eliminated.

[It’s to test one’s courage, isn’t it?]

Although she was irritated, Lelia could not even grumble because she had to stay quiet. In addition, all the kids had to accept it quietly. This can’t be done alone.

[There is no way I will come back if I go ahead…]

This is all happening with the permission of the guardians. No matter who she was, the opinion of a ten-year old did not matter as long as the emperor allowed it.