The Saint is Not My Sister, The Real Saint is Me - Episode 39

Emil, as a saint, had always been indulged, with even her most unreasonable demands being tolerated. Even when she refused to perform her saintly duties simply because she didn’t feel like it, no one reprimanded her. She was spoiled because she possessed the unique power of a saint.

That’s why, to Emil, this was normal. She couldn’t understand why Luki was so upset when she had always been allowed to do as she pleased before.

“Go back! Immediately!”

“L-Luki-sama?”

It was the first time Emil had ever seen the usually gentle Luki shout in anger, and her body flinched in response.

“You’re already being labeled a fake saint, and the number of requests you receive is decreasing. Do you not understand what will happen if you pull a stunt like this now!? The current finances of the Kotokoris Baron Household depend entirely on you!”

“Huh? What…?”

“Didn’t Baron Kotokoris tell you!? The nobles who once supported us—who were only after your saintly powers—have all cut off their aid, including us! On top of that, the land is drying up. At a time like this, neglecting your duties is unthinkable!”

“But… those people said such cruel things to me—!”

“It’s only natural! You’ve been proven to be a fake saint! Of course they’d say such things!”

“No… way…”

Emil had always been pampered, adored, and allowed to live as she pleased. To be spoken to harshly, to no longer be treated like a cherished princess—she couldn’t bear it.

“What about your mother!? She was supposed to be with you for the recovery, wasn’t she!?”

“Ah… um, I think she stayed behind to apologize to the merchants…”

That, too, was strange. No matter what Emil had done in the past, her mother had never bowed her head to anyone. She had always been on Emil’s side, no matter what.

“To think she can’t even make her own daughter listen…! Go back right now! Apologize together and finish the recovery immediately!”

“I-I refuse! Why should I have to bow my head to those rude, horrible people!?”

“Enough! Listen to me! If you don’t fulfill your role, your father and mother will be left with nothing! And not just them—you yourself will suffer too! Don’t you understand!?”

Even after losing the support of the other nobles, the Kotokoris Baron Household had continued to spend lavishly, unable to let go of their extravagant lifestyle. Their financial situation was now dire.

“But if I return as the Saint of Kotokoris—”

“Enough— No, I’m sorry, Emil. I went too far.”

Luki suddenly pulled Emil into a tight embrace and gently stroked her head.

“Emil, I believe that you are a true saint. But right now, we have to endure. Until you regain your saintly powers, we need to hold out. And for that, your miraculous healing magic is essential. Right now, that’s the only thing of value you have. You understand, don’t you?”

“…Yes, I understand.”

She wasn’t truly convinced. But Emil was aware that their household was struggling financially due to the loss of noble support. So, reluctantly, she agreed.

“Good. I’m glad you understand. Now, go.”

“…Yes.”

In the past, Luki had always stayed by her side during her saintly duties. But now, he no longer accompanied her. He used to always be kind and gentle, but now he yelled at her.

What is this…!?

He once said he loved me so much…!

And it’s all because of Yuna Onee-sama.

If only Yuna Onee-sama had never left my side…
If only she had stayed with me forever, living only for my sake…!

“Yuna Onee-sama… come back soon…! You and I are meant to be together forever! Forever! I need you, Yuna Onee-sama…!”

If Yuna Onee-sama would just live for me, I could become the Saint of Kotokoris again.

Then, everyone would be happy once more.

For me to be loved by everyone… I need Yuna Onee-sama.

So please, stay by my side.

Be mine and mine alone, Yuna Onee-sama—

I love you, Yuna Onee-sama.