TAMWSFB 13

TAMWSFB

Posted by Akame, Released on November 3, 2025

Chapter 13 Birthday Present

In the novel, Elvin was a refreshing type of guy — blond hair, blue eyes, and when he smiled, you could see his gleaming white teeth. He was a lean, athletic build — the “clean and bright” kind of handsome.

He did have that “I’m the best” noble-supremacy attitude, but since he was a fairly simple-minded person, he often got put in his place by Hero Abel. In that sense, he played more of a clownish, comic-relief role.

The real reason his popularity skyrocketed, though, was because of his dramatic death.

Right before the final battle with the Demon King, he faced off against one of the Four Heavenly Kings — the last of the Demon King’s generals. When Abel made a mistake and the party was pushed into a desperate situation, Elvin said, “Leave this to me. You guys go on ahead,” and died in a mutual strike.

Even then, he apparently never grew fond of Abel, who was a commoner. His last words, as he collapsed, were: “The rest is up to you, Serios.”

Ah, the friendship between men!

How do I even describe it? Just… the best.

Fans had always suspected that Elvin might just be a musclehead, and well… that theory turned out to be true.

Honestly, what kind of education are they giving in the royal family?

“You should be more grateful that I came all the way here for you.”

“And who was it that barged in without being invited? You even ditched your guards, didn’t you?”

My brother’s sharp words cut in as he subtly pulled me behind his back. Elvin faltered.

Wait—he ditched his guards?!

Even if the ducal estate is close to the royal palace, how did he make it here in one piece?

He’s the crown prince, for heaven’s sake! He really needs to act more carefully!

“I brought Ian with me.”

Ian — that’s the knight commander’s son and one of the future Demon King subjugation party members. He’s the same age as Elvin, I think.

As a future close aide candidate, he’s basically Elvin’s babysitter— er, I mean, attendant.

He was supposed to stop this kind of thing!

When I glanced toward the wall, I saw Ian, his tall eleven-year-old frame shrunk apologetically as he stood there.

He probably didn’t even have time to stop Elvin before the prince bolted out.

“El-sama, would you really be fine if Ian got executed?”
“Huh? What are you talking about?”

I peeked out from behind my brother to look at Elvin’s face — he looked completely lost.

“Well, if you came without any guards, and even got a tiny injury, Ian would be sentenced to death, wouldn’t he?”
“That’s… that’s an exaggeration…”
“Right, Brother?”

Even if he didn’t believe me, he’d believe my brother — so I passed the question to him. My brother smiled and patted my head.

Ehehe. I got praised.

…Wait, that’s not the point!

“Indeed. If there are no other guards present, the full responsibility would fall on Ian. Even Leticia understands that much, and yet you…”

Oof. That was a little harsh.

But hey — technically, I’m older than Elvin. I’m eternally sixteen, after all.

It’s only thanks to my brother that my odd speech patterns as a five-year-old don’t stand out too much.

Apparently, even when he was five, my brother already spoke like a miniature adult.

As expected of him — a true genius, unlike me!

“Still, Leticia is my friend, so of course I’d come see her.”
“Next time, make sure you send a messenger first — and don’t ditch your guards.”
“O-okay…”

After a thorough scolding from my brother, Elvin looked close to tears.