In a world without alarm clocks, people’s biological clocks were incredibly strong. Well… Rebecca, who always slept in, stood out starkly—proof she wasn’t from this world. Of course, that didn’t mean no one here lazed about. Take Carina, for example…

Anna woke at dawn, still drowsy. Realizing this wasn’t her room, she snapped fully awake.

“Huh?” Anna was slightly stunned. But the sweet sound of breathing beside her quickly reminded her: this was her sister Rebecca’s room.

“How did I end up sleeping here?” Anna wondered, struggling to recall how she’d fallen asleep here.

Anna always rose early; she had a habit of reading at dawn. The Ruta Family had only two heirs in her generation—well, three if you counted Rebecca, the impostor…

Neither Anna nor Carina had notable abilities—no magic, no martial skills. So Anna studied relentlessly, aiming to take over from her father. Carina? Sleeping in and being late was routine for her. Lately, only because Rebecca was home and she wanted to accompany her to school did she bother waking early. Otherwise, she’d never waste time on it.

Anna turned her head slightly, gazing at Rebecca’s adorable sleeping face. For once, the diligent Anna felt no urge to read this morning.

She watched Rebecca quietly, a faint smile unconsciously forming on her lips.

*Thump~* Suddenly, Rebecca threw her leg over Anna, then sprawled her whole body on her.

“Uh…” Anna froze for a moment. Watching Rebecca bury her head in her chest and wiggle, she felt an inexplicable warmth. But… that leg had landed too suddenly, too hard—Anna’s stomach ached.

Anna gazed lovingly at Rebecca, who clung like a kitten. A strange calm filled her heart.

“Rebecca~~ Wake up!!!!” The door burst open, a loud shout shattering the peace.

Anna jumped. Rebecca shot upright like a startled cat, then hurled pillows and blankets straight at the door.

“Awooo~~~” The annoying Carina at the entrance was buried under the barrage.

Disturbing peaceful dreams deserved death!!

“Rebecca’s full of energy today~” Carina crawled out from the blankets, then spotted her sister in bed. “Ah! Ah!! Ah!!! Sister! You sneaked into bed with Rebecca! You’re so bad! No fair—I want to sleep with her too!” The silly Carina started stripping and scrambling onto the bed.

Rebecca and Anna exchanged a glance, silently slipped out, and Anna called servants to help them dress.

“Ahhh! You’re so mean!! I’m not happy!!”

“Rebecca, how did I… yesterday?”

“Uh… you fainted in the hallway… your old illness might not be healed… um… I’ll check you after school…” Rebecca lied; she couldn’t reveal the Blood Clan secret.

“Ah…? Oh…” Anna nodded, but inside, she oddly looked forward to that evening’s “check-up.”

Rebecca missed Anna’s strange expression. After breakfast, amidst Carina’s endless grumbling, they headed to Hobi Academy.

At the gate, the Four Heavenly Kings waited.

“Rebecca, come on. Today we’re escorting you to class. Let’s see who dares bully you with us here,” Lilia declared fiercely.

“Yeah~ that’s right! Don’t be afraid with us around!” Laura patted Rebecca’s shoulder.

“Anyone who bullies you again—I’ll burn them as a heretic~” Kami chuckled, oblivious to how terrifying that sounded.

Everyone: “…”

“Rebecca, I’ll protect you…” Emily whispered softly.

“Rebecca, hurry up and take your four sisters to fight! Hahaha~ Ow~~” Carina yelled, itching for chaos, but Anna rapped her head sharply.

“I entrust Rebecca to you all. As her sister, I’ve failed to protect her…” Anna bowed deeply.

“No problem~ She’s our sister too~ Let’s go, Rebecca~” Laura took Rebecca’s hand, and the group marched grandly toward her classroom.

The rowdy class fell deathly silent—quiet enough to hear a pin drop.

“I assume you all know who we are?” Laura strode to the podium, face icy.

Of course they knew. Laura’s group had stormed the Dark Lord’s palace, seized his “crown,” and sparked rumors across Rucadan. They’d been named outstanding students—but this wasn’t just an honor. These slackers usually ignored “excellence.” Surviving the Dark Lord’s domain was legendary. Fear turned to awe—even carefree nobles respected them. With constant noble gatherings lately, nearly everyone in Rucadan recognized the four.

“Rebecca is our sister. I hear some here have bullied her!” Laura slammed the table.

Everyone flinched, heads bowed. Inside, they all thought: *Bully Rebecca? She hasn’t beaten us yet, big sis—are you confused?* But no one dared speak.

“I declare this: if any of you touch Rebecca again, we won’t spare you! We don’t care about your family—even royalty won’t scare us! At Hobi Academy, rules reign supreme. But this time? Someone called their princess sister for help—pathetic!”

Laura was right. At Hobi Academy, outside forces rarely interfered. Even Duke Ruta couldn’t sway decisions or change Rebecca’s class. The academy was unique in the Kasmo Empire—disputes stayed internal, no outside help. Using family power was despised, like a child calling parents after losing a fight.

“I won’t let Rebecca be bullied again. If she is? We’ll wait for you on the dueling grounds!!” Laura sneered.

“My lightning will shred you!” Lilia growled, a crackling spell forming in her palm.

“I wouldn’t mind burning you as a heretic~” Kami smiled sweetly.

“…” Emily stayed silent.

“Hey… Emily, say something!” Lilia nudged her, whispering urgently.

“I study assassination… Bully Rebecca again, and I’ll visit your home at night…”

Everyone: “…”

Well, some stay quiet—but when they speak, they truly terrify.