Chapter 2 - Trying to fail.

  "Hmph, I'm the oldest so I get to be the first wife." The girl who spoke was my “oldest sister”. Her name is Sakura. She has short bck hair and lively brown eyes. She has the appearance of an eight-year-old and is the daughter of my second “mother” here.

  You could consider her my half-sister, but in the human nguage of this world, there's no specific term for 'half-sister.' Unlike sisters, there are countless words to specify what mother you are talking about. I'll just stick with using their names. I only have two “mom’s” right now so I don't think there will be any problems.

  As far as the nguage goes, I have been able to understand it since I was a baby. Well, it's more like it's automatically transted for me, so occasionally, it takes a moment to fully grasp what people say. However, it's remarkable how quickly one adapts.

  "There, there, I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you think I was taking the first spot." Stroking her head was her younger sister and my older “sister”, both of us sharing the same mother. She has blonde hair and crystal blue eyes, appearing to be around 16 years old.

  Yes, you heard correctly: her younger sister appears about twice her age. This baffled me too until my “mother” crified how bloodlines affect us. In beings like angels, maturity happens rapidly, while those like elves age very slowly. At birth, certain aspects of your ancestry become more prominent. Typically, two bloodlines are dominant, usually those strongest in the parents, or a mix of the most and second-most dominant if they share a primary trait. In my case, my bloodlines are part angel, part human, with angelic traits being more pronounced.

  Other aspects of your bloodline may manifest in subtle ways, often in hair or eye color. However, they can also result in more striking features, like angels sporting demon horns or having green goblin-like skin.

  My “mom’s” name is Amelia. She is the white haired dy in the bed when I was born, if that was not obvious. Amelia has an angel bloodline, though her human traits are dominant. This angelic bloodline seems to have a strong influence on me. At the age of one, I already resemble a three-year-old and can walk and talk.

  “Bra,” Clutching my foot was my twin sister, who, unlike me, looked her actual age. She also possesses a mix of angel and human bloodlines, but in her case, the human traits are more dominant, much like Amelia.

  For the third time that day, time came to a stand still.

  I will marry you both at the same time.I won't marry anyone.I will be too busy adventuring to worry about marriage.

  They had both reached over 100 Affection points due to our time together, despite my best attempt at being an ass, but I had yet to get their cards. My running theory was that it could only happen after a date, so I was doing my best to lower their Affection to under 100 before the date ended, but it was not going well.

  'I tried the worst option st time so this time I will go with the one that will lead to our separation.' With that decision, I opted for the second choice.

  "I will be too busy adventuring to worry about marriage." My words came out in a childish way.

  [+4 Affection for Sakura]

  [+1 Affection for Angelica]

  Sakura's eyes transformed from tearful to sparkling at the mention of adventure.

  "You can't come!" I attempted to correct her misunderstanding.

  “No way, you can't go on your own. Mom says I need to protect you so I have to come.” She began confidently but wavered under my unimpressed gaze, turning to Angelica instead. “Tell him little sister.”

  “Don't say it like that sister. Hah.” She envelops me in a hug, bringing me onto her p, whispering comfortingly. Meanwhile, my twin, still clinging to my leg with a vice-like grip, gets dragged across the floor as I move. "Listen Liev, you're frailer than most, but don't worry your sisters will train hard and protect you.”

  Sakura, with a sorrowful expression, joined the group embrace, hugging a bit too tightly. ‘This is getting me no were,’ I mented internally.

  Since my birth, Amelia has been concerned about my development. Not about my physical growth, but that of my blessing. Observing Angelica and Sakura while I was bored, I've noticed their levels increase as they mature. From what Amelia expined you level automatically as you mature until you hit tier 1, where physical growth halts and puberty begins.

  Well I say puberty begins but it seems like girls in this world don't even notice it. They just go from not being able to have kids to being able to. No having to deal with periods, gramps, mood swings or any of the other things that come with it. Men on the other hand seem to get it harder but I'm not sure on the details. All I know is that right after men hit tier 1, they are separated from their family for a time. Even after that, they are only allowed to reside in town once married.

  At tier 1, one is considered an adult. However, girls typically stay with their families until marriage, while boys reside in the city's outer yer.

  My “sisters'” levels appear to correte with their physical and mental maturity. Sakura is level 12 and she very much still looks and acts like a kid, while her younger sister by almost 2 years is level 22 and looks and acts like a responsible high school student.

  [+1 Affection for sakura]

  [+1 Affection for Angelica]

  Driven by a mix of frustration and desperation, I bit down into Angelica's arm that was in front of me. It says something about levels, that this probably hurt me more than her. Though, it did hurt if the ‘ouch’ she shouted was anything to go off of.

  [-2 Affection for Angelica]

  ‘Finally at least that's something. I do feel bad about biting her but if that's what it takes then so be it,’ I thought, feeling like I was finally making some headway, my hopes were dashed by a new window that popped up unexpectedly.

  [Charm has triggered.]

  [+2 Affection for Angelica]

  ‘You got to be fucking kidding me!’ I let out a scream Internally. I would probably have been filing like the toddler I appear to be, if I wasn't being held so tight by Angelica.

  “Liev are your teeth okay?” Angelica gently asked, while I experienced a surge of warmth flooding my body, easing the pain in my teeth.

  “You can't go around biting people or you could really hurt yourself.” she continued, her voice was full of worry.

  "Sakura, Angelica, it's time for your lesson.” Amelia shouted to the three of us from down stairs. Both my “moms” work at the Castle at the center of town. Amelia is a maid while my other “mother” is a poison tester. Her name is Miki. She was the petite purple haired dy sitting on the bed when I was born, also mother to Sakura.

  My sisters attend csses three times a week. Sakura began when she reached level 8, which appears to be the typical starting point.

  At the sound of her name, Sakura cmbered off me, her energy palpable. "Let's go, let's go!" she excimed, her eyes sparkling with eagerness.

  “Don't wanna!” I stubbornly protested.

  “Mama Amelia!” She told on me to Amelia, who came from down stairs and into our room.

  “Go ahead with Mama Miki you two, she is waiting at the door, I'll stay with our little prince.” Amelia said, all smiles as usual when she looked at us.

  “But…” Sakura opened her mouth to continue, but Angelica quickly interjected.

  "Let's let Mama Amelia handle this," Angelica suggested warmly. "She always knows how to cheer him up.”

  Seeing that she was still reluctant, Angelica continued. “As first wife, you need to know when to let your husband spend time with another woman.”

  “R..right. Bye brother, see you soon,” Sakura said. Angelica, as adept as ever at managing her older sister, brought to mind my own younger siblings. Watching them interact only deepened my longing for my family, causing a crushing weight to press down on my chest.

  With her spirits lifted, Sakura dashed out of the room.

  "Remember to stay close to Mama Miki at all times!" Angelica called out after her, shaking her head affectionately. "That girl..."

  Angelica released me at st and stood up to follow her sister. "Don't worry, Mother Amelia, I'll keep an eye on her," she assured.

  “That goes for you too.” Amelia emphasized.

  “Yes mother Amelia.” Angelica replied obediently.

  “Hurry up sister.” Sakura's voice echoed from the staircase.

  “Coming. Bye mother Amelia, bye brother.” Angelica called out, quickly making her way out.

  “Now what has got my little prince in such a bad mood today?” Her smile broadens as she bends down to scoop me up, when time freezes.

  [Date end]

  [Achievement unlocked: Date failed successfully - You have succeeded in a date you were trying to fail - Girls will perceive your awkwardness as cute.]

  [Sakura Affection gained +32]

  [Sakura card acquired.]

  The image on her card depicted her in her te teens, cd in a full suit of bck armor, wielding a sword and shield. She sported short hair and a confident smile.

  Spoiler

  [colpse][Angelica Affection gained +41]

  [Angelica card acquired.]

  Angelica's card had her looking a bit older than sakura still, but she was wearing a lot less now. Only donning a see through cloak, with some white body paint designs on her bare body underneath. The only other distinctive element was the pair of angel wings on her back, gracefully lifting her off the ground.

  Spoiler

  [colpse][Cards]

  [Name: Sakura Ekker

  Level: 12

  Affection: 182

  Trait: Sister, Family

  Goddess: The goddess of imbance.

  Primary Blessing: Almighty Attract tier 1.

  Lesser Blessings: Physical Enchantment tier 1, Shield Master tier 1]

  [Almighty Attract - Pull everything in one direction to an object.]

  [Physical Enchantment - Enhance all physical abilities.]

  [Shield Master - Give a correction effect when using a shield.]

  [Name: Angelica Ekker

  Level: 22

  Affection: 193

  Trait: Sister, Family

  Goddess: The goddess of health.

  Primary Blessing: Restore to Perfect Health tier 1

  Lesser Blessings: Innate Magical Defense tier 1, Magic Sigil tier 1, Berrier tier 1, Angel Transformation tier 1]

  [Restore to Perfect Health - Speed up the rate that people heal back to perfect health.]

  [Innate Magical Defense - All harmful magic has a decreased effectiveness.]

  [Magic Sigel - Can craft and use sigils]

  [Berrier - Can cast a magic barrier.]

  [Angel Transformation - Can pull on your bloodline to transform into a pure angel for a time. Cost extremely high.]

  “I knew it… well at least I don't have to think about this stupid system for another year.” I hit the red button in the top right corner, ready for this to all be over.

  As time resumed, I noticed Amelia's eyes fly open, tears cascading down her cheeks.

  “I'm so gd.” she sobbed.

  Pulling me into a tight embrace, she repeated, “I'm so gd.”

  ‘Huh?’ I was rather confused at this sudden turn of events.

  The day passed with her in tears, and the night found my sisters doing the same. Miki simply offered me a drink when I finally grew up and casually remarked that it was time I learned to comfort women in tears.

  [Liev Ekker - Level 3

  Goddess points: 10,000

  Love points: 7507

  Stat points: 3

  Luck: 1

  Charm: 2

  Social: 1

  Observe: 1

  Skills - None

  Achievements - 9

  Cards: 1_Yuno - 1205, 2_Sakura - 182, 3_Angelica - 193]