Chapter 296: Lord Luo Xiu, How Could You Be Content with Mediocrity?
The following days saw Lord Luo Xiu’s manor return to its usual tranquility.
Although this peace was clearly temporary, it was more than enough for the two little “witches.”
They no longer had to worry about their next meal or sleep in damp, lightless sewers. It was fortunate for them that they possessed special physiques with innate purification effects. Otherwise, when they were first captured and brought to the church, they would have been covered in several layers of grime.
In these days, the relationship between Lord Luo Xiu and the two girls rapidly grew closer. Perhaps it was due to the arrival of Lance previously, and the methods and determination Lord Luo Xiu displayed, which offered them immense security. This led to a subtle shift in the two “witches'” attitudes.
It had to be said that in this regard, Lord Luo Xiu had to thank Lance. The man had acted as a catalyst, quickly ripening the relationship between them. Selena, needless to say, was already hopelessly ensnared by the “bad guy,” as Eileen put it.
The most significant change, however, was in Eileen. This girl, who often feigned indifference in front of Lord Luo Xiu, was now vastly more amiable compared to when she first arrived at the manor. In the beginning, Eileen would rarely give Lord Luo Xiu a favorable look. She would either give him cold stares or curse him as a pervert under her breath. Now, although she still occasionally put on a stoic face and acted aloof, she was much more pleasant to be around than before.
Occasionally, Lord Luo Xiu would see this highly guarded girl in the garden. She would sit there alone, either gazing blankly at the sky or gently touching the flowers and plants, a faint smile playing on her lips. In truth, Lord Luo Xiu hadn’t done anything special, let alone tried to win her over. It was simply that her past had been too bitter, and even this ordinary daily life was enough to make her feel secure.
Although every time Eileen noticed Lord Luo Xiu approaching, she would stiffen her expression, pretending she wasn’t happy and didn’t like it here. Lord Luo Xiu naturally just smiled and let it be. Girls her age were always like this. Even if they liked him immensely, they would act indifferent, being so contrary. Lord Luo Xiu had a good mindset. He didn’t grow tired of Eileen because of this, nor did he dislike her. He merely found her tsundere temper to be quite amusing.
Especially when Lord Luo Xiu intentionally engaged in some intimate interactions with Selena in front of Eileen. Eileen’s solitary sulking on the side truly gave Lord Luo Xiu a peculiar sense of satisfaction. It was akin to those classic scenes in Japanese movies.
Like now.
One clear, sunny afternoon, Lord Luo Xiu was leisurely enjoying the cool breeze and warm sun in the garden with the two little “witches.” Lord Luo Xiu’s manor was vast. The front half of the manor, the garden meticulously maintained by Anna, was also quite large. They were currently in a corner of the garden. Here, a pavilion had been built, with an ancient and elegant structure, offering a wide view that encompassed the entire rear garden. In the center of the pavilion, a small table was set with exquisite, dainty pastries.
Lord Luo Xiu lay on a chair, enjoying being fed by Selena. Selena was wearing a goose-yellow dress today, embroidered with a border of fresh little flowers. The hem of her skirt swayed with the breeze, revealing a glimpse of her slender, fair calf. In these past few days, the girl had become familiar with the manor and spent all her time with Lord Luo Xiu, her personality becoming increasingly clingy and playful. She sat beside Lord Luo Xiu with a small fruit platter in hand, occasionally picking up a piece of fruit and delicately feeding it into his mouth with her fingertips.
Lord Luo Xiu, with a look of contentment, rested his hands behind his head, indulging in this decadent lifestyle unique to the great nobles. Thinking this, he couldn’t help but offer a minuscule apology to the Holy Light in his heart.
*Lord Luo Xiu, Lord Luo Xiu, you are here on a mission! How can you spend your days merely eating, drinking, and having fun, neglecting your duties?*
The crisis with the Royal Family had been temporarily averted, but how should the Holy See be dealt with? Dealing with the Holy See could not be as crude as dealing with the Royal Family. In other words, currently, the Holy See was still on Lord Luo Xiu’s side. What reason was there for one’s own people to fight amongst themselves?
As he pondered this, a soft call came from beside him. “Lord Luo Xiu.” Following the voice was a verdant green grape held to his lips. Although Lord Luo Xiu mentally resisted this corrupt and decadent behavior, his body honestly opened his mouth. As his lips parted, they inevitably brushed against the girl’s delicate fingertips. Each time, Selena would flinch as if lightly shocked and quickly withdrew her hand.
Lord Luo Xiu found it somewhat amusing, “Even though I’m the one who plays with electricity, your reaction makes me feel as if I’m carrying an electric charge all over my body.” Selena’s cheeks flushed. She lowered her head without speaking, then began to swing her legs cheerfully. She was wearing a pair of oversized slippers that completely enveloped her dainty feet. While these large slippers were comfortable, the problem was that they weren’t snug. As expected, with a slightly larger swing of her legs, the slippers slipped off with a *slap*.
“Ah,” Selena exclaimed, trying to hook them with her foot, but always falling just a little short. Under the warm afternoon sun, the girl’s bare feet shone with a golden luster, quite eye-catching. Lord Luo Xiu glanced at them inadvertently before quickly shifting his gaze. Then, he got up of his own accord and helped the girl pick up her slippers and put them on.
This kind of interaction, which couldn’t be called overtly intimate, was something they had experienced many times in these days. Therefore, Selena didn’t move and obediently sat in place, waiting. The atmosphere between the two was exceptionally harmonious.
Only in another corner of the pavilion, Eileen, with a cold expression, gritted her teeth in annoyance. Her small face puffed out, her eyes widened slightly, and she glared at Lord Luo Xiu with a warning gaze, as if protecting Selena from something. Fortunately, Lord Luo Xiu made no further moves, and after helping the girl put on her slippers, he withdrew his touch instantly.
Eileen’s rosy, thin lips moved, as if wanting to say something. However, she then saw Selena, her face full of joy and flushed red. The scolding words were stuck in her throat and couldn’t be spoken. She thought unhappily. *Fine, as long as Selena is happy. Besides, that man really kept his promise; he even went against the entire Royal Family to protect them. Letting him gain a small advantage isn’t the worst thing.*
Thinking this, Eileen’s mood suddenly turned a bit low. Because she knew that they might not be facing just the Maya Royal Family, but potentially the entire world. The Holy See, all the citizens of the Maya Empire… How long could these leisurely days possibly last? Would this man, who repeatedly claimed he would protect them, truly stand firm with them against the entire world? Putting herself in his shoes, Eileen felt she definitely couldn’t do it. She turned her head, gazing at the azure sky, lost in thought.
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