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"The most important and difficult task... Does this mean my elder brother is about to start a battle?"

Hearing Lius's earnest words, Lia also suddenly revealed a serious and focused look. She nodded vigorously to the blond boy in front of her, placed her hands on the weapons on either side of her, one hand holding the sword blade and the other gripping the staff, standing in front of Lius in a battle-ready stance.

"Leave it to me, brother. Let Lia protect you and ensure you are not harmed." After saying this, Lia looked at Lius's face again and asked, "Brother, what kind of enemy will you be facing next? Do you need me to make any preparations? Please do everything at once so that I can prepare everything in case anything unexpected happens."

"So proactive? Haha, I don't need you to do too much, Leah. What I want you to do is very simple: just follow me closely, don't leave my side, and witness everything that is about to happen. That will be the greatest help you can give me."

"Hmm? Following by my elder brother's side."

Hearing Lius's words, Lia looked puzzled again, seemingly not quite understanding for a moment. After a few seconds of hesitation, she continued thoughtfully, "Brother, you're just letting Lia stay by your side and not letting her fight? Why? Are you worried about Lia's safety? Please rest assured, brother, Lia will definitely protect herself and will never do anything as risky as she did last time. Please rest assured, Commander."

“That’s not what I meant. I don’t mean to exclude you from this incident. On the contrary, my purpose is very simple: to get you fully involved and to let you feel everything that happens next. Only in this way can you have a complete understanding of the situation.”

Faced with Lius's words, Lia still hesitated for a moment, then spoke again, her head trembling, to the blond boy before her:

"Brother, is it really necessary to go to this extent...? Even if you get involved in the battle, Lia can think things through properly and won't be misled." Ha, I know you still have many questions in your heart, but for now, just follow my instructions. After everything is over, you will understand why I did this. Until then, don't act on your own, understand?

When the white-haired girl in front of him uttered some familiar words, Leus reached out again and gently stroked Lilia's hair to comfort her.

As for Lia, feeling the gentle and soothing touch from above her head, she finally nodded slowly, accepting Lius's explanation. When she looked up again, her face regained the gentle smile she usually had when facing her elder brother, "If that's how you see it, then Lia understands. Alright, please allow Lia to accompany you on the journey ahead. Lia promises that without your orders, she will not take any action and will only quietly observe everything from the side."

"That's good. As expected of my favorite little sister, you are indeed very obedient. Come here, let your big brother give you a hug."

"Okay~ Big brother, give me a hug~"

Like a little child, when she heard that she was going to be hugged by Leus, the smile on Lia's face became even brighter. At the same time, she slowly opened her arms and jumped into Leus's arms, rubbing against his chest and making cute humming noises.

"Hehe, after this continued for a while, Lius did not immediately take the next step. Instead, he had a meal with Lia, rested for a while, and then walked in the garden outside, watching Luli and the other maids work. He assigned tasks to everyone and managed the various affairs of the mansion in an orderly manner."

By the time everything was over, it was almost sunset. Lydia was peacefully napping in Leus's arms, her flat chest rising and falling gently, giving her a childlike charm.

"Take a good rest for now, Leah."

Meanwhile, Leus, stroking the white-haired girl lying in his arms, gently stroked Lia's hair and spoke to her thoughtfully:

"Sleep well, Lia, and get plenty of rest. What's about to happen will likely be far beyond your expectations. I hope you can accept reality. Your brother will always be by your side..."

Chapter 270: A Comfortable Interval (Part Two)

"Brother, come on, open your mouth, ah~" "Ah~"

As evening fell, sitting at the dining table, Lius took a freshly peeled grape from Lia's hand and smiled as he savored the sweet and sour taste. He felt quite satisfied. Lia, on the other hand, smiled even more brightly, jumped off her seat, sat on Lius's lap, and while rubbing against him, took a grape into her mouth and put it between Lius's lips.

With a soft thud, Lius swallowed the grape, enjoying the fragrant, soft texture on his lips.

Hehe, big brother, does Lia's lips feel good? It feels like no matter how many times you kiss me, you're always so passionate...

As Lia pulled away from Leus's lips, she stuck out her tongue with a mischievous smile and said to Leus, who closed his eyes and nodded with a smile, agreeing with his adopted sister's words.

"Yes, I really like your lips, Leah. As for how much I like them... even Aunt Annie probably can't match the place you hold in my heart."

No sooner had he finished speaking than another voice came from behind the brother and sister who were still clinging to each other, carrying a faint hint of jealousy as it reached Lius's ears:

"Oh? So that's what you're thinking, Xiao Li? Oh dear... Auntie has been with you for so many years, and then Liya came along and took over all my time. Xiao Li, you really are fickle. I'm so sad..."

“Aunt Anne, please don’t say that. My feelings for you are very deep too, except for Leah, no one can compare.” Turning his head slightly, Leus looked at the dark-haired woman who had suddenly appeared behind him and smiled as he spoke.

"Besides... isn't Leah also a product of your teachings, Aunt Anne? It's all thanks to your guidance, Aunt Anne, that Leah has become such a likable girl. I like Leah because I like you, Aunt Anne, don't you think?"

"Yes, Mother Anne, without you, Leah wouldn't be alive today, nor would she be the girl my brother likes. It's all thanks to you, Mother Anne. Thank you, Mother Anne!"

Lius and Lia both looked at Anne, each flashing a bright smile. Anne, surrounded by their kind, couldn't help but smile slightly, finally letting out a soft, slightly helpless laugh as she continued speaking to the two young people before her:

"You guys... Ha, really, praising me like this, I feel like I can't say anything more about you. You really know my personality, you've made me not know what to say."

"Isn't this perfect? ​​If you don't know what to say, just feel it with your body. Come on, Aunt Annie, sit here too. There are still seats available, so we can all spend time together."

Lius patted his leg again and smiled, gesturing for Annie to sit down. Annie chuckled softly and leaned back against him.

"Honestly, Xiaoli, you're really good at sweet talk. You always make me blush. But... I don't actually dislike this kind of behavior. Since you've taken the initiative to invite me, I'll join in. Keep your legs tight, or don't blame me if I break them."

"Break it? Hehe, how could that be? Auntie's body is so flexible, it's impossible for it to break. Besides, Auntie's thighs are very soft and comfortable." Oh? Are you already starting to talk about Auntie's figure? Really, Xiaoli, you're really impatient. Let's see how Auntie punishes you. Take this!

"Oh dear, I misspoke. Auntie, please don't press down so hard. Please hold back!" Lius said, feigning distress, as Annie pressed down on his legs. Meanwhile, Leah smiled and leaned closer, sitting on his lap as well.

"Hehe, big brother's expression is so cute! So even big brother gets bullied sometimes. In that case, Lia will join in and bully big brother with Annie's mom! Come on, big brother, take this!"

No!

Feeling the constant pressure from the two beauties on his legs, Lius could only smile apologetically and beg for mercy, engaging in playful banter with them amidst laughter and merriment.

By the time everything was over, the sun had completely set, and as the last rays of light faded, everyone left the restaurant and went to their respective rooms to rest.

"Well then, goodnight Lily, goodnight Leah, I hope everything will be alright tomorrow." "Yes, you too, Aunt Annie."

Leus nodded slightly to the black-haired young woman before him, and together with Lia, they entered the room to rest. Night fell, and dark clouds covered the entire sky outside the window, creating a bleak atmosphere. Frequent gusts of wind added to the unease of the night.

A soft slam of a door closing echoed down the corridor. The sound was so faint that it caused no disturbance, and no maids were passing by. As a result, the sound of the door opening and closing went unnoticed by anyone. Along with the continuous soft footsteps that followed, the person who kept stepping out listened intently, and together with the whistling wind outside the window, it created a very strange atmosphere.

The figure moved along the corridor, keeping a low profile and making little noise, only swaying slightly. Under the dim light, she continued to move along the winding corridors of the mansion, heading towards a place she had already decided on in her heart.

After rounding a corner, the figure stood outside a room, slightly raising its head to observe everything before it. Then, it took a step forward, placed its hand on the doorknob, dispelled the magic circle on the door, and gently turned the knob to position the doorknob appropriately, unlocking the chains inside the door.

"A soft click came again, and this time, along with the sound of the door opening, came the words of a young boy from the other side:"

"Aunt Annie, it's so late, aren't you going to sleep?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Annie, who had been gripping the doorknob, immediately released her grip, seemingly surprised by the sudden sound. She quickly regained her composure, gently turning her head to look at Lius standing beside her.

"Xiao Li, you haven't slept either, have you? It's so late, why are you here? Did you come looking for me?"

“That’s right, I came to see you, Aunt Annie, to find out what you’re searching for that makes you so late here.” Faced with Lius’s question, Annie fell silent again, as if pondering how to answer. After a long silence, she continued speaking to the blond boy beside her:

"There are always things that need to be pursued, and I am no exception. There are some things that I must find, which is why I am here now to search for them."

"Auntie, have you found it?" Lius continued to ask.

“I’ve found it. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for all along. Or rather… from the very beginning, I created that thing and hid it away. Now all I have to do is take it out and use it again.”

As she said this, Anne slowly shook her head, seemingly hesitant and with a touch of melancholy. After a brief moment of surprise, she looked at Leus again and asked him slowly:

"So... now, Xiaoli, have you found what you were looking for?"

"What I'm looking for is you, Auntie, and there's only one thing I want to explore: what you truly yearn for in your heart."

Feeling Annie's gaze, Lius straightened his expression and replied, "Since that's the case, then... Lius, do you know what your aunt is looking for?" "Well... regarding what your aunt is looking for..." Faced with Annie's question, Lius pursed his lips, feigning thought, then took a step closer to Annie. Having made up his mind, he spoke slowly to the black-haired woman before him with a hint of trepidation:

"Aunt Anne, what you're looking for is Lilith, isn't it?"

Chapter 271: Confession (Part 1)

"Aunt Anne, what you're looking for is Lilith, isn't it?"

Lius's words flowed slowly from his lips, sounding as if they were perfectly natural. Along with his words came Annie's increasingly rapid breathing. Under the gaze of the blond boy in front of her, the dark-haired young woman revealed a melancholy she would never normally show.

After a moment of silence, Annie slowly opened her lips and continued speaking to the blond boy in front of her: "Little Li, when did you find out about all of this?"

"It's been a while, I've long forgotten the specifics, but I have a vague premonition in my heart. It may have started when I deduced the relationship between you and Lilith, or it may have started when I learned about what you went through, Aunt Anne, or it may have been... When the incident first happened, I had some suspects in my heart, and they have been influencing me ever since, leading me to make the decision I have now... Slowly exhaling, Lius carefully looked at the black-haired young woman in front of him, watching her body close to the door panel, and seeing the door panel gradually revealing its inner landscape under Anne's pushing and pulling.

Inside, Lilith was sleeping peacefully on the bed, while Diana, who was beside her with dark circles under her eyes, was also breathing softly.

The howling wind outside the window lashed against the windowpane, making a series of vibrations, but it did not affect the blonde girl on the bed at all.

Now lying in the bedding, Lilith looked very peaceful, her body completely relaxed, occasionally letting out a few comfortable snores.

"In the hazy dream of Young Master Hu, Lilith couldn't help but murmur the name of Lius. At the same time, Diana, who was beside her, couldn't help but purse her lips in her dream. It seemed that the mother and daughter were both dreaming of the golden-haired boy, which made them appear very peaceful."

Unbeknownst to the two, as they murmured Kissius's name, the boy outside the house had already overheard their words and was protecting Lilith and Diana from a place unseen by them.

“Aunt Annie, can we go somewhere else? If we stay here, I’m afraid we’ll wake Lilith and Diana up, and then it will be hard to explain. Are you going to tell them that I accompanied Xiaoli on the night raid or something? So, Aunt Annie, please come with me somewhere else first, and we’ll have plenty of time to talk properly later.”

Faced with Lius's words, Anne looked thoughtful for a moment, and finally, with a slight hesitation, she nodded gently to the blond boy, slowly stood up from beside the door, and walked to Lius.

"Then let's go, Xiao Li."

"Well, let's go to the rooftop now. It's windy tonight, and there's a gazebo there that can block out the wind and give us a more private environment where no one else will know about our conversation."

Anne nodded slightly and started walking up the stairs to the roof with the blond boy beside her. Before leaving, she glanced back at the mother and daughter in the room behind her, as if she was still thinking about something.

Anne sighed softly, shook her head, and buried her thoughts in her mind, not revealing them for the time being.

Lius quietly observed the young woman's reaction, offering no further comment. He simply led Anne to the rooftop terrace, where he invited her to sit down. They sat facing each other on the stone benches in the pavilion. He brought out the tea he had prepared beforehand, placing one cup in front of himself and gently extending the other towards Anne.

"Aunt Annie, please have some tea. It's your favorite kind of tea, freshly brewed. It tastes best when you drink it now."

Staring at the teacup in Lius's hand, Anne didn't immediately begin her actions. Instead, she hesitated, pursed her lips, and let out a soft sound from her throat:

"At a time like this... Xiao Li, are you still willing to be so friendly to me?"

"At this time? When? This is just our usual time together, Aunt Annie. Just think of it as a secret rendezvous tonight. It's nothing special. Aunt Annie, you don't need to be so reserved. Just treat me like you normally would."

Looking at Anne, Lius revealed a harmonious smile, and once again raised the teacup in his hand to Anne. Anne hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, reached out and took the teacup from Lius, and gently sipped it.

Anne gulped down the scalding hot tea, then slowly exhaled, as if making a firm decision in her heart. When she looked up at Lius again, her gaze held an unwavering determination.

"Xiaoli, about some things going forward... Auntie can agree to most of the things you want, but there are some things that Auntie will absolutely not agree to."

"Hey... I haven't even said anything yet, Auntie, why are you starting to make demands of me? How do you know what I'm going to say next? And how do you know I'll make some demands that you won't agree to? What's your basis for that?"

"Xiao Li, it's a bit too obvious for you to act like this at a time like this... Now you know my true identity, just as I know yours. It's time for us to be honest with each other."

"Honesty... I should be honest, but more than myself, I would prefer to hear Aunt Annie acknowledge me first, to tell you my identity, and then I will follow your advice and properly admit some things to you."

"So, Xiaoli, do you want me to speak first?"

Feeling the earnest gaze of the boy before her, Annie pursed her lips again, finally nodded, placed her arms on the stone table in front of her, and verbally acknowledged him:

"I am the bishop of the church."

“I know, I’ve known that from the beginning. Aunt Anne, you used to be a bishop of the church, but you resigned for some reason and now you’ve returned to the orphanage to focus on taking care of the children. You also come to my mansion every year to spend some time with me. I know all of these things.”

"So Xiaoli, don't pretend you already know the answer. What I'm trying to say isn't about that kind of identity."

Faced with Lius's continued feigned ignorance, Anne shook her head helplessly, frowned slightly, and stared intently at Lius's face with a serious expression. She continued, "My bishop status refers to... that I also hold the position of bishop among those so-called cultists, that is, among those who serve the Supreme God. In other words, I arrange and lead their actions, whether it is the Supreme God's resurrection plan or the magic array that is about to be activated. I am involved in both."

Earnest words flowed slowly from Anne's lips, reaching Leus's ears, causing him to nod slightly and continue speaking:

"Yes, I knew it was true. Although I was already quite certain in my heart, hearing you say it yourself, Aunt Anne, still gives me quite a shock." Lius muttered to himself, taking a sip of tea before looking at Anne again.

"So, Auntie, what exactly did you go through? Why did you become the bishop of this group of black-robed cultists? What happened back then that made you make this decision? What was your ultimate goal? These are the things I urgently want to know now. Can you explain them to me in detail?"

"Before you ask me, Xiaoli, is there anything you've been holding back? Shouldn't you tell me about the promise you just made to me, about your own identity in our church?"

"Oh? Well."

Feeling Annie's earnest gaze, Leus pondered for a moment, considering his next response...

Chapter 272: Confession (Part Two)

"About myself?" Hearing Anne's words, Lius looked at the God of the List, then nodded slightly and admitted to her:

“That’s right. I am the leader recognized by the church. It is said that I was chosen by the most supreme God and can now manage every member of the church, including you, Aunt Anne, the bishop. You know these things, right, Aunt Anne?”

Looking at Anne, Levi's gaze lingered on her face with an inquiring look, and Anne nodded slightly, offering her opinion:

“If Xiaoli, you are really chosen to become the leader, then... I must also listen to your words carefully so that I can perfectly fulfill the creed of the church and not violate the doctrines given to us by the Most High God.”

“Aunt Annie, you acknowledge my position now, that’s good. So, let’s go with my original plan and bring back those girls we sent out. They should be almost at the capital by now. If we don’t stop them, there will be no way to resolve the conflict. I believe that’s something you wouldn’t want to see, Aunt Annie, right?”

As Lius approached Annie, he greeted her in this manner. Annie, however, was lost in thought for a moment. Feeling the trusting gaze directed at her by the young man, she clenched her fist slightly, and finally made up her mind, shaking her head slightly at him.

“Even if it was your order, Xiao Li, as the bishop, I still cannot retract the original instruction. We must carry out this operation and absolutely cannot stop it. Even if it means going against your wishes, Xiao Li, I will not hesitate.”

The firm words flowed from the lips of the beautiful black-haired woman, steady yet carrying an unwavering quality. As for Leus, upon hearing Anne's words, he showed little surprise. He simply sat back down on his stone bench, raised his teacup, swirled it towards Anne, and then, mimicking her gesture, took another sip of his black tea.

"Hmm... things won't be that easy. Oh well, there's still some time, enough for me to persuade you, Aunt Annie."

"Oh? Little Li, are you still planning to stop me?" Anne swallowed slightly as she looked at Lius and asked him this question.

Although I really want to say that I don't want to be your enemy, Aunt Anne, the situation is already very complicated and can't withstand any more turmoil. Therefore, I must state my position at this time: I will stop the resurrection of the Supreme God to the human world no matter what, even if you stand in my way, Aunt Anne.

With the same firm and unwavering words emanating from his mouth, Leus put down his teacup, looked again at Anne's face, observing her current reaction, and continued speaking:

"I know that you have a lot to say to me, Aunt Annie, and you may be resistant to my advice. So I made an agreement with you in advance."

"Oh? An agreement?"