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"My brother works so hard, so it's only natural that I should help him too, right?" Lia retorted to the inner demon in her heart.

"But... you said you'd use your body to help your brother release stress, wouldn't that be exhausting? In the end, it might not be your brother who's releasing stress, but you yourself, and your brother will definitely become even more exhausted. That's not a good idea, is it?" Miss Heart Demon said hesitantly.

"Well... actually, Lia had thought about this before, but based on how Lia usually interacts with her brother, he actually prefers to spend time with us girls rather than work hard himself. Even when he's very tired, he doesn't forget to have fun with us."

With a thoughtful tone, Lilia muttered to herself, then stated her conclusion:

"Therefore, based on my speculation, for my elder brother, the best rest is to be accompanied by a beautiful and lovely girl. At that time, my elder brother will not need to do too much. As long as Lia takes the initiative to serve my elder brother, he can have a good rest without losing physical strength. So, Miss Heart Demon, do you understand what I'm saying?"

Faced with the white-haired girl's unwavering statement, Miss Heart Demon was momentarily speechless, seemingly unsure whether to refute it or where to begin. Based on her understanding of Lius, she couldn't draw many conclusions and had to rely on Lia's judgment.

Is that really what my older brother thinks? Is having a girl he likes by his side the most satisfying thing for him?

"Of course, hehe, it's not just me who thinks this way. Any girl who has spent a long time with my brother would have similar thoughts. For example, Annie's mother, Lilith, Ms. Diana, and the maids who have recently joined my brother's side. They all know my brother very well, and I believe they would have the same conclusion as me."

At this point, Leah narrowed her eyes slightly, as if she had suddenly thought of something, and then continued speaking to the inner demon within her:

"Speaking of which, although you, Miss Heart Demon, have always paid close attention to your elder brother, it seems you don't know much about his personality. Could it be that you and your brother have never communicated your feelings to each other?"

"Well... my brother and I were enemies from the very beginning. By the time I truly understood his intentions, he had already fallen under my sword, so I had no chance to get to know him better." Feeling the white-haired girl's words, Miss Heart Demon pursed her lips and responded somewhat helplessly.

"Oh, is that so? Then it seems I'll need to properly introduce my elder brother to you, Miss Heart Demon, so that you and my elder brother can get along well once you return to this world."

Sensing the inner demon's resentful tone, Lia adopted a very considerate demeanor, gently offering comfort and encouragement. Upon hearing these words, the inner demon displayed complex emotions, remaining silent for a few seconds before finally tentatively speaking to the innocent white-haired girl:

"Um... let me ask you something. If I really manage to return to this reality, regain my physical body, and stay by Lord Dui's side, how would you feel? Would you have any... negative feelings towards me?"

"Oh? Bad mood... what bad mood?" Faced with Miss Heart Demon's words, Lia blinked slightly and asked in a somewhat dazed manner.

"But...aren't you worried that I'll take your brother away? Taking your place? After all, we have the same appearance, and we have the same personality and appearance in front of our brother. If he projects his love for you onto me, wouldn't that be very unfair to you?"

"Is it unfair?" Faced with Miss Heart Demon's words, Lia tilted her head slightly, as if she was pondering something. Then, as if she had found her answer, a clear look appeared in her eyes.

"No, Lia doesn't think that way. To Lia, Miss Heart Demon is like an older sister. How could there be such a deep conflict between sisters? Even in front of my brother, I believe he sees us as different people. Lia is Lia, and Miss Heart Demon is Miss Heart Demon. We can both receive love from my brother equally, so there won't be any conflict."

"You... really think so?" Miss Heart Demon asked hesitantly.

"Of course, what's there to hide? This is Leah's true feeling, there's nothing false about it, please believe me, Miss Heart Demon!"

With a lively tone, Lia smiled and spoke to Miss Heart Demon. Then she looked at the approaching gate in the distance, waved to the maid outside, and the gate slowly opened, allowing the carriage to enter the manor courtyard.

"Then let's proceed according to the previous plan. Let's tidy up the room, then prepare a big meal. When my brother comes back, we'll give him a big surprise so he can relax and rest. I, his younger sister, will take care of things!"

With this thought in mind, Leah clenched her small fists slightly, and her heart became increasingly active.

Chapter 377: The Lover's Preparations (Part Two)

At this very moment, inside the mansion, in Lilith's room.

"Ugh... So boring, so boring. I've finished reading all the books the young master gave me, but he still hasn't returned from the capital. Didn't he say he'd be back in the next few days? Why isn't he back yet? Did something happen to him on the way?"

Sitting on the edge of the bed, swinging her black-stockinged feet, Lilith placed a pen on her stub, swaying it back and forth to maintain its balance. Then a gust of wind blew in from the window, knocking the already wobbly pencil off its stub, allowing the girl's emotions to be completely released.

"Ugh! I'm so bored! Young Master, hurry up and come back, or don't blame me for coming all the way to the capital to find you! Humph! I spent a lot of time learning magic, just so I could show off to you later and see if you dare to treat me like that again. But you still haven't come back! How awful! You've left me all alone in this empty room for so many days. When you come back, I'll see how I punish you!"

With a hurried tone, the blonde girl swung her twin ponytails, hugged a cushion next to her, and kept shaking the soft cloth to vent her inner pressure and dissatisfaction. After venting for a while, she threw the cushion out the window and collapsed onto the bed, lying face down on the soft mattress.

"Ugh...Young Master...Gurgle. Lilith really misses you...Mommy misses you too, please come back soon."

After humming to herself for a while, Lilith felt a little hungry amidst her inner turmoil. She sat up from the bed, stretched, and then walked out of the bedroom, slowly down the stairs to the first-floor hall, intending to go to the kitchen to find some snacks.

Just as she arrived at the restaurant entrance, she heard footsteps in front of the lobby, followed by the sound of a doorknob turning, which immediately drew Lilith's attention to the closed door.

"Someone's here... At this time of day, there shouldn't be any guests coming and going, which means... it's the young master! The young master and the others are back!"

Thinking of this, a lively light once again appeared in Lilith's originally dull eyes, and her originally dim golden twin tails seemed to become bright again. She quickly tidied her somewhat disheveled dress, looked at the sheer black stockings on her legs, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm...hehe, these stockings are the young master's favorite style. I specially changed into them for his return these few days. The feel and smell are at their best right now. They're sure to attract the young master. Maybe I can even use them to punish him properly, like scratching his face. Hehe, maybe he'll even lick my feet. I'm really looking forward to it..."

The more Lilith pondered this, the more she felt a surge of warmth rising within her body, making her steps lighter and more agile. She skipped and hopped to the front door, placed her hand on the doorknob, gently pulled open the hall door, and greeted the person outside with a smile:

"Welcome back," the young master was about to greet Lius, but as he opened the door, Lilith narrowed her eyes slightly, realizing that something was amiss.

Outside the door... was Leah, waving and smiling slightly, and Annie, who had just woken up from her sleep and was also smiling and greeting her. As for Lius... he was neither beside nor behind the two of them.

In other words, at this moment, Leus has not returned. "Lia, and...Ms. Anne, you're back."

"Yes, good evening, little Lilith. How have you been these past few days? Is everything alright at the manor?" Anne greeted Lilith with a slight smile.

"Me?... I'm fine... The manor is nice, but... um... where's the young master? Didn't he come back with you?" Lilith asked, pursing her lips as she looked in Annie and Leah's direction. Hearing this, Leah showed a hint of regret and shook her head slightly at the blonde girl in front of her.

"My elder brother... did not come back with us because he has some things to take care of. So he asked us to set off first. But don't worry, my elder brother is in good condition and has not suffered any injuries. I believe he will be back soon."

As Lia spoke, she unloaded some of the luggage from the carriage and returned to her room with Annie to pack. Lilith, on the other hand, looked dejected as she walked heavily into the dining room, poured herself a glass of water, and took a deep breath, seemingly troubled.

A series of gurgling sounds came from the girl's mouth, accompanied by footsteps from outside. Diana followed behind the girl and came to her daughter.

"Lilith, are you alright?" The mother looked at her mother, Lilith pursed her lips, gently put down the glass in her hand, and with a pitiful expression, shook her head slightly.

"No... Mom, I'm not feeling well... I miss the young master so much, I want to play with him... This feeling is something I've never felt before, this longing... it's so strong." At this point, Lilith slightly raised her head, hesitatingly adding:

"Mom, this feeling...it's so uncomfortable. Lilith doesn't want to feel this way, this feeling called longing." Lilith, is that what you really think?

Looking at the blonde girl with twin ponytails in front of her, Diana's eyes revealed a look of pity. She gently reached out and stroked her listless daughter, pondering how to comfort her.

“Lilith, longing… is not a bad emotion. On the contrary, for humans, it is a feeling that is most worthy of being cherished.”

"The most precious feeling"—yes, this symbolizes love for others. Only love can give birth to the emotion called longing. In fact... the same is true in the heart of the mother. She has a deep longing for Lius.

Diana pressed her hand to her chest as she spoke, a deep look in her eyes as she gazed at the deepening night outside the window, feeling the surging emotions within her...

Chapter 378: The Lover's Preparations (Part 3)

"Mom, do you feel the same way?" Faced with Diana's earnest and solemn words, Lilith's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a look of utter surprise.

In the impression of the blonde girls around her, her mother was mostly a very capable and straightforward person. She would not let any small things slow her down, nor would any emotions affect her behavior. She was always in a strong woman state.

However, this state immediately crumbles when it comes to anything related to Lius, turning her into a timid and weak woman, a trait particularly evident in Diana's daily behavior.

Every time she had a direct encounter with Lius, she would show her deep care and longing for him. Now, when talking about her longing for Lius, the blonde woman also revealed a very touching emotion, showing how seriously she took this matter.

"Lilith, Mom knows that you have some hesitation and fear about this feeling called longing. It's the first time I've experienced this feeling, and I feel the same sadness and melancholy. But there's one thing I'm sure of: this longing is not a bad thing. It's like our love for Leus. As long as we hold onto this longing, our love will continue to grow. Do you understand?"

"With her love growing stronger, Lilith couldn't help but reach out her little hand and press it against her flat chest, feeling her heart pounding faster and faster. Then she slowly exhaled and nodded slightly to Diana in front of her."

"This... although I'm not entirely clear on it yet, but... if you think this feeling is right, then I can understand it for now. Hmph, when the young master comes back, we must make him make amends to us so that this love that has been condensed can be released, so that he can feel our longing, and so that this feeling can be forever engraved in the young master's heart."

Clenching her little fists, Lilith pursed her lips and said this to Diana. Diana smiled tenderly, gently holding her daughter in her arms, stroking Lilith's little head, and continuing to comfort her:

“This is Mommy’s little Lilith. Now, after you finish eating, get some rest. I asked Annie earlier, and she said that Lius should be back tomorrow. If you want to get along well with him, you need to have plenty of physical strength and energy so that the love in your heart can be perfectly released. Do you understand?”

"Okay! I understand. I'll get some rest later, and when the young master comes back tomorrow, I'll give this womanizing young master who makes us so 'miss' him a good talking-to!"

With that in mind, Lilith roused herself, went to the kitchen, and decided to have a big meal to replenish her physical and mental strength.

"Hmm? That person is... Lia. What's she doing here? Is she going to eat too?" As soon as Lilith entered the kitchen, she saw the familiar white-haired girl. After tidying up her room, she came to the kitchen and seemed to be checking the ingredients in the cupboard, taking out some flour and sugar and arranging them neatly on the table in front of her.

"Hmm... flour, and these dried fruits... all suit your taste, brother. And these puddings are Lia's favorite. I wonder if you would like to try some, brother? They're delicious too... Hmm, I've decided, I'll make some for you too!"

"Ok?"

Looking at Lilia, Lilith glanced at her slightly, realizing that the focused white-haired girl hadn't noticed her greeting. She then stepped forward, gently patted Lilia's shoulder, and spoke again:

"Hey, what are you doing? I think I just heard something like 'elder brother,' could it be... you're preparing something for the young master?" "Is that Lilith? When did she get behind me? I didn't see her just now." Turning around and seeing Lilith, Lia tilted her head slightly and asked with some suspicion.

"...I've been right behind you since the beginning, and I even greeted you, but you just didn't hear me. Why are you so focused? Are you planning to make something delicious for the young master?"

Looking at the white-haired girl in front of her, Lilith said with a hint of helplessness. Then she looked at the ingredients on the table, picked up a rolling pin with some curiosity, and examined it in front of her.

"Hmm... what is this for? Is it used to stun captured prey before slaughtering it?"

"No, that's not it. This is a rolling pin, used for making pastries. And that peeler, Lilith, don't touch it, you'll get hurt if you cut yourself."

Looking at Lilith, Leah quickly stopped her from touching the blade and dragged her away from the stove to prevent her from being hurt in any way.

"Lilith, you... you haven't ever been inside a kitchen before, have you? Or do you have absolutely no knowledge of kitchen utensils? Is that why you don't recognize anything?" Lia asked, looking at Lilith.

"Well... Hmph, I am a noblewoman. Cooking is something commoners do. Such a trivial matter should naturally be done by servants. I would rather not trouble my own hands with it."

"In that case, Lilith, you should go and rest. I'll take care of things here. I need to prepare a big meal for my brother to reward him for his recent achievements. I'll make some semi-finished products first, so that when my brother comes back tomorrow, I can immediately prepare the corresponding dishes to prevent him from going hungry."

As Lia spoke, she tried to push Lilith away from the kitchen, but Lilith kept moving towards the kitchen, trying to stay there, her lips parting as she spoke:

"Wait a minute, I haven't said I'm leaving yet. You just said you were going to prepare a big meal for the young master? What are you going to prepare? Are there a lot of dishes?"

Lia is also considering this. It may require a lot of preparation, but as long as it's for her brother, Lia won't feel tired at all. As long as her brother can feel Lia's love, all the hard work will be worthwhile.

"Let the young master feel loved." Upon hearing Leah's words, Lilith's eyes narrowed slightly. Then, as if remembering something, she stopped her swaying steps and suddenly spoke:

"I want to join too! Let me help you prepare the grand meal for the young master." "Huh? Lilith, you... want to join too?!"

Upon hearing the blonde girl's statement, Leah narrowed her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing across her face...

Chapter 379: The Lover's Preparations (Part 4)

Some time later, inside the kitchen.

"Alright! I've already put on my gear. Hmph~ It's my first time wearing a maid's uniform, and it feels pretty good. The fabric is quite soft, and the skirt isn't too long, which suits my taste perfectly."

In front of the stove, Lilith, wearing a cute pink apron around her waist, looked herself up and down in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction. Beside her, Leah looked at the smiling blonde girl with a helpless expression, and soft snorting sounds gradually escaped her lips.

"At least don't bring a full-length mirror into the kitchen... It's just an apron, why make such a fuss? If you want to look in the mirror, go back to your room. Putting something this big in the kitchen... takes up even more space..." Hmm? What did you say, Lia? You're also praising my outfit, right? Heh heh~ When the young master comes back, I'll definitely let him admire my appearance, gazing at my angelic face while savoring the delicious food I've made. Hehe, just thinking about it is so exciting, Lia, don't you think?"

Lilith continued to boast smugly as she headed towards Leah, while Leah, who hadn't yet shaken off her helpless expression, replaced it with her usual friendly smile and nodded to the blonde girl in front of her.

“If you can really make something delicious, I believe your brother will be very happy. But... Lilith, you have never stepped into the kitchen before, let alone touched the stove. You have no cooking experience whatsoever. Under these circumstances... can you really make delicious dishes?”

"Hey, don't underestimate me. Although I didn't have much experience before, I just watched you cook, Leah. I even personally tried out a few of your new dishes, so I've gained quite a bit of knowledge. With my extraordinary talent, cooking a few dishes should be a piece of cake, right? Hehe~ Trust me."

"Um...Speaking of which, Lilith, you've tasted all the dishes I made earlier...I really don't know how you manage to eat so much without gaining weight."

Looking at the plate that had been completely eaten, Leah spat out her food again, then followed Lilith to the stove, her eyes fixed on the blonde girl's hands, watching her next move, ready to deal with any possible "accidents".

"I hope Lilith really does have a talent for this, as she says, but for some reason, I have a bad feeling. Is it just my imagination? I feel like there's a bit of fanaticism on Lilith's face..." Leah thought to herself. Meanwhile, Lilith had already started to take action. She looked at the eggs and porcelain bowl next to the cutting board, thought for a moment, and then smiled as she held the eggs in her hand and tapped them against the rim of the porcelain bowl.

"Let's start with a small demonstration, how about scrambled eggs? Leah, this is how you cracked eggs before, right? Now I'll try it too." Hey. Cracking two eggs with one hand right from the start? Isn't that a bit too fast?

Looking at the blonde girl waving her arms in front of her, Lilia frowned slightly and muttered to herself. Just as her ominous premonition was true, after twisting her wrist a few times, the egg in Lilith's hand flew directly onto the rim of the bowl and then shattered. The egg white mixed with the yolk, along with the broken eggshell, shattered together on the cutting board next to her.

"Faced with this scene, Lilith was momentarily stunned, then forced a smile onto her lips and began to explain to herself:"

"Haha... I messed up a little, but it's okay. Anyway, the eggs will be broken up after frying. Just pick out the eggshells. It's not a big deal for now."

“I think… Lilith, you should start by cracking an egg with one hand, instead of challenging yourself with difficult moves right away. The same goes for Leah; she didn’t know how to cook from the start, and she always had to train.”

Looking at Lilith, Leah sighed softly again, while Lilith shook her head, poured the egg mixture from the cutting board into a bowl, picking out the eggshells as she continued speaking to Leah:

"Hmph... I won't give up easily. There's no need for training at all. With my talent, I don't believe I can't do anything well. Come on, next is mixing. I can do that. Just leave it all to me."

As Lilith spoke, she began stirring the egg mixture in front of her with a rice spoon. And indeed, things were as simple as she said. Even though the girl herself was a complete culinary idiot, she could do something this simple.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that the observers have to ignore the eggshells that have not been cleaned up yet, and the egg liquid that occasionally spills out of the bowl. Anyway, this step was passed without any major incidents. Next came the frying egg part, which was also the part that Lia was most wary of. "Hey... are you serious? I'm just starting a fire, you don't need to be on the side preparing to cast an ice spell the whole time."

Looking at Lia, who was clutching her cane tightly beside her, Lilith gently stood up from the stove that had just been lit and asked her with a hint of helplessness.

"It's all for safety. If something really happens to you, Lilith, your brother will be very sad. Just in case, let Lia be prepared at all times." Lia said, gripping her wand even tighter.

"Oh, you're making a fuss over nothing. Look, isn't this how you start a fire? It's very simple, hehe. Now it's time for me to show off my skills. Come on, Leah, give me the spatula."

"Here it comes!" Lia handed the shovel to the girl, then stepped back to observe her next move. Lilith turned the fire up to the maximum, and after adding oil, began to slowly heat it.

"Hmmmm~"

"Hey, it's smoking. Turn the heat down a bit."

"Turn the heat down? Turn it down now? Isn't that a bit too early? I don't think the pot is fully hot yet. Didn't you turn the heat up really high before, Leah?"

"Because I was frying meat earlier. Now you're just frying eggs. If the heat is too high, it won't taste good. Quickly turn the heat down a bit before adding the eggs, otherwise the oil in the pan will almost catch fire."

"Oh, I see. Okay, then let's pour the eggs in, right?"

As Lilith spoke, she reached out to the side of the stove, picked up an object that looked like a porcelain bowl, and began to pour the egg mixture into the pot as Leah had instructed.

Just as she picked it up, Leah, who was standing next to her, glanced at her and noticed something was amiss. She quickly said:

"Wait a minute! Lilith, did you grab the wrong one? That doesn't look like it..." *Bang!*