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Sensing Noelle's passive attitude, Lia's smile deepened. She gently pulled her legs back and crossed them, looking exceptionally relaxed.

"That's good. My work is done. As for the rest of the operation... let's leave it to 'Lia' in this world. I believe that with her understanding, she can completely control the current situation."

As she pondered this in her heart, "Lia" stretched contentedly, took a deep breath, and then touched her chest with her small hand. Immediately, a red light flashed in Lia's eyes.

In an instant, no one could perceive the change.

But for the girl named Leah, her mind was in turmoil, causing her heart to skip a beat and her to let out a soft moan.

"what……"

After blinking, the girl looked up in surprise. The mischievousness in her eyes disappeared, and she returned to her usual innocence and purity, as if the mature girl who had manipulated Noelle was not the same person. She had returned to the temperament that should be present at her age.

"Huh? I... what happened to me? What just happened... why did I say it out loud..."

With a slightly confused look in her eyes, images seemed to float into Lia's mind, the scenes of her previous argument with Noelle.

Every word, every emotion, even the rise in body temperature caused by emotional fluctuations, was clearly felt by Leah; it was very obvious and intense.

At this moment, this memory, like a surging tide, flooded into Lia's scene, as if announcing something to Lia: she had just refuted Noelle, taken control of the scene, and was about to demonstrate her status as the "official wife," explaining to this defeated princess Lius's true preferences.

"Just now I... I really said that, I really refuted Her Highness the princess... and even did such a shameful thing, attracting my brother's attention. Did I do all of this...? But why does it feel so unfamiliar, as if I have no recollection of it at all..."

"Hey! What are you muttering about, you little wildcat! Tell me! What is it about my brother that he likes? Why are you able to attract him while I can't?! Give this princess an answer right now!"

Leah was still deep in thought, but Noel's words shattered her doubts, forcing her to abruptly look up, blink, and hurriedly open her mouth:

"Princess Noel... my words... I... I..."

Hesitantly glancing at Noelle, a renewed sense of fear rose within Lia. Her tongue, which had been trying to speak, seemed to be tied in knots in her mouth, leaving her trembling and utterly bewildered.

"Leah."

Just then, Leus noticed Lia's state. He paused for a moment, then turned his head toward Lia and gently greeted her. Lia blinked and looked at Leus with trembling eyes.

"Brother...I..."

"Lia, I love you."

"Eh?"

Upon hearing the confession from Leus's mouth, not only Leah but also Noelle, who was standing next to her, gasped in surprise.

"Eh? Big brother...you...you actually fell for this little wildcat..."

"Noelle, I love you just the same way! Just like I love Leah, I love you just as much and consider you my dearest wife."

At Noel's surprised exclamation, Lius raised his head again, and just as he had done to Lia, gently confessed his feelings to her.

"Ah ah ah..."

This caused Noelle's surprised expression to freeze on her face, as if she was surprised and puzzled by Lius's sudden confession.

"Ah... Brother, you said... you like... you like this princess, and suddenly you confessed to this princess... Why... why did you suddenly say these things, brother..."

"Ok?"

At that moment, Lia, who had been standing there in a daze, blinked slightly when she heard the two sentences from Lius's mouth and saw Noelle's flustered appearance, as if she had suddenly realized something.

"Wait a minute, why did my elder brother suddenly answer like that? Could it be that he wants to..."

As Lius pondered his words, Lia pursed her lips, a startled thought surfacing in the white-haired girl's mind, causing her to look again in the direction of Lius and Noelle.

"So, does my brother want Leah to... tell us his true feelings...?"

Feeling this thought within her, Lia's confused eyes gradually found guidance, as if a broad road had appeared before her, causing her to stop trembling. Her panicked heart also gradually calmed down as she pondered in her mind...

Chapter 165 The "Struggle" Between Two Younger Sisters (Part 6)

"Does my elder brother mean... that I should help him express his true feelings..."

Recalling Lius's words and the suggestive look he gave her, a hint of surprise flashed across Lia's previously panicked eyes. Then, her gaze gradually calmed down as she pondered Lius's confession in her mind.

"My elder brother just said that he likes me... and Her Highness the Princess. This was his confession, intended to show us his feelings and let us know that his feelings for me and Her Highness the Princess are no different..."

A flash of inspiration crossed her mind, followed by a surge of thought that gradually calmed Leah's mind.

Looking at Lius again, and feeling the loving gaze in the boy's eyes, Lia became even more certain of her deduction. She clenched her small fist, took a step forward, and spoke to Noelle in a firm tone:

“Your Highness, my elder brother does not wish to be restricted, whether in life or in love. He prefers to take the lead.”

"Hmm? Dominance..."

Upon hearing this, Noelle blinked, then turned around abruptly, looking at Lia with a shocked and somewhat disgusted expression.

"What 'dominance'? Do you mean... my brother doesn't want to be my toy?"

"Of course, my elder brother is not someone's exclusive possession. He prefers to start by expressing his love to others and sharing it with them, rather than being restricted by Your Highness and becoming your 'private treasure'. Not only does my elder brother not like this, but he is also... worried that Your Highness might have some negative impact because of this."

"Negative influence...you...you really think I would hurt my brother?! I would never do that! My brother is the most important person in my heart! With my abilities and status, how could I let him suffer any harm!" Noel said through gritted teeth.

"It's not that I'm worried that Your Highness will hurt my brother. What I mean is... I'm worried that because of him, Your Highness won't be able to continue growing..."

Gazing at the hysterical silver-haired princess before her, Lia swallowed hard, composed herself, and continued in a firm tone:

“Considering Your Highness’s status and your relationship with your elder brother, you shouldn’t force him to stay by your side like this. You should not take advantage of his doting on you to keep yourself in a childlike state. If you continue like this, Your Highness will not be able to grow up.”

"A little... little girl's mentality! What are you talking about... I received ample royal education and training, how could you, a philandering little wildcat, possibly understand! Saying I can't grow up... why are you so sure! What evidence do you have!"

"your Highness……"

Sensing Noelle's questioning tone, Lia paused, took a step forward, and continued in a firm tone:

"Your Highness, you once said that in your heart, you have a fatherly impression of your elder brother, so you often unconsciously act spoiled towards him and even want to have him all to yourself. Why do you say that is?"

"Lia asked slowly, and upon hearing this, the previously aggressive Noelle froze for a moment. Her body trembled slightly, and her eyes began to dart around in the surrounding space, making her look very guilty.

"Because...because I like my older brother, what's there to say about that...Let's not continue this topic..."

Noelle tried to avoid the topic, but Lia ruthlessly exposed the feelings she had been trying to hide:

"The answer isn't that simple, Your Highness. You've been unconsciously relying on your brother all along. Although I don't know what happened between you two, judging from your previous feelings for your brother and your hostility towards me, Your Highness... you've actually become inseparable from your brother in your heart."

As she spoke, Lia stared intently at Noelle's face, observing the shock mixed with a hint of panic on Noelle's expression. This further solidified her belief. She took a deep breath and then spoke to Noelle in an even more serious tone:

“Your Highness, you are completely dependent on your elder brother. You want to be like a little girl forever, acting coquettishly towards him and seeking reliance from this ‘father.’ You even want to maintain this relationship for the rest of your life. This is your true thought. However, you are unaware of this and are intentionally avoiding this feeling, pretending to be mature, but inside you are still very naive, just like a child.”

"Shut up...don't say anymore..."

"And Your Highness's hostility toward me is because I have taken the place that originally belonged to Your Highness, namely, your brother's 'daughter'. My arrival has taken away the love that was originally only given to Your Highness, so you feel a sense of vigilance in your heart, worrying that your brother will not love you as before, and will no longer be the supreme 'father' figure in your heart."

"Shut up, shut up..."

"In summary, the reason you did these loving things with my brother in front of me wasn't just to humiliate me, but more to assert your dominance and declare to me, the 'third party' who intruded into your relationship, that you are my brother's only and most beloved 'daughter,' and that no one can replace you..."

As Lia spoke slowly, she laid bare Noelle's hidden emotions, causing the silver-haired princess to tremble uncontrollably. Her taut senses finally reached their limit, and with a crash of a shattered wine glass, she leaped from the bed, glaring at Lia with near-roar, her mouth uttering a series of rebuttals:

"Shut up! Shut up! What do you know, you little wildcat! My relationship with my brother... isn't that kind of twisted relationship! I haven't always relied on my brother, this princess has her own thoughts! This princess only sees my brother as a mistress, I don't have that... that kind of weak thought!"

Noel nearly lost her temper, shouting and slurring her words as she tried to refute Leah.

However, it is clear to anyone with discerning eyes that the girl's hysterical state at this moment is actually the best testament to the emotions in her heart.

"Stop running away from your feelings, Your Highness. It's not just me who thinks this way; I believe your brother thinks so too. That's why he confessed to us just now. He wanted to tell you, Princess Noelle, that even if I were to come between you two, your importance in your brother's heart would not change in the slightest. You are still the most precious person in his heart."

"You...you think I'll believe you just because you said a few words! I won't believe...believe a conclusion that goes against my own beliefs..."

"Your Highness, do you believe that in your brother's heart, you are the most important person, and that he... he also regards you as a 'daughter'?"

"Wha...what!"

Hearing this, Noelle was stunned for a moment. Along with Lia's heartfelt voice, Noelle felt a sudden warmth on her back, and at the same time, two arms wrapped around her from behind. It was Lius embracing her.

"Brother...Master..."

Turning her head to look at Lius, Noelle felt a gentle and warm gaze, which calmed her previously chaotic and turbulent heart. Her body unconsciously sank into the embrace from behind, yearning for this care from her brother...

Chapter 166 When Feelings Are Revealed (Part 1)

“Brother…”

Feeling the warmth coming from behind, Noelle blinked slightly, then unconsciously raised her head and placed her palm on the back of Lius's hand, trying to draw more warmth from the boy behind her.

Meanwhile, Lius, touched by Noelle, hugged the girl in his arms even tighter, pressed his ear to hers, and whispered softly:

"I'm sorry, Noelle. Actually, I was somewhat aware of your feelings, but I didn't expect them to grow so strong over time. In the end, I inadvertently overlooked your feelings, Noelle. I'm so sorry..."

"Brother...I..."

Hearing Lius's solemn words, Noelle blinked, as if the last line of defense in her heart had been destroyed. Tears welled up in her eyes, and soft sobs escaped her lips.

"Waaah... Brother, you don't need to... you don't need to apologize. It's me... it's because I haven't told you my feelings... that's why I've made you worry. I'm sorry... because I was afraid that if I revealed these vulnerable thoughts... waaah... you wouldn't be as considerate as before..."

Noelle's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. Her fingers gripped the hem of Lius's clothes tightly, her voice trembling slightly, but also carrying a sense of relief as she released her innermost feelings.

"Big brother... I... I'm so scared... scared that you'll leave me, scared that you'll stop loving me... I don't want to lose you, I don't want to lose this support. I've always wanted... wanted to act cute with you, big brother, and wanted you to stay by my side forever, to never leave me..."

The girl's voice gradually weakened, as if she were expressing the deepest fear and unease in her heart. Her body trembled slightly, and tears slid down her cheeks, dripping onto the back of Lius's hand, carrying a trace of warmth.

Looking further into her eyes, one can sense a gaze filled with vulnerability and dependence, as if at this moment, this silver-haired princess has finally let down all her guard and revealed her truest emotions.

"Noelle..."

Meanwhile, Lius, sensing the girl's hysterical state, paused for a moment before gently placing his fingers on her forehead, stroking Noelle's hair, his eyes filled with tenderness, pity, and concern for Noelle.

"Noelle, I feel your feelings."

“Brother…”

"Noelle, I will never leave you. You are my sister and one of the most important people in my life. No matter what happens, I will be by your side and protect you forever. No matter what you do, whether you show your inner weakness or act spoiled towards me, I will accept it all without any rejection or dissatisfaction. This is my promise, and I will never break it."

Lius's voice was deep and firm, carrying a reassuring power. After tidying up the girl's bangs, he gently wiped away Noelle's tears. His movements were tender and full of affection, causing Noelle's face to flush and her eyes to ripple with shyness.

"Brother...now that you know my feelings, you won't reject me? You won't reject my...unreasonable thoughts, and my weak heart."

“No, never,” Leus shook his head and said firmly.

"But I... I'm still very worried. After all, I did so many bad things to you, brother. Now, brother... are you really willing to forgive Noel?"

"Noelle, I..."

Stroking the girl's shoulder, Leus gently leaned down, intending to offer further comfort. However, before he could speak, Lia leaned closer, placing herself between them, and spoke first:

"Actually, Your Highness, you're overthinking things. There's no need to be so nervous. Isn't it good to just be honest with yourself?"

"Ok?"

At this moment, it was discovered that the dragon blood array that had been set up around them had been dispelled at some point due to Noelle's emotional fluctuations, allowing Lia to approach the two of them. She also reached out and stroked Noelle's shoulder, speaking in a gentle and warm tone like an older sister:

“Your Highness…now that you’ve acknowledged your feelings for your brother, haven’t you felt a sense of relief? You’ve let your brother know your thoughts, but at the same time, it hasn’t changed your place in his heart…isn’t that a good thing?”

"Miss Leah..."

Noelle gently raised her head, no longer calling Lia "little wildcat." Instead, she stared at Lia for a few seconds with the air of a loser, then pursed her lips and lowered her head again. Her soft little fists clenched slightly at her sides before relaxing weakly.

“Miss Lia...you have already inserted yourself between me and my brother, taking my place and defeating me both emotionally and psychologically. In that case...how can you say that you haven't changed my position in my brother's heart?”

"Well... it's not as exaggerated as Your Highness makes it out to be. There's not that much of a gap between us."

Seeing Noelle's dejected look, Lia shook her head repeatedly, denying the princess's words. Noelle gave a wry smile and continued to tell Lia:

"Ha...no? Of course not! Miss Lia, you are clearly more suitable for my brother than I am. Whether it's your understanding of him or your feelings for him, you are far superior to me, this 'spoiled little princess.' As long as you're around, I have no chance...I can't win back my brother's heart. This is my current situation, ha...a complete and utter failure..."

"Um... don't be so pessimistic, Your Highness. Weren't you quite confident at the beginning? Don't let your emotions fluctuate so much. It's not good for your health. Cheer up a bit and listen to me."

Patting Noelle on the shoulder, Lia comforted her, forcing the helpless Noelle to look up at her. They stared into each other's eyes, and then, with a serious expression, Lia continued, "I'm telling you this:"

"I still believe that Your Highness, your position in your brother's heart remains unchanged. Even with me by his side, becoming his favorite younger sister, you don't need to worry at all, after all..."

Leaning close to Noelle's ear, with a meaningful smile, Lia whispered:

"After all... Lia is my brother's favorite younger sister, and Your Highness... you are my brother's favorite 'daughter'! There is no conflict between a younger sister and a daughter, so how can you say that your position in his heart will change?"

"Huh? Daughter...?!"

Hearing Lia's words, Noelle blinked blankly, then looked at the meaningful smile on Lia's face, and felt a sense of bewilderment once again.

"What...what are you talking about...how can this be considered..."

"How can it not be considered so? Hehe, I believe you think so too, brother? Come, brother, please come closer so that Her Highness the princess can feel your sincerity..."