Cloud Thinking

"I thought you would dislike this brother."

Seeing that Helia and Hector were very intimate, Eric said this for no reason.

Eric's attitude towards Starley and Hector cannot be said to be good, it can only be said to be average.

Polite yet distant, not like Helia who liked and welcomed this sudden addition of a relative.

He and Helia have always been dependent on each other and supported each other. His heart is so big that once he gives it to Helia, he can't spare it for others.

In the past, Helia would never accept having new brothers and sisters. She forced so many women in the harem to become hens that could not lay eggs, clearly wanting to enjoy the love of her father and brothers alone.

That's why everyone kept the existence of Starley a secret from her, and didn't dare to hold a full-moon party for little Prince Hector with great fanfare, for fear of angering Helia.

After all, she should be the one who hates them the most.

But to everyone's surprise, Helia not only accepted their existence calmly, but also expressed her love and favor for them without any reservation, allowing them to gain a firm foothold in the palace.

Helia let Hector play with her hair and touch her face with his fleshy little hands.

As for children, although their cognitive abilities are not fully developed, they can still distinguish what is beautiful and what is ugly.

The beautiful and bright Helia is obviously Hector's favorite.

Every time Helia came to see him, he would clamor for Helia to hold him.

Even though he was extremely sleepy, he still clung to the corner of Helia's clothes and refused to let her go.

Children always express their likes very directly. Although Helia is afraid of marriage and having children, it doesn't mean she hates children.

Especially a child like Hector, who is delicate and cute, like a glutinous rice ball, feels great to play with.

"What's wrong with the child?"

Helia held the child in one hand and with the other hand she changed the handkerchief to wipe the saliva off her face.

"After all, he is my own child, still so young, and raised under my nose. He will not betray me."

Helia wasn't worried at all about Hector seizing power in the future.

Even though Princess Selassie's mother's family is quite powerful and ambitious.

But Princess Selassie was dead, and there was no way they could reach into the palace.

They even had to thank Sheheriya with great fear and trepidation for taking care of and educating Hector for them.

"What about Starley?"

Eric still remembered that Helia was unusually nice to Stella, and he was frightened for a long time.

After all, if his two sisters were really getting together, that would be news more terrifying than an explosion.

He couldn't even imagine how his father would react if he knew.

"My sister suffered so much outside, and I finally brought her back home. What's wrong with me being nice to her?" Helia didn't understand.

She seemed to have thought of something and looked Eric up and down with suspicion.

"Brother, I'm not so petty that I can't tolerate my own family. Who do you think I am?"

For some reason, Eric felt that Helia in front of him was very unfamiliar. She was completely different from the sister he used to pamper.

He had brought up Helia, and he could vouch for it that he knew her better than anyone else.

This thought brought up all the doubts that he had hidden in his heart before, such as -

Helia has always been spoiled and in poor health. Why did she suddenly want to travel across mountains and rivers to Carter's College to study magic?

Vikes and Helia are fellow students and should have a very good relationship with each other.

But from his description, the Helia in his eyes is completely different from his original sister, and it seems that they cannot be regarded as the same person.

Moreover, the father's attitude towards Helia can be described as a 180-degree change.

In the past, I just doted on her and obeyed her in everything, and only asked her to help occasionally when she was needed.

but now……

It was obvious that her father was impressed by Helia's abilities and considered her as one of the heirs to compete with him for the throne.

To this end, he did not hesitate to put her in danger many times and allowed her to expand her power.

It seemed that something had happened to Helia during the time when he was out on patrol, which caused such a big change...

Facing Eric's vaguely suspicious gaze, Helia cursed inwardly, and then said:

"If you think I'm petty because I regularly feed contraceptive pills to the imperial concubines in the harem, and you can't stand you and father favoring anyone other than me..."

"Then I shall have to defend myself."

"If those women gave birth to a prince or princess, the ones who should be worried are you and your father. What does it have to do with me?"

Helia took advantage of the fact that Hector still couldn't understand what she was saying and unscrupulously told all the royal secrets in front of the child.

"It's just that after my mother died, I became the woman with the highest status in the palace. My father used me to control those women. Do you really think I am happy with this?"

"Why did I spread those reputations? Don't you know it best?"

"To put it bluntly, I am just a fig leaf for the royal family."

It's not that Helia deliberately said these hurtful words, but she had to do so.

Only by making Eric feel enough remorse and shame can he cover up his suspicion of himself and continue to trust her.

Even if Claude knew Helia's true identity, even if he knew that she was no longer his daughter, he would not expose it.

Even accept it frankly, welcome it sincerely, and accept it without any reservations.

Because Helia now is valuable enough.

And, after all, this is still Helia's body, just with a different soul.

And to outsiders, Helia is still the same Helia, isn't she?

But Eric was different.

He was really good to the original owner and he truly loved her as his younger sister.

And Helia's trust in him was all based on Eric's wholehearted kindness to the original owner.

Moreover, with Eric's personality...

If he knew that she was not his biological sister, but a soul from another world that had taken over another's body, he would probably send her to the stake and turn this devil into ashes in order to avenge the possession of her body.

Sigh - after all, people who place too much emphasis on emotions are the ones she is least good at dealing with...

"Xiaoya..."

Eric was indeed hurt by Helia's words. His eyes were full of disbelief and he took a few steps back hurt.

"So, this is how you've always viewed us..."

Helia didn't dare to look him in the eye, so she had to turn her head towards Hector.

As if aware of Helia's embarrassment and sadness, Hector reached out and touched Helia's head, then her forehead, and finally kissed her cheek, comforting her in a child's way.

"Da, da!" Hector shouted, waving his arms.

But the child couldn't speak yet, and his speech was so sticky that Helia couldn't understand what he was saying.

"Ah, you didn't understand, did you? This won't do~"

Helia was amused by the little guy's appearance. She grinned, hugged him and turned around.

Looking at Helia, who was unwilling to say anything else to him but was happy to be close to Hector, it would be a lie for Eric to say that he was not uncomfortable.

He had been chatting and laughing with Xiaoya just now, talking about the Magic Association, the Knights Templar, and finally their mother.

Obviously...he and his father owed Xiaoya a lot.

The reason why Xiaoya has changed so much may be related to what she has experienced.

But where was he when Xiaoya was in trouble?

If Xiaoya had not been smart and brave enough, he would have long lost sight of his beloved sister...

He knew it clearly. He had seen with his own eyes how Helia was determined to sacrifice herself and walk into danger in order to protect him and others.

What reason did he have to blame Xiaoya for her transformation and her growth that he was not aware of?

"Xiao Ya, I apologize to you. I misunderstood you. I'm sorry." At this moment, Eric's guilt took over and he apologized sincerely.

After all, it was Helia who started the fight first, and she felt a little guilty about it.

Seeing that Eric no longer pursued her abnormal behavior, she didn't feel comfortable going on.

"Brother, to me, you are irreplaceable." Helia said, feeling a little embarrassed.

She is not that good at speaking such sensational words.

"We are the real blood relatives, aren't we?"

"Xiao Ya..." Eric finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Helia was finally willing to talk to him.

He took two steps forward and said solemnly: "You are also my most precious family member."

"Wow! Wow!"

Hekta doesn't seem to like Eric very much.

As soon as he approached, the little guy waved his arms, which were as white and plump as lotus roots, as if to hit Eric.

Eric was hit twice by the child's fist. Although the force was the same as tickling, it did not prevent his heart, which had just been stabbed by Helia, from being stabbed again.

Seeing this, Helia couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahahaha! It seems that Hector doesn't like you very much, brother."

"I haven't offended this little guy, have I? Why does he hate me so much..." Eric felt a little aggrieved.

Hector kissed and hugged Helia, but he just punched her.

Am I that unpleasant...

Helia's eyes wandered back and forth between Hector and Eric's faces, and she said:

"Speaking of which, brother, have you noticed that Hector and you both look like your father?"

"Really?" Eric looked at Hector's face and studied it carefully.

Children grow up very fast, they look different every day, but now you can already see the outline of a handsome boy.

Hector has the same blonde hair and blue eyes as Eric, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, so they do look a bit similar.

It feels like even if Eric gave birth himself, he wouldn't be able to give birth to a child so similar.

"There's another reason why I like Hector."

Helia's eyes rolled around, and it was obvious that she was harboring evil intentions.

"My brother raised me before, and now that I'm grown up, it's my turn to raise Hector. I feel a bit..."

"It's like I raised a younger version of my brother."

She clenched her fist to her lips, but couldn't hide the corners of her mouth that were already raised.

"Brother, don't tell me, sometimes I really feel like I'm raising you."

Eric grabbed Helia's left cheek directly, but he didn't dare to use too much force.

"You little bitch, you are so disrespectful. I have ignored you for too long, and now you want to take advantage of me, your brother, right?"

"Hey, hey, hey! Brother! Don't pinch my face!" Helia wanted to dodge, but failed.

But she held this in her arms, and her heart was with her.

Seeing Eric pinching Helia's face, Hector yelled and swung his little fist at him.

Seeing that his fist couldn't knock the bad guy's hand open, he opened his mouth wide and bit Eric's arm, rubbing his saliva all over his sleeve.

"Hahahaha! Xiaobao! Well done!"

While Eric's attention was distracted by Hector, Helia quickly saved her face and tried to flee the scene with the child in her arms.

"He is devoted to you. I am your brother too. I was even there watching him when he was born. Why doesn't he treat me better..."

Eric looked at the saliva and teeth marks on his cuffs, then looked at the two "showing off" guys not far away, and said helplessly.

Although he said that, his face was filled with a happy smile.

"Aya?!"

A scream came from behind her, Helia looked back and saw Starley.

She must have run over here, her hair was a little messy, and she was still breathing slightly, but her eyes were bright.

"Aya! You're back!"

Starley walked forward excitedly and hugged Helia without saying anything, completely ignoring Hector who was sandwiched between the two of them.

"Well, sister, I'm back~"

When she met Starley, Helia's voice unconsciously became lowered.

Maybe she didn't know it herself, but Eric next to her really felt her double standards.

Eric: I'm really not jealous (?_?)

"Da Ya!"

Finally, Hector, who was sandwiched in the middle, raised his little hands, hummed and kicked his legs, and finally separated the two.

Starley looked her up and down, and after confirming that Helia was not injured, she finally felt relieved.

It was then that she noticed Eric standing aside as a background.

Her expression froze, and she nodded to him a little stiffly, greeting him, "Hello, Your Highness Eric."

Eric nodded at her and said nothing.

Helia lifted the child in her arms. Seeing the unfamiliar look between Eric and Stella, someone who didn't know would think they were strangers.

"Really? Why do we have to be so estranged from each other as a family?"

She was slightly dissatisfied, but of course her dissatisfaction was mainly directed at Eric.

"Brother, you are such a fool. My sister is saying hello to you, so you should at least say something!"

Facing Helia's accusing and urging gaze, Eric looked at Stella again and caught her slightly embarrassed expression.

It seems that she is not used to this new relationship between them.

Although Helia asked him to say something, he really didn't know what to say, so he pretended to clench his fist and coughed, then changed the subject:

"Stealey, why are you here?"

Helia glared at Eric in dissatisfaction, then looked at Stella with tenderness.

"Sister, are you here to see the flowers in the rose garden?"

"That's not the case. I'm here to look for the little prince." Starley looked at Helia with tenderness.

"I saw that the weather was good today, so I offered to take my brother out for a walk. I didn't expect that he would run away while I was picking flowers."

"Luckily, Aya and His Highness Eric saw us. If anything had happened, I would have blamed myself for the rest of my life."