As a villain, he could do whatever he wanted.

"This one……"

Leah parted her lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, she closed her mouth again.

"No, it's nothing. I'm just a little nervous about seeing Young Master Lius soon."

Seeing Anne's happy face, Leah brushed it off, not revealing what she was truly worried about.

In fact, after hearing the voice of "God" last night, a vision that only the girl herself could feel appeared in Lia's mind.

In this video, Leah sees herself hanging in front of a boy, barely able to support her body on her toes, her arms bound by chains, struggling in front of the boy.

Behind the boy stood rows of disheveled girls.

Each of them had an iron chain wrapped around their neck, and they were driven by the boy like dogs. Their faces maintained an expression of ecstasy and oblivion as they crawled at the boy's feet, being played with at his will.

To Leah's surprise, there was a familiar figure among these girls.

"Mama Annie!"

Looking at Annie kneeling beside the boy, Leah's eyes were filled with panic:

"No...no, let them go...please, please..."

"Hehe, okay, then you can take their place, my lovely little sister..."

"ah!!!"

With a gasp, Leah snapped back to reality.

The young man's face that appears at the end of the video is none other than the eldest son of the Freun family—Lius Freun!

"..."

Now, sitting in the Fren mansion, Leah's mind was still filled with memories of the previous night, especially Anna crawling on the ground, which sent chills down her spine.

What is this video? Is it a prophecy given to her by a deity? Leah doesn't know.

The only thing I'm sure of is that, no matter what happens in the future, I will do everything in my power to protect those who need protection.

“Mother Annie…”

Looking at the nun beside her who was forcing a smile, Leah silently clenched her small fist, and a determined look gradually emerged from her quiet and gentle face.

"No matter what young master Lius does in the future, I will always protect you..."

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Meanwhile, the lobby.

Standing at the top of the stairs, Lius straightened his collar slightly and slowly walked down the stairs.

Putting aside the issues with the system for now, the most important thing is to meet the protagonist.

According to the game's storyline, today is Leah's first day at the Furen mansion, and also her first meeting with Lius. She must treat him well and try to leave a good first impression on her future sister.

"How do you feel about this outfit? Will it leave a good impression on Leah?"

As he asked this question, Lius turned his head slightly and looked at the System Miss who was floating beside him and could only be seen by him.

At this moment, the petite, pointed-eared girl silently floated on Leus's shoulder, looking at him expressionlessly. After scrutinizing him for a moment, she nodded slightly.

"My assessment is that the host's image is quite good. If Leah were the kind of vulgar person who only likes handsome men, she would definitely be able to be won over by you."

"Well... it sounds a bit strange, but it's a compliment to my image, so thank you."

Hearing the system's slightly sarcastic words, Lius casually replied, looked at her with interest, observed her from head to toe, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Ha, I never expected that you, Miss System, would become my familiar... You know, only high-level mages in the kingdom have the opportunity to awaken familiars, especially high-level familiars like fairies. The number of people who can awaken them is one in ten thousand. From this perspective, I'm quite lucky."

"Hmm... Actually, this shouldn't have happened. This was supposed to be a familiar skill that could only be unlocked later, but you, host, spent points to forcibly summon me ahead of time, completely deviating from my original destiny..."

"Anyway, I have enough points. I only used 10,000 points, so it doesn't matter." Lius shook his head dismissively.

"What I'm wondering is that the host's current points are of unknown origin. If they are used carelessly... I wonder if it will lead to some results that deviate from fate."

The system girl's voice sounded somewhat disappointed, but Lius was still not too worried. He simply touched her fair and delicate shoulder and offered her some optimistic words of comfort.

"Alright, alright, what's with all this talk about fate? You're the system, so why am I, the host, comforting you? Stop worrying. Instead of standing here making a fuss, why don't you help me solve some of the immediate problems?"

"The current problem?"

The system seemed slightly stunned, while Leus continued to swipe through the system shop in front of him, locking onto the [Potions] section, his gaze becoming serious.

"Hmm... love potions, aphrodisiacs, ** potions, why are they all of this type... and there are so many kinds, I can't possibly look them all up in a short time."

"Host, what are you looking for?"

Noticing Lius's hurried movements, Miss System snapped out of her daze and asked.

"Yes, Miss System, you should be very familiar with the store, right? Could you help me find some special potions? I need them urgently."

"A special drug... Is the host looking for an aphrodisiac that can more effectively violate the heroines? Or is the host going to use the drug to enhance his 'stamina' in bed, so as to humiliate the heroines for a longer period of time? It's certainly very much in line with the host's style."

The girl spoke casually, continuing to display her sharp tongue, to which Leus simply rolled his eyes at her.

"Don't think of me as such a pervert... I'm looking for high-level medical drugs, the kind that can cure terminal illnesses."

"A medicine to cure terminal illness? Why would the host need this?"

"Of course I need to save someone, someone who is very important to me, someone who was supposed to die in the story. I'll go meet with Leah first, and I'll leave the task of finding the items to you, System. Don't let me down, okay? Please."

"Ok?"

Hearing Lius's words, the system blinked, momentarily puzzled by his sudden remark.

However, Leus did not explain anything further. After giving his instructions, he quickly went to the door, took a deep breath, slowly pushed the door open, and entered the reception room where the girl was waiting...

Chapter Three: Sometimes You Have to Take the Initiative to Seize Opportunities

"Aunt Annie! You've come!"

Upon entering the reception room, Lius, with an innocent smile, immediately skipped over to Annie and greeted her politely.

Anne looked at the blond boy running over with affection, and gently reached out to stroke Lius's little head.

"Oh, it's Xiaoli! It's been a while since I've seen you. Did you miss your auntie?"

"Of course! Auntie is so beautiful. Just seeing Auntie Annie makes me want to be with her so much!"

Lius smiled and nodded. After greeting Annie, he turned his gaze to Lia, who was standing to the side. As he looked at her, his eyes lit up.

"Is this Leah...?"

Lia looked to be about the same age as me, but she wasn't very tall, about a head shorter than me. She had slender limbs, sat upright, and had a very petite and delicate appearance.

Looking further up, one can see her fair and delicate skin, shimmering slightly in the light, like a piece of crystal-clear jade, pure and flawless. Her facial features are also exquisitely arranged in perfect proportion, her eyes are alluring and shy, forming a doll-like face.

With her exquisite features, smooth white hair like moonlight, and blood-red eyes that exude a bewitching charm, Leah possesses a captivating yet pure aura, much like a vampire.

Apart from her clothing, it's fair to say that Leah is completely unrecognizable as a poor child from an orphanage. Every move she makes exudes a refined and noble air, and even though she is still developing, she is clearly a natural beauty.

The only slightly disappointing thing is probably her chest, which, along with her petite figure, is completely exposed like a flat plain...

"Lia, come over and say hello. You'll be living with young master Lius from now on. Come and talk to your older brother first."

"..."

Hearing Anne's words, Leah nodded slightly, looked at Leus with a wary gaze, pursed her lips, and then calmly said:

"Hello, elder brother, I am Lia. Thank you for accepting me. I look forward to working with you in the future."

Leah's voice flowed out gently, sounding very tender, but as she had just said, it was very flat, carrying a strange sense of distance.

"...Yes, hello."

Although Lius felt something was off about this, he simply responded calmly, shook hands with Lia, sat down in front of her, and silently drank a few sips of tea.

Throughout this time, Leah's eyes remained fixed on him, as if she were afraid something unexpected might happen.

There were no words spoken, only silence and doubt. Several times, Lius tried to speak first, but was blocked by this invisible barrier.

If this continues, the atmosphere around us will probably freeze up very quickly.

Fortunately, after exchanging questions, Annie patted Leah's head, as if to help the siblings get to know each other better, and gently suggested with a smile:

"Now that you've greeted each other, I'll leave the rest of the time to you two. Xiao Li, could you show Lia around and help her get acquainted with the area?"

"That's possible, but before that... I'd like to have a private talk with you, Aunt Annie."

"Huh? You want to talk to me alone?"

Anne blinked, seemingly understanding the meaning behind Lius's words, nodded, and looked in Lia's direction.

"Lia, go outside and wait for a bit. I have something to talk to Xiaoli about alone."

"Mother Anne and her brother were alone together..."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Leah seemed somewhat opposed, but ultimately nodded:

“I understand. I’ll wait in the yard then. If Annie’s mother needs anything, just call me and I’ll be right back.”

With a slight bow, the white-haired girl slowly walked to the door. Before leaving, she cast a wary glance at Lius, then slowly closed the door to the guest room, leaving the two people inside alone.

"..."

Gazing at Leah's departing figure, Annie pursed her lips, as if finally unable to hold on any longer. She let out a sigh of relief, then leaned back, her brows furrowed, and slumped onto the sofa.

"Aunt Annie!"

Seeing this, Lius rushed to Anne's side and helped her up from near unconsciousness. He placed his hands on Anne's slightly trembling shoulders and looked at her with concern.

"Aunt Annie, is there still no sign of your illness getting better...?"

"Cough, it's...it's alright, I'm not going to die so soon, I can hold on for a while longer."

Shaking her head, Anne raised her sweat-drenched face, gently reached out and touched Lius's hair, as if to comfort him in this way, and forced a smile at the corners of her mouth.

"Ha...really, don't look so sad. Didn't I say long ago that there's absolutely no chance of curing this disease? Auntie has already accepted it, so don't worry, Xiaoli. Besides, you've already asked so many doctors to treat me, I appreciate your kindness, thank you."

Anne's tone remained as gentle as ever. Lius wanted to argue with her, but ultimately didn't know how to begin.

In the game, there is not much description of Lia's adoptive mother. It is only briefly mentioned in the background that she was on good terms with the Fren family. Because she had a terminal illness, she entrusted her favorite child, Lia, to the Fren family in the last few days of her life so that she could grow up healthily. She died a few days after returning to the orphanage, which was her final ending.

At this moment, looking at the nun lying in his arms, Leus frowned slightly, his mind filled with memories of his time with Anne.

When he was a child, his mother was often away from home, so she would entrust Lius to the care of this nun. He spent most of his fourteen years with Anne.

Lius vividly remembers the first time he met Anne; the gentleness and care in her eyes were like sunshine, giving the young boy a heartwarming feeling.

Unlike the brief mention in the game, after experiencing it firsthand, every smile and every act of care from Annie is deeply etched in her heart.

Therefore, Lius was naturally unwilling to give up on Anne, who was afflicted with illness.

"Aunt Annie..."

After a few seconds of silence, facing the nun with lifeless eyes, Leus, as if having made up his mind, uttered a bombshell:

"Aunt Anne, I like you."

"Eh?"

Hearing the boy's sudden confession, Annie blinked in surprise, a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes.

Then, Leus suddenly leaned close to Anne's face and, before she could react, gently kissed her delicate lips.

"Chirp~"

The brief kiss, lasting less than a second, their lips pressed together, the tender touch echoing in their minds, gentle yet breathtaking, causing Annie's heart to race.

Even when the two finally parted, the sensation lingered on the young woman's lips and teeth, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

"So, Auntie, you can't die. You have to wait for me to grow up and marry you. Don't give up hope. It's a promise, okay?"

After saying that, Leus pursed his lips and quickly left the room, leaving Annie alone on the sofa, gazing in astonishment at the boy's actions and words.

"Xiao Li..."

Nearly a minute later, the surprise on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a blush that slowly emerged. Touching her lips, different thoughts intertwined in her mind, stirring up waves of emotion in the nun.

"Really... this silly child, doing this to me... he should at least be a little older before doing this."

As she pondered this, Annie seemed somewhat flustered, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up. She imagined a scene in her mind where the grown-up Lius would confess his love to her, and some emotions that she usually suppressed were released with this fantasy.

Excitement, unease, and anticipation.