As a villain, he could do whatever he wanted.

"Um……"

As for Olivia, she remained standing beside the crowd, watching Lius, who was wrapped up in people, with a look of curiosity and doubt in her eyes as she quietly observed the scene before her...

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Some time later, in the morning, on the cliff.

"So... how would you like to explain what happened in front of you, young master?"

Standing outside the carriage, watching Lius walk out of the room surrounded by a group of women exuding strange scents, Luli, dressed in a maid's outfit, frowned, closed her eyes, and crossed her arms, looking somewhat dissatisfied.

"This one……"

Meanwhile, Leus, looking somewhat awkwardly at the maid in front of him, shifted his gaze to the girls beside him, who were barely clothed and still had smiles on their lips. For a moment, he didn't know how to explain the current situation to the disgruntled maid...

Chapter 115 Epilogue (Part 4)

"So, last night, young master, you contacted me to settle the civilians here and told me to be careful of possible enemies or monsters. It sounds like this place is very dangerous, but the scene that is now unfolding before me... is far from what Luli imagined."

With eyes shrouded in shadow, Luli, like a stern teacher who never smiles, crossed her arms and asked Lius in a low voice.

If you look into her eyes, you can see that this maid looks at you with the same disdain you would give someone trash. Combined with her face covered in shadow, it has to be said that it has a unique kind of beauty.

"The major difficulties have all been resolved; what remains are just some minor issues..." Lius tried to explain.

"What I mean by 'minor matter' is that you, young master, are indulging yourself here and fooling around with so many girls? Although you are usually quite dissolute, it's still a bit too much to play with so many people today."

"Forehead……"

Faced with the maid who seemed ready to reprimand him, Lius felt increasingly embarrassed, especially in this situation. It seemed that no matter what he said, it would be difficult to persuade Luli, who was looking at him with disdain, and might even make her angrier.

Fortunately, at this moment, Lius's savior finally arrived, albeit belatedly.

“Sister Lu Li, my brother isn’t doing anything improper. The reason he’s ‘interacting’ with so many aunties and sisters is actually because he wants to save them.”

Just as Lius was at a loss for words when Luli asked him a question, Lia darted between the two of them, raised her small hand, and waved back and forth while explaining to Luli:

“Some major events happened here before, and many people fell ill. Only the power within my elder brother could help them recover. So, in order to save these people, my elder brother had no choice but to fall in love with them…”

After recounting what had happened, Lia stood next to Lius, looking at Luli with a sincere gaze. Lius nodded vigorously, maintaining a serious posture, and stood obediently opposite Luli, waiting for her next reaction.

"Anyway... that's it. I did all of this for a reason, so... Lu Li, do you agree?"

Trying to speak to Luli, Lius took a step closer to her, while Luli gave a soft hum and then sighed silently.

"Hmph... Young Master, you always find a reason. Are you trying to say that you did those things because you had no choice but to mess around with those people?"

"To interpret it that way would be a bit too heartless... I admit that on one hand, it was to save these people, and on the other hand... I actually quite enjoyed the process..."

"If it happened again, in front of me, would you still 'save' them like this?" Lu Li then asked.

"Well... I guess so, after all, we need to save people, as long as you, Lu Li, allow it..."

Lius responded somewhat awkwardly, while Luli continued to look at him helplessly, shook her head, and then, as if giving up on the argument, let out a breath and gently reached out to Lius to straighten his slightly disheveled collar.

"Alas, as your maid, Lu Li is unable to manage every aspect of your life. Since you are willing to give such a shameful answer, it means that you have no regrets about your previous actions and are truly trying to help them. In that case, Lu Li will not make things difficult for you any further."

"Thank you for understanding Lu Li. I'm sorry for making you feel so bad..."

"Don't say that, young master. Lu Li isn't that fragile, and she's already prepared to stay by your side. A little bit of romantic feelings won't make me feel uncomfortable, so don't worry."

"Really not...?"

Feeling the increasingly tight fingers on his collar, Lius looked at Luli's squinting eyes, which were shrouded in shadow. With some doubt in his mind, he decided to wait until he returned to the mansion and find an opportunity to spend some quality time with the young lady who had initially been by his side.

The next step is to arrange for the villagers to leave this place.

"Come on, everyone, get into the carriage one by one. Families should stay together and not wander around. The other team will go to the village far down the mountain and search the underground library thoroughly as the young master instructed. Take as many books as you can find, and do not make any mistakes."

"Yes!"

Having received Luli's instructions, his men began to act one by one. At this time, Lius also brought Olivia out of the house and greeted everyone.

"Wait, bring Olivia along too. She should be able to help store the books."

"Hmm? Olivia?"

Looking at the black-haired woman brought by Lius, Luli frowned and scrutinized her for a moment.

At this moment, Olivia, dressed by Yulia and Diana, had changed into a dress-like coat, which, although somewhat ill-fitting, at least provided some temporary coverage.

Now standing in front of Lu Li, she also adopted a serious attitude and nodded to Lu Li:

“Hello Miss Lu Li, I have been entrusted by my master to come and help you. We swear that we will sort out all the books that my master needs to take away. Please hand everything over to me.”

"Hmm... Olivia, is that right? You call the young master 'master'? Does that mean you were also taken in by the young master?"

Looking at Olivia, Luli asked, and Olivia nodded slightly:

"Yes, I was taken in by my master and am now one of his maids. I am under your management, Miss Lu Li, and I hope you will guide me."

“A maid… that is indeed the young master’s style. It would be good if you could lend a hand. Although you don’t look like you’re capable of doing any work, since the young master has ordered it, then come with me.”

"Yes, Miss Lu Li."

Olivia nodded slightly to the head maid before her, returned the wand to Leus, and whispered a few words in his ear:

“Master, my power is stored within this. If you need my assistance, simply use this wand, and my power will emerge to protect you from all attacks.”

"Okay, thanks Olivia, go help her."

With that, Lius sent the two girls away for the time being, and stood on the cliff, looking at the crowds coming and going around him, and stretched vigorously.

"Finally, I can go back. We found quite a few clues this time. I'll be busy again when I get back. Sigh... one thing after another..."

"Hehe, don't worry, brother. Lia is here to help you. She can definitely solve a lot of problems for you. Just relax!"

At this moment, as Leus was exhausted, Lia came up behind him and smiled as she massaged his shoulders, like a lively and cute little rabbit, which was very therapeutic.

"Ha... Well, thank you very much, Lia. You also deserve credit for resolving this matter. If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be trapped underground."

"It's all thanks to my elder brother's excellent teaching. And this weapon of Lia's was also given to her by my elder brother. It's really amazing. It keeps drawing out the power within Lia's body. It's as if it was tailor-made for Lia. It's very easy to use!"

Gripping the silver-white blade at her waist, Lia spoke with slight excitement, while Leus, observing the girl's excited expression, thoughtfully remarked:

"Lia, do you think this sword suits you well?"

“It suits you, but since it was originally your brother’s weapon, it should be returned to him. Lia cleaned it this morning to make sure the blade is spotless. Here, let me hang it up for you.”

The girl smiled and put the sword back into her cane, then moved closer to Leus's waist. Leus patted Lia's head with satisfaction, stopping the girl's movement and gently shaking his head at her.

"Ha, I'm already very happy that you have this thought, Lia, but actually my idea is... since this sword is such a good match for you, Lia, why don't we just give it to you to use? What do you think?"

"Huh? Giving this sword to Lia... the sword that my brother always used?"

Gripping the sword hilt, Leah blinked in surprise, utterly astonished by this gift from her brother…

Chapter 116 Epilogue (Part 5)

About ten minutes later, on the cliff.

"Huh? This sword is... a demon sword? My brother found it during an accidental exploration? There are only a few in the whole world, it's extremely rare?"

Gripping the hilt of her sword, Lia looked at Leus in surprise. Hearing what he was saying, she pursed her lips in disbelief. When she looked at the blade in her hand again, her astonishment deepened.

"So this sword in Leah's hand is this powerful! No wonder it can draw out the power within Leah. It's truly amazing..."

"Not only that, but there are very few people in this world who can wield the magic sword. Apart from me, the only one who can draw out the true power of this magic sword is you, Lia."

Leus gently patted the girl's shoulder and added, "Lia, upon hearing this, suddenly looked up, as if she had suddenly realized something. Her eyes gleamed slightly, and she said to Leus with a hint of excitement:"

"Wait a minute, only Leah and her brother can use it, doesn't that mean... Leah and her brother are really compatible!"

"Eh?"

Hearing his adopted sister's sudden words, Leus blinked in surprise, while Lia continued to smile adoringly, muttering to herself with a lovesick expression:

"Such a powerful weapon, only recognizing Leah and her brother, it's almost like a testament to the bond between them. The fact that they can wield it together makes them a match made in heaven. It sounds so romantic... Ah... Leah is really growing to love her brother more and more..."

After uttering these few words of reflection, clutching her rapidly beating heart, Leah continued to cling tightly to Leus's back, rubbing against his shoulder. Then, as if remembering something, she blinked and, with a hint of excitement, stroked the hilt of the sword at her waist.

“This sword is indeed very suitable for Lia, but... if Lia takes it, what will my brother use? If we encounter danger again, won't my brother be unable to fight back?”

"Don't worry, even without the magic sword, I still have a staff. Magic suits me better than a blade, so you don't need to worry about that at all, Leah."

"but……"

"Besides, even if I encounter danger, don't you still have Lia to protect me? If you really want to help me, Lia, then focus on improving your own strength, protecting others and yourself. That would be the greatest reward for me, understand?"

Stroking the girl's head, Leus spoke earnestly to her. Hearing the encouragement from her brother, Leah pursed her lips and gave Leus a serious and solemn look.

"Yes... Brother, Lia understands. Lia will use this magic sword well to protect you and everyone else she wants to protect! Whether it's you or Mother Annie, Lia will never let you suffer even the slightest harm!"

"Good, that's spirited. As expected of my Leah. Come, let your brother reward you."

As he said this, Leus hugged and kissed the girl in his arms, and Lia, like a well-behaved little white kitten, hummed softly and rubbed against him, her smooth white hair constantly touching Leus's body. The fluffy feeling combined with the girl's body fragrance made this rubbing very addictive.

"Oh, right, I haven't told you the name of this magic sword yet, Leah. I think it's called..."

In the midst of their tender moments, Leus wanted to say a few more words to Lia, but Lia shook her head, held the sword in her hands, and spoke with a solemn expression:

"This demonic sword... was given to Lia by her elder brother. For Lia, no matter what this sword went through in ancient times, it is now just a treasure given to her by her elder brother. It is a blessing that is even rarer than the demonic sword itself, and it does not need any special name."

“But… if we don’t know the name, it might affect the compatibility between the blade and the user, especially since you’re new to it, Leah, and there are still many things you’re not familiar with. Is it really okay to do it this way?” Leus continued to remind him.

“It’s alright, brother. I can feel that the blade contains your heart and your love for me. It’s a brand new object, so I don’t want to know its previous name. Even if it really has to have a name, I want to choose one myself that suits your heart.”

As she said this, Leah looked at the magic sword in her hand with a thoughtful expression, then closed her eyes and pondered for a moment.

"..."

In quiet contemplation, the girl leaned closer to Lius, inadvertently touching the back of her brother's hand, causing her to sway slightly. Then, she seemed to suddenly remember something.

"The Blade of Desire, that's its name."

"Hmm? The Blade of Desire?"

"Yes, both I and my brother are attached to each other. The relationship between Lia and my brother can be best described by these two words, and therefore can also be used to describe this magic sword."

Leah nodded, gently stroking the blade in her hand as if comforting a child, then leaned closer and murmured softly as if in prayer:

"Now, you are the attachment I feel for my elder brother. From now on, I will use this attachment to protect my elder brother forever, both now and in the future. This is your eternal mission as a sharp blade."

As if sensing Lia's feelings, a faint white light shimmered on the blade, illuminating the entire space.

When the light faded, a smile appeared on Lia's face. She nodded to Lius and sheathed her sword at her waist.

"Alright, elder brother, Xiao Lian has been calmed down and can be used by me as I please."

"Xiao Lian..."

"Yes, a nickname, isn't it cute? Hehe, elder brother, you can call this blade that too from now on!"

Lia looked at Leus with an innocent and adorable smile, appearing exceptionally happy. Leus, realizing what was happening, could only smile helplessly at the little girl.

"Ha... I just can't do anything with you. No matter how mature you are, Leah is still as cute as a child in some ways."

"She's a 'little child' that belongs only to her older brother! If her older brother likes it, Lia can also call him 'Dad,' wouldn't that be exciting? Hehe..."

As Lia revealed a mischievous smile, Luli walked over on the cliffside road and waved to Lius.

"Young Master, everything is ready, we can set off now."

"Hmm, is it all packed? Okay, you guys go and wait, Leah and I will be right there."

Nodding to his personal maid, Leus exchanged a glance and a smile with Lia before heading towards the carriage, beginning his return journey...

Chapter 117 Arrangements for Parents and Children

The following morning, outside the Fren mansion, Lurie approached Lius and handed him a neatly arranged list.

"Young Master, the rooms have been arranged. The Kingdom Guard has also been notified about the situation in the village. More people will likely come to inquire and investigate later. Until the reconstruction of the village is completed, these villagers will be housed here. The number of people has been counted. Please check, Young Master."

"Yes, thank you for your hard work, Lu Li. How's the library? Is there room for the books you brought back?"

"Well... there's really not enough space in the mansion. We're still cleaning it up, so for now we can only put the books in the carriages, about three of them. We should be able to get them all out by this afternoon. If you'd like, young master, you can keep these books in your room so you can access them anytime."