I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

Of course, Iveliya and Plotina are both good girls with consciences and will not only care about their own happiness.

So while enjoying the powerful power brought by the artifact, they also wanted to make Lucius happy.

What does it matter if it gets dirty?

Wouldn't it be better to clean it up with magic?

As long as Iveliya/Plotina doesn't notice it, it'll be fine.

So, the two of them simultaneously and quietly stretched out their little hands towards Lucius, wanting to give him some extra "care".

However, fate always plays tricks on people.

The two delicate hands groping in the darkness unexpectedly met on Lucius's abdomen.

Such smooth skin, such slender fingers...it definitely couldn't be Lucius!

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Plotina and Iveliya froze at the same time. They both felt the warmth of each other's palms and the other's fingers trembling slightly in shock.

Plotina: ???

Iveliya: ???

At this point, the two finally realized that they were not the only ones who were cheating.

For the next few seconds, both of them remained motionless, neither daring to withdraw their hand first.

However, Lucius is also full of evil humor.

After noticing the awkward situation of the two people, instead of resolving the situation, he suddenly increased the speed and technique of his hands.

Finally, Iveliya and Plotina intertwined their fingers, tightening their grip. After a tremor, they simultaneously weakened...

Now, sitting face to face at the dining table, the awkwardness of last night came flooding back to them, and for a moment neither of them knew how to deal with it.

"Cough cough~"

Lucius coughed lightly, breaking the suffocating silence:

"What's going on here?"

"You two seem a little absent-minded today~"

"No, it's nothing!"

Plotina and Iveliya answered almost in unison, with obvious panic in their voices.

Lucius raised his eyebrows, and the smile in his eyes became even more intense:

"Is it really nothing? Did you not get enough rest last night?"

"That shouldn't be the case, right? I remember you two both slept very soundly afterwards..."

After hearing this, Iveliya and Plotina's faces turned even redder.

Lucius! You bastard!

You clearly know everything, yet you still deliberately tease us like this!

The two of them cursed a certain evil-minded guy in their hearts at the same time, but they could only maintain an awkward but polite smile on their faces.

"I, I slept well last night..."

Plotina turned her face away and defended herself, her voice trembling slightly.

"Me too......"

Iveliya lowered her head and played with her fingers, and her voice also sounded unnatural.

Lucius: Le~

"Since you all slept so soundly, that's great."

Lucius spoke slowly, then paused deliberately:

"Don't eat alone secretly from now on, it would be embarrassing if you get caught~"

Plotina and Iveliya's bodies trembled at the same time, and the cutlery in their hands almost fell to the ground.

Oh my god, why is Lucius so evil?!

............................

After breakfast, Lucius came to the study.

Not long after I sat down, there was a slight knock on the door.

"Come in."

Lucius said without looking up.

A member of the Ravens dressed in black walked in silently, with a mask on his face, and his figure was as elusive as a ghost.

"Master, it's just as you expected."

The Raven member respectfully handed over a report, his voice low and clear:

"Tiberius has obtained the remaining fragments of Fate's Echo from the merchant we are pretending to be."

"Currently, he has collected nine fragments."

Lucius took the report, glanced at the words on it, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Everything was going according to the script in his simulation.

"very good."

He casually placed the report on the table, his eyes flashing with a deep light:

"Continue monitoring, but don't alert the enemy."

"Also, from now on, cooperate with Night Owl to strengthen surveillance around the Imperial Palace. Any suspicious activity must be reported immediately."

"As you command, Master."

The Raven members nodded respectfully, and then added:

"And one more thing."

"The public opinion campaign you arranged is progressing well. Recently, the discussion about Tiberius in the court has been growing louder."

"Well, this is all within my expectations."

Lucius nodded with satisfaction, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

"The greater the pressure, the more likely he is to become desperate and take extreme actions."

"Young Master is wise."

The Raven members praised:

"So what else do we need to do next?"

“Continue to follow the established plan.”

Lucius stood up, walked to the window and looked into the distance:

"What's coming will eventually come, we just have to be prepared for that moment."

"Yes!"

The Raven members retreated, and silence returned to the room.

Lucius looked at the scenery outside the window, but was thinking about his next move in his heart.

Tiberius has obtained the Echo of Fate, which means he is one step closer to the initiation ceremony.

According to the developments in the simulation, Tiberius should then contact Amatras and launch that crazy plan in desperation.

Everything is going according to plan.

"Next, it's my turn to act."

Looking out the window, Lucius whispered to himself that he was already sure of victory.

............................

Meanwhile, at the Brunhilde family.

Nora sat alone on the sofa by the window, holding a collection of poems in her hands, but her eyes were not on the pages. Instead, she stared blankly out the window.

Those bright red eyes were filled with complex emotions——

Melancholy, anxiety, and indescribable loss.

The news that came this morning was like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart hard.

Plotina was taken to Clovis's palace by Lucius.

She could understand why Lucius made such a decision.

After all, Plotina is in poor health now. If Lucius takes her over, he will be able to accompany and take care of her better.

However, even though she understood, Nora still couldn't help but feel jealous of Plotina.

Why can sister Plotina live in brother Lucius's house openly?

Why can she see brother Lucius every day, but she can only see him occasionally?

Why.......

Nora shook her head, trying to dispel the negative emotions in her heart.

She knew she shouldn't think like that, Plotina was her good sister and one of her most important friends.

But how can emotions be controlled by reason?

Nora fell into an extremely contradictory mood.

On the one hand, she certainly did not want to lose her good sister Plotina, and she was also willing to believe that Lucius would definitely find a way to save Plotina.

But on the other hand, if Plotina was gone, then wouldn't he be able to...

As soon as this thought came to her mind, Nora was shocked by herself.

How could she have such a horrible idea?

Plotina was her friend, how could she wish for something to happen to her friend?

Nora shook her head vigorously, trying to drive the evil thought out of her mind.

However, this thought was like the whisper of a devil, lingering in her mind.

"What's wrong with me..."

Noila raised her hand and gently rubbed her temple, with deep self-blame in her eyes:

"Why do I have such thoughts..."

"Nora?"

At this moment, a sudden voice suddenly sounded beside her.

Nora was startled and turned her head quickly, then saw Lucius standing beside her with a smile and concern in his eyes.

"Brother Lu, Brother Lucius?"

A flash of panic flashed across Nora's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by great surprise:

"Are you here to see Grandpa?"

"No, that's just a secondary purpose. The main purpose is to come and see you."

"My dear Nora, if I can't see your lovely face again, I'm afraid I will suffer from severe lovesickness~"

Lucius sat down next to Nora while performing an exaggerated dramatic performance:

"Just now I saw that your brows were almost furrowed like an old woman. What are you thinking about so intently?"

Hearing this question, Nora's body trembled slightly, then lowered her head and said hesitantly:

"No, nothing..."

"It's just... I'm just a little tired, that's all."

Her voice sounded a little guilty, obviously trying to avoid Lucius' question.