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

Lucius was stunned for a moment, then explained:

"My fate with her began a long time ago, probably before I came to Splenda to attend the World Expo when I was six years old."

"It was only later that I accidentally forgot about her, but she always remembered me. It was not until recently that I recalled this memory."

"..."

Nora didn't say anything, but there was a hint of panic in her eyes.

When she was six years old, forgotten, princess... these keywords made her subconsciously think of another person.

Moreover, Brother Lucius said that he recalled this memory not long ago. Could it be that other memories are also...

At this moment, the carriage turned a corner and Nora leaned on Lucius' shoulder due to inertia.

She wanted to sit up straight, but she found that Lucius gently put his arm around her shoulders, allowing her to lean on him comfortably.

"So that's how it is. It's truly a magical fate."

Nora coveted his warmth, a smile playing on her lips.

Then, she tentatively said with just the right amount of hesitation:

"Brother Lucius, you said in your letter this month that Uncle Glade arranged a marriage for you. Is that true?"

"Ok?"

Lucius frowned and looked confused.

"Of course it's true, but he didn't tell me directly who the target was. I only knew it when he said he was in Splenda."

"In that case, isn't the answer indisputable?"

"Besides you, Nora, who else in Splenda do I share such a deep emotional bond with?"

"You and I have spent so many wonderful times together, and we have shared memories and a tacit understanding..."

"But grandpa never told me anything about this."

A trace of sadness appeared in Nora's sparkling eyes, and she spoke in a low voice:

"Brother Lucius, if your engagement partner is not me, will you obey the family's arrangements?"

"Love cannot be forced."

Lucius sighed, his eyes complicated (pretending):

"Marriage should be based on mutual understanding and appreciation, not simply a union of interests."

"At least one thing I am sure of is that the first time I saw Nora when I was a child, I had already made up my mind that I must make you one of my wives!"

"No matter how beautiful others are, they can't compare to my Nora. The place in my heart has already been taken!"

Nora's eyes lit up and a surge of ecstasy surged in her heart.

Lucius' words were very clear - in his heart, she was always the most special person.

In fact, Nora had already guessed who Lucius's fiancé was, it was Plotina.

After all, as early as ten years ago, Lucius and Plotina had been engaged under the arrangement of the Queen.

"Yes! I only have Brother Lucius in my heart. I just want to be your bride."

Nora happily pressed her hot cheek against Lucius' shoulder, her eyes flashing with determination and tenderness.

No matter what, she would never allow anyone to take away Lucius who belonged to her.

Sister Plotina, if you want to fight, then fight!

Risk Assessment: Low

Iveliya: ??????

Oh my, Brother Lu is really good at diverting trouble away.

The little green-haired guy's firepower was really diverted away.

Brother Lu is awesome!

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PS: This is a saved draft

83-Love Sister Big Victory (7K)

The carriage slowly drove into the official residence of the Eastern Guardian in Splenda. The tall iron fence door creaked slightly and slowly opened.

The official residence is located next to the most prosperous Glory Square in the imperial capital. The three-story luxurious building is surrounded by carefully designed gardens and fountains, highlighting the extraordinary status of the Clovis family.

Lucius got off the carriage first, then considerately reached out to help Nora down, letting Nora's slender hand fall lightly into his palm.

But Iveliya was not treated so well. After Lucius helped Nora down, he ignored her and just gave her a look. Then he walked into the official residence with Nora, talking and laughing.

Poor little Ai, completely ignored~

Iveliya: ...

Forbearance!

Damn it, if it weren’t for this little green-haired guy, Brother Lu would have been so gentle to me!

This is a necessary sacrifice!

After figuring it out, Iveliya remained calm and immediately directed the servants to carry the luggage, perfectly playing the role of secretary and maid.

"Nora hasn't been here for a long time, right?"

Lucius stopped, turned around and smiled at Nora. The sunlight shone on his handsome face and there was a gentle look in his eyes.

"Ah."

Nora nodded and spoke softly:

"The last time I came here was last year when you, Brother Lucius, came to the imperial capital."

"Haha, if old man Otto makes you angry someday, Nora, you can always hide here."

Lucius winked at Nora slyly and said teasingly:

"Even the Imperial Chancellor has no authority to order the future mistress of this mansion."

"Grandpa is not as bad as you think, Brother Lucius..."

Nora's cheeks flushed slightly, and she raised her hand and gently hit Lucius' arm in a reproachful manner. This intimate little gesture made her look even more adorable.

"Brother Lu, I'm going to pack my luggage first and come back to see you later."

Iveliya maintained a decent smile and pointed at the servants who were carrying the luggage in an orderly manner. There was no trace of displeasure in her voice.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Ai."

Lucius nodded slightly and exchanged a look with her:

"See you later, then."

Iveliya: Haha, little green-haired boy, just be so proud of yourself!

If you want to win the most, you have to learn how to lose!

Just wait and see how I’ll get back at Brother Lu for all the humiliation I suffered today tonight!

Looking at the backs of Lucius and Nora leaving side by side, Iveliya tried hard to restrain her urge to stick to Lucius.

"Let's go to the garden first."

Lucius took Nora's hand and walked through the spacious hall to the back garden.

The sun is warm but not scorching, shining on the blooming flowers of various colors, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance.

"Those fruit trees were newly planted last year. They are all varieties unique to the East."

Lucius pointed to a corner of the garden and introduced it in a gentle and kind voice:

"You mentioned to me last year that because this fruit doesn't last long in storage and not many people like to eat it, merchants in the imperial capital are unwilling to bother selling it."

"So I just asked someone to plant saplings here, so you can eat them anytime you want."

Nora looked in the direction of his finger. The fruit trees in front of her were full of vitality, and the red fruits hanging on the branches were particularly bright and eye-catching in the sun.

A breeze blew by, bringing with it the unique sweet fragrance of the fruit, evoking vague memories on her tongue.

Nora's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a moist light appeared in her pupils:

"Brother Lucius actually still remembers..."

"of course I remember."

Lucius raised his hand to brush away a petal that had fallen on her shoulder, his fingertips lingering briefly in her hair:

"I remember everything about you, every flower you like, every book you like, even some little habits that you don't even notice. I remember them clearly."

Nora raised her head and met Lucius's affectionate gaze, which made her heart beat so fast that it almost jumped out of her chest.

The two of them strolled along the garden path, surrounded by lilies, tulips and roses that were in full bloom.

Lucius led Nora to a small pavilion where refreshments were already prepared.

"I remembered you liked this dessert, so I asked the kitchen to prepare it."

Lucius made an inviting gesture and pulled out a chair for her.

Nora nodded happily and sat down in the gazebo.

Iveliya also appeared quietly and sat quietly in a corner of the pavilion, still holding the secret book of victory in her hand.

Alas, one only regrets not having read enough books when one needs them!

I'll talk to Octavia some other day and ask her if she has any other stock.

The servant poured drinks for the three of them. Lucius had orange juice, Nora had her favorite grape juice, and Ivilia had, of course, a glass of lemon juice.

"Brother Lucius must have had many interesting experiences on this trip from Weiss to Splenda. Can you tell me about them?"

Nora's eyes were full of anticipation and her voice was soft.

"of course can."

Lucius nodded, and then began to tell about his experiences on this trip.

From the gods and men everywhere in Ethelion to the factional struggles in Lienia;

From the purifying fire that burned an entire city to a head-on confrontation with the Chaos Cult's priests under the full moon.

Each story was vivid and interesting, which made Nora sometimes surprised and sometimes covered her mouth with her hands to laugh.

As the story progressed, Nora naturally leaned closer to Lucius, their shoulders almost touching.

Her hand had been placed on Lucius's hand without her noticing, her fingertips gently tracing the lines on the back of his hand. This intimate action was natural to her, as if it had been like this for years.

Then, Nora picked up a delicate snack and gently handed it to Lucius' lips:

"Brother Lucius, try this. It's delicious."

Lucius was slightly stunned, then leaned over and took a bite of the dessert, his lips and teeth filled with the sweet aroma of cream.

Nora's bold move made his heart move slightly. This seemingly shy girl occasionally showed unexpected initiative.

"Hao Chi! That's so Hao Chi! Nora, did you use some magic to make desserts delicious?"

Lucius exclaimed in exaggerated admiration, his eyes never leaving Nora's face.

"Brother Lucius, try this again."

Nora picked up another piece of fruit tart, and this time, her movements were bolder, her fingers even lightly touching Lucius' lips.

When Lucius opened his mouth, she stared at his slightly parted lips and unconsciously licked her lower lip.