BXBX NOVEL Chapter 4: My Sisters’ Weakness 3
Chapter 4: My Sisters\' Weakness 3
I peered through my window and saw a heavy downpour; the raindrops created a rhythmic echo as they relentlessly struck the balcony\'s railings. An innocent thought crossed my mind "is the Goddess crying?"
Suddenly a white flash streaked "Boom" thunder roared.
"Kyaa" I tucked behind my pillow, suddenly the door opened, Kaya Etena the head maid suddenly entered my room and informed me of my fathers\' return I hurriedly ran out of my room, the maids reprimanded me for running down the hallway saying things like "It\'s not ladylike to run in the corridors" and "Young miss, it\'s not safe." However, I paid no heed to them I was determined to be the first one to greet my father.
"Young miss?"
I waved my hand to Lucas Martyr, the head butler of our house and my father\'s direct assistant
"Hello Lucas"
Lucas chuckled
"Young miss, are you here to greet the duke?"
"Certainly, in my role as the heir and the future leader of the house of Tellus, it is my responsibility to consistently be the first to welcome the head of our household"
"Huhu, is that so how very mature of our young miss"
"Hehehe" I smiled and laughed proudly
Clip, clop, clip, clop
Out of nowhere, the distant sound of hooves began to resonate through the air, gradually growing louder and more distinct, as the echoing clatter of hooves drew closer, it became apparent that a grand carriage, adorned with the regal flag bearing the symbol of a fearsome wolf, was making its entrance onto the sprawling castle grounds, the air was filled with an air of anticipation, and a hushed excitement rippled through those who had gathered to witness this remarkable arrival.
The carriage stopped just a few meters in front of them, the servants quickly conjured a mystical veil above the carriage to shield their esteemed master from the drenching downpour.
Lilliana was confused as she watched the duke come out and stopped just outside the carriage door and extended his hand towards the door
\'Is he waiting for someone?\'
And as if to answer Lilliana\'s question a young boy with ragged black hair and ashen grey eyes came out
\'Small\'
\'Why is he so thin?\'
\'His eyes… look similar to mine\'
Father got closer with the boy holding onto his hands, I bowed lifted my skirt and gave a greeting.
"Welcome back Father"
Father didn\'t even bother to reply to me, I then looked at the boy next to father, if you just dyed his hair into silvery white, he would look just like me and mother.
"Lilliana Vulter Tellus"
\'Huh?? Why is he addressing me with my full name?\'
"This is Adrian Vulter Tellus, your brother"
??? questions marks seemed to visibly appear on Lilliana\'s head, the same could also be said for the bowing servants surrounding them.
\'Huh?? Vulter? Brother?\'
Lilliana\'s eyes glowed silver
\'This hazy fog that\'s covering father Lilliana\'s eyes widened.
..\'father, why are you lying?\'
....
"Adrian what\'s going on here?"
"Well, it\'s…"
Adrian didn\'t know how to explain the current situation, both Analise and Adrian were currently on the bed, with him being on top of the half-naked Analise, anyone could guess what they were doing, he was sure that Lilliana wasn\'t inquiring about their actions but rather how they had arrived at this point.
"I, I seduced the young master! lady Lilliana"
Before Adrian could provide any form of clarification, Analise decided to give an explanation, her young master\'s reputation was already rock bottom in his own household, he was already at the edge of being discarded, if news were to spread about him laying a hand on one of his servants... she couldn\'t imagine the amount of animosity her young master would get, just the thought of being the reason for her young master\'s downfall was enough to break her heart.
Analise hurriedly fixed her messy uniform, and tried to get up only to almost fall down, Adrian was quick to react and caught her, helping her stand back up, her body was still adjusting to their previous act\'s of affection.
"Be careful"
"Yes, young master"
Analise face was painted red as Adrian touched both of her shoulders, memories of what they did begun to resurface within her
\'I still can\'t believe I did that with the young master\'
"You seduced him?"
"Ha-ha, ha-ha"
Analise looked at Lilliana and swallowed her throat, Lilliana was looking at her with bloodshot eyes, killing intent was clearly visible in her ashen grey eyes, Analise couldn\'t breathe properly, she felt like a single misstep or word could lead to her demise.
In response to the sudden stream of bloodlust directed at Analise, Adrian called out to get her attention "Sister Lilliana"
Analise coughed, Lilliana\'s killing intent subsided, now she focused her attention on Adrian, after getting her attention Adrian tried to explain but nothing came out of his mouth, her mind was a mess as she watched Adrian, she was imagining the things Adrian and Analise did a while ago, her imagination ran wild to the point where she added some things that didn\'t even happen.
"Tsk" Lilliana clicked her tongue and started gathering mana in her hands, she was mad, she was frustrated, she had always believed that Adrian \'belonged to her\'
She was aware of a particular maid who had become close to her brother, and she knew her brother had a crush on her, but she brushed it aside, thinking that nothing will ever happen, After all even if Adrian was the lowest of low in their family hierarchy, he was still a Tellus the vast disparity in their statuses made it seem improbable that something as trivial as love and emotions could bridge the gap.
With a sudden and powerful "Blast," a spherical burst of water erupted abruptly from Lilliana\'s palm, it surged directly toward Analise, who was caught completely off guard by the unexpected offensive magical attack that Lilliana unleashed.
An explosion occurred, followed by a formidable burst of scalding steam. "Oh no," Lilliana exclaimed, realizing the consequences of her actions, her rage clouded her judgement and forgot that Adrian was also right in front of her.
Swiftly, she employed wind magic to disperse the smoke, but what greeted her astonished her. A splendid purple barrier enveloped both Analise and Adrian. However, the most surprising revelation was that Adrian had erected the barrier himself, Adrian was only a 2-circle mage at best, erecting a barrier of this level and quality was beyond of what his 2 mediocre mana circles could ever produce.
She quickly approached the two of them
"Adrian are you okay"
Adrian was embracing Analise on his chest
…"What exactly did you come here for?" Adrian\'s tone was icy
\'Huh? This was the first time Lilliana heard Adrian spoke coldly of her\'
"I understand that our actions were morally questionable, but attempting to take her life was crossing the line!"
"But sh-"
Lilliana tried to defend herself, but was quickly cut off.
"Get out" Adrian said in a monotone voice.
"Adrian, I was just..." She tried to utter her explanation, but inexplicably, her voice failed her, and her body seemed to be acting independently as it moved toward the room\'s exit. Panic surged within her, and she couldn\'t help but wonder, "What\'s happening to me?"
Without her conscious awareness, she found herself outside the room in the blink of an eye, and the idea of returning inside seemed entirely out of reach. It was as though an inexplicable force was compelling her to erase any inclination of going back.
"I-I just wanted to..." Lilliana struggled to complete her sentence, her voice quivering, and tears freely streaming down her face. Her emotions overwhelmed her, making it nearly impossible to express her intentions.
She felt a sense of relief that no servants were in close proximity to witness her emotional breakdown. She had specifically instructed them to stay away, as she needed to have a private conversation with Adrian. Sniffing back her tears, Lilliana continued to cry, the weight of her emotions too heavy to contain.
I watched Lilliana quietly exiting the room.
"Tsk," Adrian clicked his tongue in frustration. "To think I had to utilize one of my authorities for something as insignificant as this. It\'s not as if I couldn\'t comprehend Lilliana\'s perspective. It was inevitable that Analise and I would face consequences, but attempting to take her life was undeniably crossing it"
I looked at Analise "Ana are you ok?" but no reply came back hmm? Perplexed, I looked at her once more and only then did I realize that she had drifted off to sleep. I couldn\'t help but wonder, "Did the shock from the attack cause her to faint?" I let out a small chuckle, admiring her serene slumber. "Haha," I mused, "she still appears radiant even in her sleep."
I gently placed Analise on the sofa to rest, knowing that my bed had been wrecked during the chaos. Leaning down, I kissed her forehead and whispered softly, "I\'ll be back."
"Now, I believe it\'s time to address this infuriating situation," I sighed in frustration. The thought crossed my mind that, with one of my authorities, I could potentially hypnotize Lilliana into accepting my relationship with Analise. However, it was a dangerous move. I pondered, "What if it goes wrong? What if she becomes a mindless puppet, obedient to my every command?" I chastised myself for neglecting to train and master my authorities as my mother had advised.
With a reluctant sigh, I acknowledged, "I guess I should have listened to Mother\'s scolding." Still, seeking her help now would likely incur her wrath. I sighed again, resigned to my decision. After all, I didn\'t particularly like Lilliana, but I also didn\'t hate her.
Closing my eyes, I whispered, "Mom, I may need a tiny bit of your help, please." But there was no reply. My mother had always responded promptly in the past. "Is she sulking?" I wondered aloud. I called out to her again, but received no response.
Growing increasingly worried, I attempted to contact my other family members. "Sis? Bro? Dad! Aunt!" I called out desperately. The silence was deafening, and my anxiety escalated. Although I could still sense the authorities, they had granted me, I couldn\'t connect with any of them.
"What\'s going on?" I muttered to myself. I delved deep into my consciousness and reached my soul. There, I saw the five authorities in the form of black, liquid-like swords, still embedded in my heart. Everything appeared normal. However, I noticed that the black chains connecting them to my family\'s realm were gone. Instead, a white, translucent veil covered them. Puzzled, I moved closer to the veil and attempted to remove it. In an instant, my surroundings turned blindingly white. I had to shield my eyes from the sudden brightness.
When I finally opened my eyes, I found myself in an entirely white room, sitting on a white chair with a white table in front of me. On the table, there was a cup, possibly containing tea. My heart raced as I heard a voice say.
"Hello, Ian Astrea."
Before me stood the most stunning woman I had ever encountered. Her platinum blonde hair and captivating gold-like eyes left me breathless. She emitted the same formidable aura as my family members, gazing at me with the indifference of a higher being observing an ant.