"... Lili"
The night Al came to the mansion for me.
Let's just say it was his prophecy, or after the meal, Brother Victor held me back for trying to make my way to the talking room.
"Ah... brother"
"A little, okay?"
"... Yes"
When I was surprised to hear from my brother, he nodded, giving Luke a standing by order and taking me to the library.
Luke is my exclusive butler, but he can't just listen to me.
My brother commanded me, and Luke bowed his head deeply and obeyed the order.
Since Luke is rarely on his side these days, I get somewhat strangely anxious.
"... you're going to the orphanage."
Get to the library. No, my brother cut it out like that. Nod at the words.
"Yes. Was it also a problem? I don't think I'm bothering your brother."
"... that's not what I'm talking about"
"Really?"
"I know you're not causing any problems. Good relationship with the surrounding area. I go by almost every day and have a friendship with Count Carlisle's daughter. No doubt about it, huh?
"... Yes"
Apparently, my brother was seriously making me do my barbaric research.
I didn't think anything of it because Al told me, but if it's my first ear, I'm sure I'm pretty.
It sucks to do a barbaric survey of my sister, he said.
As a brother, I guess I was worried that my shitty sister would have problems somewhere again, but it's an extra favor. At least in the orphanage, I can say aloud that I didn't do anything.
When I looked into my brother's eyes as he thought about it, he said to me, frowning.
"What the hell are you thinking, you suddenly going to an orphanage or something? Besides, you think he's friends with the Count's daughter? By your standards, that girl can't be my friend."
"... Chloe is a dear friend of mine. Don't be such a good person."
There were a lot of things I wanted to say back to my brother, but most of all, I didn't like being told about Chloe.
I stare at my brother. He has seen me with a face like he was poked in the void.
"A dear friend?
"That's right. Chloe is my first friend. I miss her and go to the orphanage every day. Plus, it's surprisingly fun to play with the kids. There's no further reason."
I told him the truth, but my brother looked at me like he saw something frigid.
"You? I enjoy hanging out with the kids, huh?
"... shouldn't you"
"... so far, I meditate my eyes because nothing seems to be wrong. But"
Separated words, my brother proclaimed to me.
"For once, when you take problem action, you know what I mean? I will never let you near that orphanage again. Your actions are seen as those of the Duke's house. Don't just imitate it halfway."
"... I know"
"If you really know, I don't mind.... I've noticed something wrong with your behavior lately. Lili, what the hell are you thinking?
"... what. I'm just acting like I want to be the woman Your Highness deserves."
When I say 'Villain Warrant Lady', my brother doesn't know.
When I told him a word that was never a lie, my brother nodded in a difficult face.
"Sure, when your behavior has changed and when you're engaged to Your Highness, it fits.... how much I like you better now than you did before.... I hope that's not a temporary distraction"
"Brother."
"I'm done talking. I interrupted."
Just say it, my brother left me in his room and left. Drop it off.
"Hmm."
Conversation with the brother of the petition.
I took the time and was able to take it until we finally talked, but it didn't feel very good.
I'm still the worst of my brother, and they don't think I know what I'm gonna do.
I don't think I can help that, but I didn't feel comfortable being given only attention on the one hand.
"... ha"
Anyway, my brother's story is over. Let's go get Luke. That's what I thought, and I got a peeping voice on me.
"Lili, are you okay?
"Ah, brother."
It was my second brother, Hugo, who sounded worried.
Beautiful appearance as usual. I left my hair down today.
"It's rare that my brother is talking to you. Looks like the butler left it, too, and I'm curious."
"You came. Thank you."
"Lady..."
Luke put his face out from behind Brother Hugo.
Brother Hugo says he thinks he was getting a waiting order from Brother Victor.
"I brought you here. Then my brother wouldn't be breaking orders either, would he? He seemed to care about you, too."
"Thank you"
I heard you brought Luke in, and he smiled naturally.
The degree of mental stability is completely different from the absence of him. Brother Hugo's care was delightful because he was an arrow tip that I hoped I would have to pick him up.
"Luke."
Speaking up, Luke came to my side.
"Lady, I apologize for leaving you alone"
"It's not your fault. Your brother ordered it."
Nodding that it was something I had no choice, Luke said worryingly.
"Um... Didn't Master Victor say anything terrible?
"To your brother? No, it's okay."
I've been told a lot of things, but they're all things I would have done before, and I know what it's like for my brother to be on guard. What I have to do is change my brother's perception.
You just have to act like you understand that I don't do anything that worries my brother.
"I just got some attention about going to the orphanage.... Well, I guess I just told you not to bother."
"I see. As for Victor, is that what you're saying when your daughter comes to stab you with a nail, worried about doing something extra"
"... that sort of thing"
As he clapped his neck, Luke grinned in relief.
"You're a lady. It's only natural that Victor should be worried."
"What does that mean?"
"... Lili"
"What is it, brother?"
Brother Hugo broke into the conversation with a dangerous voice.
Nico and his brother, who usually prefers to listen, are rarely bothered to interrupt what people are talking about. When I looked at my brother wondering if anything had happened, he frowned and looked at me uncomfortably.