Just an enemy, don't kneel down and confess your feelings in front of me

"I'm sorry, Elise, I lied to you this time, but I did this to test you."

"All I did was to help you find your way back. I hope... you can understand me in the end."

If your best friend can turn back from her mistakes, then she is still your good friend.

But if that doesn't work, then let her be a pet to her owner.

That night.

Ivester stood at the highest point of the Holy City, overlooking the huge Holy City.

Recalling what she had seen during the day, she still looked a little dazed.

She didn't expect that in just one day, her reputation would be completely reversed.

Previously, the people of the Holy City, and even the entire Holy Alliance, mostly had a negative impression of her.

From indifference, to cold-bloodedness, to tyranny and brutality, disregarding the people...even the obvious slander of incompetence is believed by many people.

Ivester herself couldn't remember how long she had been listening to these negative comments.

But all she heard today was praise and admiration for her.

Ivester had no idea how many times she had heard stories about a guardian hero in the middle of the night, a great queen who never fought back when slandered and misunderstood, but simply tolerated her people and protected their free will.

She never cared about her own evaluation.

The proud queen who doesn't understand human nature has always adhered to one idea.

Since I have a clear conscience, why should I care what you think of me?

I just need to do what I should do and what I want to do. Let the world judge whether it is right or wrong. What does it have to do with me?

But even so, she couldn't help feeling a little happy when facing the admiration from all over the city.

No wonder there are kings who like treacherous ministers. It really makes people happy to be praised.

But, why is this?

She is still the same person, and the people are still the same people, so why has everyone changed their impression of her?

Especially compared to the Glowing Pope, she is far behind.

As the most powerful person in the Holy See, the Glorious Pope should be high above and looking down on all living beings, but she often appears in front of everyone and tries her best to show equality and kindness to the people.

After several years of hard work, his reputation has finally improved a little.

But Ivester always looked superior, both before and now. Even at this moment, she was standing on the sky, looking down at all living beings. Kindness and equality had nothing to do with her.

But what she gained seemed to be even more than the Glowing Pope.

What exactly is the problem?

Ryan vaguely thought of what his younger brother had said.

"Distance creates beauty."

Ryan smiled confidently.

"It is precisely because it is unattainable that the people admire and revere it."

At that time, Ivester didn't quite believe Ryan's words. After all, Ryan's words were completely contrary to the examples she had seen.

But at this moment, she found that what her brother had said at the beginning had been confirmed.

Every word my younger brother says is not a joke.

My younger brother is much more capable now.

Her younger brother has really grown up, being able to plan a big show that neither she nor even the Pope of Glow can do.

A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and Ivester felt quite proud of it.

She vaguely felt a sense of accomplishment that the person she had supported could finally stand on his own.

Available immediately.

She sighed imperceptibly.

No matter how proud you are, the loneliness in your heart is still unavoidable.

She used to be able to stand in front and protect her brother.

But now my younger brother has grown up, which means that he no longer needs my protection.

It seems that I am no longer that useful to my younger brother?

How come you grew up so quickly?

It was clear that in his impression, his younger brother was always the follower who always followed him.

Whether eating or sleeping, he would follow me closely. When being bullied, he would obediently hide behind me. If he got something good, he would share it with me.

even.

Even until she entered the palace and became the empress, he was always by her side...

It seems that such a scene will never happen again?

next moment.

Seems to have sensed something.

Looking back suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of Ivester, and gradually, it overlapped with the little follower in her memory.

Looking at the beautiful boy who quietly appeared before him, Ivester was silent for a moment before saying,

"You came in without announcing anything?"

Ivester had actually gotten used to her brother's sudden visits. After all, her brother had been doing this all along.

But at this moment, she was a little panicked.

But she still remembered the agreement she made with her brother.

As long as my brother's propaganda is effective, I will...

Looking down at the black silk jade feet, Ivester's jade feet couldn't help but curl up.

My younger brother came to see me so quickly, could he be in a hurry to fulfill the promise?

If so, should I agree or not?

But Ryan didn't seem to mean that, he just said,

"Of course I have something important to tell my sister."

While talking.

Ryan took out a stack of reports and handed them to Ivester.

"These are the summary reports of Avalon's initial publicity."

"Generally speaking, the effect of this publicity is quite good. Although it can't completely eradicate the prejudice people have against you, it has improved your reputation a lot."

"But in short, the purpose of our first publicity has almost been achieved."

"Ah."

Ivester nodded absentmindedly, her mind completely unconcerned with the report.

Are you mentioning this to me now? Are you hinting to me, do you still remember the agreement?

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Why don't you bring it up? Are you planning to let me take the initiative?

The next moment, Ryan spoke again, but what he said was still unrelated to the agreement.

"However, our publicity this time should have attracted the attention of the Holy See."

"Next, the Holy See may take action against us. Sister, you must be prepared."

"Ah."

Ivester nodded absentmindedly again.

Why haven’t you mentioned it yet!

You're obviously keeping me hanging!

Haha, the naughty little brother has really grown up and even dares to tease his sister?

Okay, very good, I will let you know the price of teasing your sister!

As for this time...

I won't let you succeed.

Since you don't mention it, I'll take the initiative.

then.

Ivester immediately interrupted Ryan.

"Why, are you so anxious?"

"Ok?"

Ryan was stunned for a moment, then said in a daze,

"What is my sister talking about?"

"Do you think it's inappropriate for me to come here so late at night?"

"It's not that I want to rush, but this report is related to our next steps, so the sooner the better..."

But before Ryan could finish his words, Ivester interrupted him.

"No need to hide it."

"I already know your intention without you having to ask. Aren't you here just to make me fulfill my promise?"

"Okay, I promise you that."

While talking.

Ivester tilted her body and sat in mid-air.

She bit her lip, raised her beautiful legs with a look of disgust, and placed her black silk jade feet in front of Ryan.

"You succeeded, so be it."

Her Majesty is true to her promise.

"I really have something important to do."

Ryan said innocently.

I am really here to report today's results to you and to prepare for the next publicity and subsequent actions.

How come you thought of this, sister?

Ryan felt that his character was being questioned.

"Is this the kind of person I am in my sister's eyes?"

Facing Ryan's righteous words, Ivester just sneered and then waved her jade feet.

"Then do you want it or not?"

"Sister, I'm a serious person!"

Ryan waved his hand and said seriously.

"I see. It seems I underestimated you."

Ivester nodded in understanding, then pretended to be pleased.

"Since you don't want it, I won't insult you anymore."

"I was wrong to blame you this time, but the agreement between us has been fulfilled."

After all, I gave it to you on my own initiative, but you didn't want it.

While talking.