You've found the Gusha-hime Knight, so put your hair up in a bun!

After saying that, Xi Luo took her little hand and led her up the stairs into the room.

Looking in the direction they disappeared, Irene, who was tidying the table, asked curiously, "Sister Cecilia, Sister Elena, and Master Brother, are they also in 'that' kind of' relationship?"

Cecilia was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond. After all, the relationship between Shiloh and Elena wasn't exactly a proper romantic one, and if she were to speak frankly, what if it set a bad example for the child?

After carefully considering her words, Cecilia said, "Well... she... she's one of the important people to Master."

That's not wrong. After all, Elena was an important mole that Shiloh used to destroy the Bull family, so it's fair to say she was an important person.

"I see..."

Upon hearing this, Irene smiled happily, then lowered her head again to tidy up the tableware.

Seeing that she had fooled the little girl so easily, Elena breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.

But where she couldn't see, a strange light flashed in Irene's eyes.

Despite the slightly intimate behavior between Elena and Shiloh, Irene did not "smell" anything particularly pleasant or special about Elena towards Shiloh.

Irene possesses a unique "sense of smell" that allows her to detect emotions—an innate ability.

In her perception, Elena's feelings for Shiloh were somewhat complicated.

Fear, resentment, and the desire to rebel...

Although these scents were also present on Cecilia, and occupied most of her body, the difference was that Cecilia felt a slight "liking" for Shiloh.

Irene silently washed the dishes. Given Cecilia's pleasant scent, she would never say anything nice to her master. So, the purpose behind Cecilia's sudden praise yesterday was self-evident.

Clearly, Cecilia wanted to use this method to get closer to him.

Kang dang

Irene neatly arranged the white porcelain tableware on the drying rack, her fluorescent blue eyes filled with a deep, unfathomable light.

However, Irene could also sense that Cecilia was showing her affection, a warm feeling second only to the feeling her master's brother gave her.

That's why Irene willingly calls Cecilia "sister".

As for Elena, her feelings towards Irene were kind, but her feelings towards Shiloh were far too negative.

This is something that Irene dislikes very much.

How can I make Elena fall completely in love with my master?

Inside the room, Elena looked at the recording magic tool in Shilo's hand with a puzzled expression and asked, "What is this?"

"These are secret images of past submissions of information on the Bull family's crimes to the capital. I bought them from the black market at a high price."

Chapter 36 Elena: He's different?

"Look, these records are all real. You can check them yourself."

Shiloh handed a list to Elena, letting her read it carefully until she nodded, before continuing the playback.

The video is a compilation of many short clips, and based on private conversations among some of the people involved, it's clear that they are all accusations against the Bull family.

Without exception, they were all attacked on the way, dying in various ways, and without any loopholes.

After all, the murderers who came to kill didn't waste any words with them. They killed the person, took the money, and left. In fact, it was the Bull family who came to collect the body in the end.

After a period of lamentation, they announced a campaign to suppress bandits, but after so many years, they still don't know what they've actually eradicated.

"This does not necessarily mean that they are transporting evidence that is detrimental to the Bull family."

"Ha, take a look at the information."

Shiloh pointed, and Elena lowered her head to watch the video while referring to the information.

As she looked at it, her small, fair hands began to tremble slightly.

The name in the information and the transporter shown in the video are the same, and from the video, it is indeed the same person.

It included people of different social statuses, including commoners and... nobles.

The nobles didn't encounter many attacks along the way, and even when they did, they were repelled.

But when they arrived in the capital and submitted their report, it was like throwing a stone into the sea – they received no response whatsoever.

When they returned to Maple Leaf Territory, the family was gradually weakened by various attacks from the Bull family, and they were forced to leave their hometown and wander to other places.

"Do you understand why I'm showing this to you, Elena?"

Sylvie approached with a smile, her warm breath giving Elena's fair neck a pinkish glow. Then, her plump thighs trembled slightly, revealing waves of flesh beneath her understated yet elegant long dress.

Elena looked away from the back of her hand that was covering her thigh and nodded, saying, "You are telling me that without your help, the accusations I have are just a stack of waste paper."

"That's it, so clever."

Silo ruffled Elena's hair, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

In fact, one of the reasons why the Boer family was able to get the officials in the capital to ignore the accusations submitted by these nobles was because of him.

After all, most of the political officials knew that Maple Leaf Territory was the territory of the son of the chosen Holy Duke of the Empire.

Although Shiloh had never even been to his fiefdom before, the presence of this connection, coupled with the bribes and favors from the Boer family, led the officials in the capital to pretend they hadn't seen it.

Furthermore, it was precisely because the whistleblowers were also nobles that they were imprisoned for various reasons within a day of arriving in the capital.

Elena bit her lip lightly, a hint of resentment appearing in her cool purple eyes.

She certainly didn't believe that Shiloh had deliberately fabricated false information to control her; that person wouldn't resort to such petty tricks.

Since he took it out, it must be able to withstand scrutiny.

That is why Elena felt powerless and angry.

"What are you thinking about?"

Shiloh grasped Elena's shoulders and asked softly.

Elena opened her mouth, intending to shake her head, but then she recalled the scene at the dinner table, and her eyes flickered slightly.

Born into the family of the Imperial Chosen Duke, Shiloh stood at the pinnacle of all noble families, with only the royal family above him.

Despite his noble status, he seemed to see no difference between commoners and nobles.

The idea of ​​a maid eating with her master was something Elena could never have imagined.

"Aren't you afraid of... criticism if you let Irene and the others dine with you?"

"Criticism..."

Upon hearing this, Xi Luo was taken aback, then chuckled in disbelief.

He's already faced enough criticism in the capital; one more won't make a difference.

Seeing his smile, Elena assumed he was so arrogant that he didn't care about the opinions of other nobles at all, so she blinked and asked, "You don't seem to have any aversion to this kind of thing."

"Well, the idea of ​​sitting down to eat together is actually quite unique for me."

Silo shrugged and said, "In my opinion, regardless of status or position, the only criterion for sitting down to eat together is how close or distant we are, and my personal preferences."

“I really like Cecilia and Irene. Eating together makes me happy, isn’t that great?”

Elena fluttered her butterfly-like eyelashes again, and as if possessed, she stretched out a finger and pointed at herself.

Upon realizing what was happening, the aloof woman was startled and tried to let go of her hand, but Xi Luo grabbed it and held it in his palm.

"Of course, I like Elena very much too. After all, you're the first person in this world I've had 'that' kind of contact with~"

For some reason, Elena's body stiffened and her heart skipped a beat when she heard those words.

Despite her best efforts to hide it, a blush still crept onto her pretty face.

"Wow~ I didn't know you could make that kind of expression~?"

"Eh?"

In Shiro's view, Elena's delicate, jade-like face was flushed with a blush, and her amethyst-like eyes were misty with shyness, as if they were about to burst into tears.

Her lips parted slightly, her pearly teeth raised a little, and a warm fragrance wafted out from her breath. Judging from the rhythmic rise and fall of her chest, Elena was in turmoil.

"Waaah~ Don't look..."

"Ha, that won't do."

Elena sensed her unusual emotional state and tried to raise her hand to cover her face, but Silo mischievously pressed her down onto the bed.

With no other option, Elena could only shake her head and try to loosen the dark purple hair around her ears to cover her face and hide her unsightly expression.

Elena clenched her fists and played a game of "chase" with Shiloh.

Whenever Shiloh tried to look directly at her face, Elena would turn her head away to avoid his gaze.

Elena vaguely guessed why she felt this way. She was originally a commoner and had traveled around with her mother when she was young.

But the happy times ended the moment they returned to Maple Leaf Territory.

Crow discovered his mother's whereabouts and learned that she had given birth to him.

For nobles, it was perfectly acceptable to have fun outside the home, but having children with someone of a class other than nobles would be considered an insult.

At that time, Crow had only recently become the head of the Bull family, and many people were still eyeing his position covetously.

So, in order to consolidate his position, this beast actually sent someone to... assassinate her mother.

Chapter 37 Elena's Little Thoughts

This beast, worse than a pig or a dog, thought he was too young to know anything. After seeing her extraordinary talent, he tried to play the emotional card and take her in as his "adopted daughter."

However, there is a unique illusionary magic between her and her mother. Once one of them dies, the magic records a video of the moment before death and synchronizes it into her mind.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Elena knew who the real killer of her mother was.

Elena once thought that all nobles put so-called "honor" first. Even if some approachable nobles didn't think that way, they would always be subtly influenced by this atmosphere, or in order to fit in, they would still be somewhat separated from the common people.

Needless to say, he was dining with a maid...

Even long-serving maids or housekeepers who have served the family for many years are not, by common sense, entitled to sit and dine with the master.

But Shiloh was truly different from the other nobles!

Elena could tell that he had no concept of class distinctions; as he said, whether or not to associate with someone depended entirely on his own preference.

So, there really are nobles like that in the empire...?

Elena's heart pounded; Shiloh's gaze made her feel different from the unease she had felt the night before.

The skin he saw seemed to become burning hot, making his heart beat faster and faster...

Elena bit her lip, trying anxiously to calm her racing heart, but the more she tried, the louder her heartbeat became.

"Huh?!"

Suddenly, a force struck, and Elena's hands were grabbed and lifted into the air. Then, Shiloh pressed her upper body down onto the soft bed.

"Master told you not to hide, how could you disobey?"

Xi Luo held both of her wrists with one hand, and used his free hand to stroke her delicate chin, straightening the girl's pretty face.

Elena's pretty face was flushed with embarrassment, and the mist in her purple eyes was about to drip water.

The slight sweat from her struggles made her temples a little damp, and combined with the way she had used to cover her face, the hair naturally clung to her fair skin and red lips.

Forced to meet Shiro's dark eyes, Elena felt a strange sensation from the depths of her heart—a calm yet mischievous gaze.

"Little Elena, so beautiful."

"Siro said softly," and then, under Elena's stunned gaze, he kissed her.

zizi...

The sticky, lingering sound of water echoed in the room, adding to its stuffiness.

But what's even more stifling is the burning heart hidden beneath the clothes, pressed tightly against the other person's chest.

No, no...

If this continues, I...

Elena barely managed to maintain a sliver of consciousness. Although she was very attracted to this quality in Shiloh, it couldn't overshadow the man's inherent wickedness!

She didn't want him to know her girlish thoughts at that moment, otherwise, she didn't know what kind of teasing look he would give her.

Five minutes later, the long kiss finally came to an end.

As a glistening thread rose from the tip of her tongue, Elena, lying on her back, coughed lightly twice due to shortness of breath. Then, her still flushed face maintained a cool expression as she asked, "Are you satisfied?"