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

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Seeing his father's changing expression, Xi Luo was taken aback, then looked back with a happy expression.

The icy blue figure who came running seemed a little unsteady, with sharp, sword-like eyebrows and a coldness between them. But even this strong-willed ice beauty melted away with a hint of panic the moment she saw him.

And, though tightly suppressed, the excitement and joy were completely impossible to conceal.

When Anya stood still and saw the handsome Xi Luo in front of her, her nose suddenly stung with tears, and that feeling of shame lingered in her heart once again.

Come to think of it, it seems like it's been several months since the two of them have actually faced each other like this.

For a moment, Anya felt a sense of fear. She was afraid that she would sense a strange look in her brother's eyes, which would break her heart.

Not to mention, this outcome was entirely due to her own stubbornness...

Anya forced a smile, somewhat awkwardly raising her hand to greet them, but the next moment—

Call ~

A warm and gentle embrace enveloped the uneasy woman, causing her trembling, icy blue eyes to narrow slightly, and the gloom in her eyes to dissipate.

"Long time no see, my dear sister."

When Xi Luo's deep, magnetic voice rang in her ears, Anya's tears finally burst forth, turning into strings of glistening pearls that flowed from her eyes. At the same time, she raised her hands and hugged Xi Luo tightly.

Very hard, very hard.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault for being such a willful older sister, that's why you—"

Before Anya could finish speaking, her lips were sealed by Xiluo's finger.

Seeing Anya crying her eyes out, Xi Luo felt a pang of sympathy as she pulled a silk handkerchief from her bosom and wiped her face, saying, "It's alright now. Look, my supernatural circuits have been restored!"

Xiluo held Anya's hand and placed it on the spot where his original extraordinary circuit was missing, letting her sense it carefully.

When Anya sensed the complete and even more powerful supernatural circuits within Shiloh's body, she finally believed that what her parents had told her was true, and not just a well-intentioned lie to comfort her.

"That's great...you really...ooh~"

Anya choked up as she spoke, overjoyed yet overwhelmed with complex emotions that made her want to cry.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. If you keep crying, you'll look like a little kitten. You're the chief knight of the Magic Knights, this doesn't suit you."

Xi Luo chuckled as he wiped Anya's face, teasing her.

Anya sobbed, trying to hold back her tears, but in the end she couldn't help it and buried herself in her younger brother's arms, wailing silently.

Xi Luo gently patted her sister's heaving shoulders, her dark eyes filled with tender smiles.

Chapter 123 World Line Shift

Although she hadn't completely resolved her inner conflict, Anya knew that Shilo had never blamed her in the slightest—or rather, she had always known this, and it was precisely because of this that she felt even more guilty.

"You can't be so willful next time, okay? If you keep hiding from me, I'll be very sad."

Xi Luo paused, gently patted Anya's trembling back, and said, "After all, you are my most important sister."

Hearing this, Anya, who was sobbing uncontrollably, felt a warm glow in her heart. She nodded hurriedly and hugged him even tighter.

After calming down, Anya lifted her head from Xiluo's embrace. Her swollen, icy blue eyes looked at her younger brother's clothes, which were soaked with her tears, and she couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"I lost my composure..."

Anya cast a cleansing spell, restoring Shiloh's clothes to their original state. Then she took a deep breath, looked up at her brother's deep, dark eyes, and smiled.

Shiloh shook her head, took Anya's hand, and then looked at Cecilia and the others, saying, "Sister, they are—"

“I know, I was listening when you were introducing it to your mother just now.”

After saying this, Anya wiped her face with Shiloh's silk handkerchief, revealed an elegant and polite smile, and performed a dignified aristocratic curtsy.

Anya Wells.

Upon seeing this, Elena and the others quickly returned the greeting, with Irene sweetly calling out "Sister Anya".

The friendly and respectful way Little Irene addressed Anya, like a lively and adorable little black cat, eased Anya's slightly tense expression, and her smile became more natural.

Although she felt a little jealous that these girls were her brother's partners, she was still his most important older sister.

With this in mind, Anya felt more at ease.

After ruffling little Irene's head, Anya strolled over to Cecilia, looked her over, and then a hint of interest appeared in her eyes.

"I've heard so much about you. How about we have a friendly spar sometime?"

Cecilia, who thought she would be teased again, was taken aback by what she heard. When she looked up and met the other's eyes, she found the expression in the other's icy blue eyes very familiar—it was the fighting spirit of a warrior against a strong one.

That one look alone made Cecilia feel a little dazed, as if she had returned to the knights who fought on the front lines and whose reputation was based on military merit.

"Yes, if I have time, definitely."

The mutual respect between these powerful warriors brought Cecilia a long-lost sense of joy, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Okay! We've chatted enough. It's getting late, and dinner is ready at home. Let's hurry home."

Seeing the harmonious scene before him, Serme clapped his hands with a big smile and said.

Shiloh nodded, and then walked out of the station with his father, Flint, to share a train with him.

Anya and Serme, along with Cecilia and the others, took this opportunity to get to know each other better.

However, to Xi Luo's surprise, he was stopped as he stepped out of the station.

Standing at the head of the many plainclothes guards was a handsome young man dressed in fine clothes, and from his demeanor, one could clearly sense a hint of aristocratic arrogance.

However, Shiloh's gaze did not linger on him at all, but instead fell on the well-proportioned, ordinary-looking young man standing beside him, who exuded a resolute air.

Huh?

They actually came knocking on our door, how interesting...

Aaron, another protagonist destined to be a protagonist in the original work and located in the [Sky Realm], unexpectedly came to him at this time.

Sure enough, the butterfly effect eventually occurred. Logically speaking, Aaron should still be on his way to the capital at this point, which is quite different from the original story.

huh……

If Aaron comes, then she should also...

Xi Luo's eyes flickered slightly, as if sensing something, and he looked towards the shadowy place shrouded in night on the rooftop of a nearby building.

Sensing the almost tangible gaze of Shiloh, the person hidden in the shadows had their pupils constrict and their heart pounding wildly.

He spotted me?!

How is that possible?!

Just as this horrifying thought arose in her mind, Xi Luo withdrew his gaze the next moment, which gradually calmed her heartbeat.

When the girl removed her small, leather-armored hands from the scabbard at her waist, she was startled to realize that her hands were covered in cold sweat.

"Ha...ha...is it, an illusion?"

The girl tossed her dark snow-white hair, still shaken.

In front of the station, Shiloh suppressed a smile. His vampire abilities after forming a pact with Vera allowed him to vaguely sense the poor little thing hiding in the shadows on the rooftop.

If they're so eager to offer it to us, it would be impolite to refuse.

However, we still need to deal with the immediate troubles first.

"Oh ho ho, isn't this the young prince? What's wrong? You couldn't wait to see me as soon as you heard I was going back to the capital?"

The handsome young man before them was none other than Meredith Lorsa, the youngest of the current emperor's six children.

Because of her relatively young age, she was pampered and developed an arrogant and disdainful attitude. From the moment she met Shiloh, she was extremely hostile towards him.

Upon hearing Xiluo's mocking words, Meredith's face darkened, and he said coldly, "Heh, you think you're worthy of having this prince come to see you in person?"

"Oh~?"

Shiloh raised an eyebrow and made a sound of interest.

Hearing Meredith's sarcasm, Fulin frowned slightly, thinking that His Majesty's youngest son was really going to be spoiled rotten. He then asked in a deep voice, "Your Highness, Third Prince, explain your purpose."

The commanding words made Meredith's face stiffen. Only then did she belatedly realize her mistake and quickly bowed to Flin, saying, "Uncle Flin, I didn't mean that—"

"Get to the point."

Aside from the fact that he was sworn brothers with his father, Flint was also personally in charge of the magic classes for the royal children, and was the strictest of all the teachers. Therefore, Meredith was somewhat afraid of Flint.

After all, he had the worst grades in magic class among all his siblings.

Upon hearing Flin's words, Meredith dared not delay any longer and immediately said solemnly, "Uncle Flin, I have come here today to rescue someone on behalf of the people of the Empire."

Upon hearing this, Flin felt a sense of foreboding. Before he could stop her, Meredith continued, "Siro, Cecilia is a hero of the Empire. If you have any shame, release her from her slave contract!"

Chapter 124 Clowns in Packs (3k)

Is this person an idiot?

At that moment, the same thought popped into the minds of both Shiloh and Flint, leaving them both speechless.

Rubbing his temples, Flint felt utterly exasperated with his foolish student, but still reminded him, "You need to understand one thing: the matter of Meredith Cecilia is the result of the Imperial Court's ruling."

"So what? Emperor—"

"His Highness means that even so, Miss Cecilia should be treated better and should not be reduced to someone's plaything."

Just as Meredith was about to burst into song, Aaron quickly interrupted him.

Although he was somewhat annoyed that he had been interrupted, Aaron was indeed a very useful subordinate to Meredith, so he didn't pay too much attention to it and nodded, saying, "That's what I mean."

Xi Luo's lips twitched, unable to suppress a smile.

If I'm not mistaken, this guy probably meant something like, "So what if it's the law of the empire?" I wonder how furious His Majesty the Emperor would be if he heard that.

Even though Meredith was a prince with little real power, he was still a prince after all.

If His Majesty were to utter words that negate the laws of the Empire in public, it would inevitably cause a stir, and the next day His Majesty's desk would probably be overflowing with memorials from the State Council.

Raising his hand, Shiloh indicated to his father that he could handle things on his own, then stepped forward and asked with amusement, "Why do you think Cecilia will be unhappy here with me?"

"Ha, is that even a question? You've been living a life of pleasure and debauchery ever since you went to Maple Leaf Territory. With you indulging in such things, how could Miss Cecilia possibly have a good time under your thumb?!"

Meredith made these accusations, her tone clearly agitated.

After all, Cecilia was someone he admired, and he had even pleaded with his father to ask him to propose marriage on his behalf, but his request was rejected.

When Cecilia's verdict took effect, Meredith tried to buy... no, to save her before anyone else, but by the time he heard the news, Shilo had already taken her first, which infuriated him.

Moreover, the group of Holy Knights who secretly went to rescue Cecilia also failed, wasting his financial support.

Therefore, the last resort Meredith could think of to rescue Cecilia from Shiloh's clutches was to corner him in front of the station, confront him directly, and force him to release her by appealing to the greater good.

Meredith's eyes flashed, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

The people who admire Cecilia, gathered by Aaron, are already prepared in the rear. If Shiloh refuses to release her, they will come out directly to put pressure on him.

"Hehe... Since you don't believe it, why don't you ask him yourself?"

Shiloh turned slightly to look at Cecilia, who was following behind Serme and slowly walking out of the station.

Sensing Shiloh's gaze, Cecilia's eyes widened in surprise. After saying something to Serme, she hurriedly ran to his side and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

Before Shiloh could answer, Meredith, seeing Cecilia so close to the other person, instantly gripped her folding fan tightly, her eyes revealing undisguised jealousy and the joy of seeing Cecilia again.

"Miss Cecilia, you're finally out!"

Following the sound, Cecilia realized that a group of people were blocking their way. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that the boy at the front, who was greeting her with a beaming smile, looked somewhat familiar. After a moment's recognition, she said with some surprise, "Third Prince... Your Highness?"

As a former high-ranking member of the Knights, Cecilia had naturally seen footage of these important figures.

However, in Meredith's eyes, it was automatically interpreted as Cecilia having a very deep impression of him, and he unconsciously straightened his back even more, with a more confident expression on his face.

"Miss Cecilia, don't worry, we will definitely set you free today!"

Seeing Meredith's agitated expression, Cecilia frowned slightly, sensing the hostile intent of the visitor. Her tone suddenly turned cold as she said, "I don't understand what you mean. If you don't have anything specific to say, could you please stop blocking our way?"

The cold tone made Meredith's expression freeze abruptly. She stared wide-eyed in disbelief, exclaiming, "Miss Cecilia, we've come to rescue you—"

You may have misunderstood something.

Since the other party was still a prince, Cecilia's expression had already turned somewhat unpleasant, but she still patiently explained, "I don't need to be rescued by anyone, and I have never lost my freedom. The journey back to the capital from Maple Leaf Territory is quite long, and we are already very tired. We need to go home and rest as soon as possible."

Meredith opened her mouth, feeling a buzzing in her head.

The words "we" and "home" sounded particularly jarring to him, and his excited and passionate heart suddenly felt as if it had fallen into a bottomless pit, leaving him feeling empty.