Chapter 42 Liliana's Melancholy (2)
“Because we grew up together and I’m the older one, I always treated Al as a cute little brother who I had to take good care of.
After all, he is the child of my benefactor, Master Elect, so I want to repay his kindness in this way."
Rose continued with a nostalgic smile.
"Al is a strange kid. He is obviously older than me, but he often acts more mature than me, and even than many adults.
However, he often gets off track in strange places, just like the duel this afternoon, actively getting involved in very dangerous things."
"Indeed, that fool Al has always liked to do dangerous things."
Liliana agreed with Rose's statement and nodded seriously several times.
"So I think we can't just leave him like this. But this kind of emotion may not be the same as family love, but it can't be called pure love either..."
Rose's expression became a little troubled, as if she was trying to think about something.
"I think I should want to stay by Al's side to take care of him, help him when he needs it, and at the same time accept his care and help... Is that right?"
(That, that means I love you deeply!)
Liliana couldn't help but complain in her mind and tried hard not to show her feelings.
"Okay, although it's embarrassing, I've said everything I wanted to say. It's your turn next, Lily."
"This isn't a question-and-answer game... Woah, I know!"
Liliana adjusted her mood and looked into Rose's beautiful blue eyes.
"Although saying this may, no, it will definitely cause trouble to you and Al, Sister Rose, but I think I still like that idiot Al, and it has always been like this all these years..."
Although Liliana wanted to show off and said this in a more imposing tone.
But the further he talked, the more he lowered his voice out of shyness and guilt.
Finally, it got to the point where even Liliana herself couldn't hear clearly.
Rose wasn't angry or troubled.
Instead, she clapped her hands lightly and smiled happily.
"In that case, let me help as well."
“Eh?! B-but… Sister Rose, you.”
Liliana looked at Rose in surprise.
Although the empire did not impose compulsory restrictions on marriage, such as monogamy or polygamy.
Nobles with stronger positions often practice polygamy or polyandry in order to ensure the smooth continuation of their family, or simply out of personal desire.
But Liliana thought, no one would be willing to share their lover voluntarily, right?
Especially in the case of Rose, it is not simply a political marriage, but she truly loves Alfred.
Rose seemed to have guessed what Liliana was thinking.
So, she explained.
"If I have to say whether I'm jealous or not, I'm definitely super jealous that Al is with another girl~
Just like at the celebration party tonight, I was really upset with that idiot Al. He was chatting happily with senior Cecilia and Ariel, and left me aside. "
Rose gently took Liliana's hand and continued.
"But I want something bigger than jealousy. I want Al to be happy and I want everyone around him to be happy too.
Although I am somewhat jealous because Al is with other girls, I still hope to get along well with girls like you, Lily."
Liliana was shocked at Rose's words at first, and then she looked very serious.
She knew very well that Alfred was the type who was prone to having affairs, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
If Rose continues to be extra tolerant of him, it will only...
"Sister Rose, your future will be extremely difficult if you continue like this!"
Liliana couldn't help but complain.
“Ah, ahahaha, maybe… No, it should be really hard, right?”
"Alas, I can't just leave Sister Rose alone. I'm also upset that Al is having affairs with other girls. Please let me help a little..."
As Liliana spoke, her face began to blush with embarrassment.
"Just now, Sister Rose, you tolerated that idiot Al, so I was a little strict with him."
"Pfft, that's true. If I can't bear to do it, I'll ask you, Lily, to scold Al harshly.
"Well, b-but that being said, how can I make peace with Al?"
Liliana asked Rose in confusion.
After all, she had been deliberately treating Alfred with a bad attitude for some time, and the two had not met often over the years. Liliana felt that it would be strange to suddenly use a friendly attitude towards him.
“Actually, Al likes you very much, Lily, too, so I think you should stay like this for now, and then we can get closer to each other little by little.
Just like a tsundere, first showing a proud side that keeps people at a distance, and then occasionally showing a cute side to create a contrast, Alco really likes this."
Rose put her hand to her lips and thought for a moment before explaining.
"A-tsundere?"
The unfamiliar words coming out of Rose's mouth confused Liliana.
"Ah, Lily, don't worry about it. Just understand the explanation."
"I see... But if I keep being rude for too long, will Alta really hate me?"
Liliana asked uneasily.
"Lily...is it too late that you treat Al badly?"
Rose tilted her head in surprise and asked back.
“Ugh! Rose-nee, you’re an idiot. Even if that’s the case, please don’t say it out loud!”
"Pfft, I get it, I get it, Lily, don't be angry."
Rose chuckled and gently stroked Liliana's head to apologize.
"Woo~Woo, then, then Sister Rose, can you sleep with me today? I, I haven't slept with you, Sister Rose, for a long time."
Liliana lowered her head in shame and requested in a low voice.
"Eh? No problem."
"Really? That's great!"
"I thought you had grown a lot, but now it seems you are still the same spoiled Lily."
“Well, I only do this with you, Rose-nee, and Violet-nee.”
"Oh~ You really only do this to me~"
Rose teased Liliana with a mischievous smile.
"Aunt, let's just count that idiot Al in for now."
"As expected~ Actually, Lily, you are super cute right now. I think if Al saw you, he would be fluttering his heart out for you, Lily."