Published at 30th of November 2020 09:59:13 AM
Chapter 82
Certainly, my attitude towards my brothers and their friends has vastly changed recently . So I guess it’s not odd that Henry-Oniisama would have noticed that I was purposely acting this way . Especially since he’s managed to break free from Liz-san’s brainwashing and can actually think for himself now .
Hm… Brainwashing… . I do feel a bit bad calling it that… . but that’s what Henry-Oniisama called it . And to get people on board with her ideals, I guess it’s kind of necessary to some extent . Since, while Liz-san’s thoughts aren’t exactly wrong, in order to actually realize them, a bit of brainwashing would probably go a long way .
“And, who was that boy anyway? I’ve never heard anything about him before,” Henry-Oniisama adds when I don’t seem inclined to answer his previous question .
When he says ‘that boy’ he’s probably talking about Gilles, right? I’ve been thinking it rather odd that no one has asked me about him yet . But, at the same time I was relieved, since it would better if I kept Gilles’s origins a secret… .
“He’s my assistant . ”
“You know that’s not what I’m asking . ”
“Yeah, I know . ”
Henry-Oniisama heaves a big sigh . He already knows that no matter how curious he is about something, if I’m determined to keep it a secret then I won’t tell him a thing .
As expected of my older brother; he knows me well . Thank goodness he knows how to give up easily as well .
“Also, I’ll have you know that I’m not scheming anything at the moment,” I say, smiling as innocently as I can manage . But since he knows me so well, I’m sure he can tell that I’m lying .
“So you won’t tell me that either?” Henry-Oniisama complains, with a look of dissatisfaction plain on his face . He’s practically pouting .
But my hands are tied . I’ve already been sworn to secrecy . I can’t tell him about my villainous aspirations nor about my job of monitoring Liz-san .
Wait, come to think of it, if Henry-Oniisama was able to realize that Liz-san isn’t his type, then does that mean there could be others who haven’t fallen in love with her yet?
Honestly, Duke-Sama comes to mind as a contender for this, but I just don’t know . I know that he at least likes me, but I’m still not sure if it’s as a sibling or in a romantic capacity .
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I really hopes it’s the former .
“Henry-Oniisama, do you know if there’s anyone else that’s become disenchanted with Liz-san?”
“That’s hard to say, but as of right now it seems like everyone is pretty enamored by her . ”
“I guess that makes sense . There’s no reason to hate a girl like her . ”
“Appearance-wise yes . Though, what’s inside is another matter entirely,” he says and then looks up at the ceiling .
I wonder what he’s thinking about . Wait, going off of his expression, I think I can actually guess what he’s going to say next…
” “I’d like to have a talk with that boy,” ” we both say in unison .
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Henry-Oniisama’s eyes go as round as dinner plates and his head whips around to stare at me .
I knew he’d say that .
I wonder if it’s okay to let them meet though? It’s not really a big deal or anything . It’s just that, going off their personalities, I feel like they’d get along with each other quite well… . . So the issue is that Gilles might end up opening his heart to him . And if that’s the case, I’d really rather not let them meet .
I’m not in the market for allies at the moment after all .
But, if Henry-Oniisama was willing to help me with my dream of becoming a villainess, then I guess I wouldn’t really mind .
“So? Can I?” Henry-Oniisama asks with pleading, puppy-dog eyes .
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I suck in a small breath .
“Fine . Go ahead . ”
His face instantly brightens . Unlike me, Henry-Oniisama tends to wear his heart on his sleeve .
If he decides that he wants to support me, we are definitely going to have to work on his poker face .
“Thanks, Ali!” he says happily .
This isn’t really something you should be thanking me for . I’ve just decided to give you a chance is all . There’s no guarantee that I’ll take you on . This is just a test run!
Now… . I wonder what he’ll do to get Gilles to open up to him .