Creak!
Amidst a peculiar crackling sound, there was a heavy breathing.
It was the sound of soone gritting their teeth in anger, breathing heavily.
Arthur was certain that if he stood in front of the Countess of South Los now, she would definitely jump up and hit his knee.
Of course, if he were really in front of her right now.
Arthur would never respond like that.
It's not that he doesn't dare.
It's a gentleman's awareness.
It's definitely not fear of being struck by lightning.
"Rest assured.
You will receive news soon.
anwhile, please keep this communication crystal with you.
Of course, I hope you maintain the current layout."
Arthur finished speaking and ended the communication.
Concerning such a crucial mont in his life, Arthur wouldn't be careless. Even if he needed the Countess of South Los, he wouldn't let her know a tiny bit.
The Countess of South Los could be trusted.
But what about the people beneath her?
Arthur didn't trust them.
Even the slightest disturbance might make the Old Lion change the original plan, and that wouldn't be good.
So, it's best to keep the Countess of South Los appropriately vigilant, even a bit paranoid.
As for why he still needed to notify the Countess of South Los in advance?
Aside from actually needing her cooperation.
It's also to prevent her from being desperate or...
running away.
The latter is unlikely, but needs caution.
And the forr?
That's what truly needs attention.
Arthur wouldn't doubt the Countess's resolve.
Each bolt of thunder he experienced took a human life, so insignificant, but initially, they were all mbers of the South Los Family.
"The rascal!"
Marinda rolled her eyes imdiately after seeing Arthur ending the communication.
It was an action she learned from Arthur.
It looked quite disrespectful.
However, Marinda didn't care in front of Arthur.
"I am indeed a gentleman.
Everyone knows I'm compassionate and humble.
And I'm still quite young."
Arthur winked at Marinda as he spoke.
Marinda promptly gave him the finger in response.
But the next mont, she hurriedly retracted it, looking a bit embarrassed.
Because—
"Ms. Anna, I need so hot orange juice and chilled apple juice."
Arthur called out to the cabin.
Imdiately, 'Ms. Anna' ca out with Miha and Yiluo.
Miha carried the hot orange juice.
Yiluo carried the chilled apple juice.
Their footsteps weren't slow, but their movents were cautious—this was their first task as maids, and neither wanted to ss it up.
This revelation showed Marinda the difference.
But soon, she couldn't help but frown.
Because, in her eyes, the twins seed way too strange!
In her perception, as Miha and Yiluo perford earnestly, wisps of aura emanated powerfully, impacting her [Spirituality].
Very strong!
There's no doubt about it.
But this strength didn't physically manifest in the twins.
It felt like a powerful knight charging while riding a dog.
The perplexity within made Marinda look at Arthur.
She believed Arthur would provide an explanation.
And indeed, that's what he did.
Arthur wasn't stingy with his answers in this regard.
Why did he invite Marinda here?
Aside from connecting with the Countess of South Los.
It was to further emphasize his 'strength'.
Before truly becoming powerful, he needed this 'strength'.
This 'strength' would not only give him more initiative, but also make him and his family more mysterious.
At the sa ti, it's a 'soothing agent' and a 'safety net'.
So, Arthur spoke with a playful smile—
"Miha and Yiluo."
Arthur introduced his maids.
Marinda was montarily stunned upon hearing these nas.
Then, as a Witch's Descendant, she quickly thought of the legendary 'Lady of Sorrow' and 'Lady of Suffering', both nas referring to 'Miha and Yiluo'. Two titles had erged because, at the end of the Holy Era, so believed 'Miha is Pain', and 'Yiluo is Suffering'.
But most believed they were one and the sa.
As the Holy Era receded, Miha appeared more in public, and gradually 'Lady of Sorrow' beca the mainstream na.
However, a small portion of people still distinguished between the titles.
As a Witch's Descendant, Marinda was among that small group.
For she knew the difference.
Yet precisely because she knew the difference, Marinda instinctively believed Arthur was joking.
Almost instinctively, Marinda wanted to refute Arthur.
But seeing Arthur's playful smile, Marinda hesitated.
"Really?"
The lady confird.
"Nope."
Arthur answered, then took the hot orange juice and sipped it slowly.
Marinda took the chilled apple juice—throughout the process, she cautiously watched Yiluo, while Yiluo was even more cautious than Marinda, her little face tense and nervous, eyes turning red, seemingly on the verge of tears.
She couldn't possibly be the 'Lady of Suffering'.
Yet the more it seed that way, the more Marinda was convinced Yiluo was the 'Lady of Suffering'.
In the witch's legacy, it's recorded that Yiluo, the 'Lady of Suffering', didn't match people's perceptions; much of the 'Suffering' was because Yiluo was so easy to bully, causing the troubles.
Most likely, it's like seeing a beautiful flower, wanting to pluck and crush it, only to realize upon touching it that it was a man-eating plant, a giant one.
Miha and Yiluo followed 'Ms. Anna' back to the cabin.
Marinda remained silent for a long ti.
Finally, she asked—
"What do you an?"
When she asked this question, Marinda's voice seed a bit hoarse.
Taking 'demigods' as maids, what was Arthur up to?
Or rather...
What did the Kledos Family intend?
In an instant, Marinda's mind overflowed with speculation.
And Arthur replied earnestly.
"Consider this secret as your reward."
"Reward?"
Marinda was taken aback.
Arthur didn't answer, rely raised his glass towards South Los in a toast—this gesture couldn't be clearer, and Marinda imdiately understood.
Arthur wanted her to reveal the existence of Miha and Yiluo to the Countess to gain a substantial reward.
With a reward, Marinda wouldn't refuse.
But...
Would it affect Arthur's plan to eliminate the Old Lion?
Indeed!
The plan to eliminate the Old Lion!
After a series of ntal processes, Marinda already believed the Old Lion's presence in South Los was part of Arthur's plan.
As for the threat of the Old Lion?
With Miha and Yiluo's backing, Marinda had long ceased to care.
Instead, she was eager to try.
And this is exactly what Arthur needed.
With Marinda's influence, the Countess would definitely not commit to sothing as drastic as burning South Los to the ground.
And that's just the first step.
As for the second step?
Arthur stood up and extended his hand to Marinda—
"Co on, join for the 'Orient Express' deep night salon; there's a lottery event there!"
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