Chapter 122: What a Scandalous Statement! - I Forged Them in Darkness, and They Buried Me in It

Chapter 122: What a Scandalous Statement! Time flows like water. Three days have passed since Lucius confronted the Holy See. During these three days, the two little witches seemed completely unaware, continuing to live their carefree lives. Only Lucius would occasionally cast his gaze toward the perimeter of the manor. Lately, many unfamiliar faces have appeared there. They vaguely formed a circle, blockading all exits of the estate. The atmosphere of an impending storm began to loom. Lucius knew that everything now was merely the calm before the storm. ... ... During dinner that evening, Eilene hesitated several times. She fixed her gaze on the man, pressed her lips together, but could not bring herself to speak. She really wanted to ask about the sentence she had seen in the study last time. Eilene had her own suspicions about that mysterious black book. And it was precisely those suspicions that made her unusually hesitant. Under normal circumstances, given her personality, she would have confronted him directly, without fear. But this matter alone made her fearful. Eilene didn't dare to share this pressure with Selina, afraid she would crumble under it. Yes, Selina trusted this man so much, having given her heart long ago. If the result turned out to be a deception, it would be too cruel. Just as she was thinking this, Selina seemed to notice her unease and asked, "Eilene, what's wrong? Is the food not to your liking today?" Eilene snapped back to reality and shook her head. Her eyes flickered, "No, it's not that." Selina heard this and smiled again. Ever since arriving at the manor, she was always so cheerful. That sweet smile, so pure, was one of the things Eilene desperately wished to protect. Selina lightly patted her chest with relief, "I made all the food myself today. I was worried my cooking was too poor for you to eat." She suddenly turned her gaze to the man quietly eating. "Lord Lucius, what do you think?" Lucius, lost in other thoughts, heard the topic suddenly shift to him and looked up, smiling, "Hmm, it's delicious." "So perfunctory..." Selina muttered softly. She glanced at Lucius, then at Eilene, who was also looking downcast. The girl touched her lips with a finger, puzzled. "Why do I feel like both of you have something weighing on your minds..." "Are you hiding something from me?" Selina's suspicious gaze flitted between them. Eilene stiffened and forced a smile. "Why would we... who would want to have contact with that pervert?" Selina gave her a look but, respectfully, didn't call her out. The atmosphere at this dinner was indeed a bit heavy. Which was rare in the manor. That night was destined to be an extraordinary night. ... ... After the dinner, Lucius invited both girls for a walk in the garden. The moonlight was bright, stretching his shadow long. The man walked ahead alone, while the two girls followed closely behind. Eilene was clad in her usual pitch-black dress, her slender body taking light steps, an expressionless, cold demeanor on her face. She just kept staring at the man's back, slightly furrowing her brow, lost in thought. Selina, in contrast, was much more lively. Or perhaps, more girlish. She bounced along happily, occasionally stepping on the man's long shadow. The cool breeze blew, pressing their dresses close against their figures, accentuating their curves. Lucius remained silent, walking slowly, occasionally glancing toward the gate. The atmosphere grew more subdued. Selina, no fool, had felt something was amiss since dinner. At this moment, she bit her lip, quickening her pace to catch up with the man ahead. The girl reached out to hold his broad, slender hand. Lucius didn't evade her touch, allowing her to continue. The warm contact reassured Selina slightly. She didn't know why she felt nervous since this was just another ordinary night. She had experienced many such nights, and their post-dinner strolls were a part of their simple routine. But inexplicably, her heart began to race. The touch of skin provided Selina some solace. She glanced subtly at Eilene, who was several meters behind, then leaned close to the man's ear, whispering, "Lord Lucius, you seem different today." Lucius didn't stop walking, but his expression faltered. Then he chuckled lightly, "Really? Is it that obvious?" Selina blinked playfully, her tone carrying a trace of reproach. "Lord Lucius never skirts around things with me. It was obvious at dinner tonight..." Selina moved her fingers, drawing circles in his palm. She felt a little bit wronged. "And Eilene too, it's clear she has something weighing on her mind. Are you both hiding something from me?" The girl grumbled, "It doesn't really matter, even if something did happen between you two or whatever. It's fine." "I've expected as much. After all, Eilene's only stubborn with her words..." She rambled on, then her eyes brightened as she lowered her voice. "Lord Lucius, be honest with me. Is Eilene as stubborn when she's with you?" ? Lucius came to an abrupt halt. Selina's unexpected words left him a little stunned. What did she mean by "that"? How did the conversation shift so suddenly from possible danger to Eilene? He couldn't help but ask, "Which 'that' are you talking about?" Under the moonlight, the young girl's delicate face flushed red. She stammered, "You know, that..." Lucius frowned, "Maybe clarify a bit more, I really don't understand." Selina stomped her foot, thinking, I've practically laid it out here, and you're still pretending? She steeled herself, leaning closer to Lucius' ear. This time she got much closer, her rosy lips almost brushing against his ear. From a distance, it looked like Selina was about to whisper secrets into his ear. At least, that's what Eilene thought as she watched. Her expression froze, then quickly turned away, feeling a pang of jealousy. I can't see it, I can't see it... Eilene repeated to herself. On the other side, Selina finally mustered the courage to articulate those specific words. Lucius' pupils slightly expanded, his voice reflexively rising in pitch. "What kind of scandalous talk is this?!" Selina quickly pressed her hand to his lips. Her cheeks flushed a soft pink. Embarrassment and annoyance colored her expression. "Lord Lucius!!!" (Chapter End)