Chapter 131
Chapter 131. Taking On One-vs-Three Is Far From My Limit
As the eldest son of the Medillion family, Luo Nan had doted on his little sister since childhood.
Genuinely doted on her......
But somewhere along the way, his once-adorable sister had grown colder and colder toward him.
Especially after that incident had occurred.
The relationship between the two of them could be said to have fractured completely.
His sister Qili had used it as an opportunity to obtain their father Duke Medillion's permission, and set off on a year-long world-circling journey of cultivation.
Luo Nan recalled that the first time he'd met with his father after awakening his memories, he'd received the information that "Qili will be returning home to enroll at Radiant University together with you."
This fellow had actually come back this early?
There were clearly still about ten-odd days before the school term started.
At this moment, Luo Nan stood bare-chested, watching with a somewhat guilty conscience as the ice-cold, black-haired girl walked silently into the Moonlight Greenhouse.
Why did he feel...... that his own sister had gotten even colder?
Luo Nan's throat bobbed as he forced himself to stay calm, saying: "Yo...... and who might this lovely young lady be?"
He momentarily forgot to continue getting dressed. "Ah~so it's my Luo Nan von Medillion's dear, beloved little sister!"
Luo Nan broke into a somewhat pale smile, spread his arms wide, and walked toward the black-haired, silver-eyed girl before him, just about to give her a hug.
But he seemed to have forgotten......
"Don't move!"
Swish—a slender silver-blue sword snapped into position half a meter from Luo Nan's chest.
"......"
Luo Nan froze on the spot. The cold sweat that had yet to evaporate from his forehead chose that moment to slide right down.
What was going on?
Luo Nan was a little dumbfounded.
Even if the two of them weren't on good terms, and hadn't seen each other for a whole year, they were still siblings, still family, weren't they?
How could she draw a blade on him the moment she arrived?
"Qili......"
Luo Nan wiped the thin sweat from his forehead with the black fabric in his hand.
Hmm? Why was there a faint feminine scent?
Oh no!
Once he realized what he was actually holding, Luo Nan, like a thief caught in the act, hurriedly stuffed the tattered black silk Aeldelin had forced on him deep into his trouser pocket.
Hopefully Qili hadn't seen it.
Luo Nan, a man of rich experience, knew exactly what he should do right now. He swiftly changed the subject: "Qili, why didn't you say a word about coming back? As your older brother, I should at least go pick you up......"
"Besides, we're family after all—even if you can't stand the sight of me, there's no need to go drawing swords, is there?"
"Could you put the sword down first?" Luo Nan stepped to the side, dodging the sword tip pointing straight at him.
The black-haired girl's delicate nose twitched slightly, as though she were sniffing at something.
"There are other people here......" A voice as clear and crisp as snow rang out. The girl's fine brows gave a light furrow. "As well as some unusual scents."
Qili performed a flourish and sheathed her longsword, then turned to face Luo Nan. Her brilliant silver eyes gazed steadily at her own brother, her beautiful face betraying no readable expression.
"Hm, weren't you carried off by some dangerous woman? How did you manage to come back?"
Carried off?
Luo Nan recalled that he'd been fighting and 'fighting' with Aeldelin inside the Moonlight Greenhouse the entire time, hadn't he?
Although he'd lost the first bout, the second 'fight' had managed to salvage some face.
Thinking of this, Luo Nan knitted his brows. "I've been inside the Moonlight Greenhouse sparring with that dangerous woman the entire time—when did I ever leave?"
"Then...... we searched the Moonlight Greenhouse six times earlier, so where exactly were you?"
"......"
Only after Qili said this did Luo Nan remember: Aeldelin possessed that talent for 'non-existence,' capable of concealing herself from the observation of others.
But it apparently couldn't be applied to other people.
Unless......
When the two of them were connected, they had been judged as a single person?
Luo Nan instantly felt the whole thing was rather absurd.
He gathered his words and explained: "That person is dangerous—her concealment ability is far too powerful. The reason you couldn't find me, Qili, is because of that ability of hers."
In any case, Qili wouldn't know the specific limitations of Aeldelin's talent.
Sure enough, upon hearing Luo Nan's explanation, the black-haired girl's originally ice-cold expression softened for just a brief moment—but it vanished just as quickly, reverting to its cool composure.
"If that's the case, then I'll provisionally believe you."
"Hey, we're siblings, who's playing games with who......"
"However," Qili's tone took a sharp turn as her brilliant silver eyes fixed on Luo Nan's trouser pocket, "what was that black bundle you were just holding?"
Damn it—she'd actually noticed.
Cold sweat instantly broke out across Luo Nan's forehead again.
He absolutely could not tell Qili that he'd been holding Aeldelin's silk stockings!
Setting aside whether this would utterly destroy what little favorable impression he still held in his sister's heart, reducing him completely to the same rank as 'trash'—
There was also the matter of having actually grabbed an intimate garment that clearly belonged to an enemy......
What kind of relationship did the two of them have?
Anyone would let their imagination run wild.
And above all—he absolutely could not let Serela find out!
With that thought in mind, Luo Nan's mind raced at lightning speed, a hundred million brain cells working in concert, attempting to find a way out of this seemingly hopeless situation.
Right, this could work!
"Here's the thing, Qili, at the time I was......"
"Hm? Luo Nan's been found?"
Who was interrupting him?
Following the voice, a graceful Imperial Princess with golden hair and violet eyes walked in unhurriedly.
She was still wearing the exquisite platinum ceremonial gown from when she and Luo Nan had concluded the marriage pact.
The Imperial Princess's face still wore its elegant and composed smile, but Luo Nan could tell that a trace of exhaustion lay concealed between her brows.
She hadn't slept a wink all night?
Right—the very night the covenant was concluded, the one she'd entered the covenant with had gone missing. He wouldn't have been able to sleep either, if the roles were reversed.
"Goodness? Where did you run off to, Luo Nan? Qili and I searched for you the entire night!" Another voice followed close behind.
No need to guess—it was our very own 'Chosen Hero,' Anya Sivans.
'Oh, it's Anya—that made things a bit easier.'
Luo Nan quietly let out a breath of relief in his heart.
He only had to deal with Qili and Serela, those two.
With that thought, Luo Nan put on a confident smile. He prepared to draw upon the accumulated experience of managing women he'd built up during his years as the capital's notorious scoundrel.
"It's Serela—I'm sorry, I've troubled you. As you can see, I'm perfectly fine."
Her Imperial Highness walked up before Luo Nan, her breathtaking violet eyes scanning her fiancé up and down, confirming that he had not lost any limbs before breaking into an elegant smile laden with unspoken meaning: "As long as you're unharmed, Luo Nan."
"And Anya as well—you've had a long night, dealing with this alongside Qili." Luo Nan would not play favorites.
Although among these three women, it was only Serela who currently had anything approaching a connection with him—far from what any legend would call a 'battleground of warring beauties.'
But experience is universally applicable!
Luo Nan was well aware of how important it was to keep the scales perfectly balanced.
"Hey! Small matter, small matter—just remember to pay!" Anya waved her hand and stated her demands with blunt directness.
"......"
He'd almost forgotten this fellow's true nature—money-obsessed to the core.
But no matter. With only three people, this was still far from the limit of his, Luo Nan von Medillion's, capabilities!
"Ladies, regarding the dangerous opponent I've been facing—Aeldelin Xueting—I believe I should explain the relevant information to you immediately. You are the most qualified people to know......"
Activate the Topic-Change Technique!
"As you may have already surmised, she is a high-ranking Demon......"
"Young Master!"
A fragrant gust crashed into his arms in an instant. A delicate, shapely figure squirmed with a trace of warmth against Luo Nan's chest.
The girl tilted her small head up. Jade-green eyes shimmering with a thin film of moisture gazed at Luo Nan's face, filled entirely with longing.
"Young Master...... thank goodness you're alright!"
The little maid Aina sniffled. "It's... it's all my fault for not listening to the Young Master's instructions—I'm the reason the Young Master was put in danger......"
"......"
Now there were four.
To be honest, Luo Nan had never had to deal with four at once before!
"But...... the more challenging it is, the more excited this young master gets!"
At this moment, Luo Nan had already reached the realm of dual-tasking, and his one-versus-four battle began.
His gaze softened. He tilted his head slightly downward, gently placing his hand atop the forehead of the girl in his arms, and comforted her: "Aina, I'm fine...... if anything, seeing that you're unharmed—that's what matters most......"