Then she turned her gaze to Lani, who settled in front of Killian.
Lani was still working today.
“You two, why do you like Lexion so much?”
Killian asked the two ladies.
Jane bit her lip as if she didn’t even want to deal with him.
In contrast, Elena raised her lips with a cold look.
“Why not? Lexion is kind.”
“What? Lexion?”
She smiled as if to piss off Killian.
“Now, Elena. What do you mean by that? I find it odd since I am also quite friendly.”
“Haha. It seems that the young master does not understand the meaning of affinity.”
Elena was steadily smiling at him, blatantly ridiculing Killian.
It was possible because she was well aware of her current place in the Halos manor.
Killian’s expression skewed at her words.
But soon, he also found out that his opponent was Elena and smiled.
“I don’t know, Elena. The joke was funny.”
Subsequently, Elena’s face hardened.
“I am not joking.”
“Why, Elena? We’re just having the usual tea time. Please don’t make it awkward for everyone.”
Killian spoke skillfully, but Elena was still aloof.
“The only person who is an anomaly in this place is the young master. After the young master appeared, the pleasant tea time became awkward, like pouring ice water over it.”
There was silence following her words.
In fact, there was a reason for Elena talking so disdainfully.
‘I have to provoke Killian into hastily causing an incident.’
It was also accompanied by anger over the fact that their peaceful tea time was disrupted by the appearance of Killian.
“Is Miss Elena finished talking now?”
Killian clenched his fists and shot at Elena.
“No. I am not done yet.”
As she retorted, Killian’s face grew increasingly grim.
“No matter how you say it, if you provoke me more than this, I won’t stand it.”
Killian bit his lip.
Elena didn’t even care.
“But it is true. Right now, there are two victims here who the young master harmed. Isn’t it a bit odd that the assailant comes with a smile like that?”
Elena chuckled.
“What?!”
“I’ve seen with my own eyes how the young master coerced Jane, and I’ve also seen what you did to Lexion with my own eyes. Where did I say something wrong?”
“How dare you!”
Killian jumped up from his seat.
Elena inwardly sighed.
She preferred the scenario where Killian would hit her, his eyes brimming with wrath.
After all, she was capable of using shield magic, so she could easily block Killian’s attack.
It just needed a scene where Killian would assault her.
Elena immediately waited for Killian to attack her.
But at that moment.
“Stop it!”
Lexion stopped Killian.
“Get out of the way, you bastard!”
Killian growled and glared at Lexion.
“No. I won’t move. Don’t hurt my sister!”
Lexion raised his head proudly and faced Killian.
Seeing that, Elena felt in conflict.
Since she was being harassed by Killian, Lexion – while terrified – has to grow up; he has to confront Killian.
She was proud, but at the same time, she was worried.
She feared that Lexion would get hurt.
“This child!”
And Killian, who was already riled up, threw his fist at Lexion.
However, at that moment, a translucent curtain appeared in front of Lexion.
Crack–!
“Aaaah!”
Killian slumped to the floor, writhing in pain.
A shield materialized and protected Lexion.
Elena smiled softly and cleared her hands, which had her magical powers.
Then she got up from her seat and walked over to Killian – who was rolling on the floor – and whispered.
“Did it hurt?”
“Ouch, aww!”
Having her break his bones, Killian complained about the drawn-out pain.
But Elena just smiled and whispered to Killian.
“Are you hurt?”
“Hey, Elena. Help me. Heh, it hurts so much.”
“What if I don’t want to help?”
Killian looked at Elena in despair.
“W-What?”
“You did the same to Lexion. How does it feel to experience the same thing? No. What you did to Lexion was incomparable with the blood on your feet.”
Elena raised her hand.
A red flame rose in her palm.
“Why don’t you suffer a little more?”
As the fluttering flames drew nearer, Killian’s whole body trembled.
With his intact hand, he grabbed the hem of Elena’s dress.
“Hey, save me. It’s my fault.”
“You’re begging at the wrong target. You shouldn’t ask me.”
Elena’s hand approached as if it was about to attack Killian.
But at that moment, someone grabbed her wrist.
When Elena turned her head, Lexion was looking at her.