The Flower of Separation

'I can't allow her to get any closer to me.' Up till now she didn't think too deeply about becoming friends with Jorah. But now that it has gotten to this stage where it looks like Jorah is attached to her.

'I have to pull away.'

A person like her cannot live in harmony with other people. If she ever tries it, then something bad will happen. These cursed eyes will not let her live in peace.

'I cannot go a single day without killing someone, without bathing in their blood.'

How could she possibly maintain a friendship like everybody else? It is better for her to be alone, this way she doesn't have to worry about hurting other people.

It is not like she never tried to make friends over the years. Naturally she recognized that no human being out there can be alone.

But each time she tried it ended up with them dying by her hand. How many of them approached her with the foolish attention of betraying her in the end?

How many of them had bad intentions? The worse thing was, she didnt even fall for it. From the very moment they approached her she knew right away. There were some she got along with well like Jorah, and they appeared sincere about being friends with her. But after awhile something would change.

Those who disliked her would secretly approach these people and make some type of offer that they can't refuse. Lillian sighed at the memory.

It was a real shame, they could have truly been friends. But who would befriend somebody willing to stab her with a blade? There were some who invited her out onto a so-called picnic, so she would lower her guard. Those ones were quite fun though, killing in an open field like that soiling the so called beautiful scenery.

The workers arrived with the rest of her order, the ones she couldn't carry would be sent over to the manor. It was awkward on the way out, nobody said anything.

'I wonder what is going on in Jorah's mind right now.' Normal people wouldn't take her warning lightly and stay away. But she knew Jorah well enough by now. That girl is too careless but she isn't as naive as the Empress so perhaps she will be more careful.

Lillian was about to break the silence when somebody rushed past her and headed in Jorah's direction.

It was Simon, Jorah's husband.

"Wait my dear-"

Simon shook his head. "I told you already Jorah, this woman is too dangerous. You need to stay away from her."

So, it seems like they must have argued about her.

"Jorah, you are still welcome to attend."

At those words a dark gaze appeared on Simon's face.

"I don't know what you are planning, but I will not let you hurt her."

Lillian watched as Simon took Jorah away. "That man is suspicious of you." Lucas commented.

"Mm indeed."

The Empress relative huh? Now that she thought about it, when it was confirmed that her brother disappeared alongside the Zestra family heir. People from the Zestra family came over. It would have been normal for them to make a fuss and cause problems for them, but they didn't do that.

At the time she was still far too young, and father was away. Even though Eric just came, he was the one who spoke with them. Lillian placed her hand on her eyes unconsciously, what did they talk about? How come she is only remembering this now?

Her brother and that guy wanted to stage a rebellion. It wasn't just the Ageha family they wanted to deal with but the Zestra family. Instead of making a fuss when they came, they just quietly went ahead and had a chat?

There is something unusual here.

The Empress invited them to investigate the Zestra manor, didn't she? She ought to use that opportunity. If she goes to the Zestra family the people there will surely be suspicious.

But perhaps she can use an easier method. It seems Jorah's husband knows something.

"You're going to have a huge problem from now on. I feel that girl will continue intervening. She may even get in your way."

"If she does then it is obvious how I will deal with her."

She is no saint after all. If Jorah stood in her way then she would dispose of her like she did all the others. Yes, just like the others who stood in her way. Lillian clenched her fist.

'I won't hesitate. It is far too risky keeping her around if she is that nosy.'

Her thoughts broke off when she hears the sound of footsteps rushing towards them. Lillian sighed deeply. At the very least they didnt attack her when she was in the cafe. Still her gaze fell on the box in her hands.

She looked around and saw a worker of the cake shop sweeping at the front. Lillian walked over to her with a smile. "Excuse me could you hold this for a moment?"

The girl seemed puzzled for a moment but then saw the group of men, she quickly nodded, panicked and accepted the box.

'If she dropped it I would have killed her. I waited hours for them to get it done after all.' There are many things to attend to before the party starts, she wouldn't have time to wait.

Lillian returned to where Lucas was and pulled out her sword.

One, two, three. There are at least fifteen visible men, and five on the rooftop?

There are a few hidden in the shadows too. Lillan sighed deeply. Why do these people bother with such stupid things? It is not like it makes a difference. They should know by now how strong she is, why do they bother picking fights with her?

Her thoughts broke off when she felt Lucas stand back-to-back with her.

"So, what do you think?"

It's not like they will leave if they back away. They are more likely to attack if she walks away. Just a brief glance at their clothes, she already knew who sent them. Those people are too obvious.

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