Life has dealt a heavy hand to a weak demigod like me.

Or rather, he didn't look as happy as the smile that always appeared on his face.

Although Mernadè likes to help those in need, she doesn't like to help others make decisions or change their minds.

Especially someone as opinionated as Charles.

But this time it's different.

Mernadette wanted Charles to visit and comfort Theresa, not just for Theresa's sake.

She liked Theresa very much, because Mernadette could feel that although Theresa always talked about family interests and was always cold in front of strangers, she was kind at heart.

Just like when she was a teacher at the academy, she took her out and threatened the Mitt family on the condition that Sif helped her conquer Ciel.

Did she really need a wingman, or did Sif ever truly play a role in their relationship?

Maybe, but it is definitely not as much help as she gave to Sif.

Growing up in a family, Theresa was just accustomed to using things like interests as an excuse. In fact, she just felt sympathy for Sif's situation and wanted to help her.

Things like this often happen around Theresa.

Melnadette likes Theresa like this, but she will never force Charles to do something he doesn't like because of her.

The main reason why she spoke to Charles about this matter this time was because Mernadette could feel that Charles himself was not as indifferent to Theresa as he appeared to be.

She didn't understand why Ciel built a wall around his heart, smilingly refusing what he wanted when his heart was clearly set on it.

It may sound unbelievable, but facing Charles, Mernadette felt that perhaps she understood his heart better than he did and knew what he needed better.

Every time she thought about this, Mernadette's face would flush red. She knew him better than she did, and not only would she be laughed at if she told him, but she was also very embarrassed just thinking about it.

After all, in most chivalric novels, this kind of "skill" is standard for the heroine. Such a useful ability is often used in strange places.

As for family ties... In this world where pure blood is prized, there are often plots and even realities that shatter one's worldview. Of course, this kind of thing usually happens in families with extraordinary bloodlines.

Ordinary people do not have the ability to cure some congenital defects.

"Since this is little Melnadette's wish, then at night..."

Before Charles could finish his words, Mernadette raised her head seriously and took Charles' hand.

"This is not my hope." Her tone was firm and serious.

But her hot cheeks made Charles couldn't help but reach out and pinch them.

Mernadette took two steps back out of habit, but soon turned back.

"Brother, what I hope is that you can face your own heart."

"Actually... right now, you also want to comfort Sister Theresa, right?"

"You don't want Sister Theresa to be sad, right?"

What does her mood have to do with me?

Charles' eyes flickered.

In his heart, Teresa has always been a "prop" for him to vent his inner depression in his spare time.

Who would have so-called feelings for props?

Charles thought so.

But when facing Mernadette's gentle and firm gaze, his heart was not so firm.

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Chapter 159 Chapter 39: Charles: I can’t control myself╮(╯▽╰)╭

Everyone's life is accompanied by many lies.

It's just that this kind of lie is easy to deceive others, but it is difficult to deceive yourself.

After coming to this world, Charles' attitude has always been superior and detached from the world.

After all, in the world at this moment, he alone can stir up trouble.

Although he kept saying in his heart that there were still terrors in this world that he could not resist, but with the "Crescent Moon" and the "Holy Light" of the Krolov family, those terrors in his heart were actually nothing.

To put it bluntly, the "waning moon" in the cane made Charles feel that in this world, he was not afraid of anyone except the five true gods and the only creator.

The reason why I didn't conduct a big investigation into my time travel again was simple.

On the one hand, this may involve the only Creator, and on the other hand, he is no longer at the age of struggle.

People can't live such a tiring life.

What was the struggle of the previous decades for?

Isn’t this a wonderful life after retirement?

Although the Church of the Earth is now in decline, with Charles' current strength, he just wants to enjoy the fun of life. He really doesn't believe that anyone can stop him.

Destiny is something that you can't tell me to do whatever you tell me to do.

For someone like Charles who is capable and has plans for his future, he is unwilling to pursue this kind of time travel that clearly has a mission in mind in the usual way.

At this time, is it that the bodies of the young ladies in the City of Eternal Night are not soft enough, or are the various delicacies in the world not tempting enough?

To be honest, if it weren't for the sake of face, Charles wouldn't want to train Peroz, the person who would deal with the mastermind behind the scenes.

There were problems with his thoughts and strength, although Charles behaved very submissively when he came to this era.

But in fact, he kind of looked down on this era.

After all, in this era when demigods reign supreme, he finds it funny no matter how he looks at it.

When facing Endsworth, Peroz, Theresa... or anyone else, Charles' heart was filled with a sense of superiority.

Because all their actions are in his sight.

What they were doing, what they were thinking, and even if Charles wanted to, he could manipulate their fate like a puppet.

It just happened as time went by and their relationship became more harmonious.

Those feelings of superiority and alienation disappeared unknowingly.

Just like what happened to Theresa this time.

Obviously, it had nothing to do with him, but Charles intervened in Theresa's family affairs at the first opportunity.

First, he stopped Doug from dying, and then used this as an excuse to change the fate of some people. In the process, he quietly moved the demigods including the "Mother Tree of Vengeance" in his heart.

The next time a sacrifice is needed, they can make up for it seamlessly.

Given that Charles doesn't like to meddle in other people's affairs, or is afraid of trouble, what he did before was very inconsistent with his nature.

This time, facing Mernadette's gaze, he could no longer say those stubborn words.

"You... stop making random guesses about certain things." Charles became angry and rubbed Mernadette's cheek fiercely.

Every time he did this, Mernadette's face would turn red and hot, and because of her natural beauty, Charles felt extremely comfortable rubbing her, just like stroking a cute little kitten.

"Brother..." Melnadette didn't dare to struggle, but looked at Charles with pitiful eyes.

But... this sight made Charles rua even more vigorously.

After a while, looking at the cheeks that were rubbed into the shape of dumplings, Charles withdrew his hands with satisfaction.

"If you talk to your brother in this tone again next time, I will rub him for a longer time." Charles flicked Melnadette's head and put on a serious look.

I have to say, bullying goddesses seems to be addictive.

After each bullying, Charles would repent sincerely. After all, it was fun to bully now, but he would have to spend a lot of time in the underground prison in the future.

But...every time he gets the chance, Ciel says he can't control himself at all...

"I understand..." Mernadette said with her head down, a little embarrassed.

"In the evening, I will go to Severus Manor with you."

Mernadette's face was full of surprise.

"But don't misunderstand the relationship between Theresa and me." Charles ruffled her hair. "Although she did kiss me before, it was just a polite kiss."

"Our relationship is not what you think."

Mernadette said nothing, but just blinked.

Ciel's face darkened and he continued, "Anyway, we are good friends, and there is no other relationship."

"Remember?"

Mernadette nodded, then couldn't help laughing.

"Brother and Sister Theresa look a lot like each other."

"How are they alike?" Charles asked as he walked forward holding Melnadette's hand.

Mernadette fell silent, but her shoulders moved as if she were suppressing a laugh.

Charles slowly placed his hand on her cheek and made a threatening look at her.

Mernadette quickly restrained her posture, but still couldn't help covering her mouth with her hand.

"Speak!" Charles said with a gloomy face, pretending to be very angry.

"Um, well..." Melnadette glanced at Charles furtively, then closed her eyes resignedly. "Brother is just like Sister Theresa... not frank enough."

In fact, what Mernadé wanted to say was "tsundere".

However, feeling her cheeks burning from being rubbed, she finally thought of a word that would not cause Charles' anger.

But, not frankly...

Ciel's gaze became somewhat dangerous.

Sensing something was wrong, Mernadette struggled to free her hand from Charles's, mumbling, "Brother... I remembered I still have some homework to do, so I'm going back to the study to do it."

Charles held Mernadette in his arms and then showed a slightly "kind" smile.

"Homework? Come to think of it, I've met some of your teachers before and asked them to take good care of you."

Mernadette looked at Charles in confusion.

"To show their concern for your studies, they've assigned you a lot of homework. I'll tell you later."

Mernadette's panicked heart calmed down a little.

Although homework is tedious, she is not afraid of it.

For her, it’s no big deal even if she has to do homework for a whole day.

"By the way, the math teacher is particularly concerned about your grades."

"After all, among all the subjects, you are only a little bad at mathematics."

The smile on Mernadè's face gradually disappeared.

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Chapter 160 Chapter 40 You have a problem!

In the evening, Charles rode a carriage alone to Severus's manor.

Originally, he wanted to bring Melnadette with him, but she stayed at home because she had to do homework.

"He's such a smart kid." Thinking of the encouraging look that Melnadette had given him just now, Charles couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

"Mernadette is also concerned about your personal problems~" Morin said lightly while driving the carriage.

Ciel's gaze fell on his spot.

This guy... is really extraordinary.

As Floys's partner, Charles originally thought he was as easy to deal with as Antilia and Arthur. However, contrary to his expectations, he discovered the flaws hidden in him during their first meeting. Afterwards, Charles stole some of his ideas and slightly interfered with him with the power of fate.

It’s just that some things can be discovered countless times if they are discovered once.

As for further "acting," Charles wasn't particularly interested. Just as he had said at the beginning, he wasn't qualified.

Whether it was to make Charles' eyes show "fear" in front of them, or to hide some special features of Mernadè, they were not qualified.

"You're really smart." Charles didn't respond to Morin's words, but just looked at him with some emotion.