I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

In her view, the closer the network of relationships in this family, the better.

If Medusa joins in, then everyone will become "sisters" sharing the same person.

At that time, we will no longer need to hide these things as we do now, and we can do them more openly and more... unscrupulously.

What are you concerned about?

Medea stepped forward, looking down at her. "Don't tell me you care about that ridiculous monogamous system. Rider, we are both from the Age of Gods. There was no such nonsense in your time."

Medusa's eyelashes trembled slightly. She finally looked away from the water mirror and lowered her head.

"I have no idea……"

Her answer was so soft it was almost inaudible.

"I don't know what I was thinking..."

"Ah."

Medea laughed, her laughter ringing out clearly in the empty basement. "Don't know? Then let me help you choose."

She raised her hand, her fingertips brushing across the surface, and the magical ropes binding Medusa snapped instantly.

"Let's skip it today, maybe tomorrow."

Medea turned around, her back to her, and looked again at the scene that had already begun in the water mirror.

"You can think it over as much as you want before tomorrow night. If you want to run away, then go ahead and run; I won't chase you. But..."

She paused, turned her head, and her blue vertical pupils gleamed dangerously in the darkness.

“If you stay here, it means you’ve made your choice. And then, I won’t be lenient with you.”

Medusa stood up and stretched her somewhat stiff wrists.

She didn't look at Medea again, nor at Shui Jing, but silently turned around, walked up the stairs step by step, and disappeared at the entrance of the workshop.

The workshop returned to tranquility.

Medea was left alone, admiring the scene reflected in the water mirror with great interest.

……

The atmosphere at the dinner table the next morning was somewhat awkward.

Sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the blinds.

The air was filled with the aroma of toasted bread and the rich scent of coffee.

Everything seemed the same as usual, but something had completely changed.

Irisviel and Illya sat side by side.

Irisviel's face radiated an unprecedented, inner glow, like a rose thoroughly nourished by rain and dew, every cell exuding satisfaction and joy.

She would occasionally add some scrambled eggs to Ilya's plate or wipe the breadcrumbs from the corners of her mouth, her actions natural and affectionate.

Ilya, on the other hand, resembled a defeated kitten.

She pouted and poked at the sausage on her plate with her fork. Although her face clearly showed her displeasure, she didn't throw a tantrum as usual. Instead, she obediently accepted her mother's care.

Occasionally, her gaze would drift to Gu Ye sitting opposite her, then quickly look away, a suspicious blush rising on her cheeks.

Last night, after the chaos subsided, her mother pulled her back to her room for a "heart-to-heart talk" that lasted until midnight. Only the mother and daughter know the specifics of their conversation.

But the result was obvious—their relationship seemed to be closer than before.

Sera and Lizzie stood at the table as usual, ready to serve their master.

At this moment, Irisviel put down her knife and fork and gently wiped her mouth with a napkin.

She cleared her throat, and all eyes in the restaurant turned to her.

“Sera, Lisellete.”

She spoke with a smile, but her gentle words carried an undeniable weight.

"From today onwards, Gu Yejun will be another master of the Einzbern family."

She paused, giving the two maids time to process the information, before dropping an even bigger bombshell.

“He is now my and Ilya’s man. You should understand what that means.”

For the first time, noticeable cracks appeared on Sera's usually expressionless face.

Her eyes widened in disbelief at what she had just heard.

Meanwhile, Lyselle, though her expression didn't change much, revealed her shock by gripping the tray tightly with her hands.

Master...and the young lady's...man? This...this is utterly absurd!

"If you can't accept it,"

Irisviel continued, her gaze sweeping over the two maids' shocked faces, "You may leave on your own. I will not stop you."

The restaurant fell into a deathly silence.

Sera and Lyselle exchanged a glance, seeing the same struggle and confusion in each other's eyes.

Leave? They were created to serve the Einzbern family; where could they go if they left?

Moreover, as the most loyal servants of the Einzbern family, disobeying their master's orders was absolutely forbidden in their procedures.

A few seconds later, Sera took a deep breath and, together with Lyselle, bowed deeply to Gu Ye.

"Yes, Your Excellency Irisviel."

Then, they turned to Gu Ye and bowed again, this time with more respect than ever before.

"Gu Ye... Master."

A new order was formally established with this address.

Gu Ye paused for a moment while holding the coffee cup, then took a sip as if nothing had happened.

Sigh, things are getting more and more complicated.

Irisviel nodded in satisfaction.

Her gaze shifted to Medea, who was sitting diagonally opposite her, her eyes filled with genuine gratitude.

If it weren't for Medea's "prompting" yesterday, she might not have had the courage to take that step.

Medea received her thanks and returned a knowing smile.

She cut a small piece of the muffin with blueberry sauce with her knife, put it in her mouth, and chewed it slowly.

“Then, Irisviel,”

She began, "Tonight is my special. Don't try to steal it from me."

"of course."

Irisviel nodded immediately. "Tonight, I want to have a good talk with Ilya again."

"What's there to talk about!"

Ilya, standing nearby, immediately protested, "Last night, we talked about everything that should have been talked about, and everything that shouldn't have been talked about!"

Her cheeks flushed red, whether from anger or embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

"obedient."

Irisviel simply uttered two words gently.

Ilya immediately deflated, lowered her head, and muttered something under her breath.

"……understood."

Medusa remained a silent shadow throughout.

When Irisviel announced Gu Ye's new identity as the mistress of the house, when Sera and Liselle bowed in shock, when Medea and Irisviel exchanged glances as victors, and when Ilya protested weakly like a plucked bird—Medusa simply lowered her head and ate rice in small spoonfuls.

Her long purple hair cascaded down like a curtain, separating her from everything on the dining table.

She didn't look at anyone's expression, nor did she listen to the undercurrents behind those words.

She simply focused on eating, as if the whole world consisted only of the steaming bowl of rice in front of her, as if all the complicated and unsettling things would be irrelevant to her if she simply lowered her head low enough.

That day, she was as quiet as a ghost, just like always.

In the morning, she would sit in the corner of the living room, holding a thick, hardcover book that she had somehow found on some bookshelf.

Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a golden silhouette on her, but she exuded an icy aura that kept strangers at bay.

She appeared to be reading, but her purple eyes were not focused on the pages, and more than ten minutes passed without her turning the page.

In the afternoon, she would go to the open space in the backyard to do her daily physical training.

The only sound she made was the whistling sound of the wind she created when she swung her chained dagger.

Sweat soaked her black bodysuit, outlining her tall and voluptuous figure, but her face was expressionless, as if she were simply executing a pre-programmed routine.

And so, time flowed by until nightfall.

When Medusa reappeared at the dinner table, Medea's lips curled up slightly, almost imperceptibly.

It seems you've already made your choice.

After dinner, the people in the living room were preparing to leave as usual.

"Don't go to Gu Ye's room."

Medea suddenly spoke; her voice wasn't loud, but it stopped everyone in their tracks.

She stood up, walked behind Medusa, put one hand on her shoulder, and pointed the other hand at Gu Ye, who also looked astonished.

"You two, follow me."

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Medea reluctantly led Gu Ye and Medusa to Gu Ye's door.

She opened the door, pushed the two of them inside, and then leaned against the doorframe without closing it immediately.

Her gaze fell on Medusa, her blue vertical pupils carrying a chilling warning.

"You know what you're doing. Don't force me... to do it myself."

Medusa's body trembled slightly. She nodded without turning around.

"boom."

The door was slammed shut, separating the inside from the outside into two separate worlds.

"Sister Medea!"

Ilya was the first to rush over, grabbing Medea's sleeve in confusion, "Why did you lock big brother and Medusa inside?"

"do what?!"

Medea's answer was simple, straightforward, and devoid of any emotional coloring.

"Eh?!"

Ilya and Kitagawa Kaimu, who was standing next to her, both exclaimed in surprise.

"I already knew about your...you guys' affairs."

Medea glanced at Ilya's shocked little face. "Speaking of which, I was here even earlier than you."

"Then...what are they doing?"

Kitagawa Kaimu blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "Ms. Medusa... was she doing this voluntarily? It seems a bit like she was being forced."

"force?"

Medea scoffed, "I just hate relationships that can only be conducted secretly in private. This family, if it's meant to be a whole, shouldn't have any secrets."

She glanced around at everyone, her gaze lingering for a moment on Irisviel and the two maids.

"Now, besides Sera and Liselle, only she is left. That woman has had feelings for Gu Ye for a long time, but she is even more naive than Irisviel and doesn't dare to say it herself."

"I'm not stupid! I'm very open-minded, okay!"

Irisviel, who was called out, immediately retorted with dissatisfaction, but her face was slightly flushed.

"It means..."

Ilya's eyes suddenly lit up. She grasped a key phrase: "From now on, I can openly be with my big brother... in every corner of the house?"