Everyone Wants Me Dead: The Villain Lord's Survival Diary-Chapter 16 – Who wouldn't be confused after watching this?

Strange, what's that little girl doing in there? Why hasn't she finished bathing yet?
Sylvie looked at the bathroom door with some confusion. He had been sitting in the hall outside the bathroom for almost an hour.
Could she have drowned... (─.─||)
Sylvie shook his head, quickly dismissing the absurd and ominous thought. The water in the bath wasn't that deep, even if Loli was on the shorter side, she wouldn't drown.
Just as he was thinking this, there was a noise at the bathroom door.
Loli emerged, her face flushed, wearing an oversized nightgown.
Seeing Sylvie sitting outside, Loli lowered her head guiltily, her furry ears drooping.
Sylvie's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
Loli was already extremely cute and innocent, but with her face previously dirty, it wasn't as noticeable. Now, after the bath, her rosy, slightly chubby cheeks were fully revealed.
It was clear her brother treated her well, at least in terms of food and drink.
Under the glow of the magical lights, her fair and delicate skin, small and exquisite features, willow-like brows, and moist, light red eyes conveyed a hint of timidity and innocence.
Combined with her furry ears and tail, and the ill-fitting clothes revealing half of her sculpted neck and delicate collarbone, she appeared both adorably innocent and somewhat alluring...
Who wouldn't be captivated by such a sight?
Sylvie pinched his thigh, forcing himself to calm down.
"Ahem—now that you're all cleaned up, you look much fresher. Come with me, Mrs. Chris is waiting for you in the hall."
With that, Sylvie naturally took the girl's soft, boneless hand and led her toward the lord's hall.
Loli followed closely behind, her head down, her soft, cool hand gently gripping one of Sylvie's fingers, her fluffy tail swaying slightly.
...
Mrs. Chris was a somewhat plump middle-aged woman, with a kind face and a constant smile.
After Sylvie grew up, Mrs. Chris could have left the Goldlion Family with a generous reward, but she chose to stay on as head maid.
Now she had followed Sylvie to Winterfell Keep, becoming the stewardess of the keep.
Recently, she had been quite idle, only needing to manage the less than ten servants Sylvie had taken yesterday.
She had only been called now to train a personal maid selected by Sylvie.
But this was actually against the rules, as personal maids typically served the lady of the house. However, Mrs. Chris wouldn't say much about it; rules were for the weak, and not following them was a sign of strength.
Soon, a tall and short figure appeared in Mrs. Chris's line of sight, and with her sharp eyes, she immediately noticed Loli's hand being held by Sylvie.
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It seemed young master Sylvie had finally reached an age of understanding.
Mrs. Chris covered her mouth with a chuckle, pretending not to see.
"Good evening, young master Sylvie. Is this the maid candidate? What a pretty and delicate little Demi-human girl."
As they approached, Mrs. Chris examined Loli with bright eyes, filled with appreciation and scrutiny.
"That's right. I brought her back from Morninglight Town. When I found her, she was nearly beaten to death by a group of children."
"So I hope you won't be too harsh on her. I think you understand what I mean."
Sylvie nodded, gently pushing the somewhat frightened Loli out from behind him.
Now was not the time to be soft-hearted; he still had a System Quest to complete, and it wasn't just about shoulder massages or warming the bed.
"Where's the priest?"
Sylvie asked, puzzled, noticing that only Mrs. Chris was in the hall. The knight sent to find the priest stood beside Mrs. Chris, but the priest was nowhere to be seen.
"My Lord, the priests from the cathedral refused to come and perform the Healing Spell. Their bishop even said..."
The knight glanced at Sylvie's increasingly grim expression, unsure whether to continue.
"What else did they say?"
"They said you must be mad to ask the shepherds of the gods to heal a Demi-human, who is even more lowly than a commoner."
Hearing the knight's words, the girl beside him trembled all over. Sylvie squeezed Loli's hand reassuringly, then coldly said to the knight:
"They don't want to heal her, do they? Fine, go find Claremont and have him lead the cavalry to surround the cathedral. I'll be there shortly."
"As you command."
"I've just taken office, and they dare to disobey my orders. If this continues, won't they end up sitting on my head?"
Sylvie's eyes were cold. He knew it was normal for Balda's followers to be unwilling to treat Demi-humans, but they should also consider who issued the order.
It was Sylvie, the lord of Eaglehold.
The entire territory was his. Now, a mere priest was unwilling to help with a small favor? This was clearly not taking him, the newly appointed lord, seriously.
If this matter was simply brushed aside, the lord's authority would be undermined, and how could he govern Eaglehold?
"It seems the people of the Holy See have been getting more and more arrogant lately."
There was a hint of killing intent in Sylvie's eyes.
Others might be reverent towards the Holy See, but that didn't include the Goldlion Family, nor himself.
Just a bunch of self-proclaimed shepherds of the gods. If a religious war really broke out, it would be the nobles' armies charging into battle, not these fools who only knew how to pray. Did they really think a few squads of Templar Knights were impressive?
Sylvie had faced off against the Chosen of Destiny and the Fourth Calamity; was he supposed to fear a few squads of Templar Knights? Ridiculous.
But for now, the priority was to heal Loli's injuries, so Sylvie turned and walked into the study, returning shortly with a small, crystal-clear bottle.
This was the Water of Life, sourced from the Fountain of Life in the Elven Court, extremely precious and the only thing on the Kain Continent with healing properties. Its true function was to extend life and eliminate hidden injuries.
The Kain Continent had no pure healing potions, only amplification potions that increased healing speed. In his previous life, players had created health recovery potions, but they all had significant side effects, such as entering a state of continuous blood loss after a short period of life recovery.
This was actually normal. If there really were miraculous healing potions, wouldn't the Kain Continent be in chaos?
After all, this was a real world, and even the data-based information was just for reference.
"Drink it."
Sylvie handed the small bottle of Water of Life to Loli without hesitation.
Loli looked at the crystal-clear, obviously precious bottle in her hand, hesitating and looking at Sylvie with some unease. Seeing his determined gaze, she carefully opened the bottle and drank it.
The cool liquid slid down her throat, and in an instant, it seemed as if a warm current flowed through her entire body.
What a wonderful feeling that was.
In a daze, Loli felt as if she were a child again, nestled in her mother's arms, the summer night's breeze carrying the scent of wheat around her.
Every cell in her body rejoiced and cheered, her wounds disappearing at a visible rate, and even her skin becoming smoother and more hydrated.
"Thank you... My Lord."
Loli's heart was warm, and she looked at Sylvie with deep emotion. Although she didn't know what this small bottle of magical liquid was, it was undoubtedly something very expensive, yet Sylvie had given it to her without hesitation.
Sylvie nodded in satisfaction. The effect of the Water of Life was immediate. If it were on the Blue Planet in his previous life, it would have been snatched up by women at any cost.
Now that Loli's injuries were healed, it was time to settle accounts with those priests.
"Then I'll leave Loli in your care, Mrs. Chris. I have some matters to attend to."
"Rest assured, young master Sylvie. By tonight, you'll have a well-behaved and adorable maid."
Sylvie grinned at her words, nodding slightly to Loli and Mrs. Chris, then donned his armor and left the castle hall.
After watching Sylvie leave, Mrs. Chris looked at Loli with affection, smiling as she said:
"It seems Lord Sylvie is very fond of you. He's a good person, so be good and don't cause him trouble."
Hearing Mrs. Chris say this, Loli's expression was somewhat confused.
Fondness? Could she really receive something so luxurious?
But what were her feelings for My Lord?
Upon reflection, she felt more gratitude and admiration for him. Everyone has a tendency to admire strength, and she was no exception, especially since he was her savior.
But she dared not harbor more feelings, not because she was unwilling, but because of her own inferiority.
Loli tightly gripped the bottle that had held the Water of Life, her mind racing with thoughts, before quickly nodding to Mrs. Chris.
She didn't sense any disdain or disgust from the kind Mrs. Chris, which eased her previously anxious heart considerably.