Until dawn, Maggie still couldn't understand the inexplicable changes that had occurred to the gray bead within her body. She tried to probe it with her magic, but the hexagonal bead didn't react at all, as if it were simply a crystal existing inside her body.
Given that there were simply too many things to do, Maggie had no choice but to abandon her research.
The physical discomfort gradually subsided over time, disappearing almost entirely.
Maggie used magic to examine and treat her body. She was a little concerned about the blood she had vomited that morning, but unfortunately, after the examination, there was nothing wrong with her body. Apart from her half-undead body, she was perfectly healthy.
The pain seemed to appear out of nowhere and had no effect on her.
"strangeness."
Maggie was lost in thought.
Suddenly, a maid knocked on the door, accompanied by a respectful inquiry.
"Your Highness, the eldest son of the Zefnia family has sent you a message, requesting to meet you in Santa Fe City. What do you think?"
Maggie slightly raised her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
She thought Old Deng would send an ordinary magician to discuss the matter with her, but to her surprise, he sent her brother directly.
"Wait a minute, I'll go see him."
Maggie responded.
If they didn't arrange to meet in the temple, there's only one possibility: they're undoubtedly feeling guilty.
Now, the entire Zefneria family is probably connected to demons, and they wouldn't dare enter a place like a temple.
It's likely that her brother came to her against his will, already prepared to be rejected.
However, Maggie was never an unfeeling sister, and she had no reason to refuse her brother's visit.
"Yes, Your Highness."
The maid did not enter Maggie's room; she simply received the order and turned to leave, preparing for Maggie's departure.
If it were when Maggie first came to the temple, she would definitely not be allowed to go out like this without reporting it. But now Maggie is one of the most powerful people in the temple, so naturally no one would dare to object.
Outside, the sky was clear and blue. Maggie's bad mood, which had been tormented by pain last night, had improved considerably. The clouds drifted by, and the warm sunlight shone through.
Maggie thought she would be even happier if it weren't for the fact that half of her body was cold.
She withdrew her gaze from the sky and strode towards the restaurant where she had arranged to meet the eldest son.
The elegant setting and intoxicating fragrance made it a popular meeting place for noble young men and women. However, as siblings, Maggie and the eldest son found such a meeting somewhat inappropriate. But the private setting was more suitable for them to talk about things that were not meant for outsiders to know.
Maggie understood why he would choose this location.
"You've arrived."
As soon as Maggie entered the room, she heard her 'Big Brother' greeting.
Ed Zefneria is young and handsome, having fully inherited the excellent bloodline of the Zefneria family. However, looking at his face now, one always feels that there is a dark aura surrounding him.
In the words of her original world, it meant that her forehead was dark, which was a sign of impending bloodshed.
However, Maggie wouldn't remind or tell this brother. She simply walked to the opposite side of Ed, sat down ladylike, and spoke to him in a gentle tone.
"Brother, it's been a long time."
She was originally an only child with no siblings, and the way she was addressed made her feel a little strange.
However, Maggie never showed it, and always maintained a polite smile.
"Indeed...it's been a long time."
Ed looked up at Maggie with a complex expression in his eyes, along with a hint of envy that was hard to define.
Even his words carried a sense of melancholy.
"What? Brother, is there something you want to say to me? As your sister, of course I have to listen carefully."
Maggie, with her hands clasped on her knees in white lace gloves, exuded the air of a noblewoman. Her graceful figure leaned slightly forward, and both her movements and manners were full of respect, leaving no room for criticism.
This is a younger sister; she should show respect to her older brother.
To everyone's surprise, Ed just stared blankly at Maggie's current appearance, momentarily lost in thought.
"No wonder, no wonder Father said you're not the little sister anymore."
As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the room froze for a moment. Maggie's perfectly curved smile faded, and a hint of murderous intent rose in her heart.
However, on the surface, Maggie did not reveal her emotions because of this test, and still behaved noblely and gently.
"Brother is joking."
She leaned back in her chair, poured herself a cup of tea, and spoke with a tone that seemed both amused and cold.
Seeing Maggie's somewhat defensive movements, Ed first gave an awkward laugh before picking up the knife and fork beside him as if to cover it up.
"Don't misunderstand, Father... you don't know I came to see you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Maggie stopped pouring tea, put down the teapot, slowly raised her head, and looked at him again.
"so?"
Maggie countered with a question.
In the original comic, the eldest son of the Zefneria family was actually a magical waste, lacking both talent and perseverance. Even when the Zefneria family was wiped out and sent to the guillotine, he could only beg for mercy and did not put up much resistance.
In Maggie's eyes, he was just a cowardly cannon fodder with no distinguishing features.
She was a pitiful creature who had been used by the Duke to the point of being completely useless.
She wouldn't have come to see him if she hadn't suspected he might be a demonized substitute used by the Duke to escape his fate.
"I think... regardless of whether you're the younger sister or not, maybe you can help me."
The more he spoke, the more bitterness he couldn't hide, and his voice grew softer and softer. His cowardice, which he couldn't even conceal, made Maggie almost frown.
Since she came into this world, she has seen all sorts of people, but this is the first time she has seen something like this.
"Brother, how do you think I can help you?"
Maggie frowned almost imperceptibly.
"Father... Father has gone mad, I don't want to die... I don't want to die... I really don't want to die."
The fragile peace that had been maintained crumbled completely after Maggie asked that question. Ed's words were filled with overwhelming fear, as if he had seen something that terrified him.
"I saw my father...devouring flesh and blood..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a look of terror suddenly appeared on his face, and the black aura around him burst forth, filling the entire room like chains, trying to imprison him and drag him into an abyss.
Ed couldn't even utter another word. His face flushed red, he choked on his throat, and despair filled his eyes as he looked at Maggie.
"..."
Maggie was speechless. Did this person really not know that the Duke would have measures to prevent betrayal?
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