Lady Abne, without hesitation, uncovers a secret that should have been known only to Yuriel and her parents, targeting her hidden vulnerability.
"L...?"
Yuriel, too stunned and taken aback by the unexpected revelation, tilts her head as if she heard wrong.
"Yuriel... in truth, you and Harold do not share the same blood, do you? It wouldn't be possible for you to have such a dissimilar nature otherwise."
Yuriel, who doesn't know the true identity of the being in front of her, only having just met, but it seemed she sensed something... that this deity-like figure could see through to her truth.
"That nature you speak of... is it something only you can read, something special?"
Despite being overwhelmed by a newfound sense of confusion, Yuriel tries to maintain her composure on the surface.
"You could say that... After all, in this world, I am what they call a deity."
Lady Abne confidently nods in response to Yuriel's question.
"People each have their own distinctive inner nature... but there's usually some resemblance with their parents... just like children inherit their parents' personalities or appearances. So, siblings linked by blood typically have similar vibes."
Lady Abne elaborates on this to lend credibility to her upcoming explanation.
"But you and Harold are too different..."
She then sharply scrutinizes Yuriel like a detective interrogating a suspect.
"Eek..."
Yuriel, intimidated by the piercing gaze that might still be seeing into her truth, lets out a faint whimper.
"No matter how much I look, you and Harold have entirely different natures, which means you're not related by blood... Yet, Harold calls you his sister... Could it be..."
At that moment, cold sweat begins to stream down Yuriel's forehead, a manifestation of her extreme tension.
"Harold probably doesn't know... that you are not truly siblings by blood."
Lady Abne's acute deduction makes even Yuriel's shoulders tremble. Frustrated yet unable to deny the truth, Yuriel grinds her teeth and only exchanges glances with Lady Abne, seemingly unable to offer any rebuttal.
"You don't need to look so troubled, Yuriel. I'm not trying to upset you. I just have a proposal to make," Lady Abne says, trying to calm Yuriel down with a gentle look, indicating she's not an adversary.
"A proposal...?" Yuriel shows interest but is visibly anxious about what it might entail.
Sensing Yuriel's intrigued yet uneasy demeanor, Lady Abne smiles faintly and continues.
"Yuriel, you see Harold as more than a brother, don't you?"
Yuriel's face contorts in shock at this second direct hit.
"Judging by your reaction, my guess is correct. You view your brother in a different light but have been concealing the truth due to the uncomfortable situation... am I right?" Lady Abne observes as Yuriel's tails begin to quiver uneasily, signaling that her feelings have been accurately read.
"Therefore, I have a suggestion for you. I will help you bond with your brother, and in return, if you succeed, you will help me."
Yuriel's eyes widen in disbelief, feeling a mix of disgust and an undeniable temptation at the offer.
"What do you mean...?!"
"You may not realize it yet, but there are many women who truly desire Harold right now. If you don't secure your place in his heart soon, you'll find less and less room to leave your mark."
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