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T/N: Today Id like to thank my repeat Cookie Donor,Rich!! Thank you for another round of sweets!!

Certainly, my attitude towards my brothers and their friends has vastly changed recently. So I guess its not odd that Henry-Oniisama would have noticed that I was purposely acting this way. Especially since hes managed to break free from Liz-sans brainwashing and can actually think for himself now.

Hm Brainwashing. I do feel a bit bad calling it that. but thats what Henry-Oniisama called it. And to get people on board with her ideals, I guess its kind of necessary to some extent. Since, while Liz-sans thoughts arent exactly wrong, in order to actually realize them, a bit of brainwashing would probably go a long way.

And, who was that boy anyway? Ive never heard anything about him before, Henry-Oniisama adds when I dont seem inclined to answer his previous question.

When he says that boy hes probably talking about Gilles, right? Ive been thinking it rather odd that no one has asked me about him yet. But, at the same time I was relieved, since it would better if I kept Gilless origins a secret.

Hes my assistant.

You know thats not what Im asking.

Yeah, I know.

Henry-Oniisama heaves a big sigh. He already knows that no matter how curious he is about something, if Im determined to keep it a secret then I wont tell him a thing.

As expected of my older brother; he knows me well. Thank goodness he knows how to give up easily as well.

Also, Ill have you know that Im not scheming anything at the moment, I say, smiling as innocently as I can manage. But since he knows me so well, Im sure he can tell that Im lying.

So you wont tell me that either? Henry-Oniisama complains, with a look of dissatisfaction plain on his face. Hes practically pouting.

But my hands are tied. Ive already been sworn to secrecy. I cant tell him about my villainous aspirations nor about my job of monitoring Liz-san.

Wait, come to think of it, if Henry-Oniisama was able to realize that Liz-san isnt his type, then does that mean there could be others who havent fallen in love with her yet?

Honestly, Duke-Sama comes to mind as a contender for this, but I just dont know. I know that he at least likes me, but Im still not sure if its as a sibling or in a romantic capacity.

I really hopes its the former.

Henry-Oniisama, do you know if theres anyone else thats become disenchanted with Liz-san?

Thats hard to say, but as of right now it seems like everyone is pretty enamored by her.

I guess that makes sense. Theres no reason to hate a girl like her.

Appearance-wise yes. Though, whats inside is another matter entirely, he says and then looks up at the ceiling.

I wonder what hes thinking about. Wait, going off of his expression, I think I can actually guess what hes going to say next

Id like to have a talk with that boy, we both say in unison.

Henry-Oniisamas eyes go as round as dinner plates and his head whips around to stare at me.

I knew hed say that.

I wonder if its okay to let them meet though? Its not really a big deal or anything. Its just that, going off their personalities, I feel like theyd get along with each other quite well.. So the issue is that Gilles might end up opening his heart to him. And if thats the case, Id really rather not let them meet.

Im not in the market for allies at the moment after all.

But, if Henry-Oniisama was willing to help me with my dream of becoming a villainess, then I guess I wouldnt really mind.

So? Can I? Henry-Oniisama asks with pleading, puppy-dog eyes.

I suck in a small breath.

Fine. Go ahead.

His face instantly brightens. Unlike me, Henry-Oniisama tends to wear his heart on his sleeve.

If he decides that he wants to support me, we are definitely going to have to work on his poker face.

Thanks, Ali! he says happily.

This isnt really something you should be thanking me for. Ive just decided to give you a chance is all. Theres no guarantee that Ill take you on. This is just a test run!

Now. I wonder what hell do to get Gilles to open up to him.

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T/N: Sorry for another short chapter! But wasnt it cute? I love how tsundere Alicia is being at the end XD If Duke really is a yandere and Alicia is a tsundere, just think of what a hilarious relationship dynamic that would be lol.