Chapter 304 - Shades of Lucien

Lucien looks into Eve's eyes as he finds out about his new 'goal' of making her admire him just as he admires her.

Despite having their bodies so close, Eve seems completely indifferent to Lucien's 'charm,' which leaves him somewhat disappointed rather than relieved.

Well, Lucien has no particular interest in making Eve develop romantic feelings for him; after all, she is his big sis. Still, just as she has reasons to be proud, so does Lucien.

"Are you going to keep trying to seduce me with that alluring look or what?" Eve smiles as she finds Lucien's expression cute.

Lucien looks Eve in the eye for a few more seconds and then stops pressing her body against the stone and takes a step back. "Alright... We have to talk about some things."

Eve smiles as she notices Lucien's scent over, and although that scent feels a little different from before, she is still used to it because they have always had a lot of physical contact either in training or as a demonstration of affection.

"I'm listening." She speaks in her usual tone.

Lucien quickly explains. "Well, since we agreed to support each other out as equal siblings, you can't act like you're in charge and make all the decisions yourself."

"I never would do anything like that. We always acted together as a family must do, and we will continue to do so." Eve answers.

Lucien continues. "You have to understand that we are no longer children... I mean, you can't spank me up whenever you want."

"Even if you do something wrong, which deserves punishment?" Eve asks.

Lucien takes a deep breath before speaking. "Why are you the only one to decide if something is wrong and deserves punishment? It makes you look like our father... We must decide things together as a team."

Eve reflects on Lucien's words. She agrees that they should decide things together. Still, a part of her has been taking care of her siblings as the responsible big sis for many years and taking all responsibility for herself while Lucien and their other sisters did not have to worry about these things.

She knew that one day her siblings would stop being frightened children who need constant attention and become a.d.u.l.ts.

However, Eve doesn't know if she is prepared to see them grow up and have to deal with some responsibilities that can do them more harm than good.

"What if I don't agree with that?" Eve asks Lucien.

Lucien gaze at Eve while trying to understand if she is joking or serious. In the last few months, he was the only one giving the last word and leading his family; even the complicated Amelia agreed to do things his way, which is clearly the best thing for everyone.

But Eve is much more 'complicated' than Amelia. Lucien can't think of a move to 'persuade' his big sis to do things his way.

[I can't seduce or threaten Eve... not directly.]

Lucien has an idea and quickly answers Eve's question. "If you still insist on treating me like a child, I will bully Pride."

[?????????] While listening carefully to Lucien and Eve's conversation, Pride and L.u.s.t get shocked by Lucien's words.

[What are you doing???!?!?! This is...] L.u.s.t sees Pride in the same way as Lucien sees Eve, so it is normal for her to fear and respect her big sis.

And of course, Pride also gets very upset and materializes her body immediately in front of Lucien. "What the hell are you talking about?! Do you who know I am, little boy??!?! I'm the Queen of the Demon race! But, do you think you can bully me?!?!?!"

L.u.s.t materializes her body next to Lucien and looks at Pride with a slightly hesitant expression. "Queen of the Demon race? I wonder what does Hel thinks about it."

Pride makes an upset expression while her eyes start to turn bright white. "Do you want to rebel against your big sis too?"

Before L.u.s.t responds to Pride, Lucien hugs her around the waist. "It's okay, my dear. I can handle it."

L.u.s.t hugs Lucien and starts kissing his neck. She fears that Pride will attack him again and wants to give him as much demonic energy as possible.

While Pride looks at Lucien and L.u.s.t with an arrogant expression, Eve is increasingly surprised by L.u.s.t's way of acting. [She seems to obey him...]

Eve can't help but compare Lucien and L.u.s.t's relationship with her and Pride. Pride is always threatening and being arrogant with her, while L.u.s.t and Lucien seem to work as a perfect pair, or rather, lovers.

'Don't get into it.' Eve sends a mental message to Pride.

Pride continues to stare at Lucien while mentally answering Eve. 'What? Are you questioning me? Did you forget the reason why we need to become stronger quickly? Don't you see that you're losing your self-respect while you let this boy do what he wants?'

'But he is right. We shouldn't act arrogant to him and L.u.s.t. There need not be a leader as long as we work as a team of equals.'

Pride looks at Eve with an inquiring expression. 'Eaquals? You can not be serious. Okay, I have to admit that the boy has some tricks, but that's not what we need now. You were doing really well without him... you could even have defeated those angels alone using your abilities.'

Eve also makes an upset expression. 'If you can't see how his potential is so much greater than mine, you are more stupid than I thought.'

Pride is not stupid. The fact that Lucien could fight her even though he is in the Mortal Realm is certainly one of the most surprising things she has ever seen.

However, he is L.u.s.t's host, and she, Pride herself. She cannot accept that L.u.s.t's host is 'better' than hers or that they are weaker than Lucien and L.u.s.t.

Another thing Pride could not accept is the fact that Lucien can help her and Eve get stronger. Pride's host can't depend on other people than themselves, or how could they keep their heads up and look down at everyone else?

'Alight; if you want to play naughty siblings with your younger brother, I will not stop you. Until you need my power again, I will be waiting for you to beg me.' Pride says while dematerializing her body.

After Pride returns to her soul, Eve sighs as she looks at Lucien and thinks to herself. [I hope to be doing the best for my siblings...]

Although the conversation between Eve and Pride was mental, it is evident that they don't agree with some things, and Lucien feels a little bad about it. He kisses L.u.s.t, and she also dematerializes her body.

Lucien tries to smile while commenting. "Ehh... L.u.s.t is also not what I thought she would be."

"Do you mean that she is not like a demon of thousands of years but a confused child?" Eve asks.

Lucien shakes his head slowly as he thinks about it. "Well, they are people with family problems, really similar to us."

Eve nods. "Yes, but Pride is driving me crazy while you and L.u.s.t..."

"I love