" Hmf. -- "

" Sigh, another day, another coffee . . . "

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" HAHAHA. --

I wish you luck. I don't think you'll make it, but it'll be fun to watch you fail. "

ㅡ Epsilon seemed to enjoy the situation, especially seeing Lucius who seemed to lose his temper. ㅡ

"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to work. "

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ㅡ A confident and sinister smile began to form on Epsilon's lips. ㅡ

" Thank me for not manipulating certain memories so that she continues to consider you her brother. "

" HAH.

You're referring to the power I have under my control, right?

Besides, what are you going to do? If you try to kill me, my beloved *daughter* will come to my defense, and not only that . . .

Hou won't be able to return her to what you call her "normal" self. "

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" That's right.

And you know what?

I don't regret it. "

" You know exactly what I'm talking about right now.

Or rather, *WHO* I'm talking about. "

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" I think you should accept the harsh reality, Lucius. "

" Afternoon. "

" Well, well.

Looks like Lucius has already witnessed the real Aether. "

" That's certainly good to know. I hope you like felines. "

" You two should meet someday, but not until my little one is ready.

But you could definitely get along with her very well. "

ㅡ Epsilon took Caecilia's hand and placed it on his forearm as they began to walk. ㅡ

" . . . Oh, by the way, have I ever told you about my daughter Aether? "

" Oh . . .

I'll guide you to your room before I go to rest. "

" I'm aware of your condition, but something tells me you're nervous about more than just being lost because you can't find your room. -- "

" . . .

Now you're the one who looks nervous. "

" ACHOO. -- "

ㅡ Oh no, it seems the scientist has fallen ill. ㅡ

" And going back to your room is not an option? -- "

" Hmn . . .

Your room is the safest and most comfortable place for you to nap, but I don't want to recommend that you can sleep on a couch either. -- "

" It's for your own good.

Besides, I wouldn't feel comfortable having someone monitoring whether I'm sleeping or not. "

" You don't need to do that.

Besides, you're going to hurt yourself by following me, and I can't allow that. "

" . . .

Why are you following me? "

" Resting isn't going to help me, but at least it will calm your tantrum . . .

I will be back . . . in a hour. "

" . . .

Are you happy now? "

" Ugh. --

Okay, I'll go rest, but only for an hour. -- "

" . . .

You're going to keep saying 'why not' until I go to rest, right? "

" Because I'm not *that* important. "

" Simply because you shouldn't worry about me. "

" . . .

Why so much concern for me? "