SLO Chapter 82

[Negotiating With Sister Iris]

I came to Sister Iris’s chamber with the gifts prepared by Morsekey.

Despite having arranged an appointment through Syrup in advance, I couldn’t help but feel a little nervous since it marked my first official meeting with Sister.

Normally, I only saw her because Karin accompanied her; I’d never visit Sister specifically looking for her.

Today, however, I had a favor to ask, so I came bearing some gifts.

“My, Luc… you actually came.”

Rei, Sister’s personal maid, led me to the guest room where Sister awaited. It was my first time inside her chamber, and I couldn’t help but notice the delightful fragrance that filled the space.

Given Sister’s penchant for extravagance, I had expected her room to be ostentatious, but to my surprise, it was adorned with simple yet elegant white-based furniture, including curtains, sofas, and tables. The room was also tastefully decorated with beautiful flowers, highlighting Sister Iris’s impeccable sense of style.

“Sister Iris, I want to express my gratitude for meeting with me today. I’ve brought some small gifts, although they may not be much.”

“What are they?”

“You will discover that later. Today, I’ve come seeking your advice.”

“Is it about your concubine?”

“Have you heard about it?”

“Even though we reside in different buildings, we still share the same grounds. I am somewhat aware of what has transpired.”

I wasn’t surprised; no one in this family should be underestimated.

Despite her outward appearance, Sister Iris was quite diligent in gathering information.

“Sister, may I?”

I decided to put her in a good mood before diving further into the conversation.

I set down the footrest I had brought along and then unfolded a small folding chair, positioning it in front of the footrest. Next, I arranged a matching chair across from it for Sister to sit on.

“What are you doing?”

I extended my hand to Sister.

Despite her puzzled expression, she took my hand.

With a gentle tug, I guided her to sit on the chair I had prepared.

“Could you place one foot on this footrest?”

“Seriously, what are you up to? Weren’t you here to ask for help in rescuing your concubine?”

“Well, yes, but not entirely. Besides, I’ve brought you some gifts, so I hope you’ll enjoy them first.”

“You’ve always been this way. I can never quite decipher your thoughts. Are you truly Luc?”

Sister Iris sure was sharp.

If I hadn’t replaced Luc when he was just five years old, an age when a person’s personality hadn’t fully developed, Sister might have uncovered the truth.

“How rude.” I knelt in front of her foot on the footrest and gently removed her shoe, revealing a beautiful, slender, and porcelain-white foot before me.

“Wait! What are you doing!”

“It’s a lovely foot, but it’s quite cold. Let’s fix that. Hot.”

I cast an attributeless spell to warm her chilly foot.

“M-my body tends to get cold easily.” A rare hint of embarrassment colored Sister’s ever-confident demeanor.

“Doesn’t Karin often send you healthy food?”

“I do eat it, but it doesn’t quite satisfy my taste.”

I had asked Karin to create healthy, protein-rich, and high-fiber food that was easy to consume. I had her send it to Sister as a gift, accompanied by a message highlighting their benefits for skin health. Yet, it seemed that even with these dietary improvements, she was still lacking in iron, resulting in poor blood circulation, leading to her cold feet.

“Could you please refrain from getting lost in thought while holding someone else’s foot? It’s warm enough now.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Now, let’s move on to the main event.”

I aimed to address two common issues faced by noble ladies who frequently wore heels: cold feet and…

“My!”

I applied recovery magic to her skin, which had become dry due to Hot. Then, I used a special nail trimmer to neatly trim her nails and retrieved a nail polish set from the gift bag. Carefully, I started painting her toenails, beginning by applying a base coat to each nail.

“Have you ever noticed dirty stares, Sister?”

“Regularly. I’ve grown accustomed to them.”

I applied the first thin coat of red polish.

“Even from Count Piggs?”

“!! He’s quite persistent.”

“I want to strip him of everything he possesses.”

In the game, the Piggs House served as Sister’s minions. The Caribbean and the Piggs were the houses that supported her. Dan and his party fought the Piggs House to liberate their slaves.

“What’s your plan?”

I applied the second thin coat of red polish.

“First of all, I want Sister to enchant his believers.”

I concluded the pedicure by applying the third thin coat, making sure to apply an even layer of top coat to each nail for a flawless finish.

“And then?”

“And then… I’m going to settle things with him.”

“Are you planning to push all the troublesome matters onto me?” Sister asked, placing her other foot on the footrest after I finished painting her foot.

“Hot. No, I will take care of the children. I’ve already had a small facility for them.”

“…This essentially means you’re rebelling against Brother Testa, you know?”

I finished the pedicure on his feet and looked up.

“Rebelling is a strong word. I’m simply taking back what’s mine.”

“Is that so? …Sounds like it will be quite interesting.”

I couldn’t fully comprehend Sister’s thoughts.

But it was clear to me that she didn’t harbor strong affection for our family.

Much like me.

“Luc knelt before me and made me beautiful. Hehe, it fills me with joy. All right, just this once, I will grant your wish.”

In the game, Iris was characterized as a hedonist who had inherited her mother’s desire for beautiful things.

“Thank you. Sister Iris.”

“But there’s one condition.”

As I expressed my gratitude, Sister reclined in her chair, crossing her legs. Her pretty feet emerged from her dress, showcasing the freshly painted bright red toenails.

A bewitching smile graced her face.

She wore a seductive smile as she continued, “You must come and paint my nails from time to time.”

“Eh~ that sounds like a pain.”

“Oh, are you refusing?”

“Hmm~ just occasionally, okay? On the days I don’t come, you have Rei do your nails. Oh and, there are other nail polish colors in there.”

After successfully making a deal with Sister, I left her chamber.

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