Grand Lust Sovereign-Chapter 73: Katherine

"Yo, Duchess…!"

The unexpected intrusion of the blonde noble startled the Lichtenstein family, even catching Eleanor slightly off guard.

With an air of audacity, he strolled forward and clinked his wine glass against Eleanor’s without so much as asking for her permission.

Julien watched the boy with raised eyebrows whereas Jackie, Amelia, and Sophie were in complete shock.

Julien regarded the boy with raised eyebrows, his expression unreadable, while Jackie, Amelia, and Sophie let out soft gasps.

Eleanor, however, exuded an unshakable calm, though the atmosphere around her had grown unmistakably frigid.

Sensing the brewing storm, the surrounding nobles wisely dispersed, finally grasping the unspoken warning that the Duchess had no desire for company.

When all eyes had finally turned away, the Duchess fixed her gaze on the boy, her expression sharp and dangerous. In a voice as soft as silk yet heavy with threat, she said, "You have five seconds."

Her intent was clear, unmistakable even to the dimmest of minds. But…

"Huhuhu… five seconds for what?" the boy replied with a smirk, stepping closer. To Julien’s astonishment, he boldly placed a hand on the Duchess’s waist and even dared to wink at her.

Julien’s eyes widened to the size of saucers as his thoughts spiraled. ’Shit! Did my bad luck summon one of those brain-dead nobles who don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth, like in those novels?’

’Watching someone get torn apart live was definitely not on today’s agenda…’

His heartbeat quickened, and a faint anxiety crept in as he braced himself for the boy’s imminent doom.

To his utter surprise, however, the expected retribution did not immediately come.

Instead, he grew bolder, wrapping his arms around his mother in a hug, his sharp blue eyes locking onto Julien over her shoulder—like a predator fixating on its prey.

’Huh?’ Julien was caught off guard, his brow furrowing in confusion.

Noticing the wrongful intent aimed at his Master, Jackie’s gaze turned murderous, his aura flaring with barely restrained fury.

Amelia stepped in front of Julien too, ready to shield him from any unforeseen threat.

Only Sophie remained still, watching silently, her demeanor as calm as a bystander’s.

Amused by the expressions on Julien’s face and the reactions of his companions, the boy’s lips curled into a smirk.

"So, he’s got friends, huh?" he murmured, his voice just loud enough to carry to those nearby.

Eleanor caught the whisper, her expression unreadable. Yet, instead of pushing the boy away, she raised a hand and cast a shimmering barrier around them, isolating their group from the rest of the gathering.

Now, whatever happened within the barrier would remain unseen by the outside world.

For unknown reasons, the noble knew of this barrier. And knowing he had a free reign to do whatever he wanted, he firstly caressed Eleanor’s back, agitating Julien.

Julien controlled himself from bursting out. His mind was rational and he thought, ’Calm down. My mother and my family has a history of avoiding males completely. I’m the first male they’ve been in close contact with, so… if that bastard is able to do that, it’s purely because mom let him do so.’

Julien squinted his eyes.

’The question now is, why did she let him do it? What’s going on? Do the two know each other?’

Julien’s agitated state was gone and the blonde boy could feel it.

Fascinated, he smiled softly and commented in Eleanor’s ears, "That’s quite the change I’m looking at…"

Julien and the rest heard it, but nobody was able to decipher what the boy meant.

"You, boy, don’t you know it’s rude to stare at someone like this?" The boy then commented, not breaking the hug with Eleanor.

Julien was taken aback once again.

This man started a conversation with him? Out of nowhere? And that too while hugging his mother?

What the actual fuck was happening here!?

Julien decided it was time to step in. He had no idea why his mother was not pushing him, but he couldn’t just stand still and watch.

’Appraise profile…’

[Analyzing…]

[Appraisal complete!]

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Name: Katherine Von Lichtenstein

Path: Chaos

Favorability: Too high

Personal Info:

Younger sister of Julien Von Lichtenstein.

Loves family.

Loves her older brother more due to his condition.

Loves to pull pranks.

Loves sushi of Floor 10.

Loves sashimi made from freshly cut monsters.

Loves grandma’s raspberry pies.

Loves the smell of blood.

Hasn’t gone a day without killing monsters or vile humans.

The spear of Lichtenstein family.

Dislikes being the youngest child.

Dislikes her older sister’s responsible behavior.

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Fears making her mother angry.

Still does things to make her mother angry.

Controls one-fourth of the nobles of Silverose Kingdom.

Virgin. Never had sex.

Finds scandals of nobles interesting.

Regularly masturbates and has an active sexual appetite.

Sadistic and dominant.

Lately curious about anal fingering and piercings.

After hearing her big brother’s awakening, left all work in the Tower to come see him.

Is excited to meet her older brother.

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’What?’

’My younger sister?’

Julien’s mind cleared in an instant, his anxiety dissipating like a wisp of smoke.

Only now did he fully grasp why his mother hadn’t pushed the tall "boy" away.

"Are you going to keep staring?" Katherine’s voice cut through his thoughts, her tone sharp yet tinged with amusement.

She remained draped over Eleanor, her piercing gaze still locked on Julien over their mother’s shoulder.

Julien snapped out of it and shook his head. "No."

Without hesitation, he strode toward her, a mischievous glint in his eye. Much to Katherine’s surprise, Julien wrapped his arms around their mother from behind, then casually looped them around Katherine’s waist as well.

"I’ll join in the hug too."

"Woaaah..." Katherine gasped, momentarily stunned. She couldn’t imagine such a thing happening even in her wildest dreams. Her older brother who was so dormant was suddenly taking the initiative to do things!

Even Eleanor was surprised and impressed by his wit.

Katherine stepped back, breaking the embrace to take a proper look at her older brother. Her sharp blue eyes scanned him from head to toe, noting the subtle yet striking changes in his demeanor and presence.

"There’s so much life… and color," she murmured, her voice tinged with wonder. "I still can’t fathom the change."

She had been deep within the Tower, tackling a critical hidden quest on Floor 26, when a message from her mother arrived.

Eleanor’s words had been brief but commanding: "Your brother has awakened. Return at once."

Katherine knew her mother well enough to understand the weight of such a summons. Eleanor was not one to interrupt her children’s pursuits unless it was absolutely necessary.

Normally, she allowed them the freedom to roam and fulfill their endeavors, only requesting their presence once a month. Such leniency was rare for someone of her status.

And yet, this time, Eleanor’s tone left no room for delay.

Now, standing before her brother, Katherine felt a wave of relief and gratitude. She was glad she had heeded the call without hesitation, making it back in time to witness this moment.

Julien, standing before Katherine, turned his gaze to their mother and asked with a faux innocence, "Who is this, Mom? And why is this man hugging you?"

Though he knew exactly who she was, Julien decided to play along, a faint smirk threatening to break his otherwise composed expression.

Behind him, Jackie’s patience was wearing thin. An unknown man—or so she thought—had invaded their personal space, disrupting their moment of peace. Her hand hovered near her weapon, but she held back, waiting for her Master’s command.

Amelia, however, gently tugged on Jackie’s sleeve, her sightless eyes staring straight ahead as though she could see more clearly than anyone else in the room. The blind, excommunicated nun seemed to sense something Jackie couldn’t—a connection between Julien, Katherine, and Eleanor that ran deeper than appearances suggested.

Eleanor, unfazed by her daughter’s antics, simply watched the exchange with calm amusement. Katherine’s pranks were nothing new to her, though this might very well be the first time Julien had fallen into one of her schemes.

Eleanor felt she should step in and clear things up before things got unnecessarily messy, but before she could say a word, Katherine took the lead.

She walked up to Julien, placing a hand on his shoulder, and bent down to meet his gaze with a sly smile. "You don’t know me? Hoh… really?"

Without waiting for a reply, Katherine moved past him, wrapping an arm around Eleanor’s shoulders and pulling her into a casual side hug.

She glanced back at Julien, her blue eyes sparkling with mischief, and declared, "I’m your mom’s lover."

"…"

Julien’s expression remained unchanging—no shock, no surprise—just an air of quiet disappointment.

’That’s it?’ He thought. ’She could’ve done better than that.’

Katherine raised an eyebrow at his reaction, while Eleanor stifled a chuckle.

’He isn’t surprised?’

’He isn’t surprised.’

The two blondes exchanged an amused glance, their thoughts perfectly aligned in that moment.

Katherine raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to Julien, her mischievous grin deepening. "Do you not believe me? Should I demonstrate—"

Before she could finish her sentence, a clear and commanding voice echoed across the rooftop, cutting through the atmosphere.

"…Ladies and gentlemen, the stars of the evening… the three princes are finally here…"

The announcement drew everyone’s attention. The subtle tension in the air shifted, and a murmur of anticipation rippled through the crowd.

Katherine straightened, her playful demeanor giving way to mild curiosity as she exchanged a glance with Eleanor. Julien, however, let out a quiet sigh of relief, grateful for the sudden diversion.

The nobles scattered across the rooftop began to adjust their posture, some whispering amongst themselves while others craned their necks toward the grand entrance, eager to catch the first glimpse of royalty.