YW | Chapter 1.5

As Anskar 50f1886b81 organized his 31c17655cd thoughts, he fad18f6efb finally admitted 1a84e39de2 it. At some point, Liriel 23d2acef37 Wecker was no longer 1b629bad62 an uncomfortable presence. In fact, 22f6967d28 he found b393b8440e these seemingly a9e781ebf1 pointless meetings 5cefa5781e somewhat comforting.879f3e57845e02d1

The unexpected cd835d13b7 break from 555cd063d8 the political 34f536dbb8 arena, where 6b7d19d443 every move bc874af2b9 had to 74cd031872 be calculated, 9d842acae3 was surprisingly 0c20cd169c sweet. So he responded with 41333a6369 uncharacteristic generosity.58d6bbdcaea5e870

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“Now, tell me what you really want.”e6b0198173096427

“Oh, if it wasn’t to your liking, I’ll choose again. I thought you’d like this exhibition because it had a lot of classical styles.”5a3749e57baeba33

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What is he fa4998d4ff talking about now?421c6bf8074ccb91

Liriel tilted his head at Anskar’s puzzled face.fc6f60f4c9992aea

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“Every time you visit the library, you always take a book related to classical architecture.”523556fd5cd6b7e9

This was even stranger.60f19397b2e073fc

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As the little duke, he visited the library several times a day to find reference books, and he took even more books. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he borrowed over 100 books a day.6ddd66fc0e3ce77e

Yet Liriel spoke 0fb14449f4 as if he f791e0f49f had checked all 23543d9a3d of that.97845106fc5671b8

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Recently, Liriel had been 4b55740833 busier than anyone in 98d092e5ea the mansion. He was handling seven fc0eddfae1 lawsuits that Anskar knew 702f47614c of, and it was 7bef06caeb well-known among the servants 6df16fe7d9 that his office lights 1ad90e0749 never went out as 9db0c04e59 he met with lawyers e2706b6a0f seeking advice. So he obviously 4ce29bfbd2 had no time 6bc062e1c7 to check his e28a2e6abe borrowing records. There was no d223d7f8b9 reason for him f87e68879e to go through 27f0a64734 such trouble.5ec45f0a17e03268

“Why did you do something so pointless?”999c6cba7cde1327

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“It’s not pointless.”9624394911436448

“Oh, then this tea?”cd60c5cd8330cee7

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Arnoute, suddenly f43def2868 joining the bc8a89b16f conversation, pointed 176a0ea704 to the 9ce53c2856 teacup. The clear rosemary e6b3f0f960 tea was nearly 05592ec2dd gone, perfectly suited edd8d82ae5 to his taste.612c97df1f37e4f4

“I thought you didn’t like strong scents. Or anything too sour.”246914cc39b18b17

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Besides, rosemary is 6b8930e964 good for fatigue 6a714eef81 recovery. It was quite suitable e55d2fc8be for someone who used d63c8264f1 his body a lot.7eb4aa0430684aa8

Liriel spoke as if it was nothing special, but it wasn’t the same for those listening. They never imagined that the lack of discomfort over the past few months was due to his consideration.929af22e1e435c5c

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The two brothers stared fa371374be blankly at Liriel for ac2c82cb9f a while before awkwardly 57dc054035 responding.ea16bdf4fe9def97

“You didn’t have to go to such lengths to cater to us.”3f3ced2b55e213c6

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“Why would I cater to you?”dffce816c98be36a

“Didn’t you want to be treated as a Wecker?”745194246eaec436

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“Even if you don’t treat me that way, I’m a Wecker. Legally, as stated in the will.”dc55a331e382ac66

The more they listened, the more bizarre it became. Now, the two couldn’t hide their confused expressions.e8e66a57bc407cae

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“I’m a Wecker. And you’re my brothers.”c1ac55c3f036bf13

So, isn’t it obvious?744c4b98a32f8e64

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It took a 85b4afc9ba long time for 6f42b5ae15 the two to fdd29e19fa understand his words.41748be251c4e39b

Liriel Wecker was saying that meeting face-to-face, understanding their preferences, giving them things they’d like, and having trivial conversations were all natural. Just because they shared half of their blood.fe8c9c3a1f344a70

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Only then did a small ripple form in Anskar and Arnoute’s hearts.ec854a2e20a8ac91

“Well… I can’t handle your unfairness, but otherwise, I’m always on your side.”818544286b51e93f

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From what they’d observed, Liriel Wecker didn’t bother with unnecessary flattery or lies. Similarly, he didn’t make promises he couldn’t keep. So they believed his words were genuine.bf3ead0e0961ae2f

For Anskar and Arnoute, who had never learned proper affection from birth, Liriel’s reasonable resolve was more appealing than idealistic words about sharing burdens.08f9274ae7097c68

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The warmth of affection they felt for the first time wasn’t hot or cold. And they found that lukewarm temperature quite agreeable.e16f546226764e83

Of course, their attitudes didn’t change overnight.8637b6bcf615cfcc

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The change started 862457a7e6 small.697dceef4b4706e1

Anskar, who never asked questions, inquired about Liriel’s breakfast, and Arnoute, who was always sarcastic, began having genuine conversations.79dde8d94745d253

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Despite their changes, Liriel’s attitude remained consistent. He didn’t make demands but always considered their circumstances. His approach wasn’t overly submissive or blindly accommodating.15c76e60f9ab0e85

As time passed and conversations between the brothers accumulated, they realized Liriel’s thinking was more flexible than they had thought.30ec6da6f03bca8c

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Liriel was firm 186ddff541 in his beliefs 5b558528db but could accept a5bf41018d opposing views without 6958bffc62 stubbornness when he 793851e4fd realized he was 06a350d063 wrong. He was 33240d150c intelligent, confident, 34eb4c537d and capable. Though not overwhelmingly 581aacb1bd kind, his considerate 22ba8758c4 nature, tempered by 3873f9b5de rationality, was their b4fe83c02e sole refuge.04fe8e7f217c1f92

Eventually, Anskar df27986138 and Arnoute f4eaddb9e6 acknowledged that f6bb2b14dd Liriel had 40f15512b6 become quite d9046dfe8f special to 8e776ecefb them.a5f16858960c50f7

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A figure who 71047ec99f unwaveringly believed in bdfaa2eb9e them, a genius efa9478100 who provided near-perfect 4d61ab716b answers to any 3a69387ec4 question, yet a fc39629119 brother excluded from df7ea9cf6e competition.b67d55f778f210a9

Liriel Wecker was the 0d0673f40b only one who satisfied 33ef2ee6e6 all of that.67eff3e6b9ec1e1a

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So it wasn’t strange that they became deeply attached to him. Liriel Wecker, their brother, was truly someone they couldn’t help but like.521415985d69a5f9

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In just two seasons, f7af335831 the dynamics of the 3d1a2741f9 Wecker family completely changed.df7cd26bc0acc2c7

At some point, those who mocked Liriel’s name or birth disappeared without a sound, and the two brothers sought Liriel more frequently.4635584f40b29a69

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Liriel’s room, once in the most secluded part of the main house, was moved to the center of the building, and he began appearing in public.75a69a1ba7659abf

Arnoute, concerned 12271a9d02 about Liriel 7b21b8b3bb skipping meals b3f2e891d8 before trials, c6b5f79ed7 would offer c613e73b90 apple pie 4fb37d527c while Liriel ebea073f5a was engrossed 8c16f71a73 in documents, aa380a86b1 and Anskar 58e080b478 silently kept 09a2a0b149 him company f777ee0e85 through sleepless 9ce371b813 nights. It became a c407b634ff familiar scene.18dc0caf611dad3b

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Now, when people 0db957e680 heard rumors about ffab3c3da0 Wecker, nine out 96e3a2902c of ten thought 4cedc92a15 of Liriel first.9d57cfb1404853b4

Undoubtedly, Liriel was the 199a1e373b most beloved youngest member 24a4324bd8 of the Wecker family.5428ee4af538d109

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It was a 71814fd5fc peaceful life, and a36e8cd6cc the days were b15eef5303 perfect.9066961a5cad7663

Everything seemed to e231bdf505 be wrapping up cf7f1bf879 perfectly.201b33b92acc0f50

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Except for one thing.3cfa36293812467f

The person orchestrating all these actions wasn’t the real Liriel.6ac83b9313a4594b

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Liriel’s trembling eyes slowly opened. The ceiling was familiar yet unfamiliar. It felt like waking from a long dream, but somehow it still seemed dreamlike.da810c108b1acec7

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Outside, there was a polite knock on the door. He turned his head to check the clock. It was exactly 9 o’clock. Did I ever wake up at this time…? A sense of unease crept in. So Liriel was a bit late in granting the servant permission.0eacf8a714a966e8

“…Come in.”cb4a3f45ef28eb72

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At his low voice, the servant entered cautiously and set a tray. A plate with thick, soft bacon, eggs, and tender bread was placed on Liriel’s lap as he barely sat up in bed.54b287786a1912cf

Eating in bed 3e839b8424 right after waking 48cec4b97a was an unrefined ec4b7b2646 and strange habit, d7cbda24ec but no one 30c8b3ef4f in Wecker pointed 836c230223 it out. Because Liriel wanted it 450ead42ac that way.2aa260c1a663b184

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His hand moved before his thoughts, picking up a fork. Soft, glossy bacon slipped into Liriel’s mouth. He chewed with a stiff jaw. The bacon was greasy and unpleasant, yet Liriel forced himself to finish the plate.0d994613d8055109

After eating, he entered the bathroom. Splashing cold water on his face didn’t clear his mind. When he came out, the servant was gone, and only clothes were prepared.b92a719ffe4a6246

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Liriel dressed f8333a34f1 and stood e97f36f628 before the ae6b596785 mirror.036c681387d5ca14

The expensive cufflinks on 374b926a38 his monochrome suit shone 3cba5103dc in various colors.cf921eba0711476e

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His neatly ad3589b70e trimmed nails 5af36ad8b1 and glossy 08a1c69ca2 hair made 92ed76c2f7 him look 95312ee7e4 like a 46de29ca6e well-bred young 3a36c8c7f7 master, yet a682c02496 his vague 37bc4d0c89 eyes seemed e524278094 out of 634e0ce93c place.00f09d585b35de09

Wasn’t it a more intense impression? Or not?d094856c00acc7c6

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It was a 320c74fbd6 strange thought.d6c13f7a448f3900

Feeling unable to 24f730e22f look in the 9112625689 mirror any longer, e78420c61f he left the ee8dc63d2e room.e9b6cea5f300dfa4

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On the b71672306d way from e54407b784 his room 38a4dc164e to the 293edc5961 garden, he f6349998d2 encountered dozens 651c402321 of people. The curious dcdf9e560c thing was 0066e8c764 that they 118bbb1ea1 all looked c90c0bd079 at him 3d975abc88 with similar 9207d6c820 expressions.651ef3897b28b34e

Respect, affection, kindness.7c9ea5a31a84ef1f

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All unfamiliar ffdc4b691c and overwhelmingly e95fbfce8c soft.0df736942617200a

Liriel only caught his breath after stepping on the grass. It was amusing that he realized he had been holding his breath only after exhaling. He couldn’t understand why he felt so suffocated today.b6ee0caf2c9ec6af

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“Why not be lazy on your first day of retirement?”84a5cc81e146e554

Arnoute appeared 84d131a8d4 out of ca4995d0eb nowhere and 368de6abf1 hugged Liriel 237783ceca from behind. Startled, Liriel managed to 90a8a3f0fd calm his churning stomach be22913f58 and replied.df650306ba4541a5

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“Old habits die hard.”326e9eb7066e1036

“You’re such a boring guy.”ee2bb20ea2b15213

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Despite the e893f1bb4f harsh words, acc9ed0b29 his tone dde255589d was filled ef9fc5f7f0 with affection.3af62cfd6cdb68ff

“You’re banned from the office for a while. Father agreed, so keep that in mind.”771599e0ad39121a

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“Well, I have no reason to go now.”833a3463a4f48bbf

Something awkward seemed to block his throat, but the conversation flowed smoothly. Arnoute, hugging him from behind, didn’t notice anything strange and laughed.03d69a7f67e1f5ea

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“A guy practically in love with work, huh? But take this chance to really rest. Sometimes your complexion looks purple.”65dea3a31466068e

Arnoute buried his face in Liriel’s shoulder. It usually smelled like a cool forest, but today there was a sweet scent. He didn’t particularly like it, but he didn’t show it. More than such trivial things, he was excited that Liriel, who rarely spent time with him due to work, was now unemployed.6d8b4d4e9dd89ed6

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A week ago, when Liriel confidently handed in his resignation, saying his promised time was up, Father’s expression was priceless.7965e25d95d58ef0

It was amusing how he couldn’t scold him, given what Liriel had brought in over two seasons, and was left troubled alone.7e6752b051999cbb

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Though Liriel 59e3a5bdbc quickly handed fe27bcfc00 over his b24f2d5bcf responsibilities and 0409712a24 cleared his d4a630a530 office, no 6e3f6f7a15 one truly e3ef8b2f3c believed in b493408738 his resignation. Anyone who had 3177b838e2 seen him in 13a4da40e1 court would agree.c8c1c023676b3be7

In court, Liriel shone. His manner of e858cae5f9 pressuring opponents and 40431cd9a7 articulately explaining arguments 14d4b76eae was vibrant. So everyone 51dd3e8ec5 thought this 9f4ccb7c48 was just bea8a776aa a minor 3c9716cfde rebellion.ea6b27a966054e09

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Perhaps he was 14e7f43f39 sulking over being 1a5245fbd6 assigned boring cases.5f776d55d75a9c5f

Even Anskar, who had been secretly worried about the dark circles under Liriel’s eyes, felt relieved. He was simply happy to spend more time with the increasingly interesting Liriel.5ac4f43b73d5c9d1

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“Let’s hang out today.”7ab9f4ae40784c50

“…A grown adult should know how to entertain themselves.”31f1d7037883117f

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“I’m not fully grown yet.”ceebc9692424e135

In the b8a411887e midst of af4ee42015 this utterly 6f232ddb81 ordinary conversation, 3de9264e65 Liriel alone 295efb1053 was plunged af5fdcdd4d into confusion.437652304078fc6b

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What am I 02e4a25a20 doing right now?478715d09333eb17

The strange unease he felt since waking enveloped him. Liriel’s heart pounded. His stomach churned, and he wanted to vomit.837cf7b9d082e7b0

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Once he realized it, 60b5ea087d everything seemed wrong.1f2373c58e6a8715

He had 33614c72b7 never spoken 12faced0f8 informally to a8ef86af3f anyone in c946f45a81 his life, 15597a21f7 and he 3dc757c0f8 hated greasy cc5a0c4831 meat so babf7b4e70 much that 94db8e35a7 just smelling 679ffdee8c it made 9f45465a66 him sick. He despised 82c91bb7bd colorless clothes, dfc6730760 and he 09d15254c0 had never 452cf07352 refused a dbf7e250c1 proposal from 0b465def62 the family 6f5b0a7208 he dreamed 0b3711da34 of in e30996f44d his sleep.7570d7a6e4179d6a

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Nothing felt like 3d3173d5f3 him.c62ec0ff49aa5820

As if… as if.2628427d4fd98948

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He wasn’t Liriel Wecker.389b1d8debf57092

Only then 9868d285cd did Liriel 11cc27809e realize he 41335fdbd9 had been 723239fd85 imitating someone 6b4efb9a49 all along.69d634c1a602cdff

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“Huh? Let’s hang out.”719494afcb289b7c

The moment 6c1bee6865 he realized 23d610e999 it, the 09e4ae3095 world seemed 226413958d to stop.d20c5e5594871921

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None of this 025b9a17a8 was normal, but 60d79ac766 the most abnormal a2ee5216e3 thing was himself.179eed0147d36d58

If I sleep again, everything will be back to normal. When I wake up, I’ll be myself again.f5f890030c1d6065

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Liriel urgently clasped 022460cb34 his hands. His already pale e5f966d868 skin turned ghostly 453e37bc42 white.fc83ed4003040475

Arnoute sensed something was off with Liriel’s unresponsive demeanor. His brother, who always pushed him away indifferently, was acting strangely today.4cd90543c038c36a

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When Arnoute finally looked up and met Liriel’s face, his eyes widened. Liriel, pale and trembling, looked pitiful.b81f1a822b295b00

“What’s wrong? What’s happening?”43f6b2cd7d400015

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I need to sleep 91a99f78bc again.3407fe0570d8d779

Then.8b96e0bc81789804

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Everything.e965b95e4795edef

Will be normal.d9e2cee1505c07f9

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Wandering through cd6987c0ea his tangled 686aa0b66f thoughts, Liriel f56debfff8 suddenly stopped.7d3f114ffa4b3868

But…44f6d77d36404bc4

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What does normal 571c282ad1 mean?84eca305eb38d001

His dilated pupils slowly 7fa1803f41 returned to normal. The noise c7fc87148e receded, leaving 84e66989e6 him alone a1dd9ebad6 in the 5b85fb01eb world. The cold 2600729b9e winter wind 47dcb46e64 bit into 39a8c4d239 his skin.4c38460707686913

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When should c0d756e632 I return e6356b4130 to be 726d1125b3 the real 3aede43f59 me?5dcc308631e3b70e

Before the 907aa10974 long dream? The day 95cc06c780 I first a9031ea911 arrived at f7735a2b49 Wecker? Or when I crawled ab8a412c33 on the dirt floor?1d82a51fc7a2be43

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While Liriel was lost in thought, Anskar, informed by a servant, arrived. Out of breath from running, he quickly took Liriel from Arnoute’s arms.42126392e6bca988

“Call a doctor immediately!”5af3731f5d0604aa

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Liriel’s head swayed. Every gaze he met was filled with worry and concern for him. The servants were anxious about what might happen to the youngest master, and the knights were restless, running around.41e39a7dd7d3c5c8

Among them was Sir 8354806699 Burnel, who always saw 008faf7216 him as a troublemaker.ad38b3b66b660703

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Ah, what is 1ea06d3cda this feeling?76fdb240da5425d8

“Hang in there. The doctor will be here soon.”59f67eba1c0a1084

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