Cornelia's sudden change made Xiao Ran a little uncomfortable. He looked at Cornelia with a strange expression, turned around, and returned to his seat. Then, he put on the mask on his face.
"Heh." Cornelia brushed her hair and folded her arms in front of her abdomen. Her haughty expression reappeared on her face. She looked at Xiao Ran with contempt, as if she was looking down on him.
Xiao Ran glanced at Cornelia and ignored this woman who seemed a little strange. He knitted his brows slightly as he couldn't understand Cornelia's change. No matter how he looked at it, this change felt a little strange.
Compared to Vermilion Bird's previous situation, Cornelia's current behavior could be said to be abnormal. Back then, Vermilion Bird persevered to the extreme under his GEASS ability until she fainted before completely surrendering to him. But after that, Vermilion Bird's nature didn't change too much. Apart from naturally placing herself in the position of a subordinate, the GEASS ability he used now couldn't change a person's character at all. It could only plant loyalty in the other party's spirit and consciousness. After being loyal to Xiao Ran, Vermilion Bird's usual behavior was no different from normal.
But Cornelia's current situation was completely different from Vermilion Bird's. How did Cornelia's behavior become like a completely different person? Xiao Ran saw the contempt in Cornelia's eyes. He also noticed the slight panic in Cornelia's eyes. It seemed like she was deliberately pretending to be calm and brave in front of him. She seemed a little … arrogant?
Under the premise that GEASS couldn't change a person's character, did that mean Cornelia's current behavior … was her true self? Arrogant? It was completely understandable if Cornelia was a little arrogant. But now, her behavior wasn't as simple as being arrogant.
Her deliberate sneer and deliberate attitude was like a child who was forced to pull herself up to the same level as her opponent after being outdone. This situation should be related to Cornelia's personality. In addition to her unique identity, her competitive personality, and her identity as a princess, she probably wouldn't show true obedience in front of others. That was why she 'mistakenly' displayed such an attitude.
As for the other reason … it seemed like GEASS had given her loyalty, her thirst for power, her respect for the strong, and the fact that she was completely outclassed in every aspect. There was also her original belief that weak men had no right to stand beside her, and she didn't need someone weaker than her to protect her. In addition, Xiao Ran's domineering display made her lose all her arrogance in front of Xiao Ran, and all her pride was worthless. She had completely turned into an ordinary woman with no ability at all. For the first time, Cornelia felt her own weakness and powerlessness, and all these factors mixed together to produce some subtle changes.
But because of her competitive nature, she yearned to show off in front of Xiao Ran. She hoped to gain more attention from the stalwart figure that suddenly appeared in her heart. In the end, Cornelia seemed to have changed drastically in front of Xiao Ran.
Xiao Ran pondered over Cornelia's abnormal behavior and attitude for a while. Without trying to understand Cornelia's inner thoughts, Xiao Ran could vaguely understand the changes in Cornelia. However, in Xiao Ran's heart, there was another crucial reason for Cornelia's change.
Previously, Cornelia was the First Princess of the Empire and represented the most typical flag and face of the Brittan Royal Family in the Empire's military. She was under tremendous pressure at all times. But now that she was given GEASS, he left a seed and shadow in her heart. Moreover, it was a very powerful shadow. In an instant, he became the only person she could rely on in her heart. The pressure she had to bear gradually faded away. In the face of a powerful man whom she could rely on and who had left a shadow in her heart, it was understandable for her to behave like this. Moreover, the pivotal Vermilion Bird had fainted back then, so it could be said that Cornelia had stopped after a certain point. On the other hand, Cornelia didn't have the willpower of the pivotal Vermilion Bird and was completely subdued by Xiao Ran. But this was completely different from what Xiao Ran had expected. It seemed like something strange was about to happen.
While Xiao Ran was pondering, Cornelia sat down beside Xiao Ran with a sneer on her face. Originally, they were sitting opposite each other, but now, they were sitting side by side. But whether it was a sneer or a cold stare, it couldn't completely conceal the panic and fear in her heart. It couldn't conceal the dependence and trust she had for Xiao Ran in her eyes.
Seeing that Xiao Ran didn't move for a long time, Cornelia suddenly sneered and said, "What's wrong? You're facing a woman under your control, yet you still choose to put on a mask and stay silent. Is there anything you're afraid of about me? Or are you saying that you don't want to talk to me anymore? For example, what are you going to do to me next? Are you so sure that I'm under your control? "
After pondering for a while, Xiao Ran raised his head and turned to look at Cornelia. He muttered, "To be precise, I'm not controlling you. I'm burying a shadow in your spirit and soul, a seed of loyalty to me. You should know better than me whether my ability has successfully affected you. You should know in your heart that you shouldn't do anything harmful to me."
"Also, there's something wrong with your current situation. I don't think you can communicate with me clearly under such circumstances. You'd better calm down."
As Xiao Ran's words fell, Cornelia maintained the same expression as if she didn't hear him at all. She reached out and pinched Xiao Ran's mask and slowly took it off. Then, she stared at Xiao Ran's eyes that were exuding strange colors as if her soul was being sucked away by those eyes.
Xiao Ran didn't stop Cornelia's action, but after his mask was taken off, he frowned slightly. Although the GEASS ability had indeed been used on Cornelia, it couldn't change her true character. This kind of self that didn't care about others' actions was the true embodiment of Cornelia's character. Even if the seed of loyalty had been planted in her heart, as a princess and the person with the most authority in the military, arrogance and superiority had been imprinted in her bones. She had the capital to be arrogant in front of others. Although the capital might be insignificant, what can you do about it? That's how willful I am.
"It's this pair of eyes, isn't it? This pair of eyes that are full of magic. You used this pair of eyes to leave your shadow in my heart, didn't you? This pair of eyes is really scary and fascinating. How can a human have such eyes? A pair of glowing eyes."
Cornelia murmured softly. Her face was filled with bewilderment, fascination, and confusion. She slowly raised her free hand and placed it on Xiao Ran's face. She gently caressed the side of Xiao Ran's eyes, and gradually became intoxicated.
Seeing Cornelia's expression, Xiao Ran didn't feel excited or impatient. On the contrary, his heart skipped a beat. A thought suddenly popped up in his mind. Could it be that the GEASS ability I received has a side effect that I haven't figured out yet?! Is she too deeply affected by it and can't extricate herself? Is the direction of her loyalty a little off?!
Cornelia suddenly removed her hand from Xiao Ran's face and casually threw the mask at Xiao Ran with her other hand. Then, she stood up from the chair and returned to her original calm and stern look. She said in a cold voice, "Alright, the reason I invited you here was to coerce you into working for me. Now that my plan has been exposed by you, there's no point in continuing this dinner that I specially prepared for you. I'm also very tired, and it's time for you to leave. That's all for today. If I have time, I'll look for you again and listen to your special plan with Lelouch."
Xiao Ran easily caught the mask that Cornelia threw at him. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he stood up. He slowly moved his head closer to Cornelia's ear and whispered softly, "Playing hard to get is meaningless to me. Normal men can't stand in front of a beauty like you. Now, your pretentious attitude can make normal men timid. I'm very normal, but I'm not normal either. Your trick is completely useless against me."
Xiao Ran admitted that he wasn't a pretentious person, but at the very least, he was a man of principles. Although he was the main reason why Cornelia behaved this way in front of him, and various reasons made her attitude towards him become very strange, Xiao Ran could tell that Cornelia's current behavior was her truest side. Even though GEASS had indeed affected her a lot, Xiao Ran could tell that Cornelia's current behavior was clearly her truest side.
And now, Cornelia had almost tactfully expressed that she was willing to give him whatever he wanted. How could Xiao Ran not see that? However, Xiao Ran knew that Cornelia's current mental state wasn't normal. For some reason, she had become too relaxed, unrestrained, and released her emotions too much. She was completely under an inexplicable influence. Her mental state fluctuated wildly, and she couldn't be controlled by reason at all.
Xiao Ran wouldn't just accept anyone who offered themselves to him, but at the very least, Cornelia was someone who could enter Xiao Ran's eyes. However, Xiao Ran didn't have such thoughts at all, nor did he intend to take advantage of her when she was down. So, after saying this, Xiao Ran turned around and prepared to leave. Playing hard to get? He wouldn't fall for that trick.
But in the end, Xiao Ran didn't manage to leave. When Xiao Ran was about to leave, Cornelia, who was in a terrible mental state, took the initiative to hook her arm around Xiao Ran's neck from behind as though she was strangling him. There was no tenderness or ambiguity in her actions. Instead, she used a different tone and method, using a sneer and provocative tone to keep the guy who was about to leave. "Hmph!
You're the one who can't do it. I recognize your strength on the battlefield. You're a powerful man who is truly worth relying on. But now, you're not so sure in front of me. You said that you've obtained my loyalty and made me submit to you, but I feel that you should be the one who should submit to me. Perhaps you can make me truly submit to you in another place? Or perhaps I should be the one who makes you submit to me. "
What happened next was very natural. That night, Xiao Ran didn't leave Cornelia's residence. He spent some time making Cornelia submit to him from her body to her soul. But this feeling left Xiao Ran feeling a little strange. He couldn't describe the feeling of a headstrong woman.
In the early morning, Cornelia opened her eyes. She felt incomparably sore and aching all over. Not only her body, but her head was also aching as though she had a hangover. Cornelia gazed at the man beside her with his eyes closed. She was at a loss for her crazy and uncontrollable actions. Everything that she had experienced was as though controlled by another person. After venting and satisfying herself, she woke up feeling empty and lost. However, she didn't regret it at all. As a headstrong woman, she didn't allow herself to feel regretful.
After staring blankly for a while, Cornelia woke up and gazed at Xiao Ran's face with a complicated gaze. At this moment, she felt how terrifying Xiao Ran was. In fact, she knew that Xiao Ran and Lulu were planning a coup d 'état against Britannia and the target was her father. As a member of the Empire, she should have done something in fact, such as taking out her weapon from under her pillow and aiming it at Xiao Ran. However, she couldn't think of such a thing. She only wanted to obey and rely on him. After that night, when she was at her most emotional state, she only wanted to hug him tightly and enjoy his warmth without thinking about anything else.
"How did this happen … How did all of this happen … I can't even think of harming him. That pair of eyes, that strength. It's too terrifying …"
Cornelia slowly closed her eyes. She told herself that she should resist, but her body followed her heart. She reached out and hugged Xiao Ran even closer. She buried her head in Xiao Ran's chest, not caring about anything, not caring about anything.
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