Saki Maski's gentle reassurance made Nanalie nod, easing her nerves slightly. As Xiao Ran pushed Nanalie's wheelchair toward the dining room, he softly said from behind her, "Don't worry. She's just a princess of the Butalia Royal Family. She doesn't have anything more than anyone else, and Euphemia is a very kind person. She won't have any objections or thoughts about you."
"I understand, Mr. Xiao Ran." Nanalie lowered her head and spoke quietly, but she had no idea how to explain her identity to Xiao Ran. She was even more worried that her identity would be exposed.
Xiao Ran said calmly, "You don't have to say anything you don't want to say. Here, you're just an ordinary person. Your only identity is my little sister. Nothing else matters. Since Lelouch entrusted you to me for treatment, how could he possibly have kept your true identities from me?"
"Don't worry. If you don't want your identity exposed, we won't expose it. C.C. will stay here with you too. Live as you did before, and stay here peacefully. No matter what happens, we'll protect you. Before long, I'll be able to cure you. When that time comes, if you want to leave, I'll send you back to Lelouch."
Nanalie could not see, but there was nothing wrong with her hearing. At Xiao Ran's words, panic first appeared on her face, but it was soon replaced by anticipation. She pressed her lips together, smiled, and said, "I understand. Thank you, Mr. Xiao Ran."
"You're welcome." Xiao Ran smiled and reached out to pat Nanalie on the head. "Just think of yourself as having nothing to do with the Butalia Royal Family. Your current identity is your true identity."
"Mm."
Pushing Nanalie's wheelchair and bringing C.C. and Saki Maski with him into the