I Don't Dislike You Either

"...ha?"

For a moment, Fang Li was truly stunned.

They were so stunned that they even doubted their own ears.

This is a very unusual performance for Fang Li, who is usually not easily influenced and can always remain Fang Li.

However, faced with the current situation, Fang Li really had no choice but to reveal this somewhat out-of-touch behavior.

For no other reason than that it was too abrupt.

Therefore, Fang Li could only ask with an uncertain attitude and a hesitant demeanor.

What did you just say?

Fang Li's words made Rem lift her little face.

Unlike Fang Li's blank expression, that lovely face was full of seriousness.

Under these circumstances, Rem repeated it very seriously.

"Lord Fang Li, do you like Emilia?"

The exact same words, spoken without a single missing word, finally made Fang Li realize that he hadn't misheard.

Fang Li, as if trying to calm himself down, and after a while, he raised his hand and asked, "Why did you ask such a question?"

Rem's answer to Fang Li's question seemed perfectly natural.

"Rem really wanted to say that because Rem had been watching Lord Fang Li the whole time, she could tell."

Rem said this with a rare hint of helplessness in her tone, "But, to be precise, it's just that Rem is a bit presumptuous in her opinion."

To be honest, that's the only way to put it.

Because, ultimately, why would Fang Li help Emilia so much?

"If a man helps a woman so much, then he must have ulterior motives, is that what you're trying to say?" Fang Li rolled his eyes and said to Rem, "At this point, even if I try my best to explain, you probably won't believe me, so I can only say that I did it simply because I wanted to."

Upon hearing this, Rem said somewhat stubbornly, "But why would Lord Fang Li want to do this? If there's no reason, then it can only prove that Lord Fang Li has special feelings for Emilia, right?"

Seeing Rem once again displaying an unusually stubborn demeanor, Fang Li was somewhat surprised.

However, Fang Li still knew that this seemingly taciturn maid could be quite terrifying when she became stubborn.

This can be seen from the fact that Rem had been holding a grudge about her sister since she was a child, and it wasn't until many years later that she was able to resolve her inner conflict.

So, if Fang Li doesn't answer Rem's question here, I guess this maid won't let it go.

No, it's more likely that they'll remain silent, observing secretly and drawing conclusions on their own—that's the most terrifying thing.

After all, no one knows what kind of conclusion this stubborn girl will come to in private.

Therefore, Fang Li didn't say anything tactless like "Why do you care about this issue?"

If a girl cares about a boy's love life, there's only one other possibility besides gossip.

Although this might leave Fang Li feeling somewhat amused and exasperated.

If it were Sylvia, she would definitely say that, right?

"Don't underestimate a woman's love. If you don't take it seriously, you'll be the one who suffers the consequences."

Therefore, Fang Li did not intend to gloss over this embarrassing topic.

Moreover, what Rem said cannot be said to be wrong.

"You're right." Fang Li shrugged and said helplessly, "If I don't like someone, I will never help them without a reason. From that perspective, I don't dislike Emilia, which is why I want to help her."

This is the correct theory.

For Fang Li acts solely on her feelings, how could she possibly help someone she truly dislikes?

"But you could say that's only human nature, right?" Fang Li said to Rem. "After all, she's a lovely girl."

Upon hearing this, Rem stared at Fang Li, somewhat speechless.

This is yet another rare occurrence.

Fang Li found it interesting to see Rem perform so many rare feats in just a few minutes.

Of course, this is not interesting at all for Rem.

"So..." Rem said, seemingly unable to accept it, "Is it because Emilia is so cute that Lord Fang Li fell in love with Emilia?"

"You're not quite right with what you're saying," Fang Li corrected. "At most, it's just a good impression, not liking..."

Fang Li paused for a moment, then let out a wry laugh.

"Well, it's not like there isn't any..."

In any case, even before Fang Li entered the Main God Space and became a Main God Envoy, when he was still a shut-in, he already really liked these characters active on the screen.

If he didn't have that kind of feeling, then given Fang Li's personality, he wouldn't help anyone so casually without a reason, right?

It's unclear whether Rem gleaned something from Fang Li's words, but she lowered her head and murmured something.

"So, Lord Fang Li does indeed like Emilia?"

Fang Li heard the murmur clearly.

Fang Li smiled slightly, stepped forward, and poked the girl's forehead while Rem looked somewhat stunned.

Immediately afterwards, he said this.

"I don't dislike you either."

A simple sentence made Rem's stunned expression brighten.

However, before Rem could express anything, Fang Li changed his tone again, speaking as if he were having amusement.

"Although I already have a lover."

After leaving those words, Fang Li smiled nonchalantly, turned around, and left.

Rem was left alone, standing there blankly for a long time before she came to her senses.

"Love... lover?"

After understanding the meaning of this word, Rem then came to understand a fact.

In other words, Fang Li already has someone he's dating?

Upon realizing this, Rem could no longer stand still and hurriedly chased after him.

"Wait... wait! Lord Fang Li!"

"What's wrong?"

"Rem... Rem has something to say!"

"I'm hungry now, and I don't have the energy to talk."

"But... but..."

"No buts, I want to eat Rem's cooking. What's the answer?"

"--yes!"

As the sun set, the young man dressed as Royal Guard Knight strolled leisurely ahead, walking into the mansion one after the other with the maid who trotted up to him.

It looked exceptionally harmonious.