When Satina visited Sharlan's office, he was racking his brain over the matter regarding the Gritanan extract. Damn it. Lately, House Radius undercut prices, executing an aggressive marketing campaign as if determined to crush them. Consequently, sales of the extract sold by Bersabet plummeted continuously over time, and the hysteria of their father worsened with each passing day. Upon receiving a report that Radius' sales surpassed Bersabet's, the Duke lost all patience and

[Clenton] "W-Who……" The blind elder couldn't look at Satina standing before his eyes. [Satina] "Drink water first." She pressed the water bottle she brought against his mouth. Fearing unfamiliar kindness, Clenton nevertheless drank the offered water frantically. Though half spilled down his dirty shirt, he managed to empty the bottle completely. In a voice considerably improved compared to before, he asked. [Clenton] "T-Thank you. But who on earth are you, My Lady…?" He strug

At her carefree words, his face drained of color. If I get dragged away, it will be an absolute disaster. Life aside, his mind held far too much information exchanged with House Radius. If Sharlan captured and tortured him, revealing these facts, then…… [Satina] "Come to think of it, though, the person taking the blame doesn't necessarily have to be you, right?" At her words, his face brightened. Enjoying his shifting expressions, Satina continued in a relaxed manner. [Satina

[Benjamin] "You recognized it accurately. It moves so swiftly and stealthily that capturing it easily is impossible. Had it not been exhausted from fighting a natural predator, capturing it would have proven impossible for us as well. We were fortunate." Satina watched the magical beast dragged to the laboratory before heading toward the director's office. Entering the office revealed a folding bed set up in a corner of the room. [Satina] "What is that?" [Benjamin] "Ah, becau

[Sharlan] "Ha, what could you possibly do?" [Satina] "What do you have to lose?" The sweet aroma of lemon honey tea prepared by Satina tickled the tip of his nose. [Sharlan] "Are you trying to offer help in exchange for a dress? If so, speaking honestly from the beginning would have sufficed." [Satina] "As I stated earlier, I hold no need for a dress. I told you repeatedly. I desire nothing from you." [Sharlan] "Desire nothing, is it……" He disbelieved those words. Though disb

If Satina attended the Imperial Ball, countless nobles would see the dress Laura crafted regardless. Even if only three or four of them purchased a dress, she could breathe easier. However, Satina's disgraceful scenes—heard through rumors all this time—bothered Laura. What if Satina wore the dress she made and clung to the Crown Prince? Dresses were expensive items. Crafting a dress for Satina free of charge was no different from a gamble for Laura as well, causing her to hes

As soon as news spread, her younger stepsister Rebecca woke up at dawn and busied herself, declaring she had to tour dress shops. [Sharlan] "Is it necessary to prepare from early morning just to buy a single dress?" At his question, Rebecca grimaced in disgust. [Rebecca] "You understand nothing, Brother! Popular shops fill up with reservations if you delay even briefly! Do you know how much that Coraline laughed at the dress I wore last time? Calling me an ugly duckling……" Ve

[Satina] "Could he have spotted his younger brother?" [Katan] "Have you gone outside the mansion since I bought you and Wazl from the slave trader?" [Satina] "Never." [Satina] "Then how did he find out?" He thought before answering. [Katan] "Could it be through a servant inside the mansion?" [Satina] "Even minor information within the ducal house sells for high prices. Do they look like they possess such money?" [Katan] "Then how did he discover that fact?" [Satina] "Informat

Following Liv's guidance, Satina arrived at a shop selling dishware. Stepping inside, a young woman welcomed her. [Lina] "Welcome! Feel free to look around, and please tell me if you are looking for anything specific." Searching here and there proved unnecessary, as a large system window popped up the moment Satina entered the shop. [Liv] "Discovered a gem infused with holy power! Destroying this gem grants the skill 'Purify Contamination'." Satina stared at the sapphire neck

Katan immediately approached Satina, examining her complexion. [Katan] "Your cheeks are red. Do you have a fever?" [Satina] "It is nothing like that." When she dodged his hand, Katan withdrew his hand obediently. However, his gaze remained fixed on her face. [Katan] "Perhaps you overexerted yourself. You are delicate, Master." [Satina] "I am not fragile enough to collapse from this much." [Katan] "Yet you have a fever." [Satina] "It is because I feel warm." [Katan] "Understoo

Upon viewing the quest window, she stood up from her seat immediately. [Satina] "Now then, shall we go inspect the patients' condition first?" [Hedzel] "N-Now?" Hedzel rose awkwardly from his chair toward Satina. [Satina] "If not now, then when? Delaying needlessly and letting the patients' condition worsen will create a bigger problem. Wazl, return to the mansion with Cheney." [Hedzel] "That is…… true. Fine. I will guide the way. Follow me." He led her toward the entrance of

[Katan] "Younger brother?" At his question, Hedzel shouted. [B. Assassin] "Don't pretend you don't know, you bastards! I came knowing everything! You kidnapped my younger brother and made him a slave!" Satina looked around at the rat beastkin surrounding her. [Satina] "Ah, so you brought your friends to capture us? To demand your brother back?" [B. Assassin] "Yes!" [Katan] "This is dangerous." Katan whispered beside Satina. [Katan] "Their numbers are too high. Considering tho