[Elona] "Lady Roserikta" [Roserikta] "......" A voice called her name through the fog of sleep. [Elona] "My Lady, will you sleep longer? Shouldn't you wake up now?" [Roserikta] "Mmm.....I'm sorry, but I'm so sleepy. I'm exhausted......" [Elona] "Oh, come on. Wake up. Please? Yes?" Roserikta had gone to bed very late. She had visited the forest, picked a mountain of mushrooms and her arms ached from gripping the broom so tightly. On the way back, she nearly lost the invisibili

[Roserikta] "Ugh......" Whish! The wind sliced past her ears like a blade. She groaned and gripped her broom tightly. Only after filling her pockets did she regret picking mushrooms under the moonlight like a crazed witch, but it was too late. Too much time had passed. The morning star would soon rise. She braced herself for muscle aches and accelerated the broom as much as possible. She had warned Kalart beforehand, but he appeared excited instead. At this rate, he might ask

[Cassius] “......Who are you?” They stood before the gates of the ducal mansion. Duke Ideos questioned Abel. Abel looked up at the man, who stood a full head taller than him. Does he not know me? I thought he would! Abel bowed with a bright smile. [Abel] “Ah, you are Duke Ideos, right? I’m Abel. I lived with Miss Sierra!” [Cassius] “Lived with her......?” As a shapeshifter, Abel frequently heard news from the human world, but he didn't understand the finer points of human nat

Every eye in the room fixed on Sierra. She looked at Andante, who trembled with a mix of shock and petty fear. [Sierra] "I... I'm fine." Sierra wanted to say she didn't mind the confrontation, but she caught Cassius' terrifying gaze. She stared back at him. To her surprise, the rims of his eyes shimmered with red. [Cassius] "I told you I would protect you." Oh, heavens. No. He must not cry! Sierra loved a handsome man's tears, but she certainly didn't want them now. She grabb

Andante cleared her throat. She never expected Sierra to agree so easily. However, her goal remained the same: remove the woman who threatened to stain the family's reputation. Even if she felt momentarily pushed back, she had no intention of retreating. [Andante] "Hmph. Sharing a table with a commoner leaves a bad taste in my mouth." She shot a look at Sierra that clearly said, 'A commoner like you is pathetic.' Receiving her glare, Sierra spoke with a modest and kind tone.

Sierra scanned the interior of the restaurant. Since the Duke of Ideos chose the location, she expected a stiff, aristocratic atmosphere. Tension gripped her. However, as she stepped inside with Cassius, admiration replaced her worry. [Sierra] "This place is......" [Cassius] "Let's go inside, Sierra." She couldn't hide her surprise with every step. Back in the Academy, Sierra once described her dream home. She had mentioned a preference for a cozy house, much like a humble re

[Maid] "Yes. I hate to say it, My Lady, but rumors even claim the Grand Madam has gone senile......" [Andante] "......It must be a baseless rumor." Andante dismissed the gossip immediately. However, the maid hesitated, clearly holding back more information. Andante clenched her fists so hard her knuckles turned white. She spoke quietly, urging the maid to continue. [Andante] "Go on. Tell me the rest." [Maid] "Yes, My Lady. According to a maid who visited the Duke's mansion, t

Sierra stiffened like a deer facing a predator while the Grand Madam remained silent. She still hasn't said a word. Does she hate me? Well, I did take the money five years ago and came back...... Sierra prayed the woman wouldn't direct her hatred toward Hanael. Just then, the Grand Madam reached out and gripped Sierra's hands. [G. Madam] "......You finally came, Sierra." Sierra flinched at the burning intensity in the woman's eyes. This is strange. Sierra studied her expressi

[Lexel] "Lady Sierra, it is Lexel, the Head Maid." Lexel, the Head Maid of the Duke of Ideos, visited their quarters. Sierra hurriedly adjusted her indoor dress and stood. [Sierra] "Come in! What brings you here?" The door opened, and Lexel stepped inside cautiously. [Lexel] "I am Lexel, the Head Maid of this mansion. Please call for me as you wish." The Head Maid. Even if her rank remained low, she held the status of a fallen noble. For a Ducal

A strange heat filled the maid's room within the Duke's castle. The servants, having just welcomed two new guests, couldn't stop thinking about Sierra on the floor above. [Maid 1] “.......” [Maid 1] “Hah.......” They sat in silence. Each face wore an expression of total confusion, as if no one knew what to say. [Maid 1] “I don't know much, but.......” [Maid 2] “We have to treat her well, don’t we?” [Maid 3] “Of course.” Everyone pictured Sierra and the little girl at her side

[Roserikta] "Just hold the bag. I'll pick the mushrooms. Be careful not to touch them. Like I said, they make your hands itch." Near three massive Lumarr trees, stumps and thickets cluttered the ground. Tiny, translucent mushrooms twinkled like glass pebbles, hiding in the shadows. [Kalart] "If you teach me how, I can help." [Roserikta] "Oh, it doesn't work if a human picks them." [Kalart] "What a shame." [Roserikta] "Many things that grow under the moonlight are like that. I

It wasn't bad. The outfit prepared by the Head Maid was appropriate. Despite Roserikta's initial nervousness at the mention of a banquet hall, the table was perfectly sized for two. The silver cutlery and the dishes were luxurious, but they didn't feel much more overwhelming than what she had experienced at Kiriyen. Most of the food was delicious and easy to eat. As far as the meal went, it was quite enjoyable. Kalart, however, was a different story. What is wrong with him to

[Kalart] "......I didn't realize it was this close." He stopped in front of the door and let go of her arm, murmuring softly to himself. Roserikta, still unsure of what to say, held her skirt and bowed. [Roserikta] "Thank you for walking me back, Your Highness." [Kalart] "Don't mention it. It was for my own benefit." He took her hand and kissed the back of it, just as parting lovers would, before turning to leave. Step, step. The guards followed him like shadows, obscuring hi

[Roserikta] "This is so indulgent." She mumbled lazily, soaking in the warm tub. Clobellina had finished her bath long ago and stood nearby, shaking her fur to get rid of the water before shaking her head. [Clobell] "Humans. What is so great about sitting in water? You can't even breathe in there." [Roserikta] "You don't know what you're missing. I feel sorry for cats sometimes." [Clobell] "I don't need your pity. There are a mountain of things better than baths." They both c

[Roserikta] "You were too harsh." [Kalart] "To whom?" [Roserikta] "To the knight." Eaton's haggard face remained stuck in her mind. [Roserikta] "He is a patient. He hasn't even received proper treatment yet." [Kalart] "He only broke an arm." [Roserikta] "Yes. Exactly." [Kalart] "Everyone goes through that." He frowned openly. [Kalart] "Broken bones are common during knight training. I experienced it myself." [Roserikta] "Hmm......" [Clobell] "So what?" Roserikta and Clobellin

Roserikta placed her hand over Kalart's hand as it cradled her cheek. He let out a soft sigh and slowly rubbed her skin with his thumb. [Kalart] "Anything." [Roserikta] "Your Highness, are you not afraid?" [Kalart] "Of what?" [Roserikta] "That your feelings might be fake. You cherished Clobell, but the moment you took the antidote, you forgot her. Just like that, everything could vanish as if it were nothing……." [Kalart] "Don’t be afraid." She had asked if he was afraid, yet