Mocking Battle

"Something bad will happen and affect the whole world." said Akiye.

"Well, let's not talk about this anymore. What will happen will happen anyway." replied Duchess Amberblaze.

"Agreed." replied Akiye shortly.

"Urm.. Excuse me. What is our job here?" asked Lilith impatiently.

"Eager to do something or should I say meet someone?" said the Duchess in a teasing tone.

Lilith didn't reply and only blushed slightly. Everyone knows about her crush on Angus since she never hides her feelings and behavior. Still, she will be embarrassed when someone mentions it directly.

"Honestly, I planned to send all of you to some labor force like guarding the border or something.

"After I read your data, I find it quite wasteful for your talent to do that kind of menial job. I prefer to let those spoiled rotten nobles take care of it." said the Duchess while emphasizing the last part.