Sword from Arabella

"I heard, there are rumors that Grand Duke Malven is a person who is cold towards women. But, that doesn't seem to be the case, does he? He pays enough attention to you, even if not directly," said Orchidia. Her eyes kept watching Arabella, afraid something bad would happen to her daughter.

"Hmmm," Arabella muttered, she didn't really know about Julian Malven Kingston either. As far as she could remember in her past life, Julian was a very madman and was constantly fighting wars. That man has always been at the forefront of protecting this kingdom, and also before Arabella died, she heard rumors that Julian intends to conquer the continent and become the Emperor who oversees all the kingdoms on this continent.

"I don't know, Mom. Grand Duke Malven is the only person I can't guess. If anyone else I can guess and understand close to 100 percent, then Grand Duke Malven is probably only around 20 percent. He's beyond my power to find know," Arabella said honestly.

Julian Malven Kingston is indeed the only person who only has rumors of war madness and no other rumors. In fact, whoever—in this kingdom, Arabella knows and can control easily them later. And sadly, Julian Malven Kingston is someone beyond Arabella's capabilities. Only that man.

Orchidia looked a little stunned, "for the first time, there is something beyond your knowledge, honey. According to Mother, there's nothing wrong with you trying to meet him a few times to increase your knowledge about him" suggested Orchidia.

"I really want to know about the Grand Duke, but I don't intend to meet him more often. Because..." Arabella looked thoughtful, unlike her usual self who almost always answered and did things without thinking. The presence of Julian Malven Kingston outside of Arabella's plans.

" Because?" Orchidia looked curious.

" I don't want to have a relationship or have anyone else out of my plans appear in my life, Mom. And the Grand Duke is a person who has never been in my plans, so I will only meet to fulfill his invitation. Nothing more," said Arabella. She doesn't want to be just because of a man, her plans from a dozen years ago have fallen apart. Her happiness, Orchidia's, and those around her were far more important than a man like Julian Malven Kingston.

So, from the start, Arabella would set a boundary line that Julian could not cross.

It was difficult for Orchidia to give a suitable response to Arabella, as someone who loved Arabella, she understood very well that Arabella had planned all the details to get happiness and get rid of the family's blood-sucking leeches. However, Orchidia felt that Arabella was too strict and restrained herself. It's not that it's not allowed, but Arabella also has the right to be happy, right?

Orchidia's expression looked sad, for now, she can only follow Arabella's plan and will advise her beautiful daughter slowly as time goes by.

" FINISHED!!" Arabella said with a happy face. Her eyes lit up looking at a small sword that was used as a hanger on a gold brooch. The hilt of the small sword was golden in color and made from Kunsten, the strongest metal on the continent of Orion. And the blade of the sharp weapon that had been scaled down still seemed to glisten, showing that the size of the sharpness remained the same.

"A beautiful gift, and second to none.." Orchidia muttered in amazement. Her eyes lit up with admiration for the small object that Arabella was holding.

Arabella nodded in agreement, the high price paid for this sword was not in vain. She was certain that Grand Duke Malven would like this gift.

"What's the spell, honey?" asked Orchidia curiously.

" Mmm," Arabella's face blushed, " Swofrabella, means Sword from Arabella," Arabella said slowly squeaked. She hoped Orchidia didn't hear it.

Orchidia knew Arabella was embarrassed, so she wouldn't bother the girl any further about the Grand Duke's gift spell.

" Oh, that means it's like my spell, right? Healerabella, Arabella's healing, right?" Orchidia replied.

" Right, mom."

Inside, Arabella was grateful that Orchidia didn't tease her about that sword spell. Ah, Arabella shouldn't have used her name in that spell.

*****

Arabella ate her dinner quietly, though the piercing gazes of Rose's three daughters continued to target her.

With a graceful gesture, Arabella wiped her mouth and turned to Welia—the main culprit who had been glaring at her for a long time.

"What's wrong, Welia? I don't have an appetite because you have been staring at me with a sharp gaze since earlier," Arabella said without hesitation.

Everyone who was eating stopped their movements, especially Vivaldi and Rose. The snake woman was cursing her second daughter in her heart, how could Welia continue to do things that show her hatred so clearly? Moreover, Arabella's current position in the house is quite good.

Welia squeaked, she stabbed her fork into the steak in front of her with a perfunctory motion. And it irritated Vivaldi, "where is your eating etiquette, Welia?" asked Vivaldi.

"Eh," Welia looked stuttered, so annoyed with Arabella, she didn't even realize she had to pay attention to etiquette. However, look at that! Arabella's arrogant look seemed to mock her for being scolded by Vivaldi.

"Sorry, Farther. I didn't look at Arabella, she's just too confident!" Welia grumbled.

"Didn't I already tell you that everyone should call Arabella Miss? You should be ashamed, Welia. Even Arabella speaks politely to me, and you can't take a good example from her."

Welia rolled her eyes in annoyance, 'start again. Vivaldi would continue to boast about that bitch Arabella. '

"Yes. Sorry, Father," said Welia briefly.

"So you're saying you weren't looking at me, were you?" Arabella asked with a low voice.

"Of course. Who is Lady Arabella anyway? Not an artist, not an important person, why should I see your face is ugly?. Seeing it makes me sick!" Welia insulted with an expression of displeasure.

Arabella keeps silent, Welia is indeed the easiest person to bring down in this house. All of her dislikes and all of Welia's words were spat out without a second thought. Added profit to Arabella.

"You don't know etiquette! How dare you insult Arabella? Don't be presumptuous, Welia!" Vivaldi snapped.