Although Rhea had not intended to raise her voice, her surprise caused her to exclaim Aria's name loudly enough for everyone nearby to hear and look at her as if she had gone crazy. The hall fell silent for a moment before the king intervened by raising his hand, signaling that the celebration should continue. He then turned to Rhea and asked,
"Did Miss Rhea know the princess before?" His voice was deep and calm, and all the court members at the table turned to look at her with curiosity. However, it was Aria who answered her father's question, saving Rhea from the embarrassment.
Aria approached her father with a warm smile and said, "Yes, father. Rhea and I were friends in the human realm."