Do you believe in light?

Looking at Mrs. Melissa, who exuded the charm of a mature beauty and the aura of nobility, Ellena couldn't help but compare herself to her.

"In terms of looks, we both have our unique qualities. She's gentle and mature, while I'm young and sunny!"

"In terms of physique, we're quite similar. She's older than me, but I've got the poise!" (Referring to both age and posture.)

"In terms of temperament, she may have a regal presence, but I won't be outdone in the future!"

Ellena took a deep breath and cast aside all the sadness she had felt just moments ago.

She gazed intensely at Nadia and asked, "Do you think... I'm just a little girl?"

Humph! Regardless of whether you're a legend or not!

I am Princess Grissom's firstborn! Would you still dare to lay a hand on me?

Nadia looked at Ellena with a somewhat irritated expression, unsure of what had transpired.

Should I not call you a little girl at your age?

Do I need to call you sister instead?

Glancing at Robert, who had a peculiar expression behind him, Nadia seemed to understand something.

"So... that's how it is?"

Feeling the situation was rather amusing, Nadia raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"Yes, indeed, I was calling you a little girl."

Though I don't mind Robert having many wives, if you want to compete for that position...

You better not even dream about it!

Little girl!!!

"I see. So, how old are you this year?"

"Well... Auntie..."

Robert: !!!!!

You're all dancing in a minefield, really!!

Nadia's gentle smile turned into something else. She controlled her expression, squinted her eyes, and finally looked directly at Ellena. She nodded slowly and said,

"You... are quite something."

Ellena fearlessly replied, "Thank you!"

Indeed, I am quite something!

Crackling! 

Lily, who had been standing with her head down behind Nadia, was taken aback. It was as if she had witnessed intense sparks flying between the two of them.

"Has this princess gone mad? She actually dares to speak to this noble in such a manner?"

Similarly, in a state of bewilderment over the situation, there was Robert, the central figure in the contest between the two. He observed Ellena, who was evidently excited, and Nadia, who appeared somewhat pleased with the situation, and wiped his brow in silent relief.

"Why did Nadia choose this moment to show up? Why couldn't she sleep a little longer? You're putting me in a very awkward and passive position like this!"

"I wasn't fully prepared yet!"

"I promise to let you sleep longer next time! I won't have the energy for any more disruptions."

In the midst of this standoff, Nadia seemed to sense Robert's resentment and felt something was amiss. She suddenly felt a slight itch in a certain part of her body and glanced toward Robert, who was standing behind Ellena. This action immediately caught Ellena's attention, and she turned her head as well.

!!!???

"Nadia, I'll remember this! You brought her here!"

Robert realized the situation was taking a strange turn. He immediately turned and gently shook Lydia's shoulder as she lay unconscious on the bed, softly calling out, "How are you, Lydia? Are you okay?"

Both Nadia and Ellena, who had stopped their confrontation, rushed forward with worried expressions to look at Lydia. Only Lily watched in confusion as these three people surrounded the half-elf girl, not understanding what was going on.

"The Half-Elf Queen, Princess of Grissom, and a Duke's mysterious illegitimate child..."

Lily silently thought, "Who is this girl? Why are these three treating her so seriously? Is her identity that important?"

Considering the potentially dire future that awaited her, she hesitated little and joined the group of onlookers.

Robert placed his glowing hand on Lydia's forehead and cast a spell.

"Healing magic!"

"Uhh..."

Under the concerned gaze of the four people around her, Lydia let out a soft moan and gradually woke up.

"How did I... uhh!?"

Lydia: ????

Who am I?

Where am I?

What's for dinner tonight?

One moment, her consciousness was still with Ellena as she saw Robert enter from the door, and the next, she found herself surrounded by four people!!!

"Lord Robert, Lady Ellena, and..."

What's happening? What's going on? Why is everyone surrounding me?

Robert was about to step forward to inquire when he noticed that Ellena had rushed forward and embraced Lydia.

"Lydia! Are you okay?"

Why are you stealing my lines?

Robert was left slightly agape, glancing at Nadia, who appeared just as bewildered, and Lily, who had no idea what was going on.

Looking back at Ellena, who was anxiously holding Lydia, Robert felt that something was seriously amiss in this world!

Am I the scoundrel here, or are you the scoundrel?

No, wait! I'm not a scoundrel!

I just want to provide a home for all these girls!

Why are you stealing my lines?

As Lydia was enveloped in Ellena's embrace, her memories rushed back like a tidal wave, causing a shiver to run down her spine.

"I remember how I fainted!"

"Don't come near me!!!"

She frantically tried to retreat, but she couldn't escape Ellena's grasp, and she was once again tightly hugged.

After all, the power gap was simply too immense!

Help me!!!!!

In extreme fear, she involuntarily released a burst of light magic.

"Light Magic!!!!!!"

By the way, do you believe in the light?

In an instant, it seemed as though a massive light source had appeared in the room, blinding everyone present. They all instinctively shut their eyes.

"Yaaah!"

"Ahh!"

!!!!!!!!

Robert felt as if he had been blinded...

Are you seriously telling me that this is light magic???

Are you sure it's not a flashbang or something???

"Ahhhh!"

"Wuwuwu..."

Among all the people present, Lily had the most miserable reaction.

As an assassin who had long frequented the shadows and seldom appeared in well-lit places, even ordinary sunlight was a bit too harsh for her.

Not to mention this light magic that's practically a flashbang, Lily writhed in agony on the ground with her eyes covered.

Nadia adapted to the situation the quickest, and she looked somewhat surprised as she observed Lydia, who was also in pain with her eyes closed. She silently wondered:

"Is this Lydia's innate talent? Can she achieve such a significant change with just a bit of teaching from me?"

"Or... did something else happen before this?"

Could it be due to the consumption of some magical potion?

But I can't sense any residual magic...

Puzzled, Nadia made a conscious effort to sense Lydia's condition and then...

She noticed some familiar white residue...

"What's this?"

"Hmm?"

"Hmph!"

[Nadia seems to have discovered something on Lydia]

[Some things should not go too far!]

[Even queens can have a little temper!]

[How will you handle it?]

[Suggestion here is to act like you don't know]

[After all, she'll be forgiving!]

[Nadia Affection: 57%]

Robert: Danger!!!