Duty IX

She had something to share, something she hoped would catch his attention.

Standing next to him, Adelle revealed her new attire—a casual and comfortable dress that deviated from the usual protective leather garment.

Her eyes sparkled with a mix of anticipation and curiosity as she sought his opinion.

"How do I look, Ervy?" she asked, her voice filled with a hint of playfulness.

But to her disappointment, Ervian's reply fell flat. "Nothing to notice," he uttered in a disinterested tone, as if her appearance held no significance to him.

"Really?"

Adelle's smirk grew wider as she contemplated Ervian's disinterested response. Determined to grab his attention, she channeled her silvery Vis of Ordo into her hand.

Once she felt she had gathered enough, Adelle released the Vis, allowing it to spread and form a net-like structure in front of her.