Call her 'Lady'

Arabella's elbow nudged Orchidia's arm briefly, a sign that they will watch a new drama again. And, Orchidia understood that. Before arriving at this mansion, Arabella had taught her some codes so they could understand each other even in situations where it was not possible to speak.

'Let's see, what drama is my beautiful daughter referring to,' thought Orchidia. Every second she went through, the greater her affection for Arabella. It's strange, Orchidia isn't the type of person who easily loves someone other than family in such a short amount of time. But now Orchidia understands, it's that easy for her to love Arabella because that girl also loves her.

"I commend Arabella because she is right for that, then you think even if you come out and introduce yourself as my daughter you can make me proud? In my opinion, it is me who will be made fun of by people for having children from concubines who work as prostitutes! Enough, Welia. Don't make me angry. And pay attention to your manners, how dare you call Arabella's name directly?" growled Vivaldi. He didn't like Welia who ruined the atmosphere.

"Even to call Arabella a sister, you are inappropriate! It's been allowed to call Sister, but you are impudent. From now on, all of you, apart from me, must call Arabella as Lady. Riana, Welia, and Yolanda, you are not allowed to call her sister. MUST LADY, UNDERSTAND?!" demanded Vivaldi suppress Rose's children.

Welia looked down, Yolanda was the same. As for Riana, she increasingly wanted to grab her sister's hair so she would stop throwing tantrums when they were in a situation like this.

" Answer, you stupid children! Don't you dare scream when you're jealous of Arabella!" snapped Vivaldi.

"Understood, Father" squeaked Welia, Yolanda, and Riana together. If you still don't answer Vivaldi, kill him.

Vivaldi looked still angry, Rose's daughters made his mood worse.

"Dad, I want to tell you something tonight. Can the three of us talk over dinner?" said Arabella in a soft tone.

"Three?" repeated Vivaldi.

Arabella nodded, "Father, me, and Concubine Orchidia" she answered.

"All right. Come to my study after dinner, my daughter," said Vivaldi, whose emotions suddenly faded.

' Arabella and Arina are similar, they always manage to make my anger subside,' Vivaldi .

"Thank you, Father." Arabella smiled, not because she was really thanking Vivaldi but because she couldn't wait to put on the next play for Vivaldi, supported by Orchidia.

*****

Before dinner, Arabella was busying herself in her room. In this life, Arabella has developed the magical power that Falzen has passed down from generation to generation and has the aura to use a sword to protect herself and those around her.

And right now Arabella is shrinking a sword that she bought at quite an expensive price, around 15 Gold. The most expensive sword in the capital's most famous weapon shop. Normally, an ordinary sword is only worth hundreds of tens of silver, not up to 1 Gold.

"That sword is beautiful, Arabella. The Grand Duke will definitely like the gift you give him," said Orchidia who was accompanying Arabella to shrink the sword with her magic power and aura.

Arabella who was concentrating smiled faintly, "I am confident about this gift, Mom. Because Grand Duke will never be able to find a gift like this anywhere."

"That's right. As far as I know, until now there hasn't been anyone who can shrink things, is that magic?" asked Orchidia curiously.

"Yes, Mom. This is a mixed technique between magic spells and sword aura that I have, and because it's a little dangerous for me, that's why I asked you to watch over me. This is the third time I've tried this magic. Even though I've minimized it, things the reduced one can return to their original shape if you cast the spell I made," Arabella replied.

Orchidia's eyebrows looked up one side, "the third time? The first and second for what, dear?"

"The first time I tried, shrinking the sword for myself." Arabella pointed her chin at the fan she always carries everywhere, you can see a small sword-shaped hanger underneath, "then, some poison and medicine that I put in your bracelet, I also reduced the shape," explained Arabella.

Orchidia raised her left hand which was wearing a bracelet with various colored gems, that expensive object given by Arabella.

"Ah, I see. No wonder the poison and medicine you told me could be in this bracelet," Orchidia nodded her head in understanding. Previously, Arabella had explained how the bracelet worked to her. Several kinds of poisons can protect themselves, blind the enemy, anesthetize the enemy, or put the enemy to sleep. Then, there are also medicines for wounds, antidotes, and so on. The other day, Arabella said that the spell that Orchidia must cast to cast poison is 'Poisonisio' and for the medicine for the spell 'Healerabella', the bracelet will cast poison or medicine suitable for Orchidia's situation. The magic follows the user's state, Arabella said.

A touched smile is engraved on Orchidia's lips, it turns out that besides the high price, the bracelet that Arabella gave is also very useful.

"Thank you for giving me this bracelet, Arabella. This is the most valuable thing I've ever gotten, after you," said Orchidia softly.

"After me?" repeated Arabella.

"Yes, the most valuable thing I got was you, honey. Then this bracelet. You are still the happiest thing I have ever gotten," said Orchidia.

Arabella smiled sweetly, she knew Orchidia's love for her was indeed very sincere. In the past, when Arabella was nothing, just a stupid girl who was weak and couldn't do anything, Orchidia still helped her. Orchidia, a woman she thinks can surrogate her mother. Arabella will do anything to make Orchidia happy.

"Thank you for considering me that important, Mom," Arabella muttered. Sweat started to roll down her face. Changing the shape and size of objects with her powers is no easy feat, and on this entire continent, it's only Arabella who can do it. Not arrogant, it's true.