Mephilia enjoyed being cared for by Liana. If only Loraviel weren’t here, she could properly cuddle with Liana.

But because Loraviel was still here watching, Mephilia needed to maintain a certain dignity and not go too far.

“Do I need to leave for a while?” Loraviel asked with a slightly bitter smile.

Mephilia shook her head and looked at Liana and Loraviel. “It seems you two have already resolved your misunderstanding?”

Already? It has been the case for Loraviel since a long time ago!

“From the beginning, I always had strange misunderstandings about Princess Liana. I’m truly very sorry,” Loraviel lowered her head.

“It was my fault, you can’t be blamed for this,” Liana said, playing along with Loraviel to avoid arousing Mephilia’s suspicions.

“I’m truly grateful to Princess Liana for giving me this job, and also for all the care she has shown me.”

“After learning about this, thinking back on everything Princess Liana did for me before, I suddenly realized that everything makes sense now. Those strange behaviors became very reasonable,” Loraviel smiled faintly.

With this explanation, Princess Mephilia shouldn’t be suspicious.

Indeed, after hearing Loraviel’s words, Mephilia didn’t suspect anything; instead, she came over to comfort her.

“It’s normal to feel afraid. Liana is really good at acting!”

“You’re not much better! Look at how much you’ve cried!” Liana retorted.

How nice, how enviable.

“Princess Liana has been ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) so good to me, but I’ve always looked at her with strange eyes. I’m truly very sorry,” Loraviel lowered her head.

“It’s alright. You’re helping me now, aren’t you? And you’ve been a big help. Without you, this plan probably wouldn’t exist. I should be the one thanking you,” Liana said.

Although Liana had said similar things to Loraviel in private many times, this time she said it in front of Mephilia, which naturally had a different meaning.

It was also a way to increase Loraviel’s favor in Mephilia’s eyes, letting Mephilia know what Loraviel had done for Liana.

This would make it easier for Mephilia to accept this matter later.

“Yes, Loraviel, thank you so much for everything you’ve done for Liana,” Mephilia said gratefully.

“But this was all arranged by Princess Liana, wasn’t it? Without Princess Liana, I would never have been able to meet such important people in my lifetime. And I’ve really learned a lot from my teacher,” Loraviel said.

“Not just anyone can be her student. Even if I requested it, it wouldn’t be possible. It’s because you have the ability and work hard enough that she decided to teach you. It has nothing to do with me,” Liana said.

“Princess Liana is always like this, downplaying her own contributions.”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Mephilia agreed. Liana had always been like this.

You two are in sync on such strange points.

It seemed that the relationship between the two wouldn’t be too awkward, which relieved Liana considerably.

But it made sense. They both cared about her and knew that the other had special meaning to her. No matter what, they would give face to her.

“Well then, let me introduce you again.”

Liana looked at Loraviel. “This is Princess Mephilia, a princess of the Lisat Kingdom, who gave up her position as heir for me. She is a very important person to me.”

Liana had initially wanted to say “lover,” but if she said that, Loraviel might explode, so she used a more tactful expression.

“And then.” Liana turned to Mephilia.

“This is Loraviel Calibort, a poor person who got dragged into my affairs. We’ve resolved our misunderstanding, and I’ve clarified things with her. I’ve discussed with her and given her a choice: whether to stay by my side as a maid or not. I will pay her for being a maid and support her studies, including helping her mother and even developing her entire village. Of course, she can also choose to refuse,” Liana said.

“I...” Loraviel was about to speak but was interrupted by Liana.

“But I personally really hope that she can become my maid. She is an excellent maid with the resolve to give her life for her mistress at any time. That day, during the so-called test, when we both thought her teacher was an assassin sent by someone else to kill us, Loraviel didn’t yet know the assassin’s abilities.

Even with a poison-coated dagger, she showed no fear and stood in front of me. So, rather than a discussion, it was more like at my request that Loraviel accepted this and continued to be my maid. And Loraviel is also a very important person to me,” Liana said.

Mephilia could understand Liana’s approach. Rather, if Liana didn’t do this, it would seem strange. After all, this was Liana. The person had saved her life; how could Liana not properly repay her?

Loraviel’s hands trembled slightly. An important person...

When Princess Liana introduced Princess Mephilia, she said the same thing, and when introducing herself, she also said the same. Was she trying to tell her that she, like Princess Mephilia, was a very important person to Princess Liana?

And Princess Liana had said this in front of Princess Mephilia.

Had all her little thoughts been completely seen through by Princess Liana?

She was being taken care of by Princess Liana again.

There was only one reason why Princess Liana did this: to let her know her place in Princess Liana’s heart.

Because she would think that no matter how much was said in private, it might be said just to comfort her. But words spoken in front of Princess Mephilia meant something different.

Princess Liana wanted Princess Mephilia to gradually accept her, and most importantly, she wanted her to know that Princess Liana had accepted her.

A very important person.

These simple words made Loraviel’s heart beat rapidly. She wanted to calm down, but she couldn’t.

“I just came to repay the favor. What Princess Liana has done for me is enough to make me her maid for life. I will give everything for Princess Liana, even my life,” Loraviel said.

“Liana, you’re really popular,” Mephilia glared at Liana.

“Alright, alright, you should rest first. Your health is important,” Liana said.

“I know.” After eating the supplements, Mephilia covered herself with the blanket.

After making sure Mephilia was resting, Liana walked out.

“From now on, you don’t need to stay by my side to protect me,” Liana said to Minoga.

“Yes, now there is someone else protecting Princess Liana,” Minoga clapped her hands, and Sephirena walked in.

However, the observant Liana clearly noticed something off about Sephirena.

Her current state seemed to have changed a lot. Liana thought it was probably because she had heard what Princess Avira said.

But now wasn’t a good time for Liana to ask about this. She would have to wait until they were alone to inquire.

“We meet again, elf lady,” Loraviel stepped forward to greet Sephirena.

“Counting this time, it’s our third meeting, right?” Sephirena didn’t know why, but Loraviel in front of her seemed full of hostility towards her.

“Yes, the first time I saw you, you were still a slave. Were you bought back by Princess Liana?” Loraviel wasn’t very clear about Sephirena’s situation. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

But she had heard that Sephirena followed Liana.

This made Loraviel alert. When Princess Liana kept someone by her side, it could be very dangerous. Especially if it’s an ethereal beauty like this elf.

She herself was a good example.

Something must have happened to this person, and Princess Liana was probably helping her now.

“Mm.” Sephirena nodded. “I’m now Princess Liana’s guard, responsible for ensuring Princess Liana’s safety.”

Sephirena wasn’t the talkative type. Although she was naturally very mischievous, she would maintain a certain dignity with strangers.

After becoming familiar, that might not be the case.

“You’re strong,” Loraviel had been very impressed when she first saw her illusion magic.

If she hadn’t been warned in advance, Loraviel might have been lost in it for a while.

“Thank you for your compliment.”

“Alright, let’s go rest for a bit?” Minoga patted Sephirena’s shoulder. She could naturally see that Princess Liana now had something to say to Loraviel.

Liana gave Minoga a grateful look.

“It’s just the two of us now, Princess Liana.” Loraviel naturally knew that after Princess Liana sent them away, she had something to tell her.

“Although you all keep saying that I always undervalue myself and act like I don’t care about what I do, you don’t seem much different from me, do you?” Liana looked at Loraviel.

She pointed at Loraviel’s chest. “That day, when you saved me, I was indeed moved for a moment. The heart at that moment doesn’t lie.

“And after knowing all these things you’ve done for me, I can also feel your feelings for me. You don’t need to feel inferior because of your status. At that moment, when you blocked the dagger for me, in my heart, you had already far surpassed those nobles.

“You are special. You are my maid. You are Loraviel, a very important person to me. Do you understand?” Liana didn’t intend to beat around the bush anymore. The most important thing was to clarify this matter properly.

Obviously, Liana’s straightforward words struck Loraviel’s heart. Loraviel excitedly hugged Liana.

“I’m sorry, Princess Liana. I’ve always been making you worry, and you’ve always been taking care of my feelings, but I’ve been causing you trouble.”

“Causing trouble is normal. I often cause trouble for you all too, don’t I? I changed your life, so I should take responsibility for you. Moreover, after everything you’ve done for me, it’s hard for me to refuse,” Liana hugged Loraviel back.

“I’ll work even harder, to better help Princess Liana, and to return to Princess Liana’s side sooner.”

“Don’t be in too much of a hurry. Take it slow. I’m very safe now. You should also be careful not to push yourself too hard. Look at you before, you lost so much weight. It pains me too,” Liana said.

Without any roundabout dialogue, this direct concern touched Loraviel more. “Mm.”

Loraviel buried herself in Liana’s beautiful hair, took a deep breath, and then said, “It’s about time. I’ve already greeted Princess Mephilia, and it’s time for me to leave.”

“Alright.”

“Then I’ll go first. This time, I won’t make Princess Liana wait too long. I’ll be back soon,” Loraviel said.

“Mm, I’ll be waiting for you.”

Loraviel turned to leave.

“Without you warming the bed, it always feels like something is missing. It’s hard to fall asleep,” Liana said.

After all, in front of Mephilia, Liana played the role of Loraviel, the one who came to warm the bed.

Loraviel turned back and saw that Liana had closed her eyes.

What does this mean?

Of course it means exactly what was said!

Loraviel quickly stepped forward, grabbed Liana’s hand, then pressed her lips against Liana’s red lips.

‘Princess Liana, wait for me. I’ll be back soon, and I absolutely won’t give up. I want to stand openly by Princess Liana’s side, in front of... Princess Mephilia.’

I will make Princess Mephilia unable to refuse.

When Liana opened her eyes, Loraviel was already gone. The air retained Loraviel’s lingering fragrance, and her own lips told the story of what had just happened.