“What else could be wrong?” Liana smiled, though this wasn’t a very suitable place to talk. “Would it be convenient for me to go to Princess Mephilia’s residence for a look? I’d like to explain to her what just happened.”

“Mm,” Mephilia nodded. “Follow me.”

“Princess Mephilia.” At this moment, Loraviel also called out her name.

“Loraviel...” Now that Loraviel had removed her disguise, Mephilia naturally recognized her.

Mephilia glanced at Liana and, seeing her nod, understood.

“You come with us too. I have some things I want to say to you as well.”

“Thank you, Princess Mephilia.” Loraviel followed behind the two of them to the princess’s residence.

Once they were in the living room, Liana finally took off her mask. “Good evening, Mephilia.”

Mephilia, right in front of Loraviel, went straight over and sat on Liana’s lap, like a little puppy marking its territory.

This is MINE!!! Hiss!!!

Although Mephilia also really wanted to know what had just happened, right now... Liana, why did you take off your mask right in front of Loraviel?

Although Loraviel already knew you were alive, shouldn’t you give me some explanation? When did you two meet? It was already very late after we parted, wasn’t it?

“When did you two meet?” Mephilia asked.

“Didn’t we all meet together?” Liana said.

“Together? How come I have no memory of this?” Mephilia looked at Liana before her and asked, puzzled.

“The strange person we met in the library was Loraviel,” Liana said.

“...It was her.” Mephilia quickly remembered such a person.

“My apologies, Princess Mephilia, for hiding my identity at that time.” Loraviel looked perfectly pleasant on the surface, but inwardly her teeth were itching with anger. What are you doing to someone else’s wife! Although, Her Highness Liana is also your wife.

“But weren’t you both in disguise? How did you recognize each other?” Mephilia sat down next to Liana, then pulled her onto her own lap, hugging her from behind.

“Mephilia, Loraviel is watching...” Liana said in a small voice.

But Mephilia acted as if she hadn’t heard, clinging to Liana.

“I was the one who took the initiative to find Her Highness Liana,” Loraviel said.

“You took the initiative to find Liana? How did you recognize her?” Mephilia asked, a little confused. Could it be that Loraviel is already that skilled? To see through a disguise that even an elf princess couldn’t?

“Because Teacher Orleya took me to the King’s private garden to watch. At that time, I happened to see Her Highness Liana take off her mask, and that’s how I knew the elf with you was Her Highness. And even without that, I probably would have been able to guess. After all, you love Her Highness so deeply, Princess Mephilia. It would be impossible for you to be so close and intimate with another girl,” Loraviel said.

Loraviel was very smart, this explanation also happened to praise Mephilia.

This made Mephilia’s originally somewhat hostile expression relax a little. Besides, she had also heard that familiar name, Orleya.

“As for why I didn’t confess at our first meeting, it was to avoid arousing suspicion from others. But now, I have a sufficient reason to stay by Her Highness Liana’s side.”

“I understand,” Mephilia nodded, then asked, “What happened just now?”

“The Ibett Magic Academy is a lot more troublesome than I imagined.” Liana told Mephilia what /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ had just happened.

Mephilia froze on the spot. Liana could tell from her expression that she had been completely unaware of this matter.

But Mephilia didn’t show too much anger. Now was not the time to throw a childish tantrum. Although starting this without any notice was indeed a bit much...

It was still much better than truly encountering the demon race. At least you could keep your life.

“I thought you’d be very angry, just like with the King of Lisat,” Liana said with a laugh.

“There’s a very clear difference, okay?” Mephilia rolled her eyes at Liana, as if she were a very short-tempered person.

“Although I also have some dissatisfaction, this matter is completely reasonable. What we have to face is the demon race. Dying in a trial is much better than really dying. Besides, for you, this is nothing, right?” Mephilia said with a smile.

“Of course. I’ve also been working hard during this time. Not to mention, with Loraviel protecting me, there’s definitely no problem,” Liana said.

“Loraviel, is it...” Mephilia looked at Loraviel, with an expression of wanting to speak but holding back.

Mephilia vaguely sensed that something was off, that Loraviel and Liana’s relationship might be more than just master and servant.

But at this point...

“What’s wrong?” Liana asked.

“Nothing.” Mephilia shook her head.

“The misunderstanding between me and Her Highness has been cleared up. I also know that she has taken special care of me during this time. I am very grateful to her, but I have nothing and can give her nothing. So, I can only work hard, work hard to improve myself, so that I can better protect her, so that she will not get hurt. I am willing to offer up my own life,” Loraviel said.

You’ve already said all that, what fault can I find? Besides, Mephilia knew that Loraviel wasn’t just saying it, it was what she would do.

“Mm,” Mephilia nodded. “So, you just want to be Liana’s maid right now, correct?”

“...Yes,” Loraviel nodded.

“The reason?”

“I have already discussed it with Her Highness. She also needs a servant to take care of daily chores. And her identity is rather special right now. Setting aside whether she can find a trustworthy maid, of those who can enter the Ibett Magic Academy, few would be willing to become someone else’s servant,” Loraviel said.

“That’s not what I’m asking. I’m asking, as a human, what is your reason for wanting to be an elf’s servant? And why would Liana accept?” Mephilia asked.

“Because Her Highness Liana saved me in that trial, so I want to repay her,” Loraviel said.

This reason was indeed enough for Loraviel to stay by Liana’s side. But why would Liana accept it?

Mephilia looked at Liana.

“It’s simple. It’s because of ‘Liana.’ Don’t forget, Mephilia, in the eyes of the other elves, I’m Sephirena’s maid. And Liana is the benefactor who saved Sephirena. After hearing about Loraviel’s situation, she wasn’t so resistant,” Liana said.

“What a flimsy excuse...”

“Actually, even without an excuse, not many people would ask. I’m sort of the savior of that batch of new students in the plaza,” Liana said with a laugh.

“That’s true.” Mephilia didn’t pursue this issue any further. She turned her head to look at Loraviel.

“...Then you must fulfill your duties as a maid well. Take good care of Liana, protect her, and... mind the distance between a master and a servant.”

“Yes,” Loraviel nodded. “However, I have a question I’d like to ask Her Highness Liana.”

“Ask away.”

“A maid to Miss Sephirena, what does that mean? When did Your Highness become someone else’s maid?” Loraviel was a little confused.

“Well, because of my special identity, I had to go to the Elf Forest a while ago. There are some places only elves can go, so I came up with a way to make the other elves trust me. I temporarily became Sephirena’s maid.”

“I see.”

Loraviel breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought something strange had happened to Her Highness while she was away.

“And you probably don’t know much about the demon race, right?” Liana said.

“No.”

During her training, Loraviel didn’t know much about the outside world. She didn’t even know that Princess Mephilia was no longer the heir.

She had only learned a little about Liana from Minoga, she wasn’t very clear on the rest.

Liana patiently explained the current situation to Loraviel, which made her show a very worried expression.

Because the place Her Highness said the demons were encountered was very close to where her mother lived.

She had witnessed the terror of the demon race today, and that was just in a trial. The headmaster had still held back.

If she encountered a real demon outside, the consequences would be even more serious. And her mother was just an ordinary person. Even with the royal knights protecting her, Loraviel was very worried.

“Don’t worry, Loraviel.” Mephilia had also seen her worry.

“After my father learned of this, he has already strengthened the management of Gran Town. More royal knights have been stationed there.”

Although there was some intention of protecting Gran Town, it was more because of the appearance of the demon race. They needed to investigate and understand them, which was why this decision was made.

But it was a strengthening of forces nonetheless.

Mephilia’s words made Loraviel feel a little more at ease.

“I’ve also told you how to deal with the demon race.”

“Yes, I have committed it to memory.”

“But I didn’t expect you to have an advantage against them,” Liana said.

Although Loraviel’s speed magic could not be used on the demon race, it could be used on herself or her weapons.

Coupled with the fact that an assassin’s main methods were physical damage, she could effectively deal with them.

Not to mention, Loraviel’s abnormal poison also had a very significant effect on them.

It seemed that every heroine had her own unique means of dealing with the demon race.

“I estimate that in the next few days, I will also have to enter this so-called trial,” Mephilia said.

Liana wasn’t worried about Mephilia at all. Because the intensity of these trials was not very high, basically a little weaker than the trial-taker’s own strength. Coupled with Mephilia’s sacred magic, there would definitely be no problem.

“Something I thought was so far away is now getting closer and closer,” Liana lamented. “If only Sephirena were here right now.”

The moment Liana finished speaking, she felt two scorching gazes on her.

“...” Wait, no.

“In that trial just now, I felt something similar to elven illusion magic, but I don’t know much about it. If Sephirena were here, she should be able to confirm it.”

Liana guessed that even if it wasn’t illusion magic, it was definitely related to it.

No matter what, the elf race and humans had cooperated before. It was normal for an academy left over from ancient times to have it.

“Is that so.” Mephilia didn’t know what illusion magic was like; she had never been to that place.

“If it really is illusion magic, then you have to be careful. Some illusion magic can read your heart and make you relive things. If you get caught up in it, are deceived by it, and follow its guidance, you may be trapped in the illusion forever,” Liana reminded.

“Yes, I understand.”

Mephilia sat next to Liana, holding her hand.

Loraviel, on the other hand, put on a professional maid’s fake smile and prepared some tea and snacks for them.

But it was getting late. Although she was a little reluctant, Mephilia still spoke. “Liana, why don’t you go back first? It would be troublesome if you were seen too late or in the morning.”

Liana shook her head. “No need. I’ll just live here.”

Liana voiced her thoughts, and in the next second, she got a taste of facial milk-wash1洗面奶 (xǐmiànnǎi), term for the act of having one’s face smothered in large breasts.. “I’ve been wanting this for so long! Liana!”