Chapter 88 - Please Leave.

Maeve nodded, agreeing with Ace. Arte couldn't help but open her mouth wide in shock. She still couldn't believe what happened.

Hundred! A hundred gold coins for a single painting! 100 gold coins were her annual earnings! And that too when her business was going well!

Are you telling me that I'll earn more than what I was able to earn in a year just by making a few paintings!?

Contrary to Arte's shock, Ace and Maeve seemed normal, well as they were Emperor and Empress in the past, things like saving money weren't something they knew. If they had taken a liking to anything, they would spend any amount of money on it. Also, it wasn't really difficult for Ace to earn more money.

He just had to annihilate a few famil- um, he just has to work for few days and he could get as much as money he wants.

Plus, it wasn't uncommon for him to award some good painters in the past and his rewards were one of the most generous ones.

"So… are you able to return tomorrow?" Maeve questioned.

Arte finally came out of her reverie and nodded repeatedly, "O-Of course, I will come whenever you want me to! I also ensure you that I will keep improving my skill so as to not to disappoint the generosity you two have shown to me"

Arte bowed deeply and felt heartfelt gratitude towards the couple. Her business wasn't going well these days, only she knew how she getting by, trying to save every copper coin she could.

But now that she has earned 100 gold coins in a single day, she could finally live well and eat whatever she wants without having to worry about anything. She was practically brimming with excitement.

Ace then gave her 100 gold coins she earned before and she left the house with a big, wide smile on her face. Ace then placed the painting on the wall while listening to Gracie's endless blabbering about it.

The next morning.

Ace, Maeve, and Gracie were back in the garden for Gracie's training. Of course, Ace came prepared with all those blankets, cookies, water bottles, etc. Gracie on the other hand was surprisingly energetic and ready to go. Let alone Ace, even Maeve was shocked by that.

'This little monster is more resilient than I thought.' Maeve thought inwardly, obviously proud of her little girl. She even gave Ace a look that said, 'You should learn from her. See how energetic she is, contrary to you who always tried different ways to avoid the training'

Of course, even though he was being compared, Ace was more than happy to see his little girl all energetic and full of vigor. He was troubled Gracie might decide to quit and Maeve would force her, leading to another war between the two ladies with him being in a difficult position of the judge. And with his past experiences, he knew better than anyone that that position isn't really the most comfortable place to be.

He would rather fight a Divinity than be a judge between the two.

"Alright, since our little Gracie is so excited, let's start the training" Ace spoke with a smile.

"Well, we will, after we greet the guest lingering there" Maeve replied as she glanced towards the wall.

Following her, Ace and Gracie glanced towards the wall and before long, a very familiar head popped out. The girl had a cheerful round face, black hair, and beautiful green eyes, adding with the blush of embarrassment on her face due to being caught, she looked really cute.

"Ah! Big Sister Maya, I missed you!" Gracie exclaimed in joy as she ran towards Maya.

"Little Gracie~ How was your trip to the beach?"

"It was fun! The beach was so beautiful! And I even wore 'swim suits' and I made sand castles and played beach ball and and…"

"Sister Maya, it's nice to see you" Maeve spoke, interrupting Gracie.

"Oh, umm, yea, It's nice to see you too, Sister Maeve, I hope you had fun on your trip" Maya greeted back.

"We did.

So, Sister Maya, Why are you here? Is there anything you want from us?" Maeve questioned directly.

It was all fun talking and teasing Maya in normal times, but in no way would Maeve ever allow her to interrupt Gracie's training.

"Of course there is, I have not received any videos for two whole days" Maya mumbled.

"Sorry?"

"Ahh! Umm… I mean, I heard that you were training little Gracie and won't even allow anyone else to watch it, so I thoug-"

"How did you know that others watch our normal training?" Maeve questioned as she narrowed her eyes.

"Hah..?" Maya's mouth remained open for a good while before she finally processed that she made a mistake.

"Oh! Ah umm… I mean, umm... well, I have my ways. Yes! Actually, I have some friends in this sect who told me about it" Maya randomly made up an excuse.

"Alright, whatever. You are right, I am training Gracie, and as you can see, right now, it is her training time. If you have something to talk about with us then I hope you can come back later." Maeve answered directly, without hiding her intention of getting Maya out of there as soon as possible.

"Oh, actually, the reason why I am here is related to Gracie's training" Maya replied persistently.

"What is it?" Maeve questioned. A little annoyed, to the point where she wanted to control the girl in front of her and throw her out.

"Well, I know I have offered this before, but let me improve the offer, I would like to invite Gracie to join our Gracious flower sect. Not only that, but she would also directly become a core disciple and would not have to pay any fees instead, she would receive some amount of resources from the sect without doing any missions. Not only that, the more she improves the more resources she will receive. Our Sect will make sure to turn Gracie into one of the best Magas Espade city has ever seen!" Maya declared.

Gracie's eyes shone brightly when she heard Maya's words but,

"Was that it?

Please Leave."