The realm lord shrugged at the compliment, "It wasn't that difficult."
She denied his modesty. "I know you have the system to help you, but what you have achieved is still commendable."
The realm lord's face didn't tighten, but he still felt threatened when she said that. He hasn't gotten over her knowledge of it yet, and it always feels strange to hear someone else speak about his system. What's worse is that he doesn't know how she found out about it.
His ignorance means a lot, considering that he knew when Draco was spying on him. The only explanation he can come up with for how she knows is one that he doesn't want to believe but is inclined to believe nonetheless, despite how strange it is.
