Alex, fresh from her bath and wrapped in a towel, reflected on her afternoon's practice. It wasn't without progress; she had become more proficient with fire magic, and wielding her weapon felt increasingly natural.
She sensed that the Dark Forest was extraordinary, possibly hiding secrets. She just hoped it wouldn't attract the attention of the local human factions.
"Next time, it might be best to play dumb. According to what Charles said, the native human factions on Eldoria are quite powerful and harbor significant hostility towards us Lords who suddenly appeared from Earth."
Alex's castle was located in a remote area, a place unlikely to interest the powerful native factions who probably congregated in more prosperous areas. With so many Lords around, who would bother with her out-of-the-way spot?
Alex planned to sell the Holy Court Novice Knight Set; it was of no use to her, and the set had no benefits for her personally.
