Lyra, however, didn't falter in the slightest. She maintained her beaming smile as she proudly nodded towards Cress. Her voice was steady and filled with an underlying satisfaction as she replied, "In fact, I would call my mission very successful, Cress. I came back with two powerful and valuable members for our family."
"Hm?" It was at this moment that everyone's attention fully settled on Arianna and Gladius.
Instinctively, most eyes skipped over Gladius, dismissing him as a mere commoner. Instead, their gazes fixed on Arianna, sensing the magical potential within her.
Cress crossed her arms beneath her bountiful bosom, her beautiful smile gaining a mixed expression. One that couldn't seem to decide between disappointment and indifference.
