Lady Laisha's arrival was like some inexplicable typhoon—she came quickly and left just as quickly.
Although Shien was somewhat concerned about what she had mentioned, seeing that she still had the leisure to argue with him and sulk at him told him that it might have been important, but it was not too urgent.
If something truly major were about to happen, then no matter how angry she was, she would have told him about it.
After all, Shien's safety affected Lasha's mood. Given how doting that maid-obsessed woman was toward Lasha, she would have suppressed her displeasure and warned him for Lasha's sake.
Thinking that, Shien did not take the matter too seriously and promptly cast it to the back of his mind.
Tier, who had barged in halfway through, seemed to notice that someone besides Shien had been here just moments ago. Yet she said nothing, merely slipping silently into the water as usual, even throwing herself into Shien's arms and snuggling close to him.
Naturally, Shien had not forgotten this quiet little lover who hid her depths better than anyone. Stroking her smooth purple hair, he spoke with a contented smile.
"How have things been lately?"
Shien asked her a few questions.
"Nothing much." Tier shook her head and answered concisely. "Most troublesome matters have been handled by Vivian and President Ryley. I only need to carry out the tasks they assign when they need my help, so the affairs at home have barely affected my life."
This successor of House Elbain summed up all the turmoil of the past month or so in a single sentence, as though nothing significant had happened at all. Her tone was calm and detached.
But Shien knew that this girl had changed quite a bit as well.
"Has something about