As Shien and the other two chatted idly, the sky gradually darkened.
It was not until evening that Shien rose to say goodbye and left Roxie's bedchamber.
Watching Shien's departing back, Roxie could not fully conceal the reluctance on her face.
Beside her, Ria found her impression of her younger sister being refreshed yet again.
Ever since confirming Shien and Roxie's relationship, Ria had continuously been revising her understanding of Roxie.
She had truly never imagined that one day, Roxie would display such a demure, feminine side.
But it had to be said that compared to the flawless Roxie of the past, this version of her felt more real.
It made Ria realize that her sister had changed, and that she truly liked Shien.
"Alas."
Ria unconsciously wanted to sigh, but quickly stopped herself. She shook her head, trying to cast away the envy and even the faint jealousy in her heart.
At this point, Ria no longer wanted to feel such jealousy toward Roxie.
It made her feel as though she were still her former self, without having grown at all.
(The kingdom has already named me the next heir to the throne. In that case, I should focus on my own affairs.)
Ria had already decided to study the art of kingship in the near future.
As a direct member of the royal family, Ria had always studied the way of rulership before. Otherwise, she would not have been so capable in political affairs. But she had always believed the throne would belong to Roxie, so although she studied it, she had never put much effort into that area.
But things were different now.
(I have to work harder than before.)
Such thoughts gradually filled Ria's heart.
This was also so she could oppose the Ryusica Family in