At this moment, Yanifei, standing before Riezel, had changed into an exceedingly luxurious set of court attire.
It was an outfit perfectly befitting the word "Queen." Aside from lacking a crown and royal robes, everything else about her appearance was no different from that of a monarch ruling a nation.
Yanifei's bearing had also become more imposing and colder than before, making Riezel almost feel as though he were seeing a second Morgan.
The difference was that, unlike Morgan, Yanifei did not constantly hold a Black Spear in her hand. Instead, she had a sword that looked exceptionally valuable hanging on the wall beside her.
"Lord Yanifei, Lord Brihaut has arrived."
The Arterloo sisters bowed respectfully toward Yanifei and reported in unison.
"You have worked hard."
Yanifei did not look at the twin sisters, yet she still offered them a word of acknowledgment.
The Arterloo sisters bowed again, then moved behind Yanifei and stood to her left and right.
"Sit." Yanifei pointed to the seat opposite her and said to Riezel, "Before me, thou need not concern thyself with formalities. That is the privilege granted only to one who has defeated me."
"...You still only care about strength." Riezel shrugged. Without standing on ceremony, he sat directly opposite Yanifei.
Liz took Eulalie, who was looking around curiously, by the hand and stood behind Riezel as well.
There was even less need to mention Lilith. She had followed Riezel with an expressionless face the entire time, never leaving his side.
Yanifei did not look at the Arterloo sisters, nor did she look at Liz or Lilith. Yet she could not help glancing at Eulalie.
After all, she was someone who had once nearly surpassed her.
If one spoke only of bloodline, then including the little girl holding her hand, the status