Whether in Yuri's or Shalti's accounts, Lainey had always been a very gentle, peaceful figure, almost like a mother.
Thus, whether it was Yuri or Shalti, both held Lainey in very high regard and shared deep feelings with her.
But who could have imagined that beneath her gentle nature, so unlike her seductive appearance, lay a heart unwilling to submit?
She wanted to rebel against her family, against the destiny imposed upon her, even against this world and the injustice that existed within it. Such a wish, such an ambition, held even more ambition than that of the most driven men.
"Is that so?"
Riezel listened in silence. In the end, he said nothing, merely nodding and accepting the explanation.
Yet Lainey did not seem inclined to stop there.
"Riezel Brihaut, I was once very curious about you."
Lainey actually stared at Riezel as she said this.
"My initial curiosity was because of that child, Yuri."
"Because that child regarded you differently, I, who knew her so well, immediately began paying attention to you and became deeply curious about you."
"I know that child always showed you her understanding side and shared a certain spiritual connection with you. But if it is you, then you should understand that she is actually just like me. Neither of us is willing to submit, and she is prouder than anyone."
Riezel naturally agreed with that assessment.
He did understand Yuri well. He knew just how unwilling that young lady was to settle for what she had.
She was already the highest-ranking Strategic Class Mage in the Re-Estize Kingdom, a historical genius in everyone's eyes. Yet she always felt that her status and abilities had bound her, and she had constantly worked to break free of those restraints.
If an ordinary person became a