"As far as I know, among Angelina's many siblings, quite a few were disappointments. Leisha and Angelina are the exceptions."
Shade said with a smile:
"Besides, Margaret, you're not bad yourself."
Although Emilia had her back to them, she had been listening closely to their conversation and thought that Shade really was good at making people happy.
"Oh, Shade, don't say that about me. I know my own capabilities."
Though she said that, the Blonde Princess, who was practically about to sit in Shade's lap, was clearly smiling:
"Teacher Sylvia left for the Goth Grand Hotel ten minutes before you arrived, to find Teacher Benanice and ask her to sense the earth and locate suitable places in the city for spatial nodes. When she returns, she'll certainly regret missing you."
"What's there to regret? It's hard to say what I'll be doing this afternoon, but I'll definitely be having lunch here."
Margaret's eyes curved like crescent moons with her smile:
"Very well. I'll have the maids prepare a feast later, though I imagine Earl Belinder has already let you sample enough local cuisine these past few days."
She gazed at Shade with a sweet smile, then gently bit her lip:
"Handsome knight from the Northern Kingdom~ Moon Bay's food may be delicious, but did you know? Wilundell's cuisine, especially the royal desserts, is actually quite good too."
Angelina and Emilia, who had been listening, understood what that meant almost at the same time.
On the sofa, Margaret leaned against Shade's chest and looked up. Her left hand caressed the side of his face, her affectionate eyes meeting his before she rose slightly and softly kissed him.
Angelina continued writing that speech at the desk, while Emilia continued watering the tree and trimming away excess branches. Of course, using the reflection