Angelina nodded resolutely:
"Over the next few days, I'll actively take part in things on the ship. I don't know how to completely overcome my fear of being ignored, but I think that if everyone needs me, if they say, 'Why hasn't Angelina come to help?' while they're working, then I'll be able to find some sense of presence."
Shade leaned down slightly to look at her.
"When I first met you last year, you still looked like an ordinary princess. Sometimes I wonder whether all these changes have been too harsh on you."
Angelina quickly shook her head.
"What's the point of being an ordinary princess? I want to become like my elder sister, with both power and authority."
She became a little embarrassed again, but she truly felt that these changes had actually been quite good.
Shade therefore promised:
"I will never forget you, Angelina. I'll keep you firmly in my heart."
"Honestly, saying something like that... Can you kiss me?"
Her Royal Highness the Princess pointed at her cheek. Shade lightly kissed it, and Angelina immediately blushed and suppressed a smile. After saying, "I'm taking Little Mia for her nap," she ran off.
"I was wondering why you hadn't come looking for me. So you were here sweet-talking Angelina."
Luvia's voice came from behind him. When he turned around, she was standing at the corner of the corridor, clearly having been there for some time.
"I was only encouraging her. Leisha and Dorothy would approve too."
As he spoke, Shade waved the letter in his hand at Luvia.
"There's news from in the city. Want to take a look together?"
The Church's willingness to share such important intelligence this time could be considered repayment for the Witch Council's contributions during several recent major incidents.
The letter described