"I'll keep your secret, but you can't let it delay your studies."
Shade said. He truly had no intention of telling Leisha about Angelina. In his view, if Angelina was genuinely curious, occasionally reading that sort of book was not a major problem.
The red-haired little princess nodded rapidly.
"Of course not. I just... think it's interesting. Shade, I knew you'd understand me. Of the books I bought, there are two that you should be interested in. Come get them from me next week."
The little princess added in a low voice.
"What books?"
Shade asked out of curiosity, and Angelina lowered her voice even further.
"These are forbidden books circulated only within Kasonlik. No, I mean rare books. They were supposedly written by an author from the Fifth Epoch—Energetic Dragon Man Maid and Tailed Dragon Man Maid."
The "her" by his ear had already burst into laughter before Shade could grasp the meaning of those awkward titles. Shade stared at her in astonishment.
"Why do you think I'd like books like that?"
"You don't?"
Angelina was quite surprised.
"But big sister said you like girls with big tails."
Shade refused Angelina's gift. He also felt that Leisha would discover Angelina's little secret before long anyway, while Iluna, who seemed to be talking with Ellie nearby, was already struggling not to laugh.
Young ladies had their own concerns and secrets, while mature ladies had matters of their own to discuss. Everyone was worried about today's trip to the [Skin Object Hall], but the plan had already been made, and Shade would not delay it any further. In Shade's view, the only uncertainty today was the other people Desire had mentioned, those who also had designs on the hall. He guessed they might be after the life force contained within the