When Castorice was startled by the sudden sound from outside and violently pulled out of that state of complete concentration, she finally realized just how excessive her actions toward Chen Li had been.
Castorice was still kneeling beside Chen Li's waist, but she hurriedly shifted half a step backward. Her white-stockinged knees scraped softly across the floor.
"I'm sorry, Your Excellency Chen Li. Seeing my sister again has simply made me too happy. Thus, I am deeply grateful that Your Excellency specifically went to rescue my sister during the previous cycle. Castorice cannot thank you enough."
When Castorice looked up and met Great Herta's half-smiling gaze, the tips of her ears instantly turned crimson, and her defensive voice grew quieter.
"..." by Polyxenia.
If her sister had said even a single word to her after crawling out of the travel pack, Polyxenia could have barely accepted that explanation.
But the moment she saw Chen Li, Sister, your eyes practically went wide!
And you could pin this on me too?
Castorice seemed to realize how absurd that excuse was as well. She could only quickly turn her face away and rise to her feet, only to stagger from losing her balance.
The string of unexpected incidents left Castorice so embarrassed that she hid behind the now-standing Chen Li, revealing only half of her flushed face and a pair of flickering violet eyes.
Great Herta leisurely flipped through the Book of Years and Unofficial History on the table, lightly tapping the floor with the tip of her high heel as she said meaningfully, "Oh, is that so? It seems you sisters are very close."
So close that after you appeared, you did not even spare your sister a glance, yet you could not wait to thank Chen Li for saving her life?