"Hedra·Griffin", the girl's current identity and name.
After settling in the house of businessman Alanfude, she became his adopted daughter and was called the third lady by the servants in the family.
The eldest daughter Eliel, the second son Ecol, and the third daughter Hedra, this is the current order of the Griffin Family. In order to take care of Hedra's daily life, Mrs. Haye arranged a maid in her thirties for her.
"My name is Margo, Miss Third."
She has neatly combed hair and wears a simple and stain-resistant long skirt. It is said that she is Mrs. Haye's domestic maid. She has been working in Mrs. Haye's house since she was 9 years old, and later came to the Griffin Family with Mrs. Haye.
"Hello." Sylutia responded politely to the other party without being overly enthusiastic or indifferent.
If Hedra himself were here, he would probably be like this, Sylutia thought to himself.
During the time they spent together, she also got to know the other person's personality clearly. There were many similarities between the two of them in their external behavior patterns, and they both preferred to be quiet and alone.
However, Hedra has a hint of coldness from the bottom of his heart, while Sylutia is a little softer. He occasionally tries new things, likes a gentle environment, and also enjoys the fun brought by some small games.
This kind of inner difference will probably not show up until we get along with each other for a period of time.
In the first few days after settling down, Sylutia was unfamiliar with all the environment here, and her activities were limited to the mansion. Under the guidance of Margo, she learned about the buildings and rooms here, and listened to her talk about recent events.
"In three months, "Sea Breeze Festival" will arrive. At that time, the sea will become very dangerous, so many caravans will try their best to sell goods during these months. If the third lady wants to buy something, you can go to the market at the port to have a look."
"What is Sea Breeze Festival?" This is the first time Sylutia has heard this term.
Margo explained to the girl's side that Sea Breeze Festival is a "season" that will only be remembered by towns and seaports around Meteor Lake. It will last for about three years. During these three years, various underwater creatures at the bottom of Meteor Lake will try their best to surface and breathe the strong winds swept by "Gale Season".
The "Vaulted Sky" Aspect Power in the strong wind will make the "Spiral Fish" Aspect Power creatures full of vitality and prevent the "Petrification" phenomenon from happening.
During this period, a large number of fish and high-level aquatic creatures will appear on the sea surface, and the risk will increase exponentially. However, this is also a harvest season for powerful fishermen.
"I understand." The other party explained a few words briefly, and Sylutia wanted to understand the reason.
"Take me to the market tomorrow."
"Yes, Miss Third."
Although she settled in the Griffin Family, Mrs. Haye did not specifically talk to her in the past two days, probably because she had not calmed down her chaotic mood. Eliel and Ecol, the two nominal brothers and sisters, did not talk to her. They only nodded after meeting her, which was regarded as a greeting.
It seems that not only myself, but also others are not mentally prepared for the arrival of Hedra.
Sylutia sat in front of a simple wooden dressing mirror. She combed her long black hair slightly, forming a slight arch in front of her forehead, revealing her smooth eyebrows. This made her temperament slightly calmer, different from the younger look when she was too covered by bangs.
In the past, her temperament was probably more like the cute, beautiful and dreamy girl she was when she was 16 years old. Now her image is probably more like the quiet, slightly dignified and soft girl she was when she was 18 years old.
She still had to change her image. The girl looked at the figure in the mirror that looked like a classical oriental lady and shook her head slightly.
This kind of image is still too eye-catching despite Mage Alliance. It should be more ordinary and unobtrusive.
Fortunately, she now has plenty of time to experiment with her various dressing styles.
The next day, Sylutia and Margo went to the market. Before leaving, they reported to Aunt Haye.
"Do you want to go shopping?" After hearing this, the lady put her fingers on the side of her face and thought for a while, looking at the girl up and down.
There is no doubt that even with simple clothes, the peerless elegance of this girl will be revealed inadvertently, making Mrs. Haye a little uncomfortable.
She was obviously the daughter of an unknown lover, but she actually said she was her niece. What was even more annoying was that the other party actually had a great appearance. From the daughter, you could get a glimpse of the mother's peerless appearance.
She was a little jealous and worried that her husband could find such a beautiful person as his lover.
After some mental struggle, Mrs. Haye let go of her hand and asked the maid behind her to bring her the box where she kept her money.
"Here is this gold coin for you. You can use it to buy things." She wanted not to give it to her, but if she did, it would appear to be a lack of grace and dignity.
"Thank you, Aunt Haye." Sylutia took the gold coin respectfully, then turned and left.
After the girl left, Mrs. Haye sat there ruminating on the irritable emotions in her heart. She couldn't figure out that her relationship with Alanfude was not bad. When did the other party find time and energy to find a lover? She also had many cronies from home in the caravan, but she didn't know any news at all.
At this moment, Eliel came to the room with cheerful steps.
"Mother, look at this~" She held a white porcelain potted plant with blooming flowers and plants planted in it. They were flowers shaped like conches. The petals were overlapping and entwined with each other, like the lines of conches and curved spindles. A small hole was exposed in the middle of the petals, and the sound of the wind could be heard.
"This is "Conch Flower" that condenses Aspect Power? It looks of high quality." Mrs. Haye looked at the flowers and plants in Eliel's hands in surprise.
"Yes, I bought this from Hazelnut Chamber of Commerce. They told me that it is a high-quality product produced by Sea Anemone Island."
After getting the potted plant, Mrs. Haye looked at it carefully, then touched the bud with her fingers, and with a little Aspect Power power input, bursts of melodious conch sounds came out.
"This is really good. How much did it cost you?"
"I said I was from the Griffin Family, and if they gave me a discount, they would also get preferential treatment for future purchases, so they only wanted 8 gold coins from me."
"Eight gold coins, that's really worth it." Mrs. Haye nodded. She remembered that Mrs. Mosa held a tea party some time ago, and the "Conch Flower" she used at that time cost 20 gold coins.
"Very good, Eliel, it seems you have grown a lot." She was quite satisfied with her eldest daughter.
"How have you been studying during this time? Did Ms. Corinne praise you?"
"Of course there are compliments. I am the third student in the class who condenses Aspect Power. I have always been the envy of everyone."
"Giggle, you are really my treasure. Take these 20 gold coins. Conch Flower I will accept them."
"Thank you, mom, hee hee~" Eliel hugged Mrs. Haye for a while, and then thought of something.
"That, is the girl who came recently."
"Her name is Hedra."
"Yes, that Hedra, does mother know her exact origin? I heard someone say that she is her father's illegitimate daughter." Eliel is still a little disgusted with the girl she met a few days ago. Probably because of her appearance, she feels that she is a strong competitor, which makes her feel invisible anxiety.
"Don't worry about this matter for now, I will find out."
"Let's go play first. Oh, by the way, I'm going to the Sea Salt Mansion to attend a party in the afternoon. Lady Tumbleweed has hired a very good painter. It is said that she will exhibit paintings and paint paintings for her family members. Let us go and have a look."
"Looking at it, it probably shows off her family background." Eliel thought of something.
"She has been secretly hinting that she is from the Tumbleweed Family, a neighboring country, with aristocratic blood, and looks down on those of us who have made a fortune in business."
"Shh, Eliel, you can't say that outside." Mrs. Haye stopped her.
"She really has the blood certificate. You should also establish a good relationship with Lady Tumbleweed in the future. If you see her son, Master Weiss, next time, you should also try to dress nicer."
"Hey? That young master Weiss who often takes advantage of the maids and is so naughty and disgusting, do you still want me to please him? Besides, he is only 14 years old."
"Fourteen is the age to get married. If you wait until eighteen, you will have no chance." Mrs. Haye shook her head.
"What you don't understand is that our business families are not stable after all. If something happens, we will easily become lonely. If you can marry Tumbleweed Family, we will be able to follow your status Stability in the future."
"Look at your father, even though he runs such a large chamber of commerce, he has to do many things in person, because other people would not be willing to meet him at all, especially those nobles with status. They feel that negotiating business with a servant of the chamber of commerce is simply an insult to their status."
"Your father still received the "Golden Petrel" medal from Merchant City Union because he donated a lot of money. Only then can he talk to those big shots."
"Okay, I get it, isn't he just the silly boy from the Tumbleweed family? Let's see if I don't make him fascinated and surround me, huh."