"It's different for me, Nina."
Faced with Nina's retort, Elysia lightly shook a finger.
"Girls still need proper rest. Otherwise, it's not just bad for your mental state—it's bad for your skin too. Never mind dark circles; your skin will become dry and dull!"
"So you need to take good care of your body."
"Don't compare yourself to me. As for me, a short nap is enough!"
Elysia spoke to Nina very seriously. The two of them had chatted so late last night that it was impossible they had gotten enough sleep! She had thought Nina would at least sleep until noon.
Yet she was up this early too. Had she really rested properly?
"Why are thou... you different? Miss Elysia... you're also a very beautiful girl. Don't you need to protect your body too?"
Perhaps because she had gotten along rather well with Elysia, Nina had even slightly changed her usual manner of speaking.
"Ah! I didn't want to say it, but since you asked..."
"How should I put it? Ever since I became like this, my metabolism has been completely messed up. No matter how much I eat, I don't gain weight. Even without exercising, I still have lovely curves. I stay up late every day, yet my skin gets better by the day, and my hair has become all fluffy."
"It's truly so troubling!"
Elysia wore a deeply troubled expression, but Nina could not help feeling that she was showing off.
"I see..."
Nina did not react too strongly to Elysia's words.
"But Miss Elysia, you needn't worry either. Alchemy can help someone maintain a good figure forever. Even if you stay up late every day, it won't affect your skin or figure."
Nina snapped off a branch from nearby. The next moment, it turned into metal