Miss Kitty's Devolution

Elysia cradled the bowl of soup in her hands and took small sips. It was meat broth, pleasantly warming.

Before long, the dishes and desserts were served. Skadi even dragged Shi Huai Ya and Hong Xue over while they were still organizing things.

"Um... servants aren't supposed to eat with their masters."

Shi Huai Ya and Hong Xue looked somewhat flustered.

"I don't remember ever making such a rule."

Seeing this, Russell spoke.

And so—

Those two girls, exceptionally sensitive to class distinctions, also took seats at the table.

With Itsori and Skadi returning to their places, the group squeezed around a table that was not particularly large to begin with, making it feel rather crowded.

"Maybe we should replace the table."

After finishing the meal, Russell said as much.

"The table really is too small."

Hearing that, Nian lifted the sword at her waist and looked at Russell.

"Should I paint one, or will you make one?"

Nian's painting abilities, as well as Russell's divine arts and the Void Archive he possessed, were all incredibly convenient tools.

But—

Russell thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"Elysia wants to take some photos and videos, so I'm planning to make a trip to the Leithanien palace."

"Huh?"

Nian looked surprised.

"What does that have to do with making a table?"

"Of course it does."

Russell spoke as though it were only natural.

"I'm going there for some zero-cost shopping."

The Evolution History of Miss Piggy

Zero-cost shopping.

At those words, Elysia blanked out for a moment. Was it really appropriate to go zero-cost shopping at the royal palace?

Besides—

"Didn't you say your identity in Leithanien was that of a minor noble?"

Her expression was full of shock.

Could a minor noble really enter and leave the royal palace