The development of events was somewhat unexpected—no one had anticipated that the answer would be this girl.
Victoria, standing beside her, blinked wide-eyed as if she had witnessed something incredible.
Bri Donald was even more stunned, his face a strange mix of shock and bewilderment.
As for Willis…
Because she naturally preferred women, she was surprisingly accepting of Annie as the answer.
Still, even so, her mind was buzzing at this moment…
To like her imperial sister—Sielyou Egbert?
Honestly, the First Princess was indeed exceptional.
She possessed a beauty on par with Willis’s own, her figure toned and explosive from years of Practice…
Tall and commanding, her entire presence radiated an alluring heroic spirit. When she wielded her sword, that was when she looked the most impressive.
It was no surprise that many girls found Sielyou’s cool demeanor irresistible, Willis included.
But having spent so much time with Sielyou, Willis knew very well that although her sister didn’t reject girls, she certainly never had any intention of being romantically involved with them.
In fact, even when she had previously received Love Confession Letters from girls, she either ignored them or earnestly advised the sender to “correct” their orientation…
And now, this Annie Donaldson in front of her said she liked the imperial sister?
Willis was momentarily at a loss for what expression to show.
She had felt a possessiveness towards Annie the moment they first met, but since Annie liked her imperial sister, Willis suddenly felt unbearably uncomfortable.
Because how could she possibly compete with her own imperial sister for a woman?
But the key was that her sister didn’t like women, so this unrequited love was doomed to remain unrequited.
How to put it…
It was like the cliché love triangle in the TV dramas Willis had watched before crossing over—Willis liked her, she liked the imperial sister, and the sister was only closest to Willis…
At that moment, Willis felt something stuck in her chest—irritation, depression, and sadness.
Seeing Willis silent, Annie Donaldson carefully asked again, “Is it okay, Your Highness?”
“Or do you have any conditions? As long as I can fulfill them, anything is possible…”
The more Annie hoped to connect with Sielyou through her, the more uncomfortable Willis felt.
But thinking that it was Sielyou competing for the woman, and that Sielyou definitely wouldn’t accept Annie’s feelings, Willis finally exhaled in relief.
Not exactly feeling better, just temporarily less painful.
After a few seconds of thought, Willis looked at Annie Donaldson and asked, “You’re currently… an Apprentice Mage?”
“Not yet…” the girl shook her head, answering, “I’ve only been practicing magic for a year. It’s such a short time to meet the Apprentice Mage standard—I still lack some skill.”
At this moment, Bri Donald beside them had recovered his composure, and the complex look in his eyes as he gazed at his granddaughter was unmistakable.
He said, “Yes, Your Highness. My granddaughter has some talent, but there is no shortcut to proper cultivation. Even with the best talent, it still takes time to refine.”
This was said to Annie, but also a subtle reminder to Willis.
Indeed, as an imperial princess, the empire’s power struggles were unavoidable.
But she was also a Genius Mage who could even improve spells at a young age. She must not forget her cultivation amidst worldly conflicts.
Willis nodded seriously to Bri, responding to her teacher’s expectations.
Turning back, Her Highness the Princess looked at Annie Donaldson and made a decision.
“No matter what, it’s fine if you haven’t reached Apprentice Mage status yet… Since you…”
She paused for a moment, then continued.
“Since you want to reach the First Princess through me, I’m sure it’s not too much to ask for a few conditions, right?”
“Second Princess, please speak…” Annie suppressed the excitement in her eyes, but everyone present could see right through it.
Feeling a little blocked inside, Willis raised her pale fingers and said.
“First, if you want me to help you, as a mage, you must help this princess with some tasks. This is a mutual benefit exchange.”
“Understood.”
Annie nodded in agreement.
“Second, my imperial sister usually doesn’t like women. If you want to get close to her, you must follow my instructions.”
“That goes without saying. I entrust everything to Your Highness.”
Annie’s respect grew even more.
Bri Donald could tell that his student’s demands carried a hint of stubbornness.
But after all, Willis was Willis—even though Annie hadn’t explicitly said who she truly liked, Willis maintained a balanced mindset.
“Third, you must be prepared to be rejected by my sister. But regardless of whether you are rejected or not, you have to work for me for at least a year!”
These three conditions seemed many, but upon closer look, they were really one condition.
Victoria watched clearly from the side, thinking to herself that her princess was probably driven a bit mad by the girl in front of her.
“Deal! Thank you, Your Highness the Princess!”
Annie Donaldson stood and saluted, then winked playfully.
“Actually, Your Highness, you could make even more excessive demands.”
With her mind at ease, Annie seemed to grow bolder.
“Excessive demands?”
At that moment, Willis thought of a similar video she once saw on Blue Star.
What the girl meant by excessive demands was…
Well…
She was afraid Willis wouldn’t agree if she said it.
Willis sighed inwardly but looked a little surprised.
“Excessive demands?”
“Yes… Even if First Princess Sielyou doesn’t accept me, I’m willing to stay by Your Highness’s side and work for you for ten years!”
Annie’s words stunned them both—Willis and Victoria’s eyes widened, while Bri Donald remained unmoved, as if he had already guessed.
“Ten… ten years? Do you know what you’re saying?”
Willis looked pained.
She wasn’t upset about the ten years—it was that the other was willing to go to such lengths for her imperial sister.
Even if unsuccessful, willing to spend ten years hoping for her sister’s change of heart?
At that moment, Willis inexplicably felt even worse.
As a famous phrase from her previous life went—never once owned you, yet felt like losing you ten thousand times at once!
What was it that made you love my imperial sister so deeply?
“I know that very well.”
Annie’s eyes fixed firmly on Willis.
“The most beautiful ten years of our lives, the most touching decade, must be filled with passionate love, isn’t that so, Your Highness?”
At that moment, the girl revealed a sweet and yearning smile.
But Willis only felt it stabbed painfully at her eyes. Was this the obsession of a girl madly in love?
Though the object was her imperial sister and she should have felt glad…
How could she possibly be magnanimous about this?
Annie Donaldson… clearly a goddess-level figure.
Willis took a deep breath, suppressing the overwhelming possessiveness in her heart that belonged largely to the former Willis.
“Alright! Since you have such determination, this princess will help you—ten years, ten years it is!”
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