“It’s, it’s alright…”
Luwei comforted herself with these words.
There are many items in the game that can increase total mana, and certainly no shortage of magical materials that can improve one’s magic talent.
But these things all require Gold Coins to purchase.
However, as long as Luwei can survive this crisis and withstand the one after another revenge plots from these beautiful girls…
She will be able to develop steadily, build up her industry, climb the tech tree, and create her own Luwei Group!
When that day comes, Luwei will never lack Gold Coins, and she will have an endless supply of training resources.
She can easily spend money to train herself, transform into a real Magician, and truly shed the label of a “Vase.”
Of course, all of the above must be based on one premise—
Luwei must be able to use the Royal Palace to survive this crisis and successfully return to her Kares Territory.
***
Half a day quickly passed…
Click, With a soft sound, the Carriage door was opened, yet there was no sign of the guards or the driver.
Luwei stepped forward, feeling somewhat puzzled, and pushed the door open…
Seeing the scene before her, she couldn’t help but stare blankly.
Did she just arrive directly inside the Royal Palace?
She gazed at the magnificent palace before her—built entirely of bluestone and colored bricks, inlaid with countless tiny pieces of glazed glass.
The floor was clean and dust-free, but she could see two tire tracks from a carriage extending all the way from the palace gate to her very feet.
Who drives a carriage into their own house?
Luwei’s eyes twitched.
She hadn’t seen the sun for days, and she had expected to witness the prosperity of the Imperial Capital once she stepped out.
She never expected the carriage to go the distance, stopping directly inside the palace…
Just as Luwei was muttering in her heart,
Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind her.
“You’ve arrived? Did anything happen on the road?”
Listening to that all-too-familiar voice, Luwei’s body trembled slightly, and she slowly turned around,
Meeting those golden eyes filled with coldness and disdain…
“Fi…na…?”
“Yes, the road was safe, and the carriage was comfortable…”
To be honest, Luwei really didn’t know how to face this childhood friend.
Especially now, with the other girl hanging her head, looking as if she didn’t want to see her at all…
In her memories, Fina was a very gentle person.
She had always cherished their childhood friendship, always unconditionally tolerating Luwei’s terrible personality.
But… even the kindest person has a limit, right?
Half a year ago, at the Coming-of-age Ceremony, Luwei had insulted Fina in front of dozens of princes and high-ranking Nobility.
The filthy language was too foul to even repeat.
And so, their relationship had stiffened into what it was now.
“Hmm.”
Fina responded indifferently, “Worth the effort I spent.”
“I specially ordered that no one should know you had come to the Royal Palace, to prevent the news from leaking.”
“You shouldn’t have seen anyone else on your way here, right?”
Listening to Fina’s words, Luwei suddenly felt enlightened…
Specially ordered… to prevent news from leaking?
So, the reason the guards wouldn’t let her get off the carriage for the past few days, and why they acted so sneakily… was all because of Fina’s orders.
Her true goal—was actually to ensure that Luwei could be secretly transferred into the Royal Palace…?
Thinking of this, Luwei’s eyes slowly widened, and her expression turned strange…
Doesn’t this mean—
Her previous self… was completely wearing tinted glasses!
She had misinterpreted Fina’s orders as house arrest, and interpreted her unusual attitude as malicious intent.
Only now, from Fina’s own mouth, did she learn that these behaviors were actually meant to protect her…
Luwei suddenly felt guilty.
What kind of moral standards was she using to judge others?
Come to think of it…
The usually gentle Princess Fina, what motive would she have to harm her?
Everything was just Luwei’s own malicious speculation.
Looking at Fina’s indifferent expression, a strong sense of guilt rose in Luwei’s heart.
“…I didn’t see anyone else, so no one should know about my whereabouts.”
Hearing this, Fina nodded.
“Good, then just find any place to sleep, and don’t bother me.”
“Once you survive this period, go back to wherever you came from.”
Fina’s cold words only made Luwei more convinced of her own thoughts.
See?
She had no ill intentions at all, and her attitude was completely normal.
Was she really just being too sensitive…?
But what Luwei didn’t know was…
Behind her, hearing the two of them talk, Aisha had a strange look on her face.
“Why are you still standing there? Is there something else?”
Fina asked impatiently, waving her hand.
“No…”
Feeling Fina’s needle-like gaze on her, Luwei shook her head in shame.
“Just… thank you, Fina.”
“You really are kind.”
After dropping those words, Luwei fled the scene as if escaping.
Leaving only Fina standing there… her fingers trembling slightly, her expression becoming increasingly subtle.
“Ahhh! What on earth am I doing?”
In the guest room, Luwei lay flat on the bed, her head buried deep in the pillow, her legs kicking in the air, rising high before falling heavily.
After finally catching her breath, she moved her head away from the pillow.
Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes darting around…
Just thinking about the things she had said to Aisha in the carriage made her toes curl in embarrassment.
“Giving a show of strength… planting spies…”
“Ugh… how did I even come up with such embarrassing words?”
Why would the other party want to harm her?
Hearing that an old friend was in trouble, she immediately put aside their past grievances and brought her to her side.
Such a kind act, and yet she had misinterpreted it in so many strange ways…
A scene already formed in Luwei’s mind—
The innocent little Princess Fina had thrown a tantrum because of the wicked Luwei’s harsh words, but upon hearing her plea for help, she was still willing to lend a hand.
She had even learned of Luwei’s special preferences and meticulously prepared for a long time, hoping to ease the tension between them…
Yet the petty-minded Luwei had actually thought Fina’s actions were malicious!
“If only time could turn back…”
She lay on the bed, feeling hopeless, hoping only that Fina would never learn what she had said to Aisha…
“Knock, knock-knock.”
Suddenly, a light knock came from the door.
“Princess Luwei! The Third Princess asked me to deliver tonight’s dinner…”
This voice… is it Aisha??
“Ahem, come in.”
Luwei patted her cheeks, trying to cool them down.
But as Aisha entered carrying the tray, Luwei’s disheveled state made her pause for a moment—
Her fair, small face was flushed with a light, crimson hue, as if she had just had a secret exposed by the maid.
She lowered her eyes in a panic, subconsciously twisting a few strands of silver hair around her fingertips.
This shy appearance… formed an incredibly sharp contrast to the elegant and generous Princess Luwei who had been in the carriage earlier!
“Hey, Aisha.”
Seeing her prepare to leave after putting down the tray, Luwei spoke with some hesitation.
“About those things I said earlier… I went too far.”
“Isn’t it ridiculous? I actually thought Fina was still holding a grudge over the past, that she was monitoring me, even wanting to hurt me…”
“Do I look like a fool?”
Luwei pulled at the corner of her mouth.
Judging her savior with such intentions, she really was despicable.
“Could you… that is, help me say sorry to Fina?”
Luwei gazed at the blonde Maid who looked so much like a certain old friend…
Unexpectedly, just as she did with Floxi, she spilled her true feelings.
But to her surprise, Aisha did not agree—
“Princess… Luwei… I…”
Aisha’s complexion changed several times, and she wore a truly bizarre expression.
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