Sophia was unconsciously stunned.

She had to admit that Kassy had a point.

Celitia was always like this, forever putting other people's matters before her own, and she was utterly indifferent to her own health.

Thinking of this, Sophia suddenly had a flash of inspiration, an idea emerging in her mind.

If Kassy also had a curse from the same source, then could she perhaps... send her for research?

Celitia was unwilling to let the church know, but switching to Kassy should be fine, right?

Although doing this would be somewhat unfair to Kassy, for Sophia, Celitia's importance far outranked Kassy's.

As long as she could use threats and bribes to make Kassy not reveal Celitia's situation.

As for the personnel on the church's side... would she really have to go find Ariel...

Thinking of this, Sophia's mood became both complex and troubled.

But compared to last night's panic and fear, Sophia felt that the fog in her heart was gradually clearing, and a clear path appeared before her.

Since Celitia didn't care about her own health, then she would care for her.

The relationship between Celitia and this elf was mysterious, but judging from Celitia's attitude, she didn't seem to think much of Kassy.

So she probably wouldn't mind if she used some underhanded tactics, right?

Asking Colton for the person, asking Meilenn for the person, or being more ruthless and directly arresting Kassy as a threat...

Sophia's eyes darted around as she stared intently at Kassy, making the elf feel a chill down her spine.

"Y-Your Highness Sophia?"

Kassy weakly called out to her, her confidence gradually waning, but she still persisted, unwilling to give up on persuasion.

"Between Master and me, our fates are connected. I only want what's best for her and would never dare harbor any ill intentions toward her. Letting me stay by Master's side to take care of her would only bring benefits, no harm. Isn't that right?"

Celitia found it somewhat amusing.

She had to admit that Kassy had grown a bit smarter, knowing to work on the people around her.

From her expression, it was clear that Sophia was somewhat swayed by her words.

Calmly lifting her eyes to look at Kassy, who still wore a pitiful expression, Celitia sneered inwardly.

Thinking about it carefully, Kassy being redeemed from prison by Countess Meilenn, then borrowed by Colton and assigned to work in this area...

This matter was far too coincidental.

Celitia wanted to see exactly what they were plotting.

"Whatever you want. Stay wherever you like, I'm too lazy to care."

Celitia said indifferently, "We're going to class. We're about to be late, Sophia."

Kassy's face lit up with joy: "Master is agreeing to this?"

Celitia was too lazy to acknowledge her and turned to walk away: "Let's go quickly."

Sophia, who was still pondering how to deal with Kassy, was stunned and hurried to catch up.

She was still very concerned:

"Lily, are we just going to leave that strange elf maid alone?"

Celitia said carelessly: "Aren't you quite interested in her? Then let her work there for now."

Realizing that her ulterior motives might have been noticed by Celitia, Sophia's face couldn't help but redden.

"N-no... I just thought that if her situation is similar to yours, maybe we could get some insights from her..."

Speaking of this, recalling what Kassy had said, many questions gradually arose in Sophia's mind.

What exactly was the relationship between Kassy and Celitia, and why had they both been afflicted with the same curse...

Sophia felt that the two of them seemed to have a significant relationship.

This wasn't the first time—this should be the third time Sophia had seen Kassy come to pester Celitia.

Did they share some secret that only the two of them knew?

Thinking of this, Sophia couldn't help but feel an indescribable bitterness in her chest.

"Lily," Sophia couldn't help but speak up, "you and that elf lady named Kassy..."

Celitia's eyes flickered slightly.

Before she could think of how to brush Sophia off, Sophia had already sighed.

"Never mind... if you don't want to answer, then you don't have to."

Remembering her slightly sad expression this morning, remembering how she had asked her not to inquire further, Sophia ultimately held back all her questions.

If she didn't want to say, then she wouldn't ask.

Perhaps one day, Celitia would lower her guard and tell her everything.

There would... be such a day.

Celitia was slightly astonished.

She had thought that with Sophia's personality, she would pursue the matter to the end.

She hadn't expected Sophia to ask nothing at all.

Was this consideration for her, or trust?

This left her wondering what she should do.

Countless emotions swirled in her heart as Celitia lowered her eyes, remaining silent.

The two unconsciously fell silent and continued walking toward the building where their classroom was located.

Several female students stood outside the building. Seeing Celitia and Sophia walking toward them, their eyes all lit up:

"Good morning, Your Highness Sophia, Miss Celitia!"

After the award ceremony, Celitia had become a popular figure in the academy.

The rumors about the Princess and Celitia? That was proof of their good relationship!

No adaptability, no magic, no martial skills? That didn't stop her from being a strategist!

As for dark magic, hadn't Her Majesty the Queen and the Dean both vouched for Celitia? Rumors, all rumors!

And Celitia's cold, aloof aura that kept people at a distance only further aroused the students' desire to challenge themselves.

Some even privately bet on who could be the first to make Celitia smile.

Making an ice queen fall for oneself—what a proud achievement that would be!

About this, Celitia could only feel helpless.

She couldn't possibly release killing intent every day to deliberately frighten those who wanted to approach her.

Looking at the girls greeting her, Celitia nodded very slightly at them.

The girls immediately became excited:

"Miss Celitia nodded at me!"

"Nonsense, she was nodding at me!!"

While the girls argued about who exactly Celitia had nodded to, another girl came running hurriedly from nearby, rushing to Celitia's front.

"C-Celitia, please accept this!!"

The girl's cheeks were flushed red as she held an envelope in both hands. Without caring whether Celitia wanted to receive it or not, she forcibly stuffed the envelope into her hands.

Before Celitia could react, the girl covered her burning cheeks and ran away, leaving only her hurried retreating figure.

"..."

Looking at the envelope decorated with large hearts, Celitia didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Speaking of which, she was quite puzzled why she seemed to be more popular among girls.

The arguing girls in the distance all let out screams in unison:

"Wahhh?! Jolin is too much! How could she make the first move like that??"

Sophia hadn't fully recovered from Kassy's matter yet, and at this moment, she felt as if she'd been struck by lightning.

She pointed at the envelope in Celitia's hands, her whole body trembling:

"What is, what is that?!"

Celitia pinched the bulging envelope, brought it to her nose to sniff, and caught a whiff of floral-fruity perfume.

She helplessly shrugged: "Probably... a love letter?"

"A love letter??"

Sophia's eyes widened to their maximum.

She wanted to reach out several times to snatch the envelope from Celitia's hands, then tear it to shreds and scatter the pieces in the air.

The dignity befitting a Princess stopped her at the last moment.