They're not even human anymore; those wicked women can cry even more miserably.

It's just a compliment!

She can praise someone to the skies, to the point of ecstasy!

As for the taste of this wine...

Finally, she delivered her closing statement.

"...This drink from the junior is excellent!"

Violet's eyes were so shocked that they almost went unfocused.

Looking at Lilith's eloquent speech, he was completely dumbfounded.

That's a wonderful compliment.

If this is a rare and fine wine, it certainly deserves such praise.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have been overjoyed long ago.

After all, the results of my hard work have been so highly recognized.

But the key question is, surely Violet knows how her wine is made!?

Those were feet stomping with hatred, and stockings that hadn't been changed all day.

It was a prank to begin with, so don't expect it to taste or smell good.

You call wine brewed this way delicious?

Just kill me already!

Violet's gaze toward Lilith was indescribable, and a chill ran down her spine, causing her to shiver involuntarily.

Violet's gaze lowered slightly. There had been Oboro sitting between the two of them, but now that Oboro had been chased away, although there was still some distance, it still seemed too close.

She moved a little to the side, looking disgusted.

That's... absolutely terrifying.

What kind of quirk would one have to like wine made using this brewing method?

I never expected that my senior, who seemed so generous and reliable, would actually be so flashy.

Compared to this heavyweight pervert, Char is more comfortable.

At least, even though he bullied me, he's a normal person!

Unwittingly, Lilith created the perfect opportunity for Char.

Thinking this, Violet quietly moved around...

Lilith thought that by praising the wine specially brewed by Verri to the skies, she could win the other party's favor.

After all, I know how to appreciate your work.

No one can resist being praised!

But to her surprise, when she opened her eyes, ready to be met with Violet's gaze that seemed to be that of a kindred spirit, she found the seat next to her empty.

Violet hid behind Char, only revealing her wary eyes.

He grabbed at Char's clothes with both hands.

Lilith saw this and was extremely anxious; she almost fainted.

After all my hard work, it turns out I've only benefited others?

I'm clearly the one who understands her, the best partner who appreciates your talent!

But this is the result?

Indeed, there is still prejudice against true love between girls in this world!

She felt indignant, but there was nothing she could do about the situation.

It seems I still have to rely on my own efforts to turn this situation around.

She hopes that in the future, girls can be together openly and honestly, and accept each other's feelings.

I hope my junior can understand that I am her true home.

To change the prejudices of the entire world with my own strength—my mission is arduous and far-reaching!

After her initial grief and indignation, Lilith was filled with boundless pride.

Looking at Violet again, his eyes softened, filled with affection and kindness.

But that look made Violet shudder and tremble uncontrollably.

Why is this pervert who likes foot bath water looking at me like that?!

Lilith's gaze gradually shifted from her to her fiancé beside her.

Since prejudice exists in this world, and since we want to change this situation, the first step is to start with this overly popular fiancé!

The handsome and refined young man sat there casually, not too formally, but very relaxed and comfortable, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

Lilith's eyes narrowed slightly.

Clearly, that golden retriever is brewing another mischievous idea.

late at night.

A figure appeared outside Xia's villa.

After skillfully entering my information, the door opened.

Her delicate figure entered the villa, passed through the living room, climbed the steps, and finally arrived at Xia's door.

"Knock, knock, knock."

A slow but rhythmic knocking sounded, and a moment later, the door opened.

The lights inside weren't very bright, but they provided a touch of warmth in the darkness.

The sunlight shone on his wheat-colored skin, and his usually resolute eyes now held a hint of confusion.

With Char's back to the light, Af could not see his face clearly for a moment.

He calmly stepped aside to let her in.

The two sat down at a small table on the balcony.

Afu held a glass of warm water in her hand, but she was so distracted that she didn't even bother to take a sip.

"There are some things I haven't been able to figure out."

Afu's gaze fell on Xia, yet it seemed as if she was looking through him at something else.

Even though she was more mature than Violet, there were still some issues she couldn't figure out.

She couldn't understand why the princess was angry with her when she was doing it for her own good.

Throughout the day, until they returned home, Violet didn't say a single word to her.

But protecting His Highness is my duty.

She was willing to endure all the pain for Her Highness, hoping she would become a better person.

Xia looked at the older sister who seemed to be hiding her true feelings, and simply observed her quietly.

The first step in teaching is to give them some proper guidance and encouragement.

"Afu, you care a lot about your prince, don't you?"

Afu turned her head, not understanding why he suddenly brought this up, but still nodded.

"But simply hiding it is not a good solution."

"You're hiding your true feelings while saying things like 'it's for your own good,' which sounds just like a parent speaking."

"Children will not understand this kind of behavior."

Afu didn't understand.

I vaguely understand what Char means, but it still feels unclear.

She was doing this for the princess's own good, so she protected and cared for her, and was even willing to let Xia help her hone her skills.

If Her Highness knew about her contract with Char, she would definitely feel that she had betrayed her.

As for what happened this afternoon, protecting His Highness was her duty, so why was His Highness angry?

Afu processed the afternoon's events and Xia's words in her mind three times before she could vaguely grasp the gist of it.

"You mean, there was something wrong with how I expressed myself?"

A hint of hesitation appeared in Afu's eyes.

Char gave her an approving look.

"Using this afternoon's events as an example, what are you trying to express?"

"To take the punishment upon His Highness."

"So what did she say?"

Why should you take the punishment for her?