Due to Lia's presence, the chaotic situation abruptly calmed down. Nobody was attempting to kill anyone anymore, though the tension in the air remained palpable.
"I am telling you, Morgana was with me the whole time! Heck, she wasn't just with me; she was even playing with Lia! You can ask her yourself if you don't believe me," Mary said with an exasperated tone, reclining on the throne. She held her daughter snugly on her lap, almost like a cherished yet strangely possessed doll.
"M-Mom... Everyone is here," Lia muttered, her voice tinged with embarrassment. Her cheeks flushed, especially when her gaze met Aether's.
He stood there with an amused expression, clearly entertained by her.
"Hmm? So what if they are?" Mary retorted, her tone laced with indifference. "I am hugging my daughter. Does anyone here have a problem with that? Especially that servant boy!" Her crimson eyes narrowed sharply at Aether, and she snorted in disdain as if daring anyone to object.
!~Ding~!
