In fact, Kiara had planned to return to her office right after dedicating 30 minutes to Shuria. She intended to review the agenda for tonight’s state council meeting during her remaining free time.

But her steps didn’t proceed as planned. She wanted to lend more help to this small, delicate, soft, and incredibly precious life form.

Therefore, Kiara decided to slightly adjust her pre-set schedule. For her, who meticulously kept to her plans down to the second, it was an event that would probably occur once in a hundred years.

Kiara leaned her upper body towards Shuria. Her face was so relaxed that anyone who knew her well would be shocked.

Although it was so subtle that strangers wouldn’t notice.

Kiara spoke in a seemingly affectionate tone.

“Would you be willing to join me for a meal? Is there anything else you’re curious about?”

“Curious about?”

“Such as something uncomfortable or difficult in Lord Loarkin’s daily life.”

Shuria blinked rapidly.

Kiara cares about my well-being? Even in the midst of her busy schedule?

This was surprising since she had been described as indifferent and cold in .

‘Turns out she’s a really nice person!’

Shuria asked cautiously, her eyes shining brightly.

“Am I taking too much of your time, Kiara?”

“I have some free time right now, so it’s fine. And feel free to just call me Kiara.”

“Yes, Kiara!”

Shuria readily accepted Kiara’s offer. Her face glowed with a bright smile. Kiara quietly clenched the hem of her dress. So… cute.

Unaware of the shock Kiara felt, Shuria voiced her lingering concerns. She had been wanting advice from someone anyway.

“I don’t have any difficulties. Everyone is really kind and helpful. It’s just that I feel like I’m not doing my job well… and that worries me.”

“Not doing your job well?”

“I want to raise the Moonlight Wolves well to please the Lord, but somehow I keep messing up in front of him. I think he finds me… disagreeable.”

For a moment, Kiara was at a loss for words. Disagreeable? The Lord finds Shuria disagreeable?

That couldn’t be.

Kiara calmly inquired.

“Did the Lord show his anger?”

“No! It’s not that, his expression just wasn’t good. Quite a lot actually…”

Upon hearing that, Kiara immediately grasped the situation. She understood what the problem was.

In a low and steady voice, Kiara comforted the disheartened Shuria.

“The Lord is very pleased to have you as a servant. Don’t worry.”

“….Really?”

“Yes. You’re doing quite well, Shuria. And the Lord naturally doesn’t have a good facial expression. So, it’s not easy to interpret his feelings.”

Shuria, who had been visualizing the permanent frown between Asphayren’s brows, let out a joyous laugh. It was a laugh that could brighten anyone’s mood.

A slight smile unconsciously formed on Kiara’s lips.

“You’ll get better at reading the Lord’s intentions as you serve him closely for a few more years. But since you’re facing difficulties right now… Would you like some advice?”

“I would be grateful!”

“First of all… Sometimes the Lord smiles in a way that seems mocking, lifting just one corner of his mouth. That’s a satisfied smile.”

A terrifying smirk. A face immediately came to mind. So that was a satisfied expression? Shuria felt culturally shocked.

Kiara continued her advice.

“Also, if he scrunches his face too much, it means he’s flustered.”

Kiara went on to share that when Asphayren was genuinely angry, his face would be expressionless. When he was astounded, one eyebrow would lift while the corner of his mouth drooped, and so on.
Shuria listened intently before asking,

“Can I also become an excellent servant who perfectly interprets my lord’s intentions, like you, Kiara?”

Kiara gazed into Shuria’s twinkling eyes, filled with pure affection and respect for the lord she served.

It must be those eyes that opened our lord’s heart to Lady Shuria.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Kiara responded.

“Of course.”

Finally, Kiara conveyed the news that Asphayren would be unable to attend tomorrow’s regular meeting, then returned to her duties.

So, the library was where I decided to go at two in the afternoon the following empty day, to return all the books I’d finished reading.

“Bones with meat on them, buried them beside the pond. Came back the next day and not a trace was left. Ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha, when will I dig it all up…”

I hummed a bizarre self-composed song as I walked. I was in such a good mood that the tune flowed naturally.

‘Heh. Yesterday was a very fruitful day.’

I learned about Elos currency and even took a course on reading Asphayren’s expressions.

‘Plus, I’ve grown closer to Kiara!’

Now I’ve become friends with all three in my closest circle. The only one left is our lord.

“Let’s live diligently!”

I’ll have to bring out the researchers soon. Make them help me with my studies.

I jauntily swung my arms as I walked.

Just then,

“Um, excuse me! Lady Shuria…!”

A timid, unconfident voice called out to me. Who is it? I stopped and looked back.

There were two young girls. Their faces looked somewhat familiar.