He decided to inform Grenavier about this. In fact, Grenavier wanted to resolve the issue without Siod knowing. However, if Grenavier found out later when the problem had grown, it could be even worse. Grenavier had made an ambiguous oath of ‘doing his best,’ and that’s why Siod, along with William, went to find Grenavier. The reaction they received from Grenavier after hearing the story was nonchalant.
“What’s the problem with working hard?”

“Well, it’s just that she seems to be pushing herself too much?”

“…So, what’s the problem with pushing herself too much?”

Siod felt a moment of frustration. However, Grenavier, more than anyone, couldn’t understand Siod.

“She’s desperately working hard for her own future, isn’t she?”

After hearing Grenavier’s words, something came to Siod’s mind.

“…That’s true.”

“What?”

“That. Larisa was anxious about her own future.”

Siod spoke as if he had gained insight, clenching his fist against his palm. Grenavier said, as if stating the obvious.

“Of course she would be anxious. She’s an orphan.”

Intruding into the conversation, the naive William spoke.

“Why doesn’t Mom just adopt her?”

“What?”

“If we officially become a family, Larisa won’t be anxious anymore.”

Grenavier chuckled and replied.

“She’ll become a family by marrying you.”

“Mom, are you saying that again? From the beginning, everyone already thinks of Larisa as my sister. I also think of Larisa as a sister.”

Grenavier was dumbfounded.

“You think of her as a sister. Really? Can you swear on your heart?”

Grenavier asked, piercing William’s heart area with the tip of his long fingernail. William flinched.

“Larisa is in such a miserable situation, but don’t deceive your own heart. I know you. You’re greedy and quite possessive.”

Siod sighed and squeezed through the gap between the two hats.
“Why are you picking on the kid?”

“I just spoke the truth.”

“Anyway, you think it’s okay because Larisa is making an effort to be happy on her own, right?”

“Yeah.”

Well, that’s a relief. Hearing Grenavier’s firm stance, Siod let out a sigh of relief internally.

“How can that be okay… Ugh!”

Siod forcefully interrupted William, who was trying to say something, and dragged him away.

“Ugh! Enough!”

“Stop it. Your mother isn’t indifferent for a day or two.”

As soon as Siod let go, William started arguing.

“No, isn’t it pitiful that a kid who’s only 7 is desperately working hard because she’s anxious about her future?”

“I find it pitiful. But Grenavier may have a different perspective.”

“Is she even human?”

This time, Siod flinched. He was the one not considered human.

“If your mother brought her here, she should make sure she can live without worries, especially at the age of 7. Just leaving her like this is neglect.”

“It’s not neglect…”

“You’re just letting Larisa be. That’s neglect.”

‘This guy doesn’t seem to be angry because of Larisa.’

Perhaps the frustration he felt about himself being alone for a long time was now manifesting in this way.

Siod pondered for a moment on how to comfort William, who seemed disappointed by Grenavier.

“Do you know that Vera is also from a poor background?”

“What?”
“In a way, isn’t Grenavier the person who understands Larisa’s feelings best, more than us?”

William looked at Siod with a puzzled expression. To this, Siod defended himself.

“Right? We didn’t even know why Larisa was working so hard, and we were wandering. But Grenavier knew that Larisa was doing it because she was worried about her own future.”

“That… that’s true.”

William reluctantly responded.

“Grenavier probably had a desperate past as well. Born in a poor area, growing up without parents, how uncertain must have been her own future? Maybe she knows that putting in effort is the best way to ease that anxiety, which is why she suggested leaving Larisa alone.”

Upon Siod’s words, William remained silent. He had never thought about his mother’s past. She always seemed arrogant, domineering, and sophisticated from the moment he knew her.

However, it was true that Grenavier had been mocked for coming from a humble background and that she wouldn’t be anything without the fortunate magical talent she was born with.

“…”

Siod looked at the silent William and persuaded him.

“Let’s observe for now. When Larisa gains confidence on her own, she won’t be anxious. Can’t we just help Larisa gain confidence by supporting her from the side?”

“Okay.”

William nodded reluctantly.