Unlike Klaus, Luibel wasn’t surprised at all.

In fact, she looked completely composed because she had checked Elay’s level and detailed abilities when she registered him as her supporter.

Light Sage

Affection: (Unknown)

Elay’s supporter level had reached the maximum, Lv.99.

‘Elay was an overpowered character in the original story, too.’

Although his mental age was that of a young child, the years he had lived were longer than anyone else’s.

Even though he looked like a small child who could be held in one’s arms, his actual age was quite advanced, and his abilities were equally impressive.

Having Elay as a companion was a formidable force, but the journey of Hezen’s group in the original story was not easy.

Elay, with his whimsical and difficult personality, didn’t always help when Hezen’s group needed it.

‘But unlike in the original, Elay is neither whimsical nor difficult.’

Luibel smiled as she stroked Elay’s head, who snuggled up to her.

“Sir Klaus, let’s hand these guys over to the guards.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Klaus awkwardly responded, tying up the robbers.

Although Klaus said he would hand the robbers over to the guards, Luibel decided to go along.

And as soon as they handed the robbers over to the guards…

[Sudden Quest: Wanted (1)] Completed!

[SYSTEM] Quest success!

[SYSTEM] You have gained 4,730 experience points.

[SYSTEM] You have gained 200,000 gold.

The quest success message arrived in a flow.

Luibel had been aware of their intrusion immediately as the quest notification arrived just as the robbers entered.

Thanks to this, she handled the robbers without panic and earned experience points and gold.

“Thank you, adventurer. Those were particularly vile men, targeting only travelers. We’ve finally caught them.”

The guards were jubilant, explaining excitedly, then looked at Luibel’s face and cautiously asked.

“Wait, aren’t you… Princess Luibel of Ajestar?”

Luibel looked noticeably flustered.

Another guard, realizing late, exclaimed in awe.

“Ah, the pink hair and the luminous amber eyes! And the sword of the Ajestar royal family at your waist…!”

“Uh… Yes, I am Luibel Ajestar…”

As Luibel nodded in confirmation, the guards’ eyes sparkled.

“Amazing, you solved our biggest problem…”

“Wait, does that mean the recent quiet in the Forest of Illusions is all thanks to…”

One of the guards exclaimed in realization.

[SYSTEM] Your reputation has increased by +50.

“It wasn’t me, it was my companions!”

Luibel quickly clarified, trying to avoid any misunderstanding. It was Klaus who hunted the monsters and Elay who caught the robbers.

“Such modesty…”

“Truly a hero of prophecy…”

However, the guards interpreted it differently, praising her even more.

“No, it’s not modesty…”

Regardless of Luibel’s embarrassment, the system kept diligently sending messages.

[SYSTEM] Your reputation has increased by +100.

“…….”

Luibel blushed to her ears, looking at the system message.

Having grown up as a powerless princess in the palace, she was not used to such attention and praise.

But apparently, the system wanted to make her a hero, regardless of what she said.

‘Ah, never mind. What’s good is good!’

Luibel decided to just enjoy the embarrassing situation.

Chrrrr! Chrrrrrr!

―Bow to Lady Lulu! Chrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Chrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Piya’s excited chirping filled the guard station.

On the way back to the inn.
“Princess Luibel’s name has already spread far and wide.”

Klaus proudly declared, puffing out his chest.

“People were talking about Lulu.”

Elay, holding my hand, swayed it back and forth as he spoke.

Chirp!

“Of course! Lady Lulu is the chosen player of the system!”

Piya chirped non-stop, talking incessantly.

I couldn’t tell why they seemed prouder than me, but…

‘They’re livelier without Anselot around.’

I chuckled at Piya, chattering away as if he owned the world, and then my thoughts suddenly turned to Anselot.

‘I shouldn’t have asked.’

Remembering our conversation from a few hours ago, a gloomy feeling washed over me.

‘I was crazy. Why did I pry into someone else’s past?’

I regretted bringing up unnecessary topics to Anselot.

‘What does it matter to me if Anselot had a woman he liked?’

A sigh escaped through my lips.

‘She’s no longer around…’

Why did Anselot’s calm response make me feel so unsettled?

Were all those lonely looks Anselot occasionally showed because of that woman?

‘Wait a minute.’

I snapped out of my thoughts about Anselot.

‘Why do I keep thinking about Anselot?’

Realizing this, my face flushed even more than when I was praised excessively by the guards earlier.

“Uh…”

I groaned and vigorously shook my head.

It’s all Anselot’s fault for breaking his promise.

He promised to protect me but didn’t, and that’s why I keep thinking about him.

It’s easier to blame someone else than to feel guilty.

“Lulu, are you okay?”

Elay looked at me curiously, as if my behavior seemed odd.