Establishing Contact

"-is a valuable asset to us."

"Valuable asset…?" Patriarch Fenren Jadelight blinked, causing Isabella to shake her head.

"Ah~ My bad. I meant valuable sister."

'No… both doesn't make sense…'

Patriarch Fenren Jadelight could only remain speechless, wondering how Everlight could be immensely valuable to them, but he decided not to follow with the question as it would be rude.

"In any case, it's all good as long as Everlight's alive and doing well." He enunciated and gestured.

The palace ladies served them all kinds of food and refreshments. Although Isabella and the others were not tempted, Nadia sure was, her mouth almost drooling as she saw the assortment of dishes.

At the same time, two of the palace ladies seemingly stayed, appearing to have their heads lowered in front of them while continuing to tremble ever so lightly.

"Oh, you two are..."