Trust

"My sister.. isn't fond of you? What did you do?" Aleksei questioned.

Estelle shrugged at the mention of it, and her imagination reverted back to that day.

"Nothing much. Her expression changed once I mentioned the Goddess in front of her. I also proclaimed myself with the Villarante surname," Estelle answered. "..Although, if you think about it, that is not a small matter,"

"...Hmm," Aleksei hummed, nodding his head in understanding.

"I admit, it was partly just to incite the three of them. To.. somewhat place my position down. I might've acted too rashly. I should apologize later on before anything gets too out of hand," Estelle pursed her lips.

"That would be great. My sister is usually calm, but the Goddess is a sensitive topic. The Goddess.. is everything to her," Aleksei warned.

"I didn't know that because it was my first meeting with her. I will be more careful next time.."