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"Good afternoon, mother"

Asteria greeted the woman. Lilith Scarlet visited her daughter's chamber after the incident about the Second Princess sending a rat to the young woman. The reason why Aurora conveyed a rat was due to the rumor of the Arcane Princess's phobia.

Musophobia. The fear of mice or rats. Everyone believed someone must fear something for sure. So the Fifth Princess must have a phobia also. And like that one of the insiders spread the rumor about Asteria Sage fearing mice.

It had no confirmation. Just a rumor walking around the Empire. As a result, Aurora Zale trusted the uncertain rumor and decided to scare the young woman. Ended up exasperating the young woman entirely. "I got good news!"

Lilith's proud smile caused Ria to raise her right brow in curiosity. "What is it, mother?" she queried. Observing her mother taking a seat across her. "It is about Aurora Zale" Lilith started. Making Asteria scowled. "You said good news, mother"