Astrid observed Lyra's dejected demeanor and pondered how to comfort her with the haughty speech befitting a vicious princess.
Suddenly, Elise's voice interrupted the silence.
"That being said, since Miss Lyra has been exerting her mental power continuously from morning until afternoon, she likely hasn't fully recovered by evening. After all, she is still only an intermediate Knight with an unstable foundation."
Hearing this, a spark of hope reignited in Lyra's eyes. Her clear, translucent gaze resembled moonlight rising over a serene blue lake. She asked in disbelief, "Really... I, I broke through?"
Elise nodded calmly. "Yes, congratulations to Miss Lyra on her promotion to an Intermediate Knight."
As soon as the words were spoken, Lyra turned excitedly to Astrid, who sat beside her.
She opened her mouth to speak, but Astrid preempted her.