Chapter 9

I turned around to find Damian standing not far away, looking at us with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

"Oh, I just ate a moonberry and my mouth got a bit allergic, so I wanted to ask Lucian if he had any allergy medicine at home."

Damian glanced at my swollen lips, his expression clearing somewhat.

"What a nuisance."

As my nominal partner, he showed no concern for my physical well-being.

"You're my partner in name, so be mindful of how you interact with others in public."

I nodded, then suddenly put on a panicked expression.

"Ah! Ella, why did you fall?"

Hearing my words, he hurriedly turned around, almost immediately about to run in the direction I was looking.

But there was only a wall there, where was Ella?

"Celia!"

Damian gritted his teeth.

I shrugged fearlessly, "Sorry, I made a mistake."

After the coming-of-age ceremony, several peaceful days passed before I finally departed for the Alliance Council.

Layla’s message arrived.