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The sight of Taylor racking his brains turned Princess Estelle’s eyes into crescents.

She tilted her head thoughtfully for a moment before acting like she had been struck by a sudden epiphany.

“I’ve got it! It’s the thought that matters to the princess!” she exclaimed.

“The thought?” Taylor asked, even more puzzled now.

“Yes, precisely. It’s all about the sentiment,” Princess Estelle clarified as she placed her hand over her heart. “Given that she’s a princess, she has been surrounded by opulence her entire life.”

Taylor nodded in agreement. “Indeed, that’s the crux of the matter. How can I select a gift for someone who already has everything and still make her happy?”

“You’re a real professional,” Taylor exclaimed with applause, truly impressed by Princess Estelle’s ability to immediately pinpoint his issue.

“I don’t think you need to worry so much, master. The most important thing about any gift is the thought behind it. As long as you can convey your intention, the gift itself becomes secondary.”

“So, what kind of gift would best convey my intentions?” Taylor inquired, already taking out a small notebook and ready to jot down notes as he attentively listened to Princess Estelle.

“It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant,” Princess Estelle said, shaking her head.

A rosy blush spread across her cheeks as she gazed at Taylor intoxicatingly and whispered, “In fact… All you need to give is yourself, master…”

Taylor was utterly bewildered, as if a bolt of lightning had just struck him, rendering him speechless as he stared at the princess in sheer disbelief.

Even though Princess Estelle’s voice was soft, Taylor’s keen hearing allowed him to hear her as if she was speaking at normal volume.

“A-Ah… I was just talking nonsense. How could I even suggest master giving himself to someone else. As long as you dedicate a little more time to accompany…”

Princess Estelle began to backtrack frantically, her face flushing as she chastised herself inwardly for speaking her mind.

Now, she was convinced that her master would consider her a bizarre and perverted girl…

She was so embarrassed that she nearly ran out of the room.

“Brilliant!” Taylor exclaimed, slapping his knee in excitement as he looked at Princess Estelle in amazement.

“Why didn’t I realize how clever you are? Your suggestion is simply fantastic!”

“Huh?” A sea of question marks flooded Princess Estelle’s mind.

What is master talking about? Are my ears playing tricks on me?

“The Martial God Tournament of the Great Celestial Rite is about to commence, and I need to prepare as soon as possible!” Taylor exclaimed with excitement as he paced around the room.

The more he thought about it, the more he realized the brilliance of Princess Estelle’s idea.

By offering himself as a gift to Her Highness, he could not only convey his heartfelt intentions, but also become her possession.

In such a scenario, the Queen, being her mother, would be unable to bring harm to her daughter’s belongings.

Could the Princess be more ruthless than the Queen? Hahaha impossible, the princess is only a young lady.

Meanwhile, Princess Estelle had finally regained her composure after experiencing a whirlwind of emotions.

Upon realizing that this was reality, her brain was overloaded with certain images that caused steam to rise from the top of her head.

“No, no, Master, I was just joking! Please don’t take it seriously.”
“No, your suggestion is brilliant! As your master, I am thoroughly impressed,” Taylor affirmed, patting Princess Estelle’s shoulder with delight.
“B-B-But…”
“No need to say more. I’ve heard you’ll also be participating in the Martial God Tournament?”

Princess Estelle could only nod in response because she could not find her voice.

“In that case, get ready. I’ll personally pass on some techniques to you.”

“I-I-I…” the princess stammered.

The overwhelming joy left Princess Estelle feeling like the room had turned into a colorful kaleidoscope, spinning around beautifully before her eyes and leaving her slightly dizzy.

“I-I’ll… give it my all! I’ll definitely be the champion!” Princess Estelle finally managed to complete a sentence.

“You don’t need to be the champion, being the first runner up is good enough,” Taylor replied as he gave Princess Estelle a strange look.

The Dragon Princess will definitely be the champion. What are you getting so excited about?

Princess Estelle, who was still lost in the swirling kaleidoscope of emotions in her mind, could not help but burst into tears of joy upon hearing Taylor’s words.

Master is really a kind man! He’s even attempting to alleviate my stress right now. How can I accept master’s gift if I can’t secure the first place?

At that moment, Princess Estelle felt more determined than ever before.

Wait for it, Master, I’ll definitely be the champion of the Martial God Tournament. I will accept your splendid gift with peace of mind! When the time comes, hehehehehehe…

The pure-hearted young girl could not help but reveal an evil smile.

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Knock, knock, knock.

The rapping on the door caused Lilith to set her tea cup down.

Wondering who could be visiting so late, Lilith, who was already preparing for bed, begrudgingly put on her slippers and opened the door.

“Who’s there?”

The door swung open to reveal a familiar figure. Lilith’s expression shifted, and she made an instinctive attempt to close the door.

However, the person outside the door had already anticipated her response. Her slender fingers held the door frame firmly, refusing to let go even when the door pressed against them.

Lilith’s eye twitched. She could not help but wince at the sight of the hand caught in the door, even though she was a pure-blooded dragon.

The person outside appeared unperturbed, even though she had lived a life of luxury her entire existence.

“Can you please open the door, Lilith?”

The eyes of the person outside curved into a smile filled with strange desire, causing Lilith’s hair to stand on end.

“What do you want?”
“Nothing in particular. I simply wish to talk to you, Lilith.”

The smiling eyes continued to gaze at Lilith as if she were a treasure.

“Don’t tell me you’re scared, Lilith.”
“Scared? Of you, a loser?”

Lilith’s eyes narrowed slightly as she took a step back and stepped aside.

A young girl in a white dress walked through the door, smiling as she locked eyes with Lilith.

She was none other than the youngest daughter of the Holy Dragon Empire’s Emperor, who had received the title of Princess Oriana. She was the most favored daughter until Estelle became a formal disciple of Taylor.

Her name was Princess Luna, Luna Hesse. She had suffered a defeat at the hands of Lilith during a fierce competition to become the representative of St. Caroline Academy, and was humiliated in front of a large audience.

“It’s been a while, Lilith.” Princess Luna gracefully held her skirt and extended a curtsy toward Lilith.

“What is the meaning of this?” Lilith took two steps back, adopting a defensive stance.

The girl who had previously fought with her and held a deep grudge was now curtsying to her. It was like witnessing a cunning weasel approaching a wary chicken, and Lilith was convinced that she was up to no good.

Lilith could not help but wonder if Princess Luna had developed some new technique that allowed her to curse people through a simple curtsy. Was she here seeking revenge for being publicly humiliated last time?

“Come on, then! I’ve roamed the world for a long time, and I’ve never experienced fear.”

Princess Luna was puzzled by Lilith’s vigilance at first, but then she realized her own error.

“I see, I made a mistake,” she said respectfully.

Standing up straight, Princess Luna took a deep breath and then knelt before Lilith. Her long hair cascaded to the ground, and her forehead rested against the cold floor.