And as the healers completely regenerated my flesh, the girl took me by surprise.

"You're strong as hell," She smirked, reaching out her hand, allowing me to grab it and pull me up onto my feet.

"Next time, you'll be the one admitting defeat."

"Yeah, right," She scoffed, but as we both smiled at each other, I felt a bond grow between us. A good bond of friendship or comradery.

Fuck this engagement. I'd rather be friends with her than anything else.

…

(Ada POV)

As I walked back to my room in order to take a shower, I was met by a few familiar faces who immediately bowed before my presence.

"Young Miss, it is a pleasure to see you again."

The three maids who represented the elements of my mother all bowed deeply before raising their heads. They hadn't changed at all, and it brought me layers of comfort in this foreign household.

"Why are you here? Did mother send you?"

"Indeed, but it is not for malicious reasons. She just wanted us to make sure you were safe and weren't causing any trouble… though that spar you just had with the prince was the complete opposite of that," The maid of death immediately nagged me.

"Ugh, whatever… let me take a shower before you start annoying me again. I just managed to win a good match, so the least you could do is be happy for me."

"Don't worry, Young Miss," All of the maids resounded behind me. "We are proud of you, and your mother agrees infinite times. So please hold your head high as you won a tough battle with your own brains and brawn."

Hearing the maids praise me made me a bit giddy since they were so strong themselves… and hearing that my mother was proud of me was something I thought I would never hear in my life.

"Please rid the image of your mother as a bad person. Everything she does for you is for your sake. She has high expectations of you but doesn't mind if you decide to do something else. She told us to not tell you, but these are the words of your mother. She cares for you and is aware that you are going through your teenage phase-"

"I am not!"

The maids blankly stared at me before bowing once again.

"We must head back now. Don't give up, and try your best to maintain a good relationship with the prince. Please." All the maids said synchronized.

"Wait, you aren't staying with me? I-I thought you were here to protect me. You still need to protect me, right?"

"We have made the decision that you are strong enough be independent on your own. You must learn to rely on your abilities as not only will we, but also those shadows of yours, be there to protect you." The maid of fire stepped up.

I walked forward, embracing her in a hug which took her by surprise. She didn't know what to do, but in the end, decided to reciprocate and hugged me back.

"Okay… I'll stay behind. What about you both?" The maid of fire turned back towards her partners.

"I will stay, but I feel it's best for you to go back and inform the Mistress. She won't be happy if we don't report back." The maid of ice turned to the maid of death.

"I don't mind. I'll return soon, so don't miss me too much," The maid of death winked at me, and as the embrace around me tightened, I was lifted up into the air.

She disappeared almost immediately as soon as I was carried onto the maid of fire's shoulder, and even as I tried to escape her grasp, she kept me locked in place.

"Goddammit! Why do you have to be so strong!?"

"In order to protect your mother and you. Now, let's get you in the shower while we draw a warm bath. You stink."

"I know I do… that's why I was heading back to my room!"

BEEEP

[A weapon in your status quivers uncontrollably]

Upon seeing the notification, I opened my status and to my surprise, it looked different. Way, way, different.

『Status』

[Name: Ada]

[Race: [Draconic Knight]

[Level: 37/100] (0/250) XP Needed

[HP: [Error]/[Error]  MP: [Error]/[Error]  SP: [Error]/[Error] ] - Non Human

[Strength: [Error] - Non Human

[Defense: [Error] - Non Human

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[Soul Equipment: [Shard of Raiu: The Last Divine Sword (Status: Wavering Loyalty)]

…

"What the hell?" I muttered, but before I could watch it any longer, I found myself getting tossed into the shower with a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of conditioner, and a bottle of body wash being tossed onto me. "Can't you be gentler to your princess!?"

"If you need help, please call for us, but for now, wash up. You stink."

"Yes, I know!" I shouted back, withdrawing the urge to storm out of the warm shower and knock some respect into my maids.

But I knew if I did that, I would be countered instantly… and well, I didn't feel like getting severely injured.

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