After that, Shien went to a corner of the hall and greeted the people there.
The people there were Shien’s acquaintances.
“You are…!?”
Lucy followed Shien, and when she saw the people clearly, her eyes widened slightly.
Shien, however, acted nonchalant and said casually,
“Sneaking in here as expected. I knew you wouldn’t stay home obediently.”
The people Shien was talking to were two girls who looked exactly alike, one dressed like a noble lady, the other like an attendant, like twin sisters.
They were Leisha and Lasha.
“Congratulations on your engagement, Mr. Shien, Princess Lucy.”
Lasha bowed respectfully.
“Oh dear, we’ve been discovered.”
Leisha, holding a plate of food, sat at a table, nibbling on it with a smile.
However, none of the people present noticed Leisha and Lasha, as if they were unaware of this small corner, not even approaching it.
The reason was simple.
“Did you cast the [Cognitive Interference] spell?”
Lucy realized.
Yes.
Leisha had cast the [Cognitive Interference] spell, affecting others’ perception of their presence, making them completely unaware of their existence, which was why they didn’t approach this corner.
Leisha had also cast this spell back in Larmigion.
It was under these circumstances that Leisha met, noticed, and got to know Shien.
Shien, with his [Magic Resistance] skill, naturally had resistance to magic that affected his cognition.
Therefore, Shien had long since discovered Leisha and Lasha’s presence, unlike the others in the hall.
No, Airi and Lilith must have also noticed Leisha and Lasha.
However, except for Airi and Lilith, everyone else was completely affected by Leisha’s [Cognitive Interference] spell, even a legendary-level expert like Rockto, showing how powerful this young lady’s magic was.
Shien knew this was because Leisha possessed a magic-related Unique Skill.
Her Unique Skill amplified the power and effects of her magic and even allowed her to use magic she hadn’t learned, even without chanting spells, showing how powerful this Unique Skill was. ŕaΝŎbƐꞨ ree
However…
“You actually dare to come to a place like this.” Shien said with annoyance. “Aren’t you afraid of being discovered and instantly doomed?”
After all, this girl was a former member of the Old Demon Faction, someone who, along with the [Assassination Branch], infiltrated the royal capital and even the palace ten years ago, stealing something extremely important.
The Kingdom had been searching for her for ten years, but because of their apprehension about the “item” in her possession, they hadn’t openly acted against her. But if she was discovered to have infiltrated the palace again, she would definitely be hunted down relentlessly.
This was evident from Lucy’s silence and her intense gaze fixed on Leisha.
Clearly, Lucy had recognized Leisha and felt hostile towards her.
Leisha naturally noticed this.
“I say, Princess, can you stop glaring at me like that?” Leisha said helplessly. “I just thought it was boring, so I brought my maid in to get some food. I’m not planning to do anything.”
“…Really?” Lucy said calmly, “But your presence here is already a great offense to our royal family.”
The royal palace being infiltrated again by the thief from ten years ago was a matter of dignity, so it was no wonder Lucy felt hostile.
“It seems the princess doesn’t like me very much.” Leisha raised an eyebrow, then suddenly smiled. “Does Your Highness want to capture me here?”
“I do.” Lucy said honestly, “Unfortunately, I also know that with my current abilities, I can’t capture you.”
The fact that Leisha possessed Spatial Magic wasn’t a secret to someone of Lucy’s level.
Therefore, Lucy knew that although she might be stronger than Leisha, if Leisha wanted to escape, no one in the world could catch her, except for those at the level of the Three Goddesses and the Six Demon Lords.
No, perhaps even beings at the level of the Three Goddesses and the Six Demon Lords would have difficulty capturing her.
After all, Leisha’s Spatial Magic was very advanced, her magic skill level already high, coupled with the amplification of her Unique Skill. Probably, no one in the three realms had greater mastery of Spatial Magic than her.
Therefore, Lucy didn’t choose to act.
Especially on a day like today, Lucy didn’t want to cause any trouble.
However…
“You seem to have a good relationship with her.”
Lucy glanced at Shien, her hand, which was holding his arm, unconsciously moving to his waist.
“We’re just acquaintances.”
Feeling Lucy’s movement, Shien chuckled dryly and tensed the muscles in his waist.
His resistance skills had no effect on this princess, so Shien didn’t think Lucy couldn’t break through his defenses.