She shared the whole details of the situation with Kalcion. While it was a seemingly peaceful chatter, he could read the threats and revelations underneath.

Should Lirel be left like this?

Not yet. There is no conclusive evidence, so we have to be more careful as we are the ones who hold the most things.

Then its not good to build a real friendship.

No way.

Selina was disgusted and slapped Kalcions side with her elbow.

Lirel was the one who was directly involved in the death of one person, though she was forced by Rosalyn who had taken her weakness. Not stopping there, she reached out to Selina, trying to influence the social circle. From start to finish, she wasnt just a puppet who did what Rosalyn told her to do, she even went out of her way to harass Selina.

Friendship with such a person. Selina wanted to watch it ruin if possible.

As she was going to the tent, she heard cheers of people coming from one side.

What?

It was on the side of the arena on a side of the vacant lot.

As she approached, an old woman waved something like a bead with tassels and shouted.

Ill bet a prize! I will present this sword ornament to the first place winner! But only for women!

In the arena, there were all sorts of targets and scarecrows. They can warm up before the start of the hunt, or people who do not participate in the hunt can gather and have a light game.

Rosalyn, go out.

Right, go out.

Unexpectedly, the first person to come out was Rosalyn. She pretended she couldnt resist being pushed by the people around her, but her face was full of confidence.

And there were also Fionel and Princess Jerryel.

There is the Princess too?

Its a royal event, so she can come.

The three of them came out too, so I have to go too.

Selina exclaimed resolutely as she stared at the people taking their position in the arena.

If only the others know that Rosalyn had tormented Kalcion so terribly. Instead of saying much, Kalcion clasped her shoulders and cheered.

Make sure you win.

Of course.

Having received the bow from the servant, Selina jumped to the podium at the end.

You have nowhere to come out.

Fionel, who first spotted Selina, twisted her lips to reveal her teeth.

The Duke is watching. Shouldnt you be taking care of your face?

In an instant, the type of teeth revealed was eight incisors instead of fangs.

Your Grace! I will do my best!

Of course, there was no answer from Kalcion. Still, Fionel steadfastly waved her arm toward him. Instead, only a few who appeared to be Fionels followers cheered enthusiastically.

Uwooow! Miss Fionel, the cutest girl in the world! You can do it!

Its okay if you cant either!

I hope you have everything except the Dukes love.

You dont have it either?

He wont give it to you anyway.

Selina snorted and glanced at Rosalyn who was on the other side as she tapped the bowstring.

Like a veteran actress showing only her prettiest angles, while being unaware of the camera, Rosalyn stood calmly without even looking at the people below the podium.

Rosalyn was pretty as she wore her suit and tied her hair together. Judging from her posture with the bow, she doesnt seem to be very bad at shooting. Shes pretty, and shes good at archery. She had everything but a heart.

That product looks like a man.

She looked ahead and muttered as if she was talking to herself. Rosalyn pretended to be indifferent, but Selina could feel the way she was turning her eyes to see Selina.

I owe something to the Crown Prince Shall I repay his kindness?

Rosalyn turned her gaze forward, pretending not to hear it, but Selina saw her hands tightened for a moment.

As expected, she was not mistaken about what she had seen in the forest. The Crown Prince didnt know, but Rosalyns heart was on the Crown Prince.

The rule is three shots each! Shoot in turns! The person with the highest score on the three-shoot total wins!

Selina deliberately chose the last turn. Originally, it would be cooler if the victory was decided at the end. It was, of course, a choice assuming her own victory.

The skill of the lady who came first was poor. She didnt even get close to the target and ran out of arrows.

After that, it was Rosalyn.

Compared to the first lady, her posture while pulling the bowstring was quite on-point. Selina had no choice but to focus on it as well.

Bang!

The arrow, which flew gently, was not right in the center, but hit right next to the center. Surprisingly, Rosalyns skills werent bad.

I dont think I can do this roughly.

Selina pulled herself together.

She wondered if everyone else was okay, but Fionel was just as messed up as the first one, and the Princess couldnt even pull the bowstring at all.

Why did the Princess come out?

Selina didnt really understand.

I, I need to be able to stand up without trembling wherever I go, so I can grow into a great woman, Mother said!

She still looked far from growing into a great woman.

That great woman is right in front of you, so watch and learn.

Selina giggled and tied the arrow to the bowstring.

Unlike the other ladies before her, Selinas bowstring drew a much deeper curve.

Whip!

The moment the arrow flew, a sharp sound cut through the air. The sound was different from that of the other ladies who made a heavy, thumping sound.

Not knowing when it flew, the arrow was stuck in the center of the target.

Wow!

People holding their breath and watching Selinas unusual posture forgot about the ladies they were cheering for and screamed. It was a reaction similar to when she shot her bows in front of the knights.

Selina shrugged, lowered her bow, and waited for her next turn. To be honest, it was twice as close to the target than the training ground. This was nothing more than a childs play.

The eyes of the ladies watching from the side were not much different from those under the podium. The most intense surprise came from the Princess.

Gasp

She forgot to close her mouth, which was almost drooling, but was saved by Selina raising her chin.

Uhp.

The Princess came to her senses a beat later and gathered her expression.

If its cool, you can admire how cool it was.

Who is admiring!

Someone who almost drooled before.

N, no

Really? I can teach you if you want.

I can get an archery teacher, too.

You dont know if they will teach you how to shoot as cool and beautiful as me.

Because the archery that Selina learned was for broadcasting, the movements were bigger and more flashy than normal people. No matter how ignorant she was, it does look cool unlike others.

The Princess eyes fluttered.

Can you teach me?

Right now, shes a little girl with nothing but the title of a Princess, so shell want to have her own weapon. Selina viciously placed conditions on the Princesss urgent greed, which was clearly visible.

If you give up the Duke.

What?! I dont need it!

No matter how much talent she wanted, it must have not been enough to give up her heart for Kalcion. The Princess turned her head back to the sound of the wind.

She was a hateful and straight-forward Princess, but she was the most harmless of them all. Selina thought indignantly.

Cute.

Her second turn took place, and this time Selina arrows hit the center. Rosalyn followed her closely, too, but it was closer to the perimeter than to Selinas center.

When it was their third turn, only formal applause rang out for the previous turn. Rosalyns stamina was also running, so she hit way off the center. In the end, when it was Selinas turn, people focused without even breathing.

The playful bet on one ornament became quite serious.

Bang!

The last arrow pierced the center with a striking sound that was cooler than before.

Wow!

People cheered, and the old woman betting the prize handed the prize to Selina, as proud as a king who bestowed a sword on a knight.

Its a relic of my husband I wanted to kill, so I couldnt throw it away or give it as a gift because it was a good thing. But Im happy to give it to you as a prize.

Thank you.

If it is the relic of the husband she wanted to kill, is it a good thing or a bad thing?

When Selina received the prize, she could not be overjoyed. But the thing itself looked really good.

When she put it in her hand and rolled it, the beads reflected different light depending on the angle it received sunlight. It was a smooth spherical shape on the outside, but inside, it was a strange gem filled with angular crystals.

The metalwork surrounding the jewels was as delicate as if they were drawn individually with a pen, and the tassels and knots under the jewels were made of colorful threads of shiny material.

After receiving the prize and coming down from the podium, Kalcion was waiting at the landing.

I won.

As she triumphantly posed as the winner, Kalcion nodded his head in a dry compliment.

Well done.

However, it was evident in Selinas eyes that he was proud like seeing a grown soldier.

Where are you going to put that?

Kalcion gestured at the ornament she was holding in her hand.

She didnt go to the contest with that in mind. Now that she thought about it, she didnt usually wear a sword, nor have it hang from her dress. In the end, it was something that had to be given to someone.

Selina looked at Kalcion once more, then looked down at the jewel in her hand once more.

It was beautiful, and it seemed like a good fit for him, but she didnt want to present the relic of the husband I wanted to kill to him.

But, who was she supposed to give it to other than Kalcion?

The Crown Prince entered Selinas gaze as she searched for a choice among the people around her. Intrigued by the interesting sights, he too stood at the arena with his attendants from a distance away.

When Selinas eyes met, the Crown Prince didnt shy away and smiled at her and said Congratulations with only his mouth.

Yes, thats perfect.

It was good in many ways. Up until now, she has only been running away in embarrassment because of the Crown Prince, but what if its the other way around?