At the center of the main estate’s forest, the construction of an artificial lake had completed a few weeks ago. This location was in close proximity to the elven village and was also close to the saplings of the World Tree.

After receiving a warm welcome from the elves, Eugene approached the lake.

“Yo,” a casual greeting, along with a smirk, flew over to meet him.

It was the White Tower Master, Melkith El-Hayah. Sitting in the middle of the lake, she waved at Eugene. Melkith had been staying in this forest for the past three days, using ‘the need to educate the elves’ as an excuse.

In response to this warm greeting from Melkith, Eugene just narrowed his eyes at her. Having heard some news from Carmen earlier, he had readied himself to be alarmed, but quite fortunately, Melkith was currently dressed appropriately.

“Why is your expression so serious?” Melkith inquired. “Could it be that you were beaten up during the competition?”

“There’s no way that would be the case,” Eugene snorted.

“Mhm, that’s true. So the elves told me you were participating in a competition against the White Dragon Knights, right? There’s a possibility that the Knights of the White Lion might be defeated, but there’s no way that you would have lost,” Melkith complimented him flirtatiously as she stood up on top of the lake.

The surface of the lake, which was so clear that it seemed transparent, was disturbed by a small ripple with each step that Melkith took.

Melkith continued to chat as she walked over to him, “It seems like you managed to obtain victory during the competition, so the whole Lionheart clan should be full of celebrations… so why does a handsome boy like you have such a sour expression—”

“Why were you sitting naked in the lake?” Eugene abruptly spat out.

Melkith’s lips naturally snapped shut at this accusation. Then she stared straight into Eugene’s eyes...