It was Fiona.
At her words, the people of Dalton all turned to look at her with subtly complicated expressions. It was thanks to Fiona's protection that Lilith had survived a hundred years of wandering unscathed. Everyone trusted what Fiona said.
Elarielle cleared her throat.
"This time, I will not allow any accidents to happen."
She would not make the same mistake twice.
Then a key thought struck her, and she quickly asked,
"Lilith, did you tell your father you're going on this expedition?"
Lilith blinked, then scratched her cheek with an awkward smile.
"Hehe… not yet…"
At once, everyone in Dalton took a synchronized step backward.
Reize was stunned as well.
Miss, you can't set me up like this!
If he took her without permission, she would surely be fine—
but when they got back, Leo would skin him alive!
Seeing their reaction, Lilith stamped her foot.
"Relax—my dad will definitely agree!"
Sure enough, a moment later Leo's voice resonated through the great hall.
