Chapter 548

To Ask about his Older Sister

This refers to the events of the next day.

After spending the night in the carriage, Mia yawned and slowly got up.

“Hmm”

After stretching a bit, Mia lightly patted her stomach.

“It’s incredible. Ever since I started eating yoghurt, I’ve been feeling a little better.”

Anne, who had overheard Mia talking to herself, quickly sprung into action. After consulting Ludwig and Malong, she made arrangements for fresh yoghurt to be available even in the Empire. That was an entirely different story.

Mia’s right hand, Anne, often acted on her own volition to ensure that good food was available for the sake of Mia’s health—a relatively common occurrence.

Anne, Mia’s quick and agile right-hand person, spared no effort in her devotion to ensure Mia’s health and beauty.

Well, setting that aside...

Aima came over to visit Mia, who was feeling refreshed after waking up.

“Princess Mia, are you awake?”

“Ah, Aima-san. Good Morning.” Mia greeted Aima with a smile.

“The elder wishes to greet you. She wants to know if it is okay for her to come visit you here?”

When in trouble, the more people you can turn to, the better. That was the rationale behind her decision. Diversification of risk and responsibility was important. That was Mia’s motto.

On entering the hut, Mia found the old woman who had come to greet her last night, Aima, and another young woman waiting.

The old woman looked at Mia and the others. There were deep wrinkles etched on her forehead, her lips were tightly pursed and her gaze was sharp. On seeing her impregnable expression, Mia thought to herself, ‘After seeing her like this, she indeed seems like a difficult person.’

But Mia remembered what happened last night.

During the banquet, the old woman had eaten the food with great relish. She had eaten the same food as Mia, and had enjoyed it, all the while making noises of approval, such as “It’s hot!”. Mia didn’t miss that.

Furthermore, the old woman, who had become cheerful after seeing her clan members freed from hunger, was dancing merrily. Dancing!

Remembering all this, Mia became convinced.

‘Hmm. This person might actually be quite mischievous.’

Contrary to Mia’s inner thoughts, the old woman bowed deeply.

“I am Ka Roufa, the elder of the Fire clan. As the Chief is currently away, his younger sister Aima and I offer greetings on his behalf. Your Highness Princess Mia and Saint Rafina, we thank you for taking the trouble to come visit us.”

The old woman then turned her sharp gaze towards Malong.

“Also, we are thankful for the assistance from the members of the Forest clan. I would like to express my gratitude once again.”

Then, Roufa bowed again. Following her lead, Aima and the young woman also bowed their heads. The young woman appeared to be Roufa’s attendant.

After Mia and the others finished their self-introductions, the conversation quickly moved on to the main topic.