"Nonsense," Anastasia said sharply, her tone cold. "I know who you are. You're that girl who could barely lift a finger. Tough little thing, but still... a little thing."
"Y-YOU!"
"Stop," Verena intervened, stepping between the three of them. She then walked closer to Sera, leaning in to whisper in her ear, "Don't get too carried away. You're my little knight, remember that, alright?"
[System Notification: Affection Update!]
[Target: Sera Anverre]
[+5 Affection Points Earned!]
[Affection Points: 24]
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[System Notification][Affection Event Activated!][Event Name: "The Little Knight"][Target: Sera Anverre][Description: Your words have unexpectedly triggered an Affection Event, causing Sera to become more eager to embrace her brave side.]
'Wait, what?'
Verena was honestly more scared than relieved.
