Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 132

Luna slammed her bedroom door harder than necessary, startling Mayo and Matilda who were preparing her bed for the night. Her shadow wolf slid like liquid ink into her shadow to rest.

"Is everything alright, my lady?" Matilda asked, noting the subtle blush coloring Luna's cheeks.

"Of course it is," Luna strode to her vanity, deliberately avoiding to see her face in the mirror. "I'm just thinking about tomorrow's strategy. We need to make sure we crush Klein once and for all."

Mayo exchanged a knowing look with Matilda while folding the sheets, their practiced movements betraying years of service even at their young age.

"Oh, is that all it is?" Mayo smiled mischievously. "Nothing to do with a certain boy with an adorable face who…"

"Mayo!" Luna spun around, her blush deepening. "I've told you it's not... it's not like that. If I find baby faces cute, it's... it's purely an aesthetic appreciation."

"Of course, my lady," Mayo's smile widened. "Totally aesthetic. Like when you stare during training or when…"

"One more word," Luna narrowed her eyes, shadows stirring around her feet, "and I'll send you to serve Liora and Larissa. I'll keep María, who at least knows when to keep quiet."

"Oh, but my lady," Mayo laughed softly while fluffing the pillows, "we all know Larissa would never allow it. She's quite... attached to her current friendly relationship with her. So I'm afraid you're stuck with me."

"Mayo," Matilda intervened with a gentle but firm tone, "I think that's enough for today. Our lady needs rest for tomorrow."

Luna sighed as she sat at her vanity, allowing Mayo to begin brushing her hair. The repetitive motion seemed to calm her nerves.

"Tomorrow we can move more actively in the mist and attack for real," Matilda commented while closing the curtains. "We won't let that arrogant brat even get close."

"Don't overdo it too much," Luna frowned. "The noble maiden facade could…" Enjoy new stories from Freewebnovel

"Oh, that facade?" Mayo giggled. "My lady, with all due respect, that strategy failed long ago. There are too many eyes in the academy, too many informants, and they already know you're here."

"It's true," Matilda nodded. "In the end it did no good that your uncle denied you the will o' wisp egg or the mineral fairy one. Even with the black egg as the most discreet option, the risk ended up being for nothing…"

"It doesn't matter," Luna studied her reflection, her shadow wolf barely visible as a dark silhouette behind her. "This companion turned out better than I could have hoped for. A direct line from my father's family's best knights brought it to gold rank so I can…"

Her fingers unconsciously traced her wolf ear that her beast manifested, a soft smile playing across her lips.

"And tomorrow," she continued, her voice taking on an icy edge, "we're going to show Klein and his father they can forget about that ridiculous arrangement. No matter what my uncle wagered, I won't be a prize to elevate their horrible family's status."

"Especially since your heart already has another own…" Mayo began. _{frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓}

"Mayo!" Luna and Matilda exclaimed in unison.

The maid raised her hands in surrender, though her playful smile remained intact. "I'm just saying that a certain boy with glowing mushrooms…"

"It's a misunderstanding," Luna stood abruptly, her blush returning. "And if you continue with that, I'll really consider asking María to take your place."

"As you say, my lady," Mayo executed an exaggerated bow. "Though we all know María is terrible at hair-brushing and that you'd never…"

A knock at the door interrupted her teasing. All three tensed instantly, their playful atmosphere evaporating into sudden alertness. They hadn't felt the presence till now.

"Who is it?" Matilda asked, her voice transforming into the servile tone appropriate for a common noble's maid.

"Message for Lady Luna," a voice responded.