Luna appeared in the middle of Luxoria Castle's main hall.
Lucius was already waiting for her to return.
"You did well, Luna."
He tilted his head slightly.
"I watched the entire battle. Live. Flawless."
Luna's lips curled.
She swept into a bow, then stood upright with a graceful shrug.
"Of course, Master. I had full faith in Loxen. I simply... napped."
From the side corridor, Loreia strolled in.
A grin already appeared at her mouth.
"The nap part was my favorite."
She walked closer, eyes gleaming.
"You didn't just win—you humiliated them."
Luna turned slightly, eyes amused.
"Why waste words or energy when their defeat was already guaranteed?"
Loreia laughed, bumping her shoulder as she passed.
"You laid down like a princess while your beast dismantled theirs like scrap metal."
Luna smirked without looking back.
"Obviously. Loxen is one of Master Lucius's finest creations."
Lucius chuckled under his breath, watching them.
