“Ma’am, I am not one to interfere with your family matters, however, I believe this is going too far. Miss Veronique’s input has great potential to revolutionise the future of the kingdom, so I would prefer if you wouldn’t utter such disrespectful words out of your mouth otherwise I will take it that you no longer need a tongue, Duchess,” the Grand Mage said with hostility dripping from his words. The Duchess became frightened at such implications but tried to act like she was unphased despite 3 venomous glares being directed at her, making the air turn rigid. “Wh-wha- S-Such- Such impudent words! How dare you threaten me!” After witnessing how none of the people in the room batted an eyelid at her words, she hastily rushed out of the room with one hand holding onto her hand fan and the

