However, coming back to the point, although it’s challenging to gain favorability with Ji Yu Su, the favorability appraisal data from Ji Lian indicated a thirty percent favorability towards herself.
According to the system, the difficulty level before and after fifty percent favorability differed significantly.
So, Sherya carefully considered the situation and realized that if she wanted to activate the “Post Mission System” as quickly as possible, she would have to start with Ji Lian.
The girl’s cherry blossom eyes narrowed, harboring subtle emotions.
Although Ji Lian had deceived and used her first, if Sherya where to take the initiative in such matters instead of passively playing along.
She hesitated for a moment.
However, Sherya quickly moved past this dilemma.
She wasn’t the indecisive type; when she decided to do something, she did it with determination.
This was not only because Ji Lian had betrayed her first but also because Sherya understood that being soft-hearted was impossible for survival in this world full of predators.
Moreover, for someone weak like herself, gaining the favor of others through deception to secure a foothold was a perfectly normal thing to do.
Did the burden have to fall on herself as the victim?
Why did they, in the position of the aggressors, with abundant resources and high status, feel entitled to bully others?
Sherya realized that this world seemed consistently unfair.
The kinder people appeared to be, the more vulnerable they were to harm and humiliation.
Villains, on the other hand, could confidently obtain everything.
If this was the operating rule of the world’s underbelly, a mist of shallow mist appeared in Sherya’s eyes.
In that case, why not become a bad girl too?
“What are you thinking?”
Ji Yu Su’s sudden question interrupted the girl’s thoughts, causing her petite body to tremble slightly.
Then, Sherya reluctantly lifted her reddened face and looked at Ji Yu Su with a shy expression.
The adorable appearance made Ji Yu Su’s heart skip a beat, a rare emotional fluctuation for her, whether in the past or present.
Few people or things could evoke such a response from Ji Yu Su, and Sherya was undoubtedly the most significant among them.
After glancing at Ji Yu Su, Sherya shifted her gaze to the writing board on the table, as if seeking approval from her owner for its use.
Ji Yu Su nodded, and then, with an expression of being pleasantly surprised, Sherya carefully took back her writing board.
Using the soft and cute font typical of young elves, she slowly wrote:
“Thank you… Master.”
The girl stood the writing board upright on the table, displaying the written words to Ji Yu Su.
Ji Yu Su’s eyebrows raised slightly, and the brilliance in her eyes softened.
She liked that title, especially when it flowed out from Sherya’s pen, satisfying her possessiveness to a great extent.
“Why are you thanking me?”
So Sherya continued to doodle on the writing board and then wrote again:
“—For the food.”
“And also, allow me to sit.”
It is said that congenitally deaf and mute people may express themselves differently than others.
For example, they may lack the concept of intonation, making their expressions appear direct and straightforward when using written language.
However, when expressed by Sherya, Ji Yu Su found it cute.
The girl’s words also revealed her sense of “propriety.”
Unlike earlier, she now expressed gratitude for being allowed to sit, showing surprise and thanks.
Ji Yu Su remained silent, but a slight curve appeared at the corner of her lips.
She reached out and gently stroked Sherya’s head, treating her as if she were a soft, fluffy little kitten.
Rubbing and patting her as if enjoying the company of a pet.
Sherya had no choice but to sway along with Ji Yu Su’s movements while closing her eyes.
Some things were better left unsaid, but being patted on the head felt quite pleasant.
The sensation of having her head rubbed made her long, pointed ears gradually turn a warm shade of red.
After a short while, an elf royal chef, accompanied by the maids, approached Ji Yu Su with a meal unique to the elf kingdom.
He possessed the characteristic beauty of the elves, with a pair of melancholic azure eyes filled with the sorrow of a lost homeland.
Only when he saw Sherya did a faint glimmer appear in his seemingly lifeless pupils.
Of course, this was not because he recognized Sherya’s identity.
In fact, Sherya had been well-protected by her elf queen mother from a young age, and very few people knew of her existence.
The elf chef, however, believed that his culinary skills could be enjoyed by an elf, which made him genuinely happy.
“Please, enjoy your meal.”
He bowed humbly.
There was no need to worry about the elf chef poisoning the food.
First, the entire cooking process, including the ingredients, was closely monitored and controlled by the Ji family maids.
Second, their respected eldest lady possessed incredibly powerful magic.
While not entirely immune to poisons, she was impervious to common ones.
More potent toxins required a bit of time to neutralize, but in the end, she would remain unharmed.
Even so, to ensure the safety of their young lady, the Ji family had provided a specially designated slave from another race for “poison testing.”
“Give it a try.”
Ji Yu Su seemed indifferent to the meal in front of her, but she showed a keen interest in Sherya, urging her to taste the food.
Sherya nodded obediently.
Viewed from the side, her slightly chubby baby-like face appeared exceptionally tender and cute, making one want to pinch and kiss her.
She chose to start with a pastry that looked like a dessert.
Gently scooping it up with a small silver spoon, she brought the part with unfamiliar berries to her mouth.
“Ding Ling~!”
Suddenly, a crisp sound of jingling bells echoed.
The eyes of the elf girl sparkled.
It was so delicious that one couldn’t find words to describe it!
Like melting butter, but without the greasiness, accompanied by the fragrance of exotic fruits and sweetness.
“If you like it, have more.”
Ji Yu Su casually said.
Is it just her imagination? Sherya couldn’t help but wonder.
It felt like Ji Yu Su was gazing at her…
With a hint of tenderness and indulgence?
Maybe.
But it’s probably just treating oneself like a cat or a dog.
Just like Sherya herself, upon seeing a stray cat eating, she would likely involuntarily show a gaze of gentleness and indulgence.
So, don’t be deceived!
Don’t soften your heart again, Sherya!!!
The girl reiterated in her heart.
Then, she continued to enjoy the meal in front of her.
At this moment, Ji Yu Su’s gaze became even gentler.
How should I put it~
Watching that small, soft bundle happily munching on food.
It brought an unprecedented sense of healing to the girl’s heart.
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