Final Touchups

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Meanwhile, back in Blue Dawn, Penny stood shell-shocked after listening to Emilia's explanation of why she had the knights stay out of the arguments regarding the new policies. 'So what I was trying to do on my own wasn't helping her, but the other way around instead?!'

The thought made the petite girl so ashamed that she didn't even dare to think about touching Emilia. It was one thing to do good deeds and not leave a name, but if Emilia found out about her actions and misunderstood her intention and motivation… just what would she think?

Penny didn't even want to imagine Emilia ever looking at her with disappointment and disgust, let alone hatred or loathing.

A soft and warm feeling on her head made Penny snap back to reality, and she couldn't help but blink up in surprise at Emilia's gentle smile.

"Just what's going on in that silly head of yours to make you frown so hard?"