With neither invitation nor warning, Konrad barged in. His sudden appearance took the three ladies by surprise. However, upon seeing his face, their stupor vanished.
"Do you always have to do this? Can't you knock for once in your life?"
Iliana rose and yelled in outrage.
"I can't. What if you were in the process of doing something illicit? For example, what if you were about to explore one another? I need to catch you red-handed."
"Scoundrel!"
"In any case, I'm about to become half this house's master. We might as well skip the formalities."
Hearing the "become half this house's master" part, Iliana softened while her cheeks turned red.
Zamira, who sat by her side, shook her head in disapproval. If she was always this easily coaxed, wouldn't she suffer untold bullying in the future?
"Actually, I came to check on you. How are you getting accustomed to your new physique?"
The question made Iliana regain her composure, and she returned to her seat.