Chapter 202.5
A rank 4 or 5 would still be able to guess Aria’s strength without having to appraise her. However, those who have just learned to appraise, or those who use appraised crystals, they would not be able to comprehend her power, and if a fool tried to target the princess, he would first target her, who would be in the way.
By giving this to her, His Majesty was basically asking Aria to be a decoy. If the princess’s safety was a concern, it was better to show off Aria’s strength as a bodyguard. However, if the situation becomes urgent, they might aim at the princess by reckless means.
If Aria’s strength was not known at such a time, those targeting the princess would first consider removing her first.
His Majesty chose to use Aria as bait out of love for his daughter, and Bert would not want to give such a thing to a girl who might be his grandson.
But if Aria was of the same temperament as her mother, she would definitely try to protect the princess even at her own peril.
“Where did you acquire this power?”
“I learned it from Viro the Adventurer and my adoptive mother.”
“I heard that you are a former orphan, where did you learn magic?”
“I am mostly self-taught. I learned the rest at the academy.”
“If you are an orphan, do you have any mementos from your parents?”