Chapter 173: VOL 3 - 11: That maid has sharp intuition.
"Now I'm even more concerned..."
"Hey!! What's that supposed to mean?!!!"
Ebonique's indignant retort to Erik's words provoked uncontrolled laughter from Ignis, who ended up falling to the ground, along with a small giggle from Seraphina.
"I mean, I could never be as good as you, Ebonique, which makes me worry if I'll be able to pull it off the same way." Erik quickly responded with a slightly comical smile from being face-down, to which Ebonique replied with a bit of a pout, looking away.
"Hmph, look at you trying to act all clever with me; I don't buy it."
"I'm serious, I could never be as special as you, Ebonique. Just look at those beautiful obsidian scales of yours, that powerful presence, that overwhelming charisma—you're a unique and enchanting spirit that no one could ever ignore. How could someone as plain as me compare to you?" Erik kept up the act with a small smile while Seraphina resumed massaging him after her laughter had settled.
"Mmm, I don't know; it doesn't sound sincere enough..."
Ebonique commented, trying to sound indifferent and annoyed, but a slight, delighted smile was visible at the corner of her dragon lips—something that made Ignis frown, annoyed by her clever ploy to fish for compliments from Erik, who quickly replied with seriousness.
"It's completely sincere. You're without a doubt a powerful and charming spirit who—"
Just as Erik was about to unleash another wave of compliments on the pampered spirit, Ignis suddenly cut him off, speaking in an offended tone, full of jealousy and envy.
"So only Ebonique is charming, huh? I see, I see..."