Aside from giving her father headaches and embarrassing him, Pixie had also set her sights on one particular guest: **Chad**.
This was the man who cozied up to the **Crimson Frost Duke**, dragging their **Ravenshadow family** into treacherous waters.
Even the Crimson Frost Duke himself had been possessed by a demon from the Forbidden Zone. How could anything good come out of that man’s estate?
Collaborating with the Crimson Frost Duke was a death sentence for the Ravenshadow family.
Pixie clenched her teeth. **Chad had to go.**
As the cherished young lady of the Ravenshadow household and a wielder of the **Eye of Divine Insight**, expelling a mere guest like Chad shouldn’t be difficult.
“You’ve got quite the filial daughter there, I must say!”
Eirik chuckled on the sidelines, amused by her antics.
This daughter had such creative ways of humiliating her father. Though he didn’t understand the full story, Eirik found it entertaining.
Well, if Pixie wanted to have fun, he would gladly play along. It wouldn’t hurt to mess with the Ravenshadow patriarch a bit.
Besides, Eirik wasn’t worried about getting dragged into the mess—**with the Eye of Divine Insight on his side, the Ravenshadow patriarch would do everything in his power to keep him close.**
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In the **gardens of Ravenshadow Manor**, Edward stormed toward the tea pavilion, his expression dark.
The **butler** followed closely, suppressing a flicker of anticipation.
“The young lady has become too spoiled and reckless. It’s only a matter of time before she causes a disaster for the Ravenshadow family,” the butler thought with smug satisfaction.
“Letting the master give her a good scolding today will be a blessing in disguise.”
The butler also had his own agenda—after all, Chad was his nephew. If the tea pavilion was given to Chad, his influence in the family would grow. Now that Pixie had taken it away to accommodate someone else, the old man couldn’t help but feel bitter.
Edward, being the shrewd head of the family, naturally saw through the butler’s thoughts but turned a blind eye.
What mattered more to Edward was that **Chad’s connection to the Crimson Frost Duke** was a rare and valuable one.
The **Crimson Frost Duke** wasn’t just any noble—he was the youngest and most spoiled prince of the **Dawnstar Dynasty**.
Though only granted the rank of duke, he carried royal blood, and his estate was teeming with skilled fighters.
It was well-known that the Crimson Frost Duke was eccentric and difficult to deal with—his presence in **Aelsryel** would inevitably stir up trouble.
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The Ravenshadow family couldn’t afford to be careless. Chad establishing ties with him was a significant achievement.
As for the young man Pixie brought home, Edward could only assume he had some potential—otherwise, Pixie wouldn’t treat him so well.
But no matter how talented this newcomer was, **he was no match for an alliance with the Crimson Frost Duke.**
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Back at home, **Elvynna** paced anxiously, her mind spinning.
“I can’t just sit here and do nothing!”
The mere thought of **Eirik** living under the same roof as Pixie made her blood boil.
Who knew what that mischievous Junior Sister of hers might do? Alone, under one roof with him—this was unacceptable!
It wasn’t as if the Ravenshadow estate was deserted—it was filled with servants and maids. But logic held no sway over Elvynna’s emotions.
Her mind conjured vivid images of Pixie in Eirik’s arms, the two drinking and dancing together...
“No! Absolutely not!” Elvynna almost screamed in frustration.
Consumed by jealousy, she made a quick decision. She cast a flight spell and headed straight for Ravenshadow Manor.
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“Miss Elvynna, are you here to see our young lady?”
A maid greeted her politely at the gate, as it was well-known throughout the manor that Elvynna and Pixie were close friends.
“Yes... sort of,” Elvynna responded reflexively, only to shake her head moments later. “Is the head of the family home?”
“Yes, he is.” The maid nodded, puzzled by Elvynna’s unusual request.
But as a mere maid, she dared not ask further questions and promptly led the way.
By coincidence, as they entered the estate, they crossed paths with **Edward**, who was on his way to scold Pixie.
“Uncle Edward,” Elvynna greeted with a slight bow.
“Ah, child. Come to see my troublesome daughter, have you?”
Edward smiled warmly—he held Elvynna in high regard. Though few knew, Edward was aware that Elvynna once possessed the **Regal Bone of the Ancients**, a rare and legendary trait.
The first king of the Dawnstar Dynasty himself was said to have had the Regal Bone, a trait that granted unparalleled strength and fame. Even a thousand years after his death, his name remained legendary.
Though Elvynna no longer possessed the full power of the Regal Bone, the remnants of its strength still made her an extraordinary talent—far more gifted than Pixie.
Edward always hoped his daughter would learn from Elvynna’s steadiness and maturity.
“No, Uncle, I’m not here to see Junior Sister. I’ve decided to **join the Ravenshadow family as a guest retainer.**”
After much thought, Elvynna had devised this solution.
If Pixie could stay under the same roof as Eirik, then so could she. As a fellow guest retainer, maybe she’d even live closer to him! She had no intention of giving her Junior Sister the upper hand.
“You’ve finally come to your senses?!” Edward exclaimed joyfully.
His spirits soared—having someone of Elvynna’s caliber join the family was a tremendous gain.
The Ravenshadow family had extended this offer to Elvynna before, but she had always refused. Life in a powerful family came with endless schemes and conflicts, and Elvynna preferred the solitude of her own cultivation.
But now, it seemed, she had finally changed her mind.
“Wonderful! I was just about to find that troublesome daughter of mine. Come, let’s share the good news with her!” Edward beamed, delighted by the turn of events.
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Elvynna followed Edward, though a slight worry gnawed at her.
“Am I being too shameless?”
She could already imagine Junior Sister’s reaction—Pixie throwing a tantrum, her face red with frustration.
“Maybe this is going too far,” Elvynna mused.
But then again, **Pixie was the one who started it,** trying to steal Eirik right out from under her.
Trying to steal my man—her future brother-in-law?
Pixie made the first move—so she shouldn’t complain when **senpai** strikes back!
Honestly, a part of Elvynna couldn’t wait to see the look on Pixie’s face when she found out she was joining the Ravenshadow family.