Several days passed quickly. During that time, Merlin spent his days with Luna, Monica, and Margaret.
Margaret's arrival was clearly a threat to Luna. The girl grew more clingy toward Merlin, as if she didn't want him visiting Margaret too often.
Merlin was well aware of her intentions, which left him feeling helpless.
After all, Margaret was important to him as well. Even so, Merlin tried to reassure Luna, though it wasn't easy.
Monica's affection for him also increased noticeably. Previously at 80 points, it had now risen to 85.
It might not sound like much, but it was actually a significant increase.
Keep in mind, Monica was a villainess, not a heroine. She was also an elf and struggled with strong feelings of inferiority.
So increasing her affection wasn't easy. It required special actions that could genuinely touch her heart.
Before he realized it, the long-awaited day had arrived—the first official test in two years.
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