Anna smiled softly, the staff in her hand vanishing in a shimmer of light. She clasped both hands in front of her apron and bowed gracefully, her voice calm and modest.
"Your Highness is too kind. I merely performed what little I have learned during my years of service. Such simple spells are hardly worthy of praise from someone of your caliber."
Javier patted his shoulder lightly while glancing sideways at her.
"You're too humble, Anna. I'm genuinely impressed by your outstanding performance and power. Launching more than ten magic circles at once, maintaining perfect control over multiple elements, and not only launching offensive attacks, but at the same time, you had protective magic ready in case something went wrong. Your other hand was already positioned near your mana gun holster on your thigh. That level of foresight, readiness, and efficiency is exactly what makes an elite battle maid. Very good."
He crossed his arms, his gaze steady and appraising.
