A Jealous Claim

Marcella's lips twitched. System, you really didn't have to phrase it like that.

The System chuckled openly, as it had no choice but to do so.

Marcella pretended to think for a moment before replying to Kaelen's message. "I want to practice my wood-based ability."

His response came instantly. "Okay."

If she had chosen to stay home, he would have dismissed the escort team early without hesitation.