The Lucy Alrn that Arthur knew was someone who added rudeness to everything she said, forcing her words to be sarcastic and purposefully irritating, no matter who she was speaking to—whether it was a servant, a friend, a superior, or even a god. Even after spending a long time with Lucy, Arthur had only ever heard her speak kindly once, and that was when she was crying and apologizing in front of him.

Perhaps that was why, when Lucy, with her hands clasped together, quietly prayed to the Divine God, Arthur was struck with shock.

Her pale skin, almost impossible …