Actually, quite a few people called Sophia directly by her name.

Like her father, mother, other elders, and even friends such as Charlotte—all of them called her "Sophia."

Sophia had never imagined that being called by her name by Celitia could be such a wonderful thing.

However, this stubborn girl in her arms addressed her coldly as "Your Highness" ninety-nine percent of the time.

At some point, Sophia had begun to dislike hearing that formal address from her lips.

"Can you say it again?"

Sophia asked unconsciously. As soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it so much she nearly bit her tongue.

How did I just say that...!

"What?" Celitia couldn't follow her train of thought and asked in confusion.

"N-n-n-nothing!!"

Sophia didn't dare look into those smoky purple eyes that always seemed misty. She hurriedly turned her face away, her gaze falling on the unconscious Kassy nearby.

Though Kassy had been able to overpower Celitia, it was only because Celitia's body was currently so weak.

Kassy herself was actually a fragile support-type mage. After taking Sophia's furious punch head-on and nearly crashing through the wall, she had simply rolled her eyes and passed out.

"Who is that?"

Sophia examined Kassy from head to toe, her gaze lingering on her light blue hair and pointed ears before hesitantly asking:

"Is she an elf?"

Only elves had such pure light blue hair color. Half-elves, due to their mixed bloodlines, typically had darker hair colors.

But in recent years, elf sightings had become increasingly rare. Even in the Kingdom of Lansca, it was difficult to see pureblooded elves.

Speaking of the last time she saw an elf... uh... it seemed... that was also around Celitia?

Sophia clearly remembered that the first time she met Celitia, she also encountered a light blue-haired elf who seemed to have contracted some strange disease and was taken away by Colton for research.

Celitia remained silent for a moment before speaking, her voice slightly hoarse:

"I don't know her. She's probably just a thief stealing things."

When Sophia had returned, she found the door locked and heard arguing inside, which was why she had kicked it open in panic.

At first, she worried she might have overreacted, but upon seeing the bloody scratches on the girl's fair neck, Sophia was grateful for her decisive action.

"How audacious—I'll have her thrown in prison and interrogated."

Carefully placing Celitia back on the bed, Sophia walked over to Kassy, grabbed her collar with one hand, and effortlessly lifted the elf who was half a head taller than herself.

"You'd better have the guards keep a close eye on her," Celitia said. "This elf knows long-lost spatial magic. Without special measures, a prison cell won't hold her."

Celitia exposed all of Kassy's capabilities, leaving her no room for escape.

Sophia was somewhat surprised. She glanced at Kassy in her hand, then nodded seriously.

"By the way, Your Highness," Celitia coughed lightly again, speaking calmly, "remember to explain to the spectators, so there won't be any more misunderstandings."

Spectators?

Sophia looked up in surprise and glanced toward the doorway. Sure enough, the wall where the door had been was now crowded with girls who had come to see what the commotion was about.

When Sophia's gaze swept over them, they hastily retreated. Those who couldn't escape quickly enough could only offer her fawning smiles.

Who doesn't love a good drama, especially involving the Princess? Even if caught in the act, it was worth it!

Sophia was momentarily speechless.

As she carried Kassy out, she angrily addressed the crowd: "Stop looking! It's just catching a thief! Hurry up and help me call the guards over!!"

Soon, the guards hurriedly arrived and took away the unconscious Kassy.

Colton, hearing that something had happened at the dormitory again, rushed over in a hurry.

Sophia had just handed Kassy over to the guards and was still standing outside the dormitory building when she saw Colton arrive, which annoyed her.

"Didn't you say the academy's defensive magic was impenetrable and that suspicious individuals absolutely couldn't enter? What's the deal with that elf thief?"

"Oh? So that was an elf thief."

Colton adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, trying to appease the Princess's anger.

"The defensive magic hasn't been fully activated today, so suspicious people managed to sneak in... It's my fault, the guards at the academy have been too lax. I'll definitely have them strengthen their vigilance in the future!"

"If there's a next time, I'll dock your salary!" Sophia didn't scold him too harshly.

After all, it was only the second day of registration, with people coming and going at the academy. It was somewhat normal for someone to take advantage of the chaos.

But why did it have to be Celitia who got hurt...

"I kicked the dormitory door to pieces, and the inner wall also has a big hole in it." Sophia said irritably. "When can it be fixed? You can't expect me to live in a drafty dormitory, can you?"

"Uh, Your Highness, being physically strong as the kingdom's heir is a good thing..."

Colton widened his eyes in surprise, mumbling something that was either a sarcastic comment or advice.

"But as a princess, don't you think you should be... a bit more ladylike?"

Sophia rolled her eyes at him: "Mind your own business!!"

Talk about being ladylike—Sophia suspected that if she had arrived a moment later, Celitia might have been strangled to death.

Thinking back to the scene, Sophia still felt a lingering fear.

Celitia's personality was too stubborn. If a thief wanted to steal something, she should have just given it to them. What if the confrontation had cost her her life?

But if she weren't so stubborn and proud, she wouldn't be the Celitia that Sophia knew.

Thinking about this, Sophia's feelings became complicated.

"The doors are all custom-made, and there probably aren't any extras in the warehouse," Colton was saying. "Either we urgently order a few more, or... we could take one from a neighboring room for now?"

"If we take someone else's door, where will they sleep?" Sophia rolled her eyes at him again. "Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

Colton shrugged: "Then we'll just have to wait."

"Should I go back to the palace for a few days?" Sophia mused to herself. "But what about Celitia?"

Take her to the palace together?

Sophia would like to, but she suspected Celitia wouldn't agree.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. There is actually another place you can stay," Colton smiled. "A private villa was reserved for Your Highness during the planning stages."

Sophia's eyes widened instantly: "What? Why didn't you say so earlier??"

"Wasn't it Your Highness who insisted on staying in the student dormitory?" Colton smiled like an old fox, slippery and evasive. "Mingling with the common folk is a good thing. I fully support it."

"..."

This winter she would have someone skin a few foxes to make a fur cloak!!