**Elroy's POV**

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I've been listening for half an hour, and it's just too boring. I couldn't wait to get back early to let my doll try on new clothes.

My father saw my careless expression and threw his scepter down in anger.

"Have you been listening to us? Have you been reflecting on your faults, Elroy?"

I saw the scepter that had fallen in front of me. I picked it up and looked at the large ruby on it.

It would look great if it were set into my doll's leather shoes.

So I started trying to pick the ruby off the scepter.

When my father saw what I...