Claire's POV

"Oh, Claire, it's so good to see you!"

Upon receiving the servant's notice, I hurried to the castle's hall where Maria, dressed in her finest attire, quickly rose from the sofa and approached me with a fake smile. She gave me a perfumed, insincere hug.

"Maria? Why did you..."

Before I could ask her purpose, Maria had already grabbed my hand and started complimenting me in an overly exaggerated tone.

"Oh, dear, you must tell me what cosmetics you're using! You look even more stunning today than the last time we met!"

For the sake of the Moon Goddess.

I suppressed the urge to roll my eyes and...