Two days later, Meili was indeed living at the Roswaal mansion under the name of Meili Irufurito, adopted daughter of Viu Irufurito. After Rem was cured of the curse, life at the mansion returned to normal. Viu took care of Meili like his own daughter, which intrigued Rem, Ram, and especially Emilia. Puck laughed at seeing Viu like that. As for Roswaal, he was intrigued by this situation.

Roswaal watched as Viu fussed over Meili, taking extra care to ensure she was comfortable and happy.

- It's quite interesting, don't you think? he mused to Puck, a subtle smile on his lips. Such a drastic change in such a short time.

Puck chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement.

- Indeed, it is. Viu has a tendency to attract broken little creatures, doesn't he?

Except Viu stared at Puck

- No kinky innuendo, Puck. I see you!

Puck threw his hands up in mock surrender.

- Hey, hey, no need to be so serious, big brother! I was just... being my usual charming self.

He wagged a finger at Viu.

- Can't blame me for my irresistible banter, eh?

- Okay, a point for you.

Puck grinned, his eyes crinkling with mischief.

- Ha! I knew you couldn't stay mad at me. It's just too hard to resist my wit, isn't it?

He floated around Viu, a cheeky grin on his face.

- You're just jealous because I'm the funnier one in the room.

- Not Bad this joke !

Viu had understood the joke. Puck had actually found it ironic that the one close to her Lia who resembles this witch was a person capable of being funny.

Puck chuckled, enjoying the irony as well.

- Exactly! I couldn't have said it better myself.

He turned to Rem and Ram, who had been listening to the exchange.

- You see? Even Viu appreciated my wit. You should both take some notes.

Rem and Ram rolled their eyes in unison, used to Puck's playful banter. So, Viu ask to them.

- By the way, where is Emilia? I guess she's studying for the royal selection.

Rem and Ram looked at each other, exchanging a glance.

- Yes, Emilia-sama is currently in the study room, engrossed in her studies for the royal selection. She has been working very hard, Rem finally answered.

- Then I won't disturb her.

- Yes, it might be best. She is quite focused when she's studying, Rem responded.

Ram nodded in agreement, a small hint of a smile on her lips.

- But I bet she wouldn't say no to a little interruption from you, she said, her tone teasing.

- .. . I'm much more responsible than that. Right Meili?

Meili, who had been quietly observing the conversation, looked up.

- Right. I think it would be better not to disturb Emilia-sama when she's studying, she chimed in, her voice soft but firm.

He smiled and huged Meili before going to the garden.

Meili snuggled into the hug, her small arms wrapping around Viu in return. After a few moments, they part and Viu headed towards the garden.

As he walks, Rem and Ram exchanged another look, both of them amused and a hint of curiosity in their eyes.

Once there he talked with Meili.

- My girl, working for Roswaal must have been a pain, right? Knowing that he asked Elsa to retrieve the badge and you to attack the village, it is clear that the common point of each time is that I save the day. He tests me.

Meili looked up at Viu with a mix of awe and agreement in her eyes. She had never thought of it that way before.

- Yeah... now that you mention it, it kind of seems like it. You always manage to step in and handle things.

She fidgeted with the hem of her dress.

- Do you think he did it on purpose? To... test you ?

- Yes. At the moment it is too early to find the answer but it is clear that it is related to my relationship with Emilia.

Meili tilted her head, a contemplative look on her face.

- Your relationship with Emilia-sama... You think that's why he's testing you?

She studied Viu for a moment, her eyes narrowing.

- What do you think he's trying to do with these tests? Find out if you're good enough for her or something ?

- If only.... I think that when he sees Emilia and me he sees himself in me. Has he known a woman considered a witch? From Roswaal's behavior, intelligent women with great knowledge are his type. She must have died.... and he would try to resurrect her.

Meili listened intently, her eyes widening slightly at the implication.

- Are you...saying that he sees himself in you because of your relationship with Emilia-sama? And that he's trying to resurrect someone he loved?

She thought for a moment, processing the information.

- That's...kinda sad, isn't it? He's trying to bring someone back, even if it means testing you and going to such lengths.

- Or do something forbidden like not caring about the sacrifices he will make if it is to find his closest person. If Roswaal's close friend is a witch and the whole world compares Emilia to Satella, then the Witch is one of the 7 Witches of Sin. We eliminate Lust, Glutonny, Wrath, Pride, Envy, and Sloth from the equation. I only see Greed to represent the fact that this witch has great knowledge.

Meili nodded, following Viu's train of thought.

- So, if Roswaal's close friend was a witch, and he sees parallels between Emilia-sama and Satella, that would mean the witch is Greed, the only one left among the 7 Sins.

A small frown creased her forehead.

- That's... a lot of pressure on Emilia-sama, isn't it? And if Roswaal is doing all this because he's trying to bring someone back...

He stood up and wrote the word "This is the space-time room for training for two years equal to two hours."
Suddenly the said dimension formed and a door opened.

Meili's eyes widened as the dimension materialized in front of them, an expression of awe and intrigue on her face.

- Whoa... this is...

She stepped closer to Viu, gazing into the space-time room.

- What is this place ?

- A place where we'll train. If we really want to help Emilia and stop Roswaal from going too far, isn't this a good way?

Meili's eyes sparkled with excitement.

- Training in here... That's a great idea !

She looked around the room, taking in the surroundings.

- Two years in here is equal to two hours in the real world, right? That means we have a lot of time to get stronger.

- You're right.

He took her hand and they walked inside and the door closed behind them.

Meili followed behind Viu willingly, her small hand clasped in his as they entered the space-time room.

With the door shut, the outside world was cut off, leaving them isolated in the training dimension. Meili looked up at Viu with a mixture of curiosity and determination in her eyes.

- So... where do we start ?