"Mother Superior, Elder Sitle was invited by me to become the head of the smelting department at Stars Industry. She has always dreamed of being involved in shipbuilding, and she and I hit it off immediately."

Seeing Aunt Mount's head bowed in embarrassment, Dorothy quickly stepped in to help her out.

Seeing the out, Sitle eagerly nodded.

"Ah, yes, yes, I love shipbuilding the most. It's been my dream for a long time. Previously, minting coins at the Golden Country was a complete waste of my skills. Now I just want to build ships; shipbuilding makes me happy. It's brought back the passion I had when I was young, and that's why I've regained my youth."

So said Elder Radiant Dragon.

Her words are half true; shipbuilding is indeed her dream. As for why she became young again...

Well, a witch's appearance is influenced by her mindset, so her youthful recovery due to rekindling passion is barely plausible.

Besides, she just doesn't want to admit that she previously made herself up to appear older to impose authority.

Moreover.....

Sitle glanced enviously at the younger counterpart in front of her. This new Prince's appearance was her dream; noble, cool, and beautiful in an imposing way. Even young, she carried the presence of a Supreme, with a clear kingly demeanor, utterly different from her own odiously spicy stepmother's face.

Oh, how enviable! If she could look like this, there wouldn't have been so much tedious makeup required.

Damn, in comparison, it's like she's even worse off. It feels like a total loss.

Euphilia: "...."

The Dragon Witch suspiciously looked at the elder in front of her and her own daughter.

Her intuition told her this matter isn't as simple as it seems. But thinking more, it figures. With Dorothy's knack for getting into trouble these past three days, while she's been busy with the Shipbuilding Qualification Certificate stuff, not being able to keep an eye on her daughter, that girl must have gone and stirred up something again.

Though given her daughter's abilities, every time she causes trouble, she's rarely the one to suffer—that would likely be the misfortune of Elder Sitle being caught out this time.

Hit it off immediately? Ha, I'll believe that when pigs fly.

Mother Dragon thought to herself. Despite her straightforward nature, she hated beating around the bush. But she's not foolish enough to tear down her daughter's excuse and embarrass the elder in front of her.

Besides, Yemengade Shipbuilding Workshop is really in a state of disarray now, lacking everything, especially personnel. At this juncture, to have Sitle, a top-tier Alchemist Master, join them is a huge gain.

"Elder Sitle, we truly appreciate you coming to our Warship Workshop. Dorothy is young and lacks judgment, so I hope you'll forgive her. She has really neglected you, but I promise to organize a proper welcome ceremony for you soon."

Euphilia said sincerely.

This isn't her playing any tricks; she's not skilled in high-level scheming and wouldn't bother even if she were. Mother Dragon is simply eager for talent, and despite her domineering and somewhat dense nature, she is never stingy with talented individuals.

Sitle: "....."

Welcome ceremony? No, thank you. It's not like she's really been invited by the young lady; she was won over. Although this hasn't been spread yet, there were many participants in that Kengan match, and they only refrained from exposing it due to her strength and the Golden Country's reputation. A welcome ceremony isn't convenient for that; it'll put her in hot water. She does care about her reputation.

As for saying the young lady lacks judgment....

Sitle glanced at Dorothy beside her and immediately became meek.

She wouldn't dare anger this little master now; being fortunate she's not actually treated like a beast of burden is already a lot of face.

"It's unnecessary, Lady Euphilia. I'm here for my dream, and I've already resigned and retired from Golden Country. My remaining life will be dedicated to pursuing the peak of The Way of Alchemy; I no longer care about anything else."

Elder Radiant Dragon quickly responded.

This mildly stunned Mother Dragon.

Huh, wasn't it heard that this Elder Sitle has quite the bad temper and is fond of showiness, needing fanfare and all? How come today she seems so agreeable? Seems like rumors are indeed unreliable.

Moreover, has this elder really retired from Golden Country? This is certainly reassuring.

Euphilia sighed a relief internally.

Since their shipbuilding workshop is just starting up, the core members wish to have it all be their own people. If Sitle were still branded with the Golden Country tag, many things would require precaution—a real hassle.

"Since that's the case, there's something that concerns the Warship Workshop's fate that I need to talk about. Elder Sitle, you are well-experienced and can help consult."

The Dragon Queen pondered and then spoke.

She came here to watch her daughter and disciple's petty rivalry, but there was indeed serious business today.

Beside her, Dorothy also turned serious upon hearing, curious about what could affect the Warship Workshop's fate.

Seeing this young peer showing such high regard, Sitle was delighted but also wary of being overbearing, and courteously replied.

"Lady Euphilia, please go ahead."

Mother Dragon didn't drag it out, directly expressing her point.