(Heartfelt thanks to 'Mo Yu Linshang,' 'Laogong Ji,' 'True Dragon Tiger King,' 'Haidi Zhongcao,' 'Wuying Qingfeng GX,' 'Zai Xiao De Dipingxian Shang Ke Xia Shengli,' 'Youyouzi's Lament,' and 'Long Lian Qingxue' for their rewards!)
Only then did Noah realize.
In the living room, four girls sat facing one another around a small round table, each holding a cup of black tea. Some pastries had been placed on the table before them, and they seemed to be having a tea party.
Of the four girls, aside from Linse, the other three were also people Noah knew.
Of course, Carol was present as well, but she stood behind Linse, looking every bit the proper maid.
Looking at the three girls seated with Linse, Noah spoke in surprise.
"So you're all back?"
Among the three girls seated there, one had twin tails like flames, one had long straight purple hair, and the last had her sky-blue hair tied into a ponytail with a white ribbon.
They were none other than the remaining members of the Fairy Tail team.
Claire, Fianna, and Alice.
"You're so slow!" Claire said petulantly.
"Even if classes haven't resumed yet, you slept for way too long!"
"Still, so as not to disturb your rest, we held a tea party here for the time being." Fianna smiled rather mischievously.
"Of course, I know boys have all sorts of trouble in the morning. We didn't disturb you, did we?"
"Boys have lots of trouble in the morning?" Alice frowned and looked at Noah in confusion.
"Do boys really have that much trouble in the morning? Do you need me to help?"
"Help?" Fianna looked at Alice in surprise, then snickered.
"I never thought the Knight Captain would be so bold. How unexpected."
"Bold?" Alice was completely baffled.
"What does that mean?"