That was also why she had appeared before Chaldea's group, preparing to act alongside them.
"Director, didn't you say you were free? From the looks of it, you're not free at all."
Ritsuka teased again.
"Shut up, Ritsuka! How did I never realize before that you were so disobedient? I'm the director, and you're an employee. Remember that, you mage who hasn't even achieved 'Open'!"
Olga Marie was furious again.
Ritsuka wasn't afraid of her at all. He grinned and continued joking around with Olga Marie, provoking her anger.
In this cheerful atmosphere, everyone headed toward the World Tree.
At the very end, Ritsuka gave Olga Marie a wide, radiant smile. "...Welcome back, Director!"
"...It's wonderful that we can still see you, Director, and that you're still alive. When you were thrown into Chaldeas, Mashu and I cried for a long time."
Mashu, standing beside him, also blushed and gently nodded.
Olga Marie, who had been bossing everyone around the whole way, became gentle at this moment. She gave a soft "Mm" and said, "...My godfather saved me."
"...It was only because of my godfather that I was able to survive."
In Fanggelf Hall, Skadi refused Brunhilde and Ophelia's request to see Odin.
The Goddess of Ice and Snow wore a gentle yet cold expression. In a soft voice capable of bringing all things back to life, she said, "...Even as the Child of God, you cannot casually request an audience with the Almighty God, Brunhilde."
"...As for those children called Chaldea, I will not allow them to disturb the Almighty God's rest either. I, Skadi, will stop them from advancing."
As the Queen of Ice and Snow finished speaking, all of Fanggelf seemed to sink into a freezing wind. Her voice carried the merciless cold of a snow-covered