David had not come directly with the Grand Guardian, which was also within Iver's expectations.
That child was quite sensible and knew the importance of things. An interrogation over such an important matter was not something he could attend just because he wanted to.
The Grand Guardian had taken the initiative to suggest letting "Aleister" meet David because he had already confirmed that Aleister Crowley could become their friend. Only then had he felt comfortable letting David come to see her.
Although Aleister would remain within Avalon, they would not expel her outright—but they had, after all, stripped away the title of "Royal Agent" that they had arbitrarily bestowed upon her. Whether Aleister cared about that identity or not, it still meant they had behaved without sufficient dignity.
They would not eagerly invite her back, nor did they have the face to beg Iver to call her back.
In other words, although they had maintained a friendly relationship, there was also a possibility... that this was the last time they would ever contact Aleister.
It was precisely from this perspective that the Grand Guardian remembered David's wish to meet Miss Aleister.
Considering that this might be David's last chance to see Aleister... George had made that somewhat improper request so David would not be left with an irreparable regret.
More than an hour after he left, there came a very soft knock on the door of the Arbitration Hall Side Hall Interrogation Room.
Three knocks. As if a shy student were knocking on the homeroom teacher's door.
When there was no response from inside, the person outside seemed to grow even more hesitant. The next three knocks were slower and lighter. If Aleister had not been the only person in the room, dozing with her eyes half-closed... if she had