"Playing cards all day? Oh, absolutely not, Leisha. How could you think I was that kind of person?"
Shade hurriedly shook his head, but he was unwilling to explain about the Chosen Ones, Witches, the Blood Spirit School, and the letter of accusation. He had promised to keep those matters secret.
"Still, I just ran into Lady Sivie Aurora's carriage. I recognized the family crest."
He added.
"Oh, you even recognize that?"
Leisha asked with a smile, then explained to Shade:
"It's fine to call her 'Lady' in private, but in public, you should address her as Baroness Aurora. Sivie Aurora inherited the Aurora Family's viscount title, and it is not merely a Delarion title. Because of her business, she also holds a title in Kasonlik."
"A viscount? That's impressive."
Shade did not actually care about that. He had no desire whatsoever to get tangled up with Witches again, so he shook his head and ended the subject.
"Leisha, I came to say goodbye. I still have some things to deal with when I get back, so I'll be leaving first. I'll come see you again tomorrow morning. Be careful, and if you need me for anything, contact me through Dorothy."
After pausing, he thought for a moment and added:
"A lot of strange people have come into the city lately. Unless it's necessary, try not to go into the city too often."
"Shade, I'm five-ring, while you're only two-ring. I think I should be the one worrying about you."
The Princess said softly. Shade nodded, thinking that made sense. Just as he was about to leave, Leisha called him back. As the red-haired girl walked with him toward the study, she lowered her voice.
"I heard some news when I went into the city today. Sometime tonight, city hall