"In short, if you need my help lately, come find me at the Association directly. Once Iluna arrives, we can discuss the plan in detail. The Canticles still aren't enough at the moment. We only know that a banquet must be held, but we don't know whether there are any special requirements for its location."
Luvia continued.
"Should we try the coin?"
Shade asked.
"Save it. It isn't the most urgent moment yet."
Luvia shook her head, then brought up last night's events:
"Your teacher, Miss Danist, came to see me at around nine."
She truly had not noticed that Shade had actually come by once:
"The professors from Zaras Academy of Literature arrived during that incident at Eldron Lake, and the Serkses professors will arrive this afternoon. This way, professors from all Three Great Academies will have reached the area. The Church will likely organize a major operation soon."
"What did Miss Danist say to you last night?"
Shade asked curiously. The Girl with Purple Eyes smiled.
"She asked me to pass along that a certain gentleman far away in Tobesk misses me very much."
Shade put on a reserved expression.
"I really do miss you."
"Meow~"
Mia also let out a cry.
"Also, Miss Danist told me that I probably won't be able to return to Tobesk until spring at the earliest. This time, it isn't because of work. The situation in Randall River Valley is very complicated now, and local registered Ring Arcanists cannot leave lightly. The contamination of the land can spread to distant regions through travelers' footsteps, and Ring Arcanists have an even greater influence in this regard. So for Tobesk's safety, I'd better stay here until this is over."
Nothing new happened throughout Saturday. During the afternoon meeting, Shade informed the Doctor and the