"Meow~"
"Good evening."
Shade entered the room under the servant's guidance and greeted them with a smile. Little Mia had already leapt from his arms and run to the fireplace to play with the Unicorn.
Miss Danist also paused her conversation with Emilia. Shade had actually overheard some of it outside the door just now—Miss Danist had been informing Emilia of their itinerary. It seemed the two of them would be returning to Saint Byron's tomorrow, and the follow-up investigation into the Battle of Randall River Valley would be taken over by other Academy professors. Emilia, who had thought she could spend a few pleasant days sightseeing here, was deeply disappointed.
"Miss Sianode is very lucky."
As Shade took his seat, Miss Danist said with a smile:
"When she left Saint Byron's with you, it happened to be Friday night. By the time we return to the Academy tomorrow, it will probably be Monday morning.
I checked her schedule. Her first class next week, 'Identification and Protection Against X-Level Dangerous Alien Creatures,' happens to be Monday afternoon. So not only can she make it back for the Academy lunch tomorrow, she can head straight to class afterward. As I recall, Professor Tras, who teaches that course, places great importance on attendance. Miss Sianode truly has good luck."
The Sorceress was wearing a relatively mature red dress today, with a black belt tied simply into a bow at her side. She wore few accessories, only a pair of crystal earrings. Her slightly plain makeup could not conceal her mature, scholarly charm.
"Oh, yes. Good luck."
The Elf Girl drew out her words and spoke dejectedly, clearly not considering it a good thing. Of course, judging by Miss Danist's expression, she fully understood Emilia's feelings at the moment.
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