"It's getting late, so I won't keep you any longer. But before you leave, there are a few things I need to tell you. Ring Arcanist, you're still young, after all."
Now that she had confirmed Shade had nothing to do with the God Summoner, Miss Danist felt much more at ease. Still, she wanted to offer her student some "life advice," but as this was the first time the Sorceress had encountered such a matter herself, she did not quite know how to put it.
She saw the curious look Shade gave her and ultimately decided to be direct:
"Your future is boundless. You may even become the fastest male student in Saint Byron's history to become a High-Ring Arcanist. Shade, I know that at your age, being drawn to beautiful ladies is perfectly normal, but do not let it hold you back. Love is certainly beautiful. I am not opposed to you encountering the wonderful things Destiny brings you—I simply mean... you understand."
This time, Shade understood. He immediately felt more embarrassed than he ever had before. Lowering his head to look at Mia in his arms, he wished Mia were holding him instead, so that he could hide his face:
"Yes, I understand."
"Meow~"
Noticing the "dangerous" look in Shade's eyes, the cat lying belly-up on his lap immediately rolled over in alarm.
"Come to think of it, I've never heard of Miss Danist having a man she was close to."
Shade thought to himself. As he prepared to end the visit, he decided it was probably best not to voice that question.
Before leaving the manor, Shade ran into Emilia again in the corridor, leading the Unicorn by the reins. Honestly, seeing a Unicorn standing on a red carpet inside a "modern" mansion lit by bright