After Shade helped Megan put on her coat, Miss Danist finally asked what she had truly wanted to ask:
"If I heard correctly, Invisible Man just said that you were a God Summoner?"
She still wore a smile. It was clear that all her earlier buildup had been for this one question. And compared to exposing Shade, she seemed to enjoy watching him panic and flounder even more.
But Shade answered calmly:
"He mistook me for someone else. Not only did he say I was a God Summoner, he even claimed I was a member of the Edwards Family. But the Academy investigated my background. I'm certain I have nothing to do with Green Lake or the Edwards Family."
The Sorceress showed a regretful expression.
"Yes, Er Harken really is too talkative."
Even Megan understood what she regretted, but Miss Danist soon looked at the brown-haired girl behind Shade. The library Administrator Miss did not speak to Megan directly, however, and instead asked Shade:
"You're certainly not from the Edwards Family, but what about this lady? Introduce her to me."
"Mm."
Shade glanced at Megan and spoke only after she nodded.
"Yes, this is the girl I mentioned—the one who brought me to the island and helped me search for clues about the Edwards Family."
"She's truly beautiful. Though your love life is rather complicated, I have to admit that you have excellent taste."
Miss Danist commented. Megan lowered her head behind Shade, determined not to speak first under any circumstances.
"You should both know about the Chosen Ones, so I won't explain. The Chosen One of Space is suspected to be connected to the entire Edwards Family, so you know what you will be facing. Just now, your ancestor claimed that he was a Chosen One, but we can't