"I'm terribly sorry, but I've been getting busy again lately. Although the plague near Miss Goode's hometown still hasn't been eradicated, there are Miss Danist's assignments, the school's Summer Off-Campus Practice course, and some things I asked friends in my group to make. All of that needs to be dealt with and can't be postponed."
"Honestly, you're always like this. But when you and Leisha have your 'lesson' tonight, don't be too serious about it. I'm worried you won't be able to handle the 'gift' we've prepared for you tomorrow."
She smiled suggestively. Shade did not ask further questions, merely wrapping an arm around her shoulders and letting her lean against his chest.
"Has Miss Benanis found any leads on the Hope Diamond?"
At the beginning of the month, the witch had mentioned that she seemed to have heard news of that relic a few years ago.
The Duchess leaned against him contentedly, her eyes turning toward her two maids across from them.
"At yesterday's meeting, she said she had indeed learned something, but it's involved in some troublesome matters. There should be results soon. Apparently, the last place that Unknown Level Relic appeared was the Moon Bay Area on the West Coast. It belongs to Kasonlik, but it's very close to Saladir County. If you need it, I can send people to investigate."
Saladir County was located in the southwestern region of Delarion. Though it was not a coastal county, it was indeed connected to the Moon Bay Area.
After having lunch with Miss Galina, Shade took Mia with him to attend this week's group meeting.
A month had already passed since the Battle of Green Lake ended, and everyone who had returned to Tobesk had resumed the rhythm of their lives. As usual, the Doctor emphasized that exam