The terrace of Belinder Big Ben was the blonde Countess's "private domain." It was not only used for stargazing, but also for drinking afternoon tea, so naturally there was a round table beneath a sunshade.
Four chairs could seat four people. Before everyone sat down, Miss Danist snapped her fingers, and a steaming teapot and porcelain plates filled with afternoon tea pastries appeared on the table.
Miss Feliana and Miss Danist then sat facing each other, while Shade and Fiona took seats beside them, one on either side. The red-haired Sorceress was clearly quite uneasy as she sat down, not even daring to look directly at Miss Feliana.
Even though she was a Thirteenth Ring, when facing the legendary Mana Falianna, she still felt like the Academy student she had once been.
Thus, while Miss Danist was feeling uneasy, she glanced at Shade again. Somehow, Shade saw "complaint" in that look.
"Headmaster Feliana, Headmaster Drago, welcome to this era. For reasons we all understand, only I am here to welcome you both. On behalf of the current headmaster, Mr. Pigman, as well as all current and retired professors, Associate Professors, lecturers, and students of Saint Byron's in 1854—"
Miss Danist took the initiative to speak. It was obvious that this speech had been prepared in advance.
Miss Feliana politely interrupted her:
"There is no need for that."
Her voice truly was pleasant:
"What you wish to know is where I came from, and how long I intend to remain in this era?"
Under the gaze of those golden eyes, the red-haired Sorceress felt enormous pressure:
"Yes. Headmaster Pigman entrusted me with asking that question. At the same time, the Five Gods Church, Zaras Academy of Literature, and Serkses Higher Hospital have also asked us about these matters. Of course, your