Megan held Audrey's hand as they walked through the final archway toward them alongside the Red-haired Duchess.
Vanessa, who had acted so delicate and shy before Siris just moments ago, immediately turned cold. Her right hand twisted the ring on her left hand, which was clutching the blanket.
"This is Randall River Valley. What are you doing here? And Galina, you aren't in Tobey—so this is a projection."
The projection ritual used by the Academy to communicate with Correspondence Students did not allow the caster to move around freely while it was in use, but Galina's current projection was more advanced.
"Early morning on Wednesday, Duchess. Instead of sitting in Yodel Palace or your own manor with a cup of tea and fried eggs, what are you doing in Randall River Valley?"
As Vanessa spoke, she beckoned, and the robe on the ground flew into her hands and cleaned itself automatically.
She did not choose the clothes Siris had brought, nor did she avoid her two colleagues. She lifted the blanket and openly draped the linen robe over herself.
When she tried to get out of bed, she frowned. Fortunately, Siris supported her in time.
"I came here with Megan and Audrey, of course, to see how our new sister is doing."
Galina's brilliant red hair looked even more like burning flames beneath the early-morning sun.
The three had already reached them. As Megan looked around, she said, "You really do have a sense of ceremony, choosing a place like this. When it was me, I was only on Lake Heart Island on Green Island."
"How was last night?"
The twin Witches looked at her again with smiles.
"You didn't dance beneath the moon for our knight here before doing it, did you? That really is quite a creative idea.