Flora had clearly understood Shade's meaning and quietly praised him:
"Maybe you really do have a talent for acting. The way that writer from your hometown wrote about you doesn't seem exaggerated after all. Could most of the events in that book actually be true?"
Although Shade knew she was saying it deliberately, he was still in quite a good mood:
"We just met Sir Wayne. If we go straight to find that lady, it'll be too conspicuous. Let's wander around the tea party a little longer and go over later."
"Sure. Are you going to play Rhodes Cards? I saw you looking over there several times just now."
"Th-this time, forget it. Also, are you deliberately teasing me?"
Since Ring Arcanists from The Church had also come to this tea party, Shade did not want to draw too much attention. He had originally planned to have some tea, sit on the sofa for a while, and wait an hour before arranging a chance encounter with Mrs. Shatara.
But when three o'clock arrived, he saw someone very unexpected appear here:
"Mr. Gerald Delong, the 'Construct Master'?"
Flora was sitting beside Shade at the time, discussing this winter's fashions with several Noblewomen who were likewise taking a break. Only after his reminder did she notice that this Thirteenth Ring Warlock from the Creation Church had actually come as well.
She was quite surprised, and then was even more surprised when Shade immediately stood up:
"I'm going to the washroom."
"Do you need me to come with you?"
The Witch asked with a smile, making the Noblewomen seated around them all laugh.
Shade waved his hand.
"I'll be fine on my own. I'll be back soon. Remember not to run around."
This encounter with the Thirteenth Ring Warlock, whom he had dealt