Hearing Shade's reminder, Emilia finally noticed that she was still holding her sword-drawing stance.
With a clang, the Ocarina of Time fell to the ground. Emilia kept apologizing to Luvia, leaving even Luvia rather bewildered.
In any case, the duel had at least concluded successfully. Since neither of them had used their qualification yet, it did not count as the "Second Battle of Time," and the patterns on the backs of their hands showed no reaction after the duel.
"The proper procedure is for both people to use their qualifications before it can count as an official duel in the Time War. Now I'll adjust the order and switch around 'using the qualification' and 'conducting the duel.'"
The blonde elf called everyone into the Tree House on the 2nd Floor. The small room had been arranged very cozily.
Little Liana could not come inside, but it was happily playing outside with the Luku Bird chicks, who were quite fond of it.
"My ritual can allow one of the participants to use their qualification, thereby determining that both sides meet the conditions for the Time War.
"Now one of you needs to use your qualification. But since Miss Sianode's qualification cannot be used lightly, Luvia will do it instead. This will not be a genuine use, however. I'll use a trick and have Luvia form a contract with someone who appears not to belong to this point in time, allowing us to muddle through without consuming that power."
As the elf explained, the red-haired girl pointed at Shade.
"Shade, right? He said that his Timestamp differs from ordinary people's."
The elf nodded, then spoke to Emilia in a reproachful tone:
"That is why we need to adjust the order of 'using the qualification' and 'conducting the duel.' Luvia can deliberately weaken