"Three hours is already more than I expected."
Shade nodded gently.
"The rules of the transfer station seem to work like this. It's also my first time using its functions. Perhaps I'll discover more uses for it in the future. Blaney, even if you can't reach my time again, I'll find you. I'm just sorry that I have to make you wait so long."
The Yellow-haired Witch smiled tenderly.
"What are you apologizing for? We're stronger than you, so we should be the ones apologizing for being unable to reach your side and take care of you. But you said this was the first time you used this place's power. Was calling for me really the first thing you did?"
She gave him a gentle kiss.
"Just promise me, all right, Shade? Don't use the Time Corridor's functions in the future simply to see me. Crossing time is a miracle in itself, and miracles are meant for serious matters."
"Seeing you is a very serious matter. I only regret that the transfer station seems to be limited to this tiny room."
The witch gave a soft hum, becoming even more reluctant to face their coming parting.
"After I left Vesta Woodland, did anything else happen there?"
"Everything was fine. All the problems were resolved, and everyone was safe. More than half a week has passed on my side, and I've already returned home from the woodland. What about you? After you returned to Saint Byron's, did Miss Feliana discover that you had advanced to Demigod?"
Shade asked her as well, and Blaney immediately smiled.
"Of course Teacher noticed. In fact, she immediately realized that I had changed after I returned. Changed in every way."
Shade understood her implication.
"So you didn't have to find a way to let her notice