Emilia had an early class this thursday, so Shade did not need to go to the Academy until ten. After breakfast early that morning, he planned to visit the Doctor and tell him that they would be trying to track down the Demon on friday.
However, after the Cavendishes had left, Luvia remained behind. There were still half an hour before she had to report to work, and it took barely more than ten minutes to walk there from home, so she was in no hurry at all:
"I want to talk to you some more about the Serpent's Shedding."
Shade, who had just returned from downstairs, sat back down on the sofa and placed the well-fed cat on his lap:
"Was there something we didn't make clear last night?"
Luvia gently shook her head:
"While I was sleeping last night, I suddenly figured something out in my dream."
The moment she said that, Shade understood. It seemed the Long-haired Girl wanted to pass along some information.
"After conducting all kinds of tests on these two Serpent's Sheddings over the past few days, we've finally gotten some results. In terms of material, neither flames nor frost can damage them, and they possess a certain degree of resistance to Thaumaturgy. Of course, they can still be destroyed; they are not as sturdy as Relics.
"As for their properties, the Serpent's Sheddings currently have two functions: displaying the destiny and role of specific Ring Arcanists, and allowing their holders to attack the Infinite Snake freely."
Shade nodded in agreement:
"We worked all of that out ourselves. So what did you realize in your dream?"
"Honestly, Shade, don't be so impatient. Listen to me."
Luvia stacked the two Serpent's Sheddings together:
"Last night, Emilia's Serpent's Shedding automatically went to Emilia's side, which confirmed