Upon seeing Galina, Sylvia asked that familiar question:
"Galina, why are you always here?"
The maids had already prepared dinner and were waiting for the masters to begin. The Duchess shook her head lightly.
"You got it wrong today. Leisha and I still have to return to Yodel Palace later. Some distant Cavendish relatives came today, so we can't stay here overnight. I had originally planned to have Dorothy come keep Shade company, but since you're here, there's no need for Dorothy to make a special trip."
"Shade~"
Her Royal Highness the Princess walked over and gently hugged Shade. It was obvious that she was worried about him.
Emilia was in no hurry to leave, so she had dinner at home with everyone. After dinner, Shade once again escorted the Elf Girl back to the Academy Library. Only when they were alone did she take his hand, gently swinging it as she walked beside him, clearly in a very good mood.
Daniste was waiting in the library for Shade to bring Emilia back. After Emilia sweetly kissed Shade on the cheek and ran off, she gestured for him to sit down and talk.
"I asked professors from the Mechanical College to look over the knowledge you provided about the 'Gormora Alchemy Rune Array.' They said that, theoretically, metal made in this way can indeed be used to strengthen another weapon of the same type. You can try strengthening your Night Watchman.
"As for the alchemy knowledge you provided, I had someone turn it into a paper and publish it. You'll still be listed as the first author. The Academy requires high-ring students to publish at least one paper every year, whether they are correspondence students or enrolled students. Although you currently claim to be only middle-ring, you'll definitely reach high-ring