Luvia—Pilgrim's Path
Thinking of how hard she had worked all day, Emilia finally gathered her courage and wanted to interrupt their conversation to say goodbye. Then she heard the ladies who were chatting say:
"Did you sense it? The anomaly in Spirit and Elements?"
It was Luvia's question. "Miss Sabelle" nodded.
"Of course. As the Fatu People sing in their local dialect, the elements rise and fall with the melody. I think this song must be an incantation passed down since long ago. Though the Fatu People themselves no longer understand its meaning, at least the ritual they inherited has not gone wrong."
Seeing them discussing an "academic issue," Emilia decided to wait a little longer. Little Liana, whom she was petting, could clearly feel Emilia's hand moving faster.
And the topic of the Fatu People, Snow Mountain, and tradition went on for another twenty-odd minutes. After half past eight, fireworks crackled overhead with increasing frequency, dyeing the entire starry sky in brilliant colors.
Little Liana and Ellie happily ran about on the rooftop, looking up at the bursting fireworks. Meanwhile, Emilia felt boundless despair—after the fireworks display, the Bonfire Ball would begin. If she waited any longer, she would truly have come for nothing tonight.
I'd rather read in the dormitory—no, even if I'm just listening to Luvia chat here, I don't want to read in the dormitory.
Seeing that she was about to miss the start of the ball, Emilia finally summoned her courage.
"Luvia, I—"
"There should be very few people at the dock now. Everyone is gathered near the bonfire. Let's take a walk by the sea. Bring the two Unicorns too, so they can have a stroll as well."
Luvia said at that moment, and the blonde lady, who had been focused on speaking with