After parting ways with Lynn, Ria went to the room where Sigris was staying. Through the crack in the door, she could see the pink-haired girl concentrating intently on a church book.
She was very serious.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating half the girl's face, like a pink rose blooming in the sunshine.
Ria gently pushed open the door and walked inside.
However, perhaps because the surroundings felt too safe and the girl was studying too intently, Sigris hadn't noticed that someone was standing behind her at all.
"You can't just plug the formula in here. You have to understand the underlying logic. If you only memorize the formula and apply it directly, you won't be able to unleash this spell's full power."
"I see. Then what is its essence?"
"Wait, who's behind me!"
Sigris turned around. Ria raised a hand and greeted her. "Hello, Miss Laisiya."
"My name is Ria Maria."
"Saintess... Your Grace?" Sigris knew the Saintess was coming, but she had never imagined the Saintess would come to see her. Why would she?
Sigris forced herself to stay calm, putting on a gentle, ladylike expression. "Your Grace, I was discourteous."
Ria shook her head. "Not at all. I was the one who was discourteous, sneaking in without permission to watch you."
Sigris felt a little ill at ease. She didn't understand why the Saintess had come to see her.
And even taken the initiative to teach her things.
Ria could see how timid Sigris was.
Just as Lynn had said.
If you looked closely, this girl really was the timid type.
Even though, at first glance, she seemed like a schemer.
"You don't have to be nervous. I saw how hard you were studying, so I wanted to see if there was any way I