The rich aroma of black tea gradually spread through the office with the rising steam.
Victor Gaude finally opened his eyes after drinking his fresh cup of tea down to less than half.
Dark took one look at his eyes and knew that this was not the "second consciousness."
Professor Sylph immediately asked sternly, "Did it work?"
Victor Gaude nodded. "I can call it out."
Professor Sylph asked, "Do you know what it is now?"
Victor Gaude drew a breath. "It is my second personality. I'm sorry. I failed to notice its existence before. I will take responsibility for the mistakes I made."
Professor Sylph said, "It's good that you have that resolve. What is its attitude like?"
Victor Gaude said, "It is very calm and reasonable. If you wish to question it, Professor, I can temporarily hand control of this body over to it."
"Mm." Professor Sylph responded, saying, "Then call it out."
"Alright." Victor Gaude closed one eye again.
This time, he opened his eyes again after only a few seconds. His jet-black pupils spread outward slightly, and the whites of his eyes became less visible than normal.
The change was not particularly obvious, but both Dark and Professor Sylph had already noticed it.
After hiding itself away, the "second consciousness" had finally appeared once more.
Everyone paused slightly at that moment.
Then they all stopped what they were doing and looked toward Victor Gaude.
Hephaestus Doragon's expression was still mostly one of curiosity.
Ophelia Brad's gaze, however, had already turned sharp.
Professor Sylph and Dark showed little change in expression.
After opening its eyes, the "second consciousness" made no improper moves. It merely observed everyone present in return with caution.
Professor Sylph looked toward "Magic Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye," who once again formed a