Inside Iowa Castle, Jenny Gallop brought Honnier Gallop before Gleia and introduced her with considerable respect:
"This is Gleia Blue Dragon. She is a descendant of a Demigod, of noble standing and generous spirit. She is the principal of Gallop Academy in Night-Kirin City, as well as the person in charge of magical research there."
"Greetings." Facing the High-Rank Dragon Girl, Honnier bowed respectfully. Since she was such a distinguished High-Rank Dragonborn, she presumably would not stoop to suppress Jenny.
"Hello, Honnier." The Dragon Girl smiled and nodded, speaking with effortless grace. "Jenny mentioned you before. I hope you'll be comfortable staying here."
Sitting beside the Dragon Girl was Fanil. As the only two formally recognized High-Ranks among the crowd, the two of them naturally seemed to receive better treatment than the other girls.
Just as Jenny was about to make the introductions, Honnier realized that she knew the girl before her.
"Are you... Envoy Fanil?" Honnier's manners became noticeably more formal as she asked in shock, "You're here too...?"
"Uh..." The five tails behind the Fox Girl Fanil suddenly trembled. It had been a long time since anyone had called her an envoy, and her face grew warm despite herself.
Before entering Gallop Plains, Fanil had used the title of Royal Court envoy to eat and drink her way through Hindukush for free. She had dealt with Honnier back then.
Fanil found herself in a difficult position. If she told the truth—that she had actually been captured, then became the pet of Human Race and Elf powerhouses before reaching the level of a five-tailed Master—where would the dignity of a Fox Clan High-Rank go? So she could only answer vaguely.
"Knight Honnier, we meet again. I found a new faith here and became a five-tailed Master. I believe you,