After Lady Falan took her out to socialize for the first time, Sylutia spent a long morning and afternoon with her before she could finally say goodbye to the ladies.
"See you next time, Anloer~" They waved and smiled as they bid the girl farewell.
Sylutia responded by lifting her skirt in another curtsy, then climbed into the carriage.
When she finally leaned back against the seat, she let out a sigh of relief. Her nerves, which had been tense for so long, at last relaxed.
Lady Falan sat across from her, finding the girl's reaction rather amusing.
"A little tired, are you? After all, you were the only young one there today. Hehe." She knew perfectly well what Sylutia had faced that day, and hid her smile behind a folding fan.
"But now that you've met those ladies, you can turn to them for help when I'm away from home. You won't be completely on your own."
"Besides, you're my student, so sooner or later everyone will find out about you. Hiding away will only make people suspicious. You're better off stepping out confidently."
"I understand, ma'am." Sylutia knew Lady Falan had her best interests at heart.
Once she had collected herself, the scenery outside began to change again as the carriage rolled along. Through a gap in the curtain, she spotted several of her noble classmates passing by.
Baron and Toss were riding horses, accompanied by several attendants. They looked as though they had just returned from a hunt; several kills, including a fox and a wild goose, hung from the sides of their horses.
When they saw Lady Falan's carriage, the two seemed to recognize it. They adjusted their reins slightly and guided their horses to the roadside, letting the carriage pass safely. This gave Sylutia an