The ones who needed the most care were probably these children, each with their own thoughts and especially sensitive.
Getting off to a good start.
That mattered more than anything.
"All right."
Haimo clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back to him.
"Since you like it so much, you can save your thanks for later and take your time saying them."
"It's getting late. Let's take care of business first."
Haimo pointed toward the stairs.
"There are still plenty of empty rooms on the second and third floors. Go pick one you like and settle in."
"As for bedding and daily necessities, there are new ones in the cabinets. If there aren't enough, ask Rin, Mary, or the others."
"Once you're settled in, come to my room."
"I'll be waiting there."
And so.
Some time later.
On the second floor.
In the master bedroom.
Inside the spacious room, the Magic Stone Lamp cast a gentle, warm glow.
The heavy curtains were drawn tightly shut, blocking every gaze from outside.
The enormous Obsidian Round Table had also been pushed aside, leaving a large open space in the middle.
Haimo sat in an armchair beside the bed, toying with a slender silver needle.
It was the tool he would use to prick his fingertip and draw out Divine Blood.
Before him.
The four new members-Seitenshi, Kisara Tendo, Enju Aihara, and Kohina Hiruko-stood in a somewhat uneasy line.
Onigawara Rin, Kikakujō Mary, Nemumeno Satori, Hanabishi Warabi, Tsukuyo Inaba, and Sasamori Aya were all crowded in here too.
Fortunately, the master bedroom was large enough.
Even with so many people packed inside, it did not feel particularly cramped. Instead, the extra people only added to its warm, lively atmosphere.
As for Hestia.
She was especially mindful of this Falna ceremony, which involved the