"Since we’re outside the academy today, and as we’ve gathered here to help Miss Fionis, I’ll speak a bit more casually."

"Yes, Senior Lilith! You can even call me Lyria if that’s more comfortable!"

"Then I’ll call you Miss Lyria. After all, we’re not quite close enough yet to drop the formalities entirely."

"Okay…."

Since Ethan wasn’t around, I naturally loosened up my speech a little, and before we dove into the plan, I asked her the most important question.

"Before we begin, there’s one important question I need to ask, Miss Lyria."

"Yes, Senior Lilith!"

"Among all the other …