When Joy first stepped into the meeting hall of the Burrow Mansion, familiar faces were already seated.

The Apostle of the Art Guild, the Swordsman, Count Arteas, and Erginus, who had taught her magic not long ago, were all present—people she had inevitably become acquainted with in the social circles.

Thanks to that, Joy was able to introduce the Partlan Duke and Jeff Partlan to them.

Jeff, who wasn't particularly close to these people, bowed his head humbly every time he faced one of them. However, the only person the Partlan Duke showed interest in was Erginus.

“You look just …