Dawn Had Arrived.

I packed my belongings carefully into my travel bag. After ensuring I had everything I needed, I changed into the set of clothes that Ilma’s maid had prepared for me.

A simple martial robe—far from ceremonial, but easy to move in. I bowed my head.

"Thank you."

"You don’t need to bow to someone like me..."

"I hold no official rank either, so aren’t we similar? You can speak comfortably."

"...You’re kind, as expected."