In a quiet voice, there was a deep concern, mixed with a suppressed surge of emotion. It felt somewhat strange.

Hmm, it’s better to finish the business quickly and leave.

I brightened up, as if nothing had happened, and said with confidence, "It’s a good thing, actually. I’m planning to be somewhere with Tesilid for a while, so I just wanted to let you know that we might be unreachable for a bit."

"I see. Understood."

"Well then, since you’re busy, Tesilid and I will take our leave."

"Yes. Please take care, Your Grace."

We exited the Cardinal’s Council room. As the door closed behind us, the light that had been pouring into the hallway slowly diminished.