-----
Ismena, Aceline, and Jonette joined Araña and the other cooks and servants, working together to prepare a lavish breakfast.
Frank arrived at Kireina's summons, joining them along with Wasp, Victor, and Medea.
Her father was there too, of course, quietly reading the news.
"Daddy, before the exam starts, I'll spend the last two days somewhere else," Kireina said, sipping her coffee.
"...What?! Why?" he asked, disbelief clear in his voice.
"I need to train with them a little," Kireina explained. "To deepen my understanding of swordsmanship even further, and also to help him out since he helped me."
"You mean... that bastard, Susanoo?!" her father demanded.
"Yes," Kireina nodded calmly. "I have a key to his Heavenly Realm, so I'm going to pay him a visit."
"Y-You can't go alone at least!" her father insisted, still fiercely overprotective. "Um... Ah! Ismena, Aceline, go with her and make sure she stays safe."
"Uh, yes, master," Ismena replied with a nod.
