CH0930 Master Sahira Nefaru II
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Alex's eyebrows furrowed.
"I think you are misunderstanding something, Master Sahira. I have no intention of using my relationship with Asta to form a connection with you. Asta is Asta, and you are you, Master Sahira.
"I merely expressed my interest in Space Magic to her to satisfy my academic curiosity. I care not if my introduction to the discipline comes from Asta. In fact, I would prefer it, as I doubt I can pay the price for a lecture from someone of your status," he said.
"It seems you have maintained your distance from our Empire's aristocracy for a reason. I will not use my relationship with Asta to change that," he added.
Master Sahira pushed up her round, bespectacled glasses.
"A principled one, I see…" she commented.
"Alas, the opinions of you or I matter little anymore. Once Asta reveals herself as your retainer, I will be grouped into your faction by default," she said.
