Enjoying this feeling of being boundlessly admired for the first time, Pergina felt as if she had been transformed. The pride at the corners of her mouth was completely unstoppable.
Suddenly, Demi posed a question she was curious about:
"Why would someone of such noble status choose to live in hiding here?"
Pergina, basking in adoring gazes, didn't react immediately.
"In hiding?
Right, right, right... I decided to live in hiding in Rock Sand City..."
She began contemplating what would be a suitable reason for her hiding out.
Enemies? A broken heart? Or because of...
"I need to quickly think of a reason that sounds right for my status..."
For a moment, Pergina was stumped and didn't respond immediately.
"Because... because..."
Meeting Demi's adoring gaze, she couldn't think of a suitable excuse.
Just then, Demi noticed her teacher's gaze toward her and had a thoughtful expression.
She asked embarrassedly:
"Is it because of me?"
"Yes! It's because of you!"
