“Uh, um...”
After the self-important lot left the hallway behind, Lilka walked up towards me.
“Th-Thank you... Mia.”
And just before reaching me, she took a 90-degree turn.
“It wasn’t me.”
“Princess Alfina. Um, for you to show concern to one such as me...”
“It was only decided upon today, but I’m still an official of the Academy Festival. I simply did what was befitting of my position. Besides, I wasn’t the one who negotiated...”
Lilka fidgeted about for a moment before standing in front of me.
“Um, Weinder, I didn’t mean to get you involved...”
“This time I kind of self-destructed on myself, so it’s fine. Seems like Mia’s always in your care anyway.”
Lilka looked completely surprised. That “Huh? You have a human heart?” reaction she gave me kind of hurt.
“More importantly, I want information on the Academy Festival. It’s suddenly been decided that I’m participating in it, for some reason.”
“For some reason? I’ve got quite a few things to say about that, but whatever. What do you wanna know?”
The energetic girl regained her usual attitude. She was the only one here with first-hand information about the Academy Festival, seeing that she had participated last year.
“Let’s see, then. First of all...”
“Wait, how long do you plan on making Her Highness stand in the hallway?”
“Clau.”
“Th-That wasn’t a complaint regarding Weinder. It was simply out of my duty to safeguard you, Your Highness.”
I thought she had become docile, but apparently some sort of restraint was placed on her behavior. I guess this was instigated by Euphylia or someone else. Judging from Alfina’s expression, I couldn’t brush her off by claiming our discussions were going to be commoner-exclusive. She seemed to have a lot going on with their boss, too. I guess I’ll get some information on the student council while I’m at it.
“Very well. Then let’s move over to a room where we can settle down and get our facts in order.”