The dean of the Third Academy, Gucci, looked at Phinis with a smile, "I can understand you, after all, no brother could remain indifferent after learning of his sister's successful Ascension."
"It seems you've heard as well."
"Of course, Miss Orenna is still a student at our academy," Gucci said. "Her becoming a Golden Note is also a pride of our academy."
"She should thank you for your nurturing."
"That's too much, I haven't taught students in a long time." Gucci shook his head, then looked around. "Where is Orenna? Hasn't she come to find you yet?"
"Not yet, she knows I am a Bell Ringer, she will probably wait until after the opening ceremony to come find me."
"Is that so? I thought Orenna would resent you," Gucci said with a smile. "Even I know she was not pleased about you abandoning her for Hewinia. I guess that might have been her motivation to strive for Ascension."
"It was all for the family, she will understand."
