The Day Before the School Tournament

"By the way, about my debt…" Alice suddenly reminded Eve about it.

"Oh, you can consider it fulfilled." Eve casually said.

"Are you sure? It doesn't feel like I have repaid anything, considering how much I owed you. Sure, I lost a month of leave days that took three years to save up, but it's still nothing compared to what you did for me." Alice said with a slight frown on her face.

"It's fine, really. But you're free to continue thinking that you owe me a debt until you're satisfied." Eve smiled.

Alice nodded, "Then I will be returning to my city now."

"Send the little princess my regards." Eve suddenly said.

"Why don't you visit her yourself? I'm sure she'll be more happy that way."

"If I get the chance."

"When was the last time you left this city? 10 years ago?"

Eve shrugged, "I'm a busy woman."

Sometime later, Alice left the academy.

"How do you feel? Are you feeling more confident about the Knight Tournament?" Eve asked Leo during dinner.