"Eiko!"
"Ma!"
Before Sophie could even step onto the shore, Eiko jumped off from the White Hippopotamus' head and used her Air Strider [EX] skill to fly in the direction of the beautiful young lady who was waiting for her on the shore.
Vera chuckled as she watched this scene, while Lux only smiled. With a glance, he could tell that Eiko really missed Iris, so he just happily looked at them as the Mama and daughter pair kissed each other after their reunion.
Alicia who was standing beside Iris looked at the White Hippopotamus who was now making its way up the riverbank.
"Lady Vera, welcome back to Barbatos Academy," Alicia greeted.
"Alicia, I hope you are doing well," Vera replied. "Is my no-good-son giving you some trouble with your work?"
Alicia vehemently shook her head as she tried to protect the honor and dignity of her employer.