Silver Mansion, Master's office.
"It's not about being able to protect or not, you gave your best, that's what matters the most…" (James)
James took out a 'cigar' from his pocket, lit it, and smoked it to his heart's content, then he glanced at Lia's depressed face with a frown.
"B-but… I-I just stood there and, I was not even able to help in that battle at all…" (Lia)
"Being able to identify your own weakness, that's already a huge step forward, you don't have to stress yourself that much…" (James)
James got up and walked towards the window, he released the smoke from his mouth and said in a solemn voice.
"Being an awakener is a risky profession, every veteran awakener knows the risks that this profession brings…" (James)