Eleanor’s room was on the third floor of the castle, while Maria lived on the fifth floor, so they parted ways at the staircase on the third floor.

"Eleanor."

Maria suddenly remembered that she now had time to fulfill her duties as a teacher, and it seemed she hadn’t yet informed her future student about this.

"What is it, Maria?" The blonde little girl had gained some weight over the past half month. Compared to her earlier timid self, she was much more cheerful around Maria, though she remained just as shy with strangers.

"Could you tell me about your class schedule? I’d like to know more about it."

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