"But I need to see you every Monday..."
The elf girl hastily said, but Shard shook his head:
"No need, you don't have to come to see us on Mondays anymore."
He was genuinely worried that the immature girl in front of him might encounter unexpected events:
"Just remember to find the secret room at Saint Byrons that I asked you to help with. When spring arrives and things here are settled, we can meet again. Winter is nearly over, and spring isn't far off. By then, if we haven't left, we can wander around the city together."
With that, he took out a notebook filled with poems he had prepared in advance:
"These are enough for you to study for a while. By spring, I can give you more ancient elven runes. After all, while phonetics can help you learn to read, you still need to hear the correct pronunciation to learn more accurately."
The elf girl clutched the notebook, her green eyes looking at Shard. She knew that Shard was worried about her:
