Inside the study room.
Fransesca sat gracefully, crossing her legs elegantly. One hand lifted her teacup, the other holding the saucer with practiced grace. She took a slow, deliberate sip before setting it down, her sweet but terrifying smile fixed on Javier, who knelt before her with a sheepish grin.
"Now, honey bun~ Explain to me, how do you know those names? Where did you learn them? Who told you? Or…" Her eyes sharpened. "Have you already met one of them? Hmm?"
"N-No! I… I didn't. I've never met any of them! I was called by Father earlier to review details about the summoned heroes from the other continent, about Julius. And… umm… Father explained to me that they're not real goddesses, but Abyss Spirits. So… errr…"
Fransesca leaned back against the cushion, her gaze still fixed on him. "Really? Your father said that?"
"Y-Yes, Esteemed Mother! I swear I'm telling the truth!"
