The classes were dismissed and everyone began heading back to their dorms, but Cecil had Lucia accompany him alone after class.
In a private room at a restaurant in the business area of the academy, a pouting Lucia and a helpless Cecil were currently having dinner together.
"Lulu... you know why I had to do that..."
"Tsk... so? It's not like you didn't have anything better to show."
"If I did better, then what about you, Lulu?"
"What about me?"
"You held back too."
"..."
"Listen Lulu, you've seen the power levels and capabilities of all our other friends... even the ones in our class... we eclipse them no matter whether it is our combat capabilities or magic capabilities..."
"I know that! It's obvious isn't it! Especially with how hard we've trained! How hard we... do you really h
