With the roles of the Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross decided, a sense of completion settled over the room.

For a brief moment, the atmosphere seemed about to relax—when Alberta clapped her hands sharply.

“Next, let us discuss the activity policy of the Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross…”

Just as she began, a loud gurgle echoed through the room.

No one was tactless enough to point out whose stomach had made the sound.

After all, though they were noble young ladies, they were also in the midst of their growth years.

It was only natural to be hungry.

“Alber— ahem, Ally. Let’s have tea. Erika, that works for you too, yes?”

Li made the suggestion.

“Hey! Why are you dragging my name into that?!”

“Just because.”

“Lady Li!”

Patricia raised her hand eagerly.

“I would love to have that fish sandwich from the other day! It was absolutely delicious!”

“Of course,” Li replied with a smile as she took items out of her Jewel Dimensional Vault.

Just in case, she had asked a cook she had grown close to prepare some in advance.

Naturally, there were also the new katsu sandwiches.

With Alberta taking the lead, tea was brewed using the hot water system.

Li’s sandwiches and sweets were set out alongside it.

“Please, help yourselves.”

The room immediately grew lively beyond description.

Laughter and conversation blossomed everywhere.

Yet, as befitted noble daughters, the main topic remained the activities of the Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross.

“That sounds good.”

“What about this idea?”

“Maybe something like this could work.”

The discussion grew animated.

“Hey, what is this katsu sandwich?! It’s insanely good!”

“Lady Li, I still think the fish sandwich is the best!”

While the young ladies voiced their delight, one person ate in silence—calm, composed and elegant.

It was Alberta.

Not a word.

There was something almost intense about her focus.

“Now then, let’s finalize the immediate activity policy of the Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross.”

Once everyone had settled down, Li made the declaration.

That said, most of it had already been decided during their lively chatter.

“Lady Li!”

Patricia raised her hand as usual.

Li signaled for her to continue.

“In preparation for the upcoming inter-school tournament, I propose we focus on magic training for the time being.”

Yes, the inter-school tournament.

The academy was not the only educational institution within the kingdom.

There were several and they competed against one another.

The school that won would then face representatives from allied nations.

Selections to determine who would compete in the inter-school tournament would take place early next term.

What had stirred excitement earlier was the plan for the Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross to monopolize the first-year representative spots.

To achieve that, they needed ability.

Hence, magic training.

“Shall we take a vote?”

The gesture was practically ceremonial.

Still, formalities mattered.

A record showing unanimous agreement was important.

“Fifteen votes in favor. No opposition. Then magic training shall be our primary activity for the time being.”

At Li’s words, everyone applauded.