Because the King ended up holding his head over Li's grandmother, Li made a quick retreat.

It could also be said that it was not the kind of atmosphere where she could leisurely examine magical tools and play around.

Li was sensitive to that kind of mood so she changed her approach.

Of course she stored all the magical tools she could take with her inside the Jewel Dimensional Vault.

Leaving behind the message that she would report later, Li returned home.

She did not know what kind of discussion took place afterward.

It was better not to know about those things.

She would probably hear about it from her grandmother again at some point.

* * *

The next day.

This day was also at the academy.

After speaking with her father who was in high spirits since the morning, they settled on looking at the Founding King's treasure together after she returned home.

"Good morning, Ally."

Seeing Li, Alberta ran over to her so Li greeted her.

Today as well, Li was an overwhelmingly beautiful girl.

Alberta inhaled sharply in admiration then a beat later lowered her head to Li.

"Good morning, Lady Li."

"Is something the matter?"

"No... well. Lady Li, are you free after school today?"

Alberta asked Li after pausing briefly in thought.

"Yes, I am free."

Hearing that answer, Alberta nodded with a relieved expression.

"Then I would like you to attend Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross."

"I do not mind..."

From Alberta's expression, Li sensed that something had happened.

She understood the reason the words had trailed off.

Alberta let out a small heavy sigh.

"My apologies. We could not get the pseudo-summoning magic to work properly."

"Ah."

Li immediately understood.

That magic had been modified by her.

The summoning of the familiar itself worked fine.

However the process after that was the difficult part.

They had probably tried to level up while she was not there.

That determination made Li feel a little moved.

"I understand. Then today we shall have a lecture on summoning magic."

And so the activity plan of Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross was decided.

* * *

After school, Li and the others gathered in the clubroom.

Thinking that today might become a long session, they first prepared tea.

During meetings of Rosenkreuz of the Rose Maiden Cross, sweets and light meals were provided in rotation.

Today it was the Saint's turn.

"Mufufu. I prepared it today."

More precisely, it had been prepared by the servants of the noble house the Saint had been adopted into.

However no one made such an uncouth remark.

"My adoptive family's territory is famous for livestock farming! So go ahead and enjoy!"

What the Saint's family's servants had prepared was, unexpectedly, hamburgers and french fries.

And the portions were enormous.

They were not the kind from a fast food chain but authentic American-style hamburgers like those served in proper restaurants.

The kind that had a skewer stabbed through them to keep the shape together.

What made Li particularly happy was that onion rings had also been included.

It was exactly the kind of gift one would expect from the Saint who openly declared her love for meat.

Li had seen things like this often in her previous life.

High school girls chatting away at fast food chain restaurants.

"Hey Erika."

Alberta spoke.

"There are no forks or knives. How are we supposed to eat this?"

At that question, Erika formed a daring grin.

"You eat it like this!"

Erika pressed the hamburger firmly from the top.

Then she grabbed the compressed burger with her hands and took a bold bite.

"Mmm! Delicious!"

Sauce was smeared all around her mouth.

Seeing this, the noble young ladies were completely taken aback.

However among them there was only one exception.

Li alone admired the Saint's bold action.

"Eh? W-Wait! That is far too embarrassing!"

Even Patricia, who was normally cheerful and innocent, said something like that.

Li thought perhaps she should step in.

"Here goes!"

She let out a cute voice and crushed the hamburger down.

"L-Lady Li!?"

Alberta's eyes widened in shock.

Ignoring that, Li took a large bite.