Kiriel glanced at Letie and then shifted his gaze to the proposal and contract. In the quiet office, only the sound of rustling papers could be heard.

He shook the documents he had finished reading and spoke coldly.

“Healing water… It’s quite interesting, but I don’t see the necessity of making a deal with the lady.”

“You just need to make a few magical tools with special engraved magic and take the compensation. It won’t require much effort since you only need to recharge them occasionally.”

Letie emphasized the convenience to persuade him. She wanted to conclude the negotiation, thinking of those who supported her. Kiriel scoffed.

“I know. But even if it’s an easy task, is there a reason for me to go that far?”

“That is…”

“Besides the benefits, this is purely to solidify the lady’s position. It seems short-term, and it appears the Second Prince is also involved. Even if we set that aside, it’s inefficient for me.”

He was too busy to put effort into something that would become troublesome when his interest was minimal.

Kiriel spoke coldly and flicked his fingers. If Kana had seen this, she would have lamented that something was going wrong.

She had somewhat prepared herself, but it was an even colder rejection than from Liriel. Letie bit her lips in frustration and answered with difficulty.

“Is that so.”

“Yes. Anyway, anyone who deals with magic always comes to me. Even if it’s not interesting or beneficial. It’s really annoying. I’m not a person with free time.”

His openly complaining voice was quite cold. He was thinking of those who visited him for trivial reasons.

Letie’s eyes, which had been quietly listening to him, suddenly flared up challengingly.

“…I didn’t come here with a half-hearted mind. I was recommended by Miss Kana.”

“What?”

Kiriel, who was about to chase her out immediately, paused at the name that struck his ears. Letie saw his expression change moment by moment and chuckled.

‘…The Master of the Magic Tower has feelings for Miss Kana. It seems he hasn’t realized it yet.’

Just hearing her name made his heart flutter and his nerves focus automatically.

Having once loved someone passionately, she quickly understood Kiriel’s psychology.

‘I would support them if they treated each other well… But Miss Kana is too good for him.’

Letie weighed Kana and Kiriel in her mind. Naturally, she leaned more towards her kind and gentle friend than the prickly and arrogant Master of the Magic Tower.

In the meantime, Kiriel, having changed his stance, leaned forward and asked for confirmation.

“Miss Kana recommended me?”

“Yes. She said if I’m going to do it, I should work with the best in the field. She specifically mentioned you, Master.”

Letie subtly coaxed him, half-piquing his interest.

His previously bored purple eyes now gleamed with interest. Kana, who had always been indifferent and straightforward in front of him, praised him behind his back.

Feeling a bit excited, Kiriel stroked his chin and cautiously began.

“Hmm, is that so. Did Miss Kana also get involved in the lady’s matter?”

“Yes. Although it’s not written in the documents, she agreed to supply the magic stones.”

Letie met his gaze confidently without avoiding it.

Kiriel’s eyes narrowed. He knew Kana was particularly lenient with this lady, but he didn’t expect her to readily support her endeavors.

‘Will she cry if this fails?’

Imagining Kana crying because the project failed didn’t sit well with him.

In that case, it would be better to get involved and increase the chances of success rather than leaving it to a mediocre mage. Kiriel unconsciously rationalized his decision and snapped his fingers.

“Alright. Since I’ve been recommended, I’ll lend a hand.”

“Thank you, Tower Master!”

Despite his attitude changing as quickly as flipping a palm, Letie smiled brightly.

Kana’s contribution was significant in concluding the negotiation. If she hadn’t mentioned her friend’s name, the picky mage would have rejected the proposal and chased her out.

Kiriel, watching the jubilant Letie indifferently, asked.

“Lady Letie Serade, are you confident of your success?”

“Yes.”

Letie was confident. She was merely advancing something she had planned to attempt before her return. Kiriel tilted his head.

“How can you be so sure?”

“I saw it in a dream. It may sound hard to believe, but I occasionally see future events in my dreams.”

Letie covered her knowledge from her return with such an excuse. Since actions could alter the future, she prepared this alibi, albeit clumsily.

She had only confided this to the Second Prince Richard, but now Kiriel was added. Anyway, he wouldn’t find it strange.

As expected, Kiriel didn’t dispute her words.

“Precognitive dreams, huh. Interesting. Has Miss Kana ever seen them?”

“No.”

Letie frowned. Even when she first received the tea party invitation, her memories of Kana were shrouded in fog, and it was the same now.

She initially thought it was because Kana had no presence in the past when she didn’t know her well, but something felt off. Kana, who she gradually became closer with since the tea party, had a stronger presence than expected.

‘Could it be that Miss Kana also returned like me?’

If that were the case, the situation made sense. Kana always surprised her with her confident attitude and excellent preparedness. Even someone with no original presence could stand out with changed actions. After all, she herself had done so.

‘I should subtly bring it up if I get the chance later.’

It was a big misunderstanding. While it was true that Kana knew the future, she and Kana were fundamentally different.

The former lived through life and gained knowledge from her return, while the latter only had information injected from the novel’s content.

While her mind was racing, Kiriel, having lost interest, waved his hand dismissively.

“Oh, really? How boring.”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t deliver more interesting news. It’s also cautious to divulge, and the visions are sporadic and unstable.”

Letie smoothly handled the situation. Kiriel nodded indifferently.

“Got it. You can go now.”

“Yes.”

Letie carefully gathered her documents and left the Magic Tower.

* * *

After completing her morning training schedule, Kana offered a spirit stone as a snack to her partner and reviewed records for a mid-check.

At that moment, the communication sphere on her desk lit up. It was a call from the female protagonist.

Kana stopped what she was doing and immediately answered.

“Lady Letie, it seems you successfully concluded the negotiation.”

“Yes. It was a bit tricky, but it went well. All thanks to you, Miss Kana.”

“You flatter me. It’s all due to Lady Letie’s efforts.”

Kana replied honestly and humbly. Initially, it was a task the female protagonist requested from the sub male lead, so success was only natural. But Letie firmly denied it.

“No, if it weren’t for you, I would have been kicked out.”

“…Pardon? I’d like to hear more about why you think so.”

Kana felt a chill down her spine.

‘Why is the female protagonist saying such lines? What on earth happened during the negotiation?’

Although the two characters ultimately got involved, so her star rating wouldn’t drop, it still bothered her. Originally, Kiriel accepted the proposal right away, intrigued by the female protagonist’s abilities and her mention of precognitive dreams.

Letie sighed deeply and complained honestly.

“…He said he didn’t want to waste his time on such a trivial matter. When I mentioned your recommendation, his attitude changed entirely.”

“Did he say that even after seeing the lady’s abilities?”

“Yes. He said it was somewhat interesting, but that’s all. He didn’t think it was enough for himself.”

Letie’s hollow laughter came through the communication sphere. It seemed she had exhausted a lot of mental energy negotiating with Kiriel. Kana bit her lip.

‘…Surely nothing that would lower my star rating happened, right?’

[What? Did the sub male lead say that to the female protagonist? That’s crazy.]

‘Damn, just when I thought things were going smoothly, this kind of obstacle appears.’

Kiriel’s behavior was unusual. Kana felt like pulling her hair out but suppressed the urge. Letie added reluctantly.

“Anyway, it worked out in the end, so that’s fortunate.”

“…Yes.”

“Oh, Miss Kana. Do you like boating by any chance?”

Letie’s voice slightly rose. Boating referred to the episode with the healing water where Letie, Richard, and Kiriel were together. Kana answered slowly.

“Of course.”

“That’s a relief. Actually, I’m planning to gather the main related people for ‘that matter’ soon. I intend to invite the Second Prince and the Master of the Magic Tower, and I think it would be good if you could join us.”

“…Are you inviting me as well?”

Kana’s eyes narrowed. Although having a supporting character join the main figures wouldn’t disrupt the plot, it was still a concern. Especially since incidents occur.

Letie answered firmly without hesitation.

“Of course! You’re my friend and the supplier of magic stones. There’s no reason not to invite you.”

“I see.”

Kana replied calmly, contemplating.

‘Even if incidents occur, with the capable male lead and sub male lead, and my own ability to protect myself… it should be relatively safe. Then, it might be good to join the boating and observe Kiriel subtly.’

As her thoughts leaned towards attending, Letie, bothered by her lukewarm response, hesitantly spoke up.

“Miss Kana, are you uncomfortable with it?”

“No. I was just surprised and was thinking it over. I’ll attend. Please inform me once the detailed schedule is set.”

“Yes!”

Kana ended the communication after hearing Letie’s confirmation. Her expression remained cold and indifferent. The spirit cautiously observed its contractor’s mood.

[Kana, are you sure it’s okay to attend?]

“Yes, sometimes you have to face things directly to understand.”

[Got it. I’ll do my best to support you, my contractor!]

Kana nodded, listening to the spirit’s spirited voice.