Erina's Request

"Ares—I mean The First Year Representative, please take a seat!" Erina stated.

After hearing Erina's statement, I now understand what important matters she wanted to discuss with me.

I quickly came out of my thoughts and sat on the seat Erina had indicated.

"Why don't you take a seat as well, Ziona?" Erina turned to face Ziona and said, as Ziona stood behind my seat, instead of taking an empty seat beside me.

"No, I'm more at ease standing here; who knows what you're up to by letting our guard down?

When you're in enemy territory, it's always a good idea to be on guard." Ziona stated with a solemn expression.

"...."

"...It is not a wise move to label us as the enemy when we are merely attempting to establish friendly relations, is it?" Erina said while gazing at Ziona.