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I have an idea~

(As if imitating a werewolf, she raised her hands, fingers splayed like claws.)

I believe you'd be setting a good example for the other knights~

Of course. Aren't you planning to do the same, Mr Grand Master~?

I'd be interested in seeing.

I'll have to prepare a little surprise♪. It wouldn't be any fun to dress as a witch on Halloween, after all~

Hehe~

❝You have such good manners, Albedo~ If you'd like, I'll let you pet this soft and fluffy form.❞

> Barbatos. You became so drunk that you forgot where you were.❞

She teased him, clearly enjoying herself. This is just too much fun. From the start, Alice knew who he was.

Leaning ever so closer, she whispered into his ear, drawing out the syllables.

❝Al~ice~❞

❝Why am I special? You can't blame a girl for being curious♪.❞

Perhaps he's just easily distracted~ Either way, it's nice to know she caught the Grandmaster's attention. She'll try not to lose it.

❝Varka... Oh, that name does ring a bell! You're the one that had a drinking contest with >

> any better, she'd think he was flirting with her.

The Grandmaster might be easier to read than he thought.

❝Are you trying to court me, Sir Knight? We don't even know each other's names.❞

❝Aren't you the secretive one? You won't pour your heart out to an adorable lady? It almost sounds like you're hiding something.

Special, huh? Won't you tell me more?❞

A soft laugh escaped her lips as she took a sip of the Dandelion Wine, her eyes sparkling with amusement. If Alice didn't know >

> slightest hint of embarrassment radiating from him. How interesting.

❝Oh, my. Not only are you handsome, but also very charming. I bet you say that to all the ladies.❞

Not this time. Unfortunately for him, she's not that type of woman; Alice isn't one of his fans.

❝A bit more at the top, hmm? Oh, you must be the Cavalry Captain♪. It must be lonely with no cavalry to captain.

Hehe~ You must be a mind-reader.❞

Despite his smirk, she could still sense the >

> her chin, she smiled sweetly as she spoke.

❝I could stare at you all day.❞

> enjoyable~

❝I see. You're a regular Favonius Knight, then. Hmm... Nope♪. Your appearance doesn't ring a bell at all. Should I know you?

But you're right~ You're so handsome that I can't stop staring at you, especially with those scars.❞

With her fingers linked together underneath >

A fan of him, hmm? Well, he's certainly brimming with confidence. As a result of being a long-life species, she's noticed little behaviours and tells that give the Grandmaster away.

As if pondering over his question, Alice placed her index finger to her chin. Teasing him should be quite >

> he is.

❝Another dandelion wine, please♪~❞

After placing her order at the front, Alice sat next to him at the counter. With a smile on her face, she responded.

❝Do I know you? Oh, are you a trainee Knight of Favonius?❞

As Alice was waiting for Barbatos, the Grandmaster suddenly walked. He clearly didn't recognise her. This could be interesting!

She raised a hand to her mouth, softly giggling as he glanced at her. Varka's surprisingly easy to read. From her perspective, he's probably thinking about how popular >

❝You've seen it before. Don't tell me you forgot~ Was it that unmemorable, Albedo?❞

Her new form. It's adorable, isn't it~