Immediately following the duel, Shinta made her way toward the Ouroboros South Palace, the residence of her father, Visla Ouroboros, the Prince Regent. With a confident stride, she passed through the gates and traversed the grand hallways of the palace, every person she encountered offering a respectful bow in acknowledgment of her status.
The crimson-haired female magus who trailed behind voiced her concerns in a hushed tone. "Do you have to see your father right now? Are you sure?" she whispered.
Despite understanding the implications of her question, Shinta remained resolute. "Well, auntie... I've just become Ouroboros's number-one genius. This news is too monumental to delay."
The female magus let out a resigned sigh as they made their way towards the palace's main hall. Within, a multitude of people had gathered for a ceremonial event.
