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Emilia could clearly hear a few hushed conversations about herself as the four of them moved through the crowd, but she didn't let it bother her too much. Most of these people were still evaluating her 'value', after all.
Unfortunately, arriving with her also made Dixie and Crystal a target of much scrutiny, and there were more than a few 'unpleasant' rumors Emilia could hear flying around.
"Even after obtaining a position of heavy responsibility, some people really keep favoring their old classmates, don't they? I feel sorry for the talented people who must have been set aside instead."
"Now now, don't be so harsh. Most backwater territories don't have many 'talents' to choose from anyway, ahaha."
Of course, while some people were still careful with their words, the companions of certain business people didn't quite have the same level of tact.
