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Because her mission was still a top priority, Justine and Dixie's friends obviously couldn't stay in the villa for too long. Thus, they left shortly after greeting Sam and Noelle, and introducing themselves to Cindy 'and' Mindy.
It wasn't like the others could enjoy a leisurely vacation either, however. Not only was there little time left before the event started, but Crystal also had the responsibility of the Prime Arbiter, leaving her with no choice but to continue monitoring the proceedings of various disputes in the empire remotely.
Fortunately, things had slowed down considerably by now, and only a few new cases were coming in occasionally. And with the increasing experience of the judges, Crystal only needed to interfere a handful of times per week.
Emilia naturally didn't like to see her angel working while the rest of them relaxed, so they ended up watching the court proceedings by her side as if it were a TV show or movie.