"What do you mean by that, Kriff?"
Blinking, Kriff looked back at Nelphy with a hint of surprise. "Oh yeah, you recently got your first foundations and gambit. So you don't know…"
"Go on ahead, Kriff. Allow me to explain while you keep handling your duties."
"Of course, Lady Gina," Kriff replied with a prompt bow. "Then I'll leave that to you."
Nora followed Kriff out of the kitchen, carrying four trays of food altogether. And Nelphy was left alone with Lady Gina.
Chuckling with a polite grin, Gina said, "There's no need to feel anxious. If you're still nervous due to your relationship with Zac, then know that I'm glad you two ended up together. And, regardless of whether you two stay together after your trip to Glacier Valley, I'm just happy that you make him happy."
An invisible weight immediately fell from Nelphy's shoulders.
"... Now, you wanted to know about the emotional effects of training veita?"