Early the next morning, as Charles stepped out of the dormitory, ready to grab some breakfast, he was surprised to find Catherine waiting quietly at the door.
A few passing students glanced over and whispered to each other, "Who is Catherine waiting for?"
"Come on, who else could it be? It's obviously the genius blacksmith and alchemist, Charles!"
"That's true; their relationship is the closest. It makes me so envious."
"Envious of whom?"
"Of course, I envy Catherine! With Charles around, she'll never have to worry about equipment or miracle drugs. It's just so enviable!"
"Now that you mention it, you're right!"
The murmurs floated into Catherine's ears. She had never thought about equipment or miracle drugs; she simply enjoyed being with Charles.
Before she met Celestine, training and combat had been the most important things in her heart, with Charles coming in a close second.
