It was just as Veronica said. Theo was rather familiar with their destination. They were at Pentarium, where the Pupil Tournament had taken place.

Veronica had taken over the central stadium, where the finals had been held, as soon as she arrived. The caretaker had immediately opened it for her as soon as they saw her. It seemed she was a frequent visitor.

“There’s a lot more space here than back at the Magic Society. This place is usually a training ground or a demonstration location if there aren’t any tournaments,” Veronica explained as she stretched.

She wasn’t wearing much under her red robes. As every movement she made revealed a hint of the skin beneath, Theo didn’t know where to look.

It was like she had no idea how provocative she was being as she continued, “The best solution to the disharmony you’re experiencing is to completely reproduce the situation at the time your circles increased, but that isn’t possible. So, we will use the second solution.”

“... Which is?” Theo asked as he tried to look unconcerned, which was hard for him.

Veronica grinned. “It’s simple. In the...