To Miss Danester's right sat two ladies. The younger one was wearing a black formal dress and holding a fountain pen and a notepad, clearly indicating she was a secretary from the Student Affairs Office. The other lady appeared to be the oldest among the five, in a delicate state between 'matron' and 'elderly.' She was slightly plump but very tall, wearing a black dress paired with a large hat, her sharp eyes hinting at her strict demeanor.
"Oh, Shard, you've arrived. Please, have a seat."
Miss Danester casually greeted Shard, inviting him to sit on the empty sofa opposite her:
"I won't introduce Professor Garcia, and beside him is your Academy's dean, Twelve-Ring Magician Professor Odias."
Professor Odias nodded slightly towards Shard, who promptly returned the greeting.
"These two here are Miss Aureus, the secretary from the Student Affairs Office, and Professor Sindler, the dean of Library Management."
