I was indeed surprised, but my expression didn't change at all, except for the little surprise in my eyes, which told her: 'Why are you asking me this?'.
I met her gaze directly, the faint shimmer of golden light in her pupils betraying that her Authority was still active.
"…No," I said simply.
The moment it passed between us, the room rippled faintly with divine energy as her Authority confirmed it as truth.
Themis blinked once, clearly caught off guard by how easily the verification settled.
Then she exhaled softly, relaxing her shoulders.
"…Alright," she murmured.
"I had to ask. It's part of the protocol."
I tilted my head slightly, feigning curiosity.
"Protocol?"
She nodded, her expression growing serious again.
"The Headmistress personally ordered us to question every single applicant for the Student Council," she explained.
Her fingers tapped lightly on the polished desk, each sound echoing through the quiet room.
