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After Aster Grant helped Cecilia gain control over the situation, he gracefully retreated.
However.
He didn't choose to leave immediately.
After all, Scarlett had earlier told him that there was a way to mediate the conflict between Vera and Lazuli.
When there is a rift between Beastbonds, it's best to resolve it as soon as possible.
Thus, Aster Grant decided to stay for another day.
Partly to give Scarlett some time, and partly because he needed a break from the constant tension of recent events.
Summoning Lazuli and Vera, Aster Grant issued an order:
"Today, you two will stay with Scarlett!"
Hearing this order, the previously at-odds Lazuli and Vera were momentarily taken aback.
Leaving the master?!
This was the first time Aster Grant had given such an order.
Almost simultaneously, both voiced their objections, their voices overlapping.
"No way!"
