"One time, it secretly followed me to school. My master thought it got lost and searched for it everywhere, only to finally find it munching on grass behind the academy."

Leon held onto Aju’s reins while explaining in a completely serious tone.

"Since then, it’s taken a liking to the grass here. I even asked the academy’s officials about it—this area doesn’t belong to any designated department, so Aju is free to come here for a meal now and then."

"...That sounds like the most abstract reasoning I’ve ever heard."

"But when it comes to you and your donkey, nothing seems too abstract anymore."

Rosvisser let out a long breath, stabilizing her emotions before replying,

"Alright, I understand. In any case, your heroic actions earlier were commendable."