At first, I was simply amused. The Black Eagles House offered at least two other students who were more strategically sound choices than myself. And if Ferdinand made his desire to participate any clearer to the Professor, his entire ancestral line may have realized it.
Briefly, I was... not convinced, letβs say. House Vestra operates in the shadows, and thatβs where I am most in my element. The center of a dance floor under the scrutinizing gaze of three judges and the bulk of the student body with a great deal more skin revealed than I typically show is as far opposed fromΒ βshadowβ as one can get. But as I said, my reservations were fleeting.
I swore I would give only my best to Lady Edelgard, and this was no exception. So I applied myself with conviction to prepare for the contest, and I did quite well for not having any exceptional prior experience in dance. Since I can continue my study of dark magic in this class, I can hardly complain.Β
