The moment Aurora and Jeanne stepped onto the academy grounds, the shift in attention was fast.
As always, they walked side by side, and as always, every eye nearby seemed to turn toward them. Conversations faltered, then resumed in hurried whispers. Students slowed in their steps or openly stared, drawn by the sight of them as though something out of a story had just descended into the middle of the campus.
"Look, it's the Princess and the Hero!"
"They're so beautiful together. They look like they stepped out of a painting."
"As expected of the Hero sent by the gods… she really looks divine."
"Don't get too close, idiot!"
"Lady Jeanne!"
Jeanne kept her expression composed, though inwardly she was still not used to it.
