บท 369: End of the Summit [2]

"...?" 

Delilah cocked her head in confusion. Grem—What? What are you saying? ...Or so her gaze seemed to say as she looked at me. 

I could only keep my mouth closed and tilt my head in the same direction as hers. 

 She blinked. 

I blinked. 

And then... 

"What are you doing?" 

A certain voice attracted both of our attention. 

Standing by the side of the door that led to the main hall was Kiera, her long white hair neatly tied in a ponytail as she wore a long white dress that seemed unusually extravagant for her, its clean fabric and intricate details contrasting with her typically understated style, making her stand out more than usual.

"You're here." 

"....Am I not supposed to be here? I participated as well, you know." 

"No, I know..." 

'But I thought you were still recovering from what happened.'