Parfinora kept her word and refrained from further conversation with Lyte. Instead, she returned to the academy, making sure that Ymir followed her. For a while, she remained silent, unable to speak, feeling her cheeks burn with anger. However, after regaining her composure, she began to speak: "Do you believe in what is called the Cult of Flame, Ymir?" she asked, without waiting for an answer. "You may not believe in it, but that doesn't negate the truth of what it teaches us. It tells us that we must always be vigilant, for vice and evil always seek a way into our minds. And when that happens, great tragedies occur – our recent history is a prime example. Only when the emperor, whose thoughts were free from vice and malice, returned, did good times return to the empire." She paused and turned to him. "You are a good person, Ymir. You may not believe in the same things as I do, but you live as you should. You are kind and try to be open even to the most evil people. That is a wonderful aspiration. But people like Lyte are like poison. They can destroy anyone who is careless, anyone who tries to open up to them." She grabbed his shoulders. "Please, stay away from him. He is not worth your time. All he can do is poison your thoughts and turn you into a bitter person like himself." Parfinora leaned slightly towards Ymir. "Don't let that happen. Take care of yourself, okay?"