The Empire of Reimia (3)

/ Quite a well-known thing -_-/
Xenomia didn't quite understand what all this was about. For doing their duty with Ely, they were not allowed to do anything for two weeks, and at the end, they were even seemingly reprimanded for something. Despite this, the girl patiently lowered her gaze, listened to the commission, and thanked them for resolving the matter. At the end, she somehow asks Realgar to talk to him alone if he has some time.
-- Teacher Muscari, thank you again for your kindness. In the current situation, you are the only one who understood, but... Can I ask, did we... Betray your trust? And if so, then... Why? Why, while fulfilling our duty to protect each other from mortal danger... So that later, someday, we can protect an even greater number of people... Why? The others could have been doing things, continuing to improve... -- Mia's tears were flowing freely. -- They probably went far ahead, and now I doubt they will take me back into the Competitive team. And if not... Then the question arises again, how can I become stronger and protect those I love and who trust me. Wasn't that what we were doing there, during the bandit attack? I'm not saying I did everything the way I should have. I would now learn from it and avoid some important mistakes that I regret. But... Why?
-- Okay, -- she wiped away her tears. -- Actually, the main thing I wanted to know is whether you still trust me... After what happened...