Preparing to hear the development of the situation

-Yeah. I became stronger, but I still feel my situation didn't improve much...-

[...] Kazumi wanted to joke about Vincent suffering an accidental death, but she decided against it. For now.

Vincent looked at the road ahead and pondered about the decisions he had made today while brushing Lupa's fur.

Vincent knew accepting Mimi was a rushed decision. Yet, he had to choose between making a powerful enemy or a powerful ally under a complicated and a moment requiring urgent decision. 

In the end, the now unchangeable past had passed, and the future was still waiting to be uncovered. Vincent had to trust the future himself to handle the rest.

The carriage later arrived in front of the academy's entrance. After Lupa stretched for an enjoyable trip, she jumped down. Vincent was about to follow Lupa when Sofy grabbed his sleeve.

"Do you need something?" Vincent asked.