With the Queens

Raphael wore the Holy Blade on his back, earning himself many stares as he walked through the Five School Gardens.

Some were surprised, wondering how he had come into the possession of one of the Three Holy Blades. Others, however, were unsurprised. With the news spreading of his battle against Charles Thornbatch, The Phoenix Queen's husband, people expected such things from Raphael.

Ever since he had joined the Rose School a few weeks ago, a day hardly passed without his name ending up in the mouths of most students.

And he only intended for things to continue that way.

He entered the Phoenix school, walking past the students in their black uniform and made his way to Maria's office.

Raphael wrapped his knuckles against the door and heard chatter from behind the door fade to silence.

Does she have company?

After a few moments, he knocked against.