Therefore, even though she didn't understand why Lord Clown would call her out alone, it didn't matter; such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity must be seized. She had to be ready for any task Lord Clown might assign to her, and she had to complete it flawlessly.
However...
When the Elemental Empress followed Lord Clown expectantly to a corner, she saw Lord Clown wave their hand and set up a Barrier against prying eyes and eavesdropping. Then, Lord Clown reached out and removed the mask from their face.
And then, the Elemental Empress was struck dumb.
All she did was widen her eyes, and she was so shocked that she couldn't even speak clearly.
"Bi...Big...Big Sister?"
Clearly, she recognized the face under the mask, a face that was known to almost everyone at Witch Academy.
"I'm sorry to reveal the truth in this way, but Senior Christina, there is something I need to ask of you,"
After revealing what was under the mask, the classic braided-nerdy-girl look, Dorothy said as such.
