It was only when the incessantly swaying red ponytail disappeared from his view that Lord El-Melloi II let out a long sigh of relief.
"Teacher... Do you know that girl?"
Gray curiously looked at her teacher, as Lord El-Melloi II's reaction was quite rare for her. To Gray, the girl with the red twin ponytails appeared to be pretty and lively, giving off a very kind impression. But for her teacher, it seemed as if he was facing some terrifying demon.
"Well... Since you've seen it, there's nothing for me to hide anymore."
Lord El-Melloi II nodded.
"She calls herself Red Ponytail, it's obviously a nickname, her true name is unknown. I encountered her several times during the Holy Grail War ten years ago."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Gray was taken aback.
"Ten years ago? But that girl looks to be only thirteen or fourteen years old..."
