So much covered in one chapter, wasn't expecting the matter of false debt to be resolved so quickly but we don't know exactly how long it took.
Alice should openly explain to her staff to be more honest, she quit posing as a villainous character from a lousy book and became a considered person.
Jubilee shouldn't be afraid of such a trivial matter as stealing cookies, just explain her reason, maybe they're not paying enough, it's not like they will execute her on spot, they're not that bad nobles.
Serold reuniting with Lima caught a tear in my eye, glad she came back so quickly, hope the noble didn't abuse her.
Alice depending on Kou had significant impact on her emerging from being a shut in, from locking herself in room and living in fantasy to actively seeing her staff as they are, while also keeping more contact with supporting family.
But their dependency had to end eventually, seeing how Alice reacted was predictable, she lost a key to her being locked out of the world, but the door is open, Alice gained so much growth and can use experience from meeting with Kou to be a much better person. Even if they won't see themselve any more, she gown so much. I'm not crying, it's ninjas cutting onions...