Seeing what Velin was thinking from his gaze, Alva wore a helpless expression and said, "Don't look at me. This is all I know."
"You bastard, I really want you to stay and be my diplomat." Velin stared at Alva with a burning gaze and could not help extending the invitation again.
"Unfortunately, I can only refuse your kindness for now."
Catching that flicker of struggle in Alva's eyes, Velin was already certain that his friend had some unspeakable difficulty.
However, since Alva did not wish to talk about it, Velin would not press him.
"Velin, time's up."
"Already?"
Hearing that, Velin looked at the sky and realized that nearly three hours had passed.
"When are you planning to leave?"
"I plan to leave after meeting Krell, so I can't give you an exact date right now." Seeing this, Alva did not hide anything and directly explained his plans.
"In that case, why not wait until I finish studying before you leave?"
Seeing the sincerity on Velin's face, Alva agreed without a second thought. "Since you've invited me like this, of course I'll accept."
"Oh, right. While I'm studying, could you answer Priest Lavia's questions?"
As though remembering something, Velin added, "I'll have Kyle give you a generous reward based on the standard rate for a Life Priest of the Soul Intent rank."
"You can forget the reward." Alva refused. "I had a pleasant conversation with Bishop Lavia, and I deeply respect a priest who practices the path of life. Even if you hadn't asked, I would have done so."
"What you choose to do is your business, but you must accept the reward I give you. Otherwise, I'll deduct Krell's salary and say you told me to do it."
Hearing Velin's joking threat, Alva could not help shaking his