"Which one of you will introduce the four of you to me?" Kyle set the book in his hand on the low table beside him, leaned back slightly in his chair, and spoke.
The black-haired girl seated farthest to the left immediately rose to her feet. After respectfully bowing to Kyle and Meltis, she said, "My lords, allow me to make the introductions."
Kyle nodded, signaling for her to begin.
"My name is Vera."
The black-haired girl turned slightly and pointed to the red-haired youth beside her. "This is Alvin. The one beside him is Lorenzo, and the one at the very end is Erica."
Following the direction of the black-haired girl's finger, Kyle memorized the four names according to their hair colors.
After the black-haired girl sat back down, Kyle skipped the pleasantries and asked directly, "Did you truly come to Galos Cloud City to study, or was there some other purpose?"
"Well..."
The black-haired girl, Vera, darted her eyes about and stammered, unsure whether she should reveal it.
The other three were the same, all caught in an inner struggle.
"Esteemed guests, how about I answer that question?"
At the sound of the voice, the four who had been lowering their heads suddenly looked up. Turning around, they saw that Aunt Leviell had appeared behind them at some unknown point.
"Certainly."
The black-haired girl seated on the left hurriedly stood up and yielded her seat. "Auntie, please sit."
"You sit."
Leviael reached out and stroked the black-haired girl's head before explaining, "Our true purpose in going to Galos Cloud City could be called studying, but it could also be called seeking a way out."
"The remaining young men and women aboard the ship will all stay in Galos Cloud City, where they will..."
Upon hearing the name Leviael