Half an hour later, Velin returned to the pavilion right on time.
With a thought, he dispelled the magical barrier. Hailia's fingers twitched slightly as her consciousness returned from the illusion.
When she opened her eyes, they were filled with confusion. She quickly came to her senses and looked around. Upon seeing Velin, she immediately pressed a hand to her chest and let out a long breath.
"Did you have a nightmare?"
"Yes."
Hailia held the Green-Red Fruit Velin had handed her in both hands and nodded quickly. "I dreamed that a strange person turned into you and imitated your voice, trying to deceive me."
The corner of Velin's mouth twitched at those words.
"What's wrong, Your Excellency Velin?" Hailia asked worriedly when she saw him remain silent.
"Nothing." Velin shook his head. "I was wondering whether you would agree if I found you a teacher."
"How... um..." Hailia lowered her head, her face instantly turning red. Holding the Green-Red Fruit, she took small bites to ease her embarrassment.
As someone rather shy, she felt deeply flustered when faced with such a matter.
"You don't agree?"
"No, Your Excellency Velin, I... I just feel that I'm not qualified." Seeing this, Hailia hurriedly explained.
Velin came over and sat beside Hailia. He reached out and stroked her head, smiling as he said, "Normally speaking, you truly aren't qualified."
"But meeting each other is fate. Under these circumstances, there aren't so many restrictions."
"You're quite a kind little girl. I'm still willing to help you."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Excellency Velin."
Hailia lowered her head even further, and her voice grew quieter and quieter. Her head was already beginning to spin.
"It's almost half past eleven. Let's go to Blue Gauze City first, or your Uncle Perkins will start worrying."