Laikaot leaned forward, resting against Velin's shoulder, and said weakly, "The past two days have been no life for a person. I'm starting to..."
"I'm starting to regret not working harder at my cultivation before."
Hearing Laikaot suddenly change his tune, Velin's mouth twitched. It had only been a few days, and he had already surrendered. That was far too embarrassing.
However, he had no intention of involving himself in this sort of domestic matter.
"Will your fiancée be returning with us?"
"She will."
"Alright, I'll give you and your fiancée half an hour to pack up properly."
"I understand."
Laikaot forced himself to stand straight, preparing to return to White Willow Warrior Academy with Melos.
Seeing how drained he looked, Velin raised a hand, intending to use the soul skill [Healing—Life], but Laikaot stopped him with a look.
"This is fine."
Understanding what Laikaot meant from his eyes, Velin gave up on healing him. He raised his right hand over his head, scratched the back of his head, then casually lowered it again.
After the two departed, Salasin, the headmaster of White Willow Warrior Academy, stepped forward. He gave Velin a slight bow and said, "Moon Knight, I heard that you are quite fond of various ancient story collections and Adventure Storybooks?"
Velin did not understand why the man was asking this, but he kept his expression calm as he replied, "I like all books with a strong sense of history and culture."
"Our academy has collected some ancient story collections. If you are interested in such things, I would like to gift some to you on behalf of White Willow Warrior Academy."
"Headmaster Salasin, may I ask what you need my help with?" Velin asked.
"I merely wish for White Willow Warrior Academy to form a friendship with