"Contentment brings happiness." Velin looked at the composed Kelt and suddenly said.
Hearing those words, Kelt pondered them carefully and found them quite true. "Thank you, my lord, for your blessing."
"Hahaha, unfortunately, I'm not as open-minded as you." Velin shook his head. "If you run into any difficulties in the future, you can come find me anytime."
Before leaving, Velin added, "Oh, right. Remember to invite me when you get married. I'll definitely be there to drink to you two."
"I certainly won't forget, my lord." Kelt nodded in reply, then carried his books toward the Teaching Building.
Not long after wandering around the Mage Academy, he ran into an acquaintance.
"My lord." Elemental Mage Holmes stepped forward and bowed.
The nine Mage Apprentices behind him followed their teacher and bowed to Velin as well.
Among them were noble children studying at the academy, as well as mage talents serving under him.
When he saw Holmes again, a nickname suddenly popped into Velin's mind—Master Bricklayer.
He had happened to hear it while the castle guards were chatting. It seemed to have originated from Holmes's glorious exploits at a construction site half a year ago.
Perhaps Holmes had read the meaning behind Velin's strange look, because he merely smiled indifferently.
"Greetings, Mage Holmes. It seems you've already adapted to life in Qixing Territory."
"With hope, I naturally must do my duty for Qixing Territory and contribute my share of strength to my lord." Holmes smiled as he answered, his heart filled with hope for the future.
"Then I won't interrupt your teaching. Kyle and I will look around elsewhere."
Holmes bowed to Velin once more, then led his students to a designated area to practice elemental magic.
By the end of the morning, Velin had finished touring the Mage Academy.