"Priest Lavia, I look forward to your students being as outstanding as you are."
Hearing Velin's affirmation of his work, Lavia felt immensely satisfied. "Thank you for your praise, Sir Velin. I believe my students will certainly be even more outstanding than I am."
"Goodbye, Priest Lavia."
"Farewell, Sir Velin."
After Velin left, Lavia continued teaching.
Elsewhere, after leaving the Priest Academy, Velin headed for the Blue Gauze Town Garrison Office.
"My lord."
Upon hearing the guard's report, Andrew hurried to the entrance of the Garrison Office to welcome Velin.
"I won't be going in. Come take a walk around town with me," Velin said as he helped Andrew up.
"Please wait a moment, my lord," Andrew replied respectfully.
A short while later, Andrew handed over some of his duties and took on the role of guide, showing Velin around Blue Gauze Town.
The clean streets, tasteful greenery, and well-arranged buildings made Velin sigh. "I never noticed before that you had such an artistic eye."
"You flatter me, my lord. I was simply fortunate enough to discover a talented person. This place only became what it is with his assistance," Andrew reported truthfully, without taking credit.
"Since he's talented, treat him well. Don't neglect him," Velin instructed, turning to Andrew.
"What do you mean, my lord?" Andrew asked in confusion.
"Well, it's hard to explain. Just remember to keep talented people firmly in your own hands."
I can't exactly tell you that your lord has already allowed Belder to poach people from Blue Gauze Town and Orlando Town, can I?
Velin certainly could not tell Andrew or Orlando about this. Otherwise, if Belder failed to recruit anyone, Velin's own life would become difficult.
To have more time for other matters, he could only let Orlando and Andrew suffer a little