Morning.
Sunlight fell on the Truth Tower's pure white walls, and the reflected glow lent the entire area a sacred air.
"Lord Ian, ten Second-Ring Scholars and dozens of First-Ring Scholars attended your lecture. You should have earned around five hundred Points in total."
"My lord, you're incredible."
Ian walked ahead in a plain Witch Robe, the emblem of a Second-Ring Scholar on his chest.
Dahlia followed at his side in quick little steps, her heels clicking. She leaned forward slightly, her face full of admiration.
"Not bad."
Ian nodded. Five hundred Points were worth almost fifty Academic Credits.
For someone saving up both Academic Credits and Points, that was good news.
"Also, Deputy Tower Master Bruce asked to see you just now."
Dahlia continued speaking beside him.
"All right."
Ian nodded.
They soon reached Bruce's office. Ian went in, while Dahlia waited outside.
As soon as he entered, she unconsciously straightened her back. Wizards passing by, and even some scholars, greeted her first.
She could not help feeling proud.
And a little lucky.
Of course, she knew where that standing came from: Ian, who had just gone inside.
Over the past year,
Ian had solved several difficult problems on the branch tower's rankings and forged a deeper partnership with it. Rumor had it that the tower would buy its largest batch of Alchemy resources that year from the Chamber of Commerce behind him.
Even a lecture like today's drew the sort of audience usually reserved for the most senior scholars.
That was why she felt so lucky.
Suddenly,
a familiar figure approached in a qipao, carrying a fruit platter.
"Eugenie?"
Dahlia glanced over.
"Lady Dahlia, I'm bringing fruit to the Deputy Tower Master and Lord Ian."
Eugenie smiled.
"They're discussing business. You don't need to bring it in. Besides,