Over the past few days, Lufiel and Shaven had practically been surrounded by the female mages of Amnath City, who studied their physiques, mana circulation methods, and water affinity as though they were rare treasures of research.
For several whole days, Ang had not seen either of them again, leaving him feeling somewhat empty inside.
"What? Now that you can't see them, you're starting to feel restless?" Quintina's voice was cold as she casually tossed out the remark.
Ang froze for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile. "Not at all. How would I dare?"
Quintina shot him a sidelong glance and snorted, but did not press the matter further.
"By the way, why haven't I seen Natiya?" Ang changed the subject and asked in a deliberately casual tone.
"She's with Linya." Quintina's expression softened somewhat. "Linya is at the critical point of breaking through to a Level 2 Great Warrior. Natiya is afraid she'll fail, so she's been staying by her side."
"Oh?" Ang's eyes immediately brightened, and a smile curled across his lips. "Given Linya's accumulation over the past few years, breaking through shouldn't be much of a problem. If she succeeds, I'll have another Level 2 Great Warrior under my command. That's truly an unexpected delight."
"Yes." Quintina nodded, a trace of gratification flashing in her eyes. "Our overall strength will rise another level."
However, her tone abruptly changed as she stared at Ang. "Why aren't you going?"
Ang was momentarily speechless, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.
Scratching the back of his neck, he said awkwardly, "Natiya and Linya are mother and daughter, and as for my relationship with Natiya... you understand. If I went over there to join in, I might make Linya unsettled and affect her breakthrough. I