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Outside the main gate plaza of Areishia Spirit Academy...
Looking at the gates of Areishia Spirit Academy, which she had visited not long ago in a decidedly unfriendly manner, Ren's pretty brows remained tightly furrowed.
"Do we really have to sneak in?"
"You've asked that question more than ten times already, and I've answered it nearly ten times." Noah replied somewhat impatiently.
"Didn't you say that if Velsaria Fangrult had received a Cursed Gear Crest transplant, you had to end her yourself?"
"But haven't we yet to confirm whether Velsaria Fangrult has received a Cursed Gear Crest transplant?" Ren's brows remained knitted tightly together.
"So before you confirm whether Velsaria Fangrult has a Cursed Gear Crest transplant, can't I just wait for news from you in the Elf Forest?"
"I'm only here to assist at most," Noah reminded her.
"After all, I'm not familiar with Velsaria at all. Even if I wanted to check whether she has a Cursed Gear Crest, I can't exactly do it openly, can I? Don't tell me you expect me to strip Velsaria naked and inspect her body directly?"
"But..." Ren still looked reluctant.
"That Witch is inside too. Just thinking about it makes me not want to go in at all."
"Are you really that resistant to Grayvas?" Noah sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"Then just make sure you don't run into Grayvas."
"You're planning to cover for me while I sneak in?" Ren clearly did not think much of that plan.
"A Witch's instincts are extremely sharp. Even though I've received specialized training in infiltration, once that Witch catches my scent with her keen