Lanchi's Abilities Were Plain for All to See

The walls of the Old Liberal Arts Building's experimental workshop were painted a steady dark gray. Professor Bora Ao sat upright behind his broad, antique desk, briefly examining the documents in his hands.

Talia had finished filling out her information form.

In the age field, she had written twenty-five. When Lanchi had leaned over to sneak a look just now, she had wanted to strangle him even though he had not said a word.

That guy's gaze was like a camera lens!

"No problem. We should be able to set out sometime this week. Just pack your luggage and plan out the travel route over the next couple of days."

Professor Bora Ao put the documents into the cabinet as he spoke.

"Professor, the two of us are going as an examiner and assistant to participate in the examination proctoring commissioned by the Southern Continent Card Maker Association. Our other main purpose is to purchase high-tier materials for card-making. Is it really appropriate to call it a trip?"

Lanchi raised his doubt.

"I never said you were going. I was talking about your friend and his not-so-compatible card-making partner."

Professor Bora Ao raised his eyes and glanced at Lanchi before replying perfunctorily.

"..."

Lanchi and Talia fell silent again.

Talia was beginning to feel that she did not want to stay in the laboratory with Lanchi anymore. Professor Bora Ao could always leave both of them speechless with just a few words.

Professor Bora Ao organized the books on the desk. He did not rush to assign Lanchi and Tata their work for the day. Sometimes, when he had to teach Lanfu, he would call the two of them over as well and lecture them both in front of his desk.

He took out a copy of *Modern History of