Natural light from the dome gently swayed across the center of the hall. Though it was not bright, it was enough to illuminate the tranquil space.
Dean Loren struggled to calm the turmoil in his heart as he hurried toward where Lanchi and Karen were standing.
"Dean Loren."
Lanchi and Karen both greeted the approaching Dean Loren.
They were both quite grateful that Dean Loren had taken time out of his busy schedule to give them the opportunity to observe the Primordial Slab.
"Lanchi..."
Dean Loren's attention was mainly focused on Lanchi. After observing Lanchi's expression for a while,
"How about I arrange another session for you?"
Whenever Dean Loren saw Lanchi appear here, he always had an ominous feeling.
Lanchi's eyes held a hint of confusion, as if he did not understand why Dean Loren was hesitating so much.
The dean would be busy with work for some time, so how could they impose on him any further?
Just as Lanchi fell briefly silent, before he could ask about the work situation Dean Loren was worried about, Karen spoke first.
"Dean Loren, Lanchi is strong and reliable. I feel very reassured observing the Primordial Slab - Wind's domain with him."
Karen looked exceptionally considerate as she bowed slightly to Dean Loren.
"Lanchi must also want to reduce your workload."
"Is that so?"
Dean Loren felt that Lanchi and Karen got along harmoniously, yet maintained a subtle distance.
It did not look as though Lanchi had coerced or deceived Karen.
Suspecting Lanchi without reason would only make it seem as though he held a prejudice against him...
"Lanchi, Karen is the student the Yarolan side values most among this Academic Visiting Group. I need to make sure she returns to the Yarolan Kingdom healthy, safe, and happy according to the